The most compelling interviews don’t start when you hit record. They start before your guest ever shows up. Today, we’re talking about why pre-interviews are not extra work. They are more like insurance. We walk through how a short pre-interview can prevent awkward moments, poor energy, and the dreaded moment when your guest drifts off topic. This conversation is especially helpful for newer podcasters booking guests and for experienced hosts who want smoother, more focused interviews. To wrap up the week, we take a moment to share the wins happening in our community, no matter how big or small.

Episode Highlights: 

[01:44] Why pre-interviews matter

[03:42] Key elements of effective pre-interviews

[04:01] Personal experiences using pre-interviews

[07:24] Handling sensitive topics with care

[17:59] Common challenges and best practices

[27:45] Supporting nervous or long-winded guests

[28:47] Maintaining energy during recordings

[31:33] Making smart adjustments in real time

[40:11] Celebrating Wins

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26’ to get your ticket for under $200: 

https://empoweredpodcasting.com

Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header

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There’s a familiar kind of stress that comes from caring about your podcast and not knowing if you’re doing it “right.” Today, we’re opening up the mailbag and addressing the kinds of questions that quietly weigh on podcasters. We explore how timing, platforms, and audience habits really intersect. We also discuss writer’s block and how better systems can help you move forward without waiting for inspiration to strike. Finally, we dig into a question from a camping podcast about gaining listener support when audiences are living their busy and active lives. We focus on meeting listeners where they already are and making support feel natural, not awkward.

Episode Highlights: 

[05:51] Mailbag discussion on when to release episodes 

[15:10] Mailbag discussion on overcoming writer’s block

[24:02] Reworking and reusing past content

[24:50] Special ticket offer for the Empowered Podcasting Conference

[26:01] Listener feedback from Vanessa

[37:48] Encouraging listener support and engagement

[44:12] Preview of our upcoming episode on pre-interviews

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26’ to get your ticket for under $200: 

https://empoweredpodcasting.com

Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header

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TikTok just updated its terms, and it’s one of those changes that’s easy to scroll past but hard to ignore once you slow down and read it. Recent platform updates raise important questions about ownership, precise location data, and what creators are actually agreeing to when they publish their work. Today, we take a look at what changed and why it matters if you’re building anything that lasts. We also zoom out to see where podcasting fits into the bigger picture. Recent studies show podcast ads outperform YouTube when it comes to driving real results. If you’re a Mac user, we break down Apple’s new Creator Studio bundle and the value it offers with tools like Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro. Apps that once required separate purchases are now bundled together, raising an important question: Is this a response to creators looking for alternatives to the increasingly expensive Adobe suite? Listen in to learn what changes are coming and how you can best prepare.

Episode Highlights: 

[02:27] Podcast evaluations explained

[04:33] Statistics and industry trends

[05:29] Top shows on Spotify and Apple

[11:15] Empowered Podcasting Conference updates

[17:32] Odyssey and Fountain platform updates

[21:24] Apple’s new Creator Studio subscription bundle

[27:26] Debating the price hike and whether it’s justified

[31:07] Sean Bean joins Get Birding as a new podcast host

[37:07] Charmed stars launch a new club inspired by P3

[40:28] TikTok’s new terms and what they mean for users

[48:07] Podcast ads versus YouTube ads: which performs better

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Podcaster Directory Event Use Discount Code ‘PMC for free admission: 

http://podcastersdirectory.com

Empowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26’ to get your ticket for under $200: 

https://empoweredpodcasting.com

World’s most followed TikToker closes nearly $900 Million Deal: 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us-streamers/worlds-most-followed-tiktoker-khaby-lame-closes-nearly-900m-business-deal/articleshow/127328336.cms

