Podcast Theory

The "5 Things Your Podcast Doesn't Need" series rolls on and today, in Part 4, we are taking a slight detour away from the attention spans of your listeners and focusing on an item that many podcasts feature, but don't necessarily need.

As podcasting has evolved, many things have changed and become available to this medium. One of them is the ease in which we can access podcast content on our devices.

Back in the day, the term "PODcast" was literal because you uploaded "internet radio episodes" to your iPod and consumed at will. This was a newfangled thing (as was downloading music onto a portable rectangle), and many shows featured the word "podcast" so people knew what they were accessing.

Today, the question needs to be asked: Does the word "podcast" still need to be used?

I'm exploring this and more in today's episode. Enjoy!

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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel and Facebook Page, as well as my personal LinkedIn page, for new episodes of Podcast Theory featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Connect to your platform of your choice at bombtrackmedia.com/live

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

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Want to know the most annoying word on a podcast? Then this episode of Podcast Theory is for you!

This is Part 3 of 5 in my series "5 Things Your Podcast Doesn't Need" and today, I'm covering another item that keep your listener from getting to the heart of your content once they click play.

If you listened to Parts 1 & 2 in this series, you discovered that attention spans are at an all-time low for adults (clocking in at a whopping 8.25 seconds).

With that number in mind, getting your listener to the main reason they clicked play on your podcast episodes is at an all-time high.

In this episode, you'll discover something that can easily be removed from your production and, if need be, used in a better way to keep your listeners invested until they reach the end of your episode.
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel and Facebook Page, as well as my personal LinkedIn page, for new episodes of Podcast Theory featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Connect to your platform of your choice at bombtrackmedia.com/live

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

In Part 1 of this 5-part series, I shared some scary numbers regarding the attention span of adults in 2024 and why this is important for podcast creators to consider when laying out their content.

I'm building upon those points in Part 2 today as I share another item your podcast episodes don't need and, ultimately, diminishes your listener's experience if you do it too much.

This particular item can:

- Put more work on your plate
- Take more time than it's worth
- Make things awkward for your guest
- Accomplish more if the guest does it themselves
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel and Facebook Page, as well as my personal LinkedIn page, for new episodes of Podcast Theory featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Connect to your platform of your choice at bombtrackmedia.com/live

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

Since first becoming a thing over 20 years ago, podcasts have evolved in numerous ways. From methods of production to repurposing to actual content that makes up the shows you love, creators have embarked on a wild journey to connect you to their brands through this incredible, constantly-growing medium.

As you put your content together, there are some items you may hear on other podcasts that you want to include...and, just as much, some items you don't.

Over the course of the next five episodes of Podcast Theory, I'm going to share some items you've undoubtedly heard on other podcasts (or potentially included in your own production) and let you know why your podcast will better serve your listeners if you DON'T include these things going forward.

In this episode, you'll discover how you can get your listeners to the heart of your content in a fast, efficient way while saving yourself time as well.

Attention spans (or the lack thereof) are incredibly important to keep in mind as you put your content together for your brand. You want to ensure your target customers hear the right things.

But if they lose focus because you aren't getting to the right things fast enough, all is lost.
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel and Facebook Page, as well as my personal LinkedIn page, for new episodes of Podcast Theory featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Connect to your platform of your choice at bombtrackmedia.com/live

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

If you're a podcaster, I'm sure you'll agree with me: the majority of podcast guest pitches (or presentations) SUCK.

In surround sound. With the volume turned all the way up.

Leaning into podcast guesting is a great way to grow your brand, spread the word about your podcast, showcase expertise, and position yourself for increased visibility.

But if you don't land the guest spot because your guest pitch isn't on point, you'll never experience any of those (plus many more) benefits.

In this episode of Podcast Theory, I'm covering where professionals looking for guest spots on podcasts are missing the mark and how you can improve YOUR pitch to secure more appearances that will elevate your brand.

Having a better understanding of what you need to say and how you should approach podcast hosts you want to collaborate with will lead to much better results. Period. 
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel and Facebook Page, as well as my personal LinkedIn page, for new episodes of Podcast Theory featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Connect to your platform of your choice at bombtrackmedia.com/live

And just in case you miss the sessions live, they'll be right here in your favorite podcast app filed under Season 4.

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

I've been getting inundated with an ad on Facebook and Instagram lately and I'm sure the reason why is because I watch it in disgust every time it pops up. Basically, I'm telling the algorithm I want to watch straight up garbage.

But that's a story for another day.

This ad starts out "Starting a podcast is easy!"

And, yes...I'll admit...STARTING a podcast IS easy.

But what happens once you start is what truly tells the story of what you'll accomplish with your show.

On this episode of Podcast Theory, I'm spending a few minutes talking about what REALLY matters once you get your podcast off the ground.

It's not just about getting started. It's about bringing longevity into play. Click play to learn more!

