Unlock powerful podcasting tips, from mastering interviews to creating online radio stations, and learn how to amplify your message in this episode of Build a Big Podcast!

Topics covered in this episode:​

• Phil Donahue and Oprah Winfrey
  • Phil Donahue's Impact on Daytime Talk Shows
  • Oprah Winfrey's Acknowledgment of Donahue
  • Encouragement to Engage Listeners
  • Reference to Phil Donahue and David Letterman Interview
• Own Your Niche
  • Concept of Niche Ownership in Podcasting
  • Examples of Podcasters Adopting Words on Wordnik
  • Benefits of Word Adoptions for Engagement and SEO
• Larry King's Interview Preparation
  • Claim: Larry King Never Prepared for Interviews
  • Discussion on Authenticity vs. Preparation
  • Comparison with other Professionals (e.g., Guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen)
  • Advice on Traditional and Non-Traditional Preparation
• Apple Podcasts Web Edition
  • Benefits for Non-Apple Device Users
  • Increased Accessibility for Listeners
• Creating an Online Radio Station
  • Introduction to Radioize
  • Benefits of Online Radio Stations for Podcasters
  • Different Use Cases: Music, Fitness, Comedy
• The Gang Run Printing Method
  • Explanation of Gang Run Concept
  • Advantages in Cost and Time Efficiency
  • Advice on Scheduling Multiple Podcast Episodes for Recording
• Top 50 Podcasts in the United States
  • Trends in Top Podcasts
  • Advice Against Chasing Charts
  • Emphasis on Authentic Content Creation

Episode Timestamps

• 04:47 Engaging with your audience create impactful podcasts
• 09:11 The importance of authenticity in podcasting interviews
• 10:23 Preparation is key ...
• 15:33 Using podcast programming to drive traffic
• 16:17 Increase live interaction for your podcast by using this tool
• 20:01 New podcast content, including entertainment and talk
• 24:29 Gratitude for you

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 195 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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