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If your podcast is on YouTube via RSS - especially now that YouTube Music supports podcast feeds - there’s a catch when it comes to analytics.

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On this week's 5 Random Questions, Drew Toynbee talks about very personal shower habits, where morals fit when money's on offer, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Drew Toynbee

Drew is a freelance digital creative, making fictional and factual video and audio content for podcasters and organisations across the UK.

Drew's Website

@drewtoynbee on Instagram

Further reading for this episode

• @drewtoynbee.com on Bluesky
• Spider-Man (TV Series) | Marvel Animated Universe Wiki | Fandom
• Civil War (2024) | Rotten Tomatoes
• Zero Day Code: A novel of the End of Days

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4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

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1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
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5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

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Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

When it comes to your podcast, promoting it through industry newsletters can make a huge difference when it comes to growing your show properly from the start.

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• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
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• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

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On this week's 5 Random Questions is Manisha Solomon, host & producer of the Archery Parent Podcast.

Manisha's topics include what makes her mad at birthdays, why you should celebrate dumb accomplishments, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Manisha Solomon

Manisha is an Archery Mom, cyclist (gravel, particularly), and the host & producer of the Archery Parent Podcast. She has one dog named Milo, a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix who is the least herding herding dog you will ever meet.

Manisha's Website

@ArcheryParentPodcast on Instagram

Manisha on YouTube

Further reading for this episode

• Burlington Pier, Ontario, Canada
• Khatuna Lorig - Instagram

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

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And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

Spotify recently made podcast play counts public, and some podcasters are worried. Here's why you shouldn't panic.

Additional reading and listening:

• What they are playing at: Spotify (and YouTube) play counts | James Cridland - radio futurologist
• Introducing plays on Spotify

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• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

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On this week's 5 Random Questions is Tom Webster, partner at Sounds Profitable and a purveyor of podcasting, stats, and jokes.

Tom's topics include funeral faux pas, an Italian love story that also has a future crime in store, why regrets can be the best thing to happen, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Tom Webster

Tom Webster is a Partner at Sounds Profitable, dedicated to setting the course for the future of the audio business. His interests include podcasting, stats and jokes. Tom is a Podcasting Hall of Fame inductee.

Tom's Website

Further reading for this episode

• @tomwebster.media on Bluesky
• Would I Lie to You? - YouTube Channel
• John Waite – Official Web Site

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My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

If you don't have thousands and thousands of downloads, monetizing your podcast can be hard - unless you turn your fans into supporters. Here are some easy ways to do that.

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

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On this week's 5 Random Questions is Lauren Passell, founder of Tink Media and a hugely popular and respected name in the podcasting space.

Lauren's topics include creating a shower belly, why hot sauce isn't just for wings, a water wing childhood that's come full circle in adulthood, and more. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Lauren Passell

Lauren Passell is the founder of Tink Media, a podcast growth and strategy company. She is the editor of Podcast the Newsletter and Podcast Marketing Magic, the producer of Feed the Queue, and writes about podcasts for Lifehacker. She has spoken about podcast marketing for SXSW, Podcast Movement, Radio Bootcamp, Podfest, London Podcast Festival, The Podcast Show, and more. She is a judge for The Webbys, Signal Awards and the International Women's Podcast Awards. She lives in West Philly with her husband, 15 month old, and cat.

Lauren's Website

@laurenpassell on Instagram

@laurenpassell on X

Further reading for this episode

• Podcast Friends List — Tink*
• Burntisland in Fife, Scotland
• Hawkeye TV show
• First We Feast - Hot Ones

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

With the Adobe Podcast suite of tools, you can save a lot of time when it comes to managing your recording and editing workflow.

Additional reading and listening:

• Adobe Podcast | AI audio recording and editing, all on the web

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My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

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If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

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Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

When it comes to growing your podcast beyond just downloads, one of the things to focus on is building an engaged community. Here are some tips to not only help you build and grow a community, but keep it engaged, too.

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

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If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

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Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.