PodNews: 

www.podnews.net

Podcast News Daily: 

www.podcastnewsdaily.com

Sean Bean announced as new host of award winning get birding podcast: 

https://podnews.net/press-release/sean-bean-get-birding

Late Bloomer Living: 

https://www.latebloomerliving.com/blog/episode-257

Podcast ads beat YouTube where it hurts: 

www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/audio-is-the-performance-unlock-for-digital-campaigns/article_565b0a8e-96ea-445e-b616-91ede8d9d28e.html

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What makes a podcast worth coming back to again and again? What turns a single episode into something listeners want to sit with, revisit, and recommend? Today, we continue with another installment of Jonathan Howard’s Obsession-Worthy Podcast series, using Song Exploder as a case study to explore what makes a podcast truly re-listenable. We take a closer look at an episode, breaking down Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way, focusing less on the song itself and more on how the story is told. We explore how clear structure, intentional editing, and listener-first decisions build trust. We talk about why strong questions don’t need to be heard to be felt, and how letting listeners experience uncertainty, decision-making, and emotional stakes keeps them engaged. If you interview guests or tell stories on your show, this episode offers a lasting reminder: obsession-worthy podcasts are designed with the listener in mind. Where could you let your listeners hear the moment something clicked?

This episode includes brief music excerpts used for educational and commentary purposes. We do not own the rights to the music featured.

Episode Highlights: 

[07:41] What makes this episode obsession-worthy? 

[11:31] Breaking down Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way”

[22:12] An emotional opening and the songwriting process

[28:00] Applying creative processes beyond music

[30:09] Exploring song lyrics and personal storytelling

[35:16] Storytelling elements in podcasting

[41:01] Asking better questions and interview techniques

[43:04] Podcast evaluations and community building

[46:02] What’s coming next

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

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www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/

Empowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26’ to get your ticket for under $200: 

https://empoweredpodcasting.com

Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header

Song Exploder “Go Your Own Way” 

https://songexploder.net/fleetwood-mac

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Podcasting can feel lonely when you’re stuck making decisions no one prepared you for. The technical choices, the workflow questions, the moments where you can’t help but wonder if you’re overthinking everything or missing something obvious. We get it. We’ve been there. Today, we open the mailbag and respond to real questions submitted by podcasters navigating both the technical and non-technical sides of the craft. From platform frustrations to workflow doubts, the team slows the conversation down and thinks things through together, offering perspective without panic or pressure. You may hear your own challenges reflected in these questions. If you have podcast-related questions of your own, you’re always welcome to submit them through the Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group using the link below. We’re always happy to help. Toward the end of the show, we shift gears and share our wins from the week, celebrating the progress, milestones, and accomplishments happening across the community.

Episode Highlights: 

[02:00] Diving into the listener mailbag

[02:51] Jeff’s Riverside recording issues

[05:08] Advice and troubleshooting for Jeff’s setup

[07:28] Exploring alternative recording and workflow tools

[18:01] Question on guest management

[31:03] Taking ownership of podcast promotion

[31:28] Building an effective guest workflow

[32:06] Collaborating with guests to promote episodes

[36:35] Concerns about podcast hosting platforms

[44:19] Wins from the week

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/

Empowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26’ to get your ticket for under $200: 

https://empoweredpodcasting.com

Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header

Podpage: 

https://www.podpage.com/?via=ironickmedia&u=515146796&ch=Mzrg46Op

Late Bloomer  Living: 

https://www.latebloomerliving.com/blog/episode-257

Riverside: 

https://www.riverside.fm/?via=0676da

PodMatch: 

https://podmatch.com/?ref=1646144442692x331135044042346200

Libsyn: 

www.lybsyn.com 

Capcut: 

www.capcut.com 

Captivate: 

https://www.captivate.fm

Notion:

www.notion.com

Trello: 

https://trello.com

Clickups: 

https://clickup.com/download

Ralph Estep’s Guest Appearance with Rob Greenlee on The New Media Show: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-creator-2026-money-playbook-ralph-estep-jr/id392545649?i=1000746403885

