Topics covered in this episode:​

• Customizing Your Podcast with Social Media Engagement​
• Audience-Driven Podcasting: Creating Maximum Engagement with Direct Guest Questions
• Take Your Podcast to the Next Level: Expert Tips for Hosting Engaging Guest Interview
• Guest participation is an excellent way to generate audience interest and interaction
• Inconsistent recording practices may lead to a lack of practice and skill development
• Past success or experience does not guarantee current ability
• Prioritizing Listeners
• Success is dependent on the match between the podcast topic, social media following, and listener interests.​

Episode Timestamps:​

[00:05:13] Compiling multiple takes to create one seamless performance. 

[00:05:56] Studio engineer turns a bad session into something good

[00:06:54] People underestimate the need for practice and training, which can lead to a decline in skill level, similar to how podcasters may become complacent and lose initial excitement.

[00:07:36] Challenges in podcasting lead to inconsistent recording and dwindling audience engagement.

[00:11:29] Improve your podcast with small changes. Join the jumpstart program and email your goal for a chance to be featured on this podcast

[00:13:42] Want more downloads for your podcast? Promote your podcast beforehand and provide a recap afterward. Encourage subscribers to sign up for the mailing list or RSS feed.

[00:15:55] What a gay metal singer has to do with your podcast.

[00:16:33] Make your podcast about the listeners by giving them direct access to exclusive guests and answering their questions, regardless of the celebrity status of the guest.

[00:18:30] Engage your audience by asking for topics/questions and hyping up episode with their contributions.

[00:22:20] Manage emails without distractions. Newsletter available for more information and contact details.

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About This Episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 126 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   ​

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