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The holiday season can be one of the most challenging times to keep up with your podcast. Between travel, family events, and year-end deadlines, it’s easy to fall behind or feel stretched too thin. 

In this episode, we're sharing practical strategies to help you stay consistent without burning out!

Learn how to plan a short break without losing listeners, prepare episodes in advance, and keep your feed active with simple, time-saving ideas. You’ll also hear how podcasters in our community handle their holiday schedules and what the data really says about listener behavior in December.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

• RSVP for the Tampa Buzzsprout Podcaster Meetup
• Buzzsprout Podcast Name Generator
• Podcasting Q&A Episode: How to Rebrand or Relaunch Your Podcast

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We debut our podcast name generator and share a simple method for choosing names that pass the say-spell-search test. We explain why renaming won’t hurt your audience and how to avoid name collisions that kill discovery.

If you try the podcast name generator, send us your favorites! 

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We're diving deep into common podcasting misconceptions, examining popular beliefs about podcasting success against real data and industry experience!

Myths we're covering:
• You need to launch with three episodes to get into Apple's New & Noteworthy 
• You need expensive equipment to make a good podcast
• There are too many podcasts
• Big-name guests will quickly grow your show
• There is an optimal day, time, and publishing frequency
• The "dreaded seventh episode"

Have questions about podcasting during the holiday season? We want to hear how you handle podcasting when life gets busy!

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We're giving our thoughts on this week's big story: a company called Inception Point AI has been flooding the podcasting ecosystem with an astonishing 3,000 AI-generated episodes weekly! 

But should podcasters panic? Probably not. Real podcasters offer something machines cannot: personal stories, authentic connections, and the beautiful imperfections that make content relatable and human. 

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Your most loyal listeners aren’t just tuning in, they’re fueling your podcast’s growth, engagement, and revenue! In this episode, we unpack what makes a superfan and why cultivating just 1–2% of your audience can make a bigger impact than chasing thousands of casual downloads.

We cover the listener spectrum from casual listeners to community members to superfans, the psychology behind deep connections, and practical strategies you can use to turn passive listeners into advocates for your show. From setting boundaries and personalizing interactions, to creating memorable moments and building community spaces, we share the tools that will help you move beyond downloads and build real, lasting fan relationships!

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Technium: 1,000 True Fans
• Amie McNee: I went on one of the biggest podcasts in the world
• Pat Flynn's book: Superfans

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The sudden passing of Todd Cochrane, Blubrry CEO and unwavering champion of independent podcasters, has left our community in shock and mourning. Having just spent meaningful time with Todd at Podcast Movement three weeks ago, we're grateful for those final conversations, booth visits, and moments in the Podcast Standards Project room.

Don't miss the final memorial episode of the New Media Show this Wednesday at 3pm EST, where Rob Greenlee will be joined by Adam Curry, Mike Dell, and Rob Walch to honor Todd's extraordinary legacy.

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Longtime musician, Jeremiah Bowser, recently shared his streaming revenue for the month of August: $8.63 for 3,600 plays. That’s less than what he used to make selling a single CD at a live show. His story sparked a bigger conversation: are podcast creators heading toward the same trap musicians face in the streaming era?

In this episode, we compare the realities of music streaming and podcast downloads, break down who actually makes money (from Taylor Swift to indie acts), and reflect on what this means for podcasters. Should monetization be the goal, or just a cherry on top of a passion project?

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Editing can be one of the biggest time sinks in podcasting, but it doesn’t have to be! We're sharing practical ways to cut down on editing time without sacrificing quality. 

We dig into recording habits that make editing smoother, why clean audio at the source is the ultimate timesaver, and how planning outlines actually makes you more flexible in the moment.

You’ll also hear tips about cutting down on filler words, mic technique, avoiding crosstalk, using markers to flag mistakes, and when to lean on AI tools like transcript editors.

Our next episode will be about creating podcast superfans! So if you have a tip or a question about that, be sure to tap the Text the Show link! 

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This year's Podcast Movement in Dallas featured a fresh format with silent disco-style headphones and a dramatic shift in podcasting trends. Jordan tracked down some of the top speakers at Podcast Movement to give their podcasting advice and big takeaways from their session.

• Dave Jackson revealed Marc Maron made $215,000 monthly from subscribers paying for his back catalog
• James Cridland shared that Goalhanger generates one-third of their revenue from audience memberships
• Alex Sanfilippo emphasized proactively connecting with listeners through personal conversations
• Courtney Elmer identified podcast SEO as "lowest hanging fruit" for show discovery
• Daniel J Lewis encouraged podcasters to use publishing platforms that support Podcasting 2.0 features
• Tom Rossi highlighted the importance of comparing engagement metrics (90% podcast consumption vs 5% YouTube)
• Krystal Proffitt shared her PREPM method (Plan-Record-Edit-Publish-Market) to create content without burnout
  
  

Don't forget, next week we're discussing how to cut down on editing time, so if you have any tips or questions about that, be sure to tap the text show link to send it in.

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Have you ever worried you'll run out of podcast episode ideas for your show?  It's a fear almost every podcaster has, but we have tips to keep you going for hundreds of episodes!

Jordan and Alban welcome Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting to talk about how to keep your podcast ideas flowing year after year. You’ll learn:

• How to keep an ongoing bank of content ideas so you’re never stuck on recording day
• Why passion matters more than download numbers for long-term success
• The importance of hanging out where your audience is to find episode ideas
• Strategies for mixing up formats to keep things interesting (solo, interviews, Q&A, etc.)
• The difference between running out of ideas vs. running out of passion
• How audience engagement can fuel entire episodes
• Real-life examples of Dave’s own podfades, rebrands, and creative pivots

Plus: A quick detour into Taylor Swift’s surprise podcast appearance, what music shaped the hosts’ teen years, and why some fan encounters get awkward.

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