Podcast Theory

Burnout is an ailment that impacts thousands of people and can cause severe mental and physical damage if not dealt with accordingly. According to helpguide.org: Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.

When it comes to podcasting, one of the biggest reasons I believe many shows stop dead in their tracks and podfade is because those behind the scenes don't take the time to build a foundational plan that supports long-term growth. When podcasts are launched haphazardly, it's inevitable that lack of planning will catch up to those creators...and that's when burnout can rear its ugly head. They scramble, they throw ideas together for the sake of getting content out, and their show becomes more and more of a chore with each episode they produce.

In Episode 90 of Pod Theory, I'm joined by mental health professional Sara Makin, the Founder of Makin Wellness, to discuss ways you can prevent burning out while producing your podcast. Sara brings years of knowledge and experience helping her clients deal with various stages of burnout and will help you understand the early signs of burnout, how to prevent those signs from escalating, ways to bounce back should you experience full burnout, and more.

If you would like to learn more about Sara's practice and how she and her team can help you with burnout and other potential mental ailments, please visit makinwellness.com and find them on your favorite social media platform @makinwellness.


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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

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As this episode of Pod Theory goes live, we are just a few days away from Super Bowl 55 featuring the Tampa Bay Bucs versus the Kansas City Chiefs. It should be a great game and, like always, the spectacle that is the Super Bowl will feature a lavish halftime show and entertaining commercials (at $5.6 MILLION for 30 seconds a clip).

There's no question that advertising has changed significantly over the years and the appeal of a Super Bowl advertisement (especially in a year where so many companies were impacted financially by COVID-19) with a lofty price tag has definitely decreased. Big brands whose ads were staples of the Super Bowl commercial slots for years will not be advertising this year, and it makes me wonder how many brands will covet this platform in years to come.

In Episode 89 of Pod Theory, I drop some commentary on whether podcast advertisements will ever reach the level of Super Bowl ads. Ads on podcasts reach a much more niche audience at a fraction of the cost. Will we one day see a podcast so big that running an ad on one of its episodes is equivalent to what we see during the BIG game? Only time will tell.

What is your all-time favorite Super Bowl commercial? Connect with me on Twitter and let me know!


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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

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It may not be something you think about, but proper hydration can lead to a more successful podcast. Keeping yourself well-hydrated throughout the day, every day, will lead to a much healthier voice. And that voice will lend itself to a better overall production.

As a podcaster, your voice is your biggest asset. And often times, that asset gets taken for granted. You literally wouldn't have a podcast without your voice, so doing what you need to take care of your best asset doesn't seem like a lot to ask. Not to mention all of the other health benefits drinking an adequate amount of water every day will bring you.

In Episode 88 of Pod Theory, I'm diving deeper into the subject of proper hydration and how it can help keep your pipes in A1 condition as you step behind the mic. Parts of today's show are courtesy of speech pathologist Allison Picard.

Click here to read Allison's article that I referenced on the show

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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

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Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

On a daily basis, you should be focusing on developing good habits that improve your life. Whether it be habits that help you on a personal level or a professional level, committing to daily action will help those actions become habits. 

According to the book The One Thing, forming a solid habit takes 66 days, not 21 days as is commonly shared. The more time spent making a certain activity part of your everyday life, the more it becomes ingrained in your psyche. You do it unconsciously without even a thought. 

As a podcaster, there are certain habits you'll want to incorporate into your practices to ensure you're getting the most from your efforts. Consistency is the unspoken force behind developing any habit. If you don't perform actions consistently, you can't develop a habit. Sporadic action won't lead to results, they'll just lead to more sporadic action.

In Episode 87 of Pod Theory, I'm talking about developing strong habits that will not only make you a better podcaster, but a stronger person who attacks his or her day with power and passion. The six habits I'm sharing have all helped me develop my podcast, my business, and my daily method of attack. 

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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

A brand podcast has a ton of built-in value. Within your industry, you have the ability to connect with your audience on a medium that's gaining new listeners by the day. You also have the ability to establish authority and trust - two of the biggest components a brand needs to succeed. That authority will not only earn you respect with your listeners, but others in your industry as well. 

With more and more brands getting on the podcast train, you want to be sure your show does all of the aforementioned PLUS one very important factor that will truly make your efforts worthwhile: you want to set your podcast up to generate leads. This will legitimize all of the effort you put into your podcast, as well as help you grow and reach levels of sustainability that will open up the door for a multitude of possibilities in the future.