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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel and Facebook Page, as well as my personal LinkedIn page, for new episodes of Podcast Theory featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Connect to your platform of your choice at bombtrackmedia.com/live

And just in case you miss the sessions live, they'll be right here in your favorite podcast app filed under Season 4.

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

Depending on what website you land on or podcast you listen to, you're more than likely going to encounter some very ugly statistics about podcast launch success rates.

The one I've grabbed hold of recently states that 90% of new podcasts DON'T GET BEYOND THREE EPISODES!!!

This...is simply unacceptable. And it's time for a reality check.

If you want to utilize the podcast medium for your business, you need to be strategic and set yourself up for long-term success.

I have a pretty good idea why that aforementioned statistic exists and I'm sharing my thoughts on how BRUTALLY EASY it is to blow that number out of the water on this episode of Podcast Theory.

If seeing numbers like that has soured your thoughts on podcasting or put you in a holding pattern on getting your own show off the ground, you need to consume this episode and discover how you can end up on the right side of the statistics.

Get ready...this is a message you DON'T want to miss.
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel and Facebook Page, as well as my personal LinkedIn page, for new episodes of Podcast Theory featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Connect to your platform of your choice at bombtrackmedia.com/live

And just in case you miss the sessions live, they'll be right here in your favorite podcast app filed under Season 4.

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

RECORDED LIVE TUESDAY, AUGUST 20TH

Podcast Theory is back! And we are picking up right where we left off...

On the last installment of Podcast Theory, I shared some out-of-the-box ways to repurpose the videos from your podcast recordings.

Today, I'm going to dive into how to use your transcripts to save time and produce impactful content to utilize throughout your digital footprint.

From blog posts to newsletters, your transcripts deliver a ton of useful information. Discover how to use all of it in a powerful way!

Going forward, Podcast Theory will go live on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm EST on the Bombtrack Media Facebook Page and YouTube Channel, as well as my personal LinkedIn page.

The audio from each episode will release shortly thereafter on your favorite podcast listening app.

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Check out Minvo for all your content repurposing needs! Click here to learn more
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On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel and Facebook Page, as well as my personal LinkedIn page, for new episodes of Podcast Theory featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Connect to your platform of your choice at bombtrackmedia.com/live

And just in case you miss the sessions live, they'll be right here in your favorite podcast app filed under Season 4.

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

REPLAY OF PODCAST THEORY LIVE 7.23.24

After a few weeks of experimenting with content, scheduling, and production, I've officially landed on how Podcast Theory Live will be carried out going forward!

With the premiere of Part One of Season 6, I'm pretty much in Cobra Kai mode. And podcasting/livestreaming, much like everything else in life, requires balance.

Today, I'll share how things will remain balanced for the foreseeable future...so I can continue to bring you the value you expect and deserve.
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Every weekday, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel for new episodes of Podcast Theory Live featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Please subscribe on YouTube and click the bell so you can join me and interact while these episodes unfold. 

But just in case you miss the sessions live, they'll be available on YouTube in the archives, as well as your favorite podcast streaming and listening apps under Season 4.

Discover how to make podcasting a key part of your marketing strategy and effectively use it to grow your brand without chaining yourself to a mic every week or blowing your budget out of the water. Get free instant access at bombtrackmedia.com/free

Thank you for being part of the Podcast Theory experience! 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: Replays of daily livestreams that take place every weekday on YouTube

Get hands-on, comprehensive assistance with your podcast efforts. Click here to learn more

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Podcast Theory is A Bombtrack Media Production

REPLAY OF PODCAST THEORY LIVE 7.16.24

It's 2024. And these days, it's hard to find podcasts recordings taking place without video being attached to the process.

Undoubtedly, there are still podcasters leaning into audio only. But with virtual recording sessions via Streamyard, Riverside, etc. becoming the accepted standard in the podcast space, video makes the connection between collaborators stronger AND provides a dynamic piece of content that can be utilized in a number of ways.

The video component of podcast recordings can be used short-form clips shared via Instagram and Facebook Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok, as well as longer-form and full-length formats for YouTube and Vimeo.

But in this installment of Podcast Theory Live, I'm going to share five unique, out-of-the-box ways to repurpose and leverage your podcast video content you may not have thought about.

The beauty of podcast content lays in its versatility and trying different things to maximize said content can open up new doors to opportunities and relationships that can absolutely change the game!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Megan Shields at Chimehouse Media and discover how to use your video content for paid social media ad campaigns!

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Every weekday, I go live on the Bombtrack Media YouTube channel for new episodes of Podcast Theory Live featuring tips, strategies, and commentary focused on the world of podcasting.

Please subscribe on YouTube and click the bell so you can join me and interact while these episodes unfold. 

But just in case you miss the sessions live, they'll be available on YouTube in the archives, as well as your favorite podcast streaming and listening apps under Season 4.

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