Katie Brinkley: 

https://katiebrinkley.com

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Small performance and production choices can subtly affect how a podcast is experienced. Today, we’re taking a close look at Life Fulfilled, a solo podcast hosted by Bernie Borges. We want to be clear that we aren’t aiming to tear podcasters down. We are listening carefully and noticing how structure, pacing, delivery, and production decisions shape trust with an audience, and we hope to pass along these insights to benefit you. We walk through the episode calling out what’s working, where delivery could be stronger, and how subtle adjustments can improve the listening experience. Submitting your podcast for evaluation takes intention. It’s a sign you care about your craft and want to grow. Our conversation reflects that mindset, offering practical insights you can apply to your own show as you continue to refine how it sounds, feels, and lands with your budding community.

Episode Highlights: 

[02:06] Purpose and approach of podcast evaluations

[08:07] Branding and positioning feedback

[10:02] Website experience and user journey

[18:47] Episode titles and keyword strategy

[28:05] Introducing themes of fulfillment and clarity

[28:41] Audio and video track considerations

[31:08] Empowered Podcasting Conference announcement

[33:25] Feedback on presentation and delivery

[44:26] Midroll ad placement and transition flow

[53:06] Audio quality and technical improvement tips

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/

Empowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26’ to get your ticket for under $200: 

https://empoweredpodcasting.com

Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header

Life Fulfilled: 

​​https://fulfilledatworkacademy.com/podcast/stop-chasing-fulfillment-build-it-through-self-discovery/

Auphonic: 

www.auphonic.com 

Adobe Podcast: 

https://podcast.adobe.com/en/enhance

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What happens when the tools we trust for clear answers start coming with ads attached? Today’s news and commentary conversation opens with growing chatter about ads potentially entering ChatGPT, then widens to a bigger pattern showing up across subscription platforms like Netflix and beyond. We unpack what these shifts could mean as ads become more common in spaces that once felt clean and uninterrupted. We share our thoughts on trust, platform control, and how easily “helpful” can start to feel sponsored. We also touch on more podcast industry headlines, platform moves, and why some changes feel familiar if you’ve been around long enough. We saved you a seat at the table. Come sit with us while we make sense of it.

Episode Highlights: 

[03:22] Podcast data insights

[04:29] Top podcasts on Spotify and Apple

[06:02] Upcoming events

[08:43] Business news: ads in ChatGPT

[28:12] Apple Podcasts’ record-breaking year and platform innovations

[29:31] Hollywood bites and the Smallville controversy

[36:30] Pete Davidson’s new Netflix show

[45:50] Evaluating the future of podcasting on Netflix

[51:08] Upcoming podcast evaluation

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/

Empowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26’ to get your ticket for under $200: 

https://empoweredpodcasting.com

Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header

Podfest: 

https://podfestexpo.com

Podcasters Directory: 

https://www.podcastersdirectory.com

Ads Coming to Chat GPT: 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AWdasS4f4

Late Bloomer Living: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAiGVgGTqt4

Get to know the PMC team:

https://www.podpage.com/pmc/about/

Goodbye, YouTube. Hello, Netflix Takeover: 

https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/netflix-podcasts-january-2026

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What happens when you go from feeling like an outsider to being named Community Hero? We’re reflecting on last week’s Podfest 2026 in Orlando, Florida. After five years of walking through those doors, unsure of where I fit, receiving an unexpected award caught me completely off guard. But this isn’t just my story. It’s about what happens when podcasters show up for each other. Many of us from the Empowered Podcasting community were there, sharing the moments that mattered most and why Podfest continues to feel like a family reunion even for first-timers. Whether you attended or followed along from afar, this conversation brings you right into the room with us. Maybe it’s time you showed up and let the community meet you where you are.

Episode Highlights: 

[02:08] PodFest recap begins

[03:42] Memorable moments and awards

[08:01] Networking and community building

[10:31] Full-circle moments and collaborations