In Episode 86 of Pod Theory, I'm sharing five strategies you can implement to generate leads from your podcast. This will enable you to maximize your podcast's strength and give transform your listeners into valuable, long-term customers and brand advocates!

What are some ways you've used your podcast to generate leads for your brand? Find me on Twitter and let me know your process.

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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

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Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

The Internet has a funny way of making us believe that goals can be reached without putting in the hard work it takes to accomplish them. Well...maybe you need to hear this and maybe you don't, but I'm using this platform to say...that's complete bullsh*t!

There is no better feeling of accomplishment than achieving a goal you know you had to work like hell to conquer. Just having it handed to you will not help you grow, will not help you learn, and will not help you get better. This applies to podcasting as much as it does life as a whole. In order to get the best results, you have to be willing to put in the work required of you AND take the lumps that may occur along the way.

On Episode 85 of Pod Theory, I go on a bit of a rant about expecting results without the work. About showing up for the whole game instead of just the highlights. About being patient in your quest to build a great podcast and not expecting results to be handed to you without effort. It may just be the message you need to hear today.


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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

Becoming a great podcaster doesn't happen overnight. You have to commit, you have to work hard, and you have to realize what you're working towards. If you are looking to stand out and get noticed, it won't happen without a dedicated effort to honing your skill set and without going beyond the work done on your podcast.

On Episode 84 of Pod Theory, I'm going to share three ways you can get noticed as a podcaster. These initiatives will take time, patience, and effort to come together. But consistently putting them into practice will get you noticed and help take your podcast to new levels of growth and success over time.


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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

The best podcasters in the game possess certain qualities that help them continue to master their craft and up their podcasting game. And if you want your show and your brand to be seen in a similar light, it's important you harness the power of these qualities as effectively as you can.

In Episode 83 of Pod Theory, I'm going to share some of the characteristics the best podcasters leverage with all of their productions. Focusing on building upon these qualities will level up your podcasting skill set and help take your show to new heights.


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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

Landing a VIP, celebrity, musician, athlete, or any person who is considered a big deal in your niche is a pretty big accomplishment. Clearly, this person saw some value in what you're doing and is willing to spend time with you on your show. Congratulate yourself, that's good stuff!

Now...stop worrying about f*cking up the interview! I've seen this brought up in various podcast groups that I'm in. People don't want to screw things up with their big time guest, so they get nervous and begin to overly worry about it...not even realizing the hardest part (getting this person on the show in the first place) has already been handled!

On Episode 82 of Pod Theory, I'm going to share some insight on how to handle interviewing a VIP on your podcast. People, no matter their station in life, want to be treated with respect...and like a normal person. In this episode, you'll learn some easy-to-implement strategies to help you make your VIP interview one for the ages.

Who's the VIPiest person you've ever interviewed on your podcast? Drop me a line on Twitter and let me know.


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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

Time management is one of the most important elements in your life and, if you're like most people, you have a hard time maximizing the minutes in your day. It's understandable. We live in a world filled with distractions and interruptions, all pulling us in different directions and taking our attention from our most important work.

In order to truly master time, you must develop the discipline to block out distractions, nip interruptions in the bud, and make certain points of your day unbreakable appointments with yourself. This will ensure 100% of your focus stays where it needs to be and, ultimately, helps you achieve the best results.

This is very important in podcasting. You must spend a certain amount of time on your show to ensure all your productions succeed. And in Episode 81 of Pod Theory, I'm going to share some tips and strategies to help you stay focused on preparation, production, and more. I'll also give you my candid thoughts on multi-tasking.....

What are YOUR thoughts on multi-tasking? Find me on Twitter and let me know.


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Like what you heard on this podcast? Then you'll LOVE what's happening on Bombtrack Media's flagship show, Let's Blow This Up! Connect with the show at bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup. It's time to get explosive!

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! While this podcast has been retired, I invite you to join me on my current podcast, Let's Blow This Up - another show dedicated to helping you dominate at the podcasting and content creation game!

Past seasons of this podcast include:

Season 1: 125 episodes of podcasting tips and strategies (known as Pod Theory)
Season 2: Debunking Myths & Misconceptions of Podcasting (known as Pod Theory)
Season 3: A Deep Look at Solo Podcasting (known as Solo Podcasting Simplified)
Season 4: Tips and strategies for podcast success, recorded via livestream and repurposed into podcasts for your listening pleasure

Current Theme Music courtesy of Alex Grohl via pixabay.com

Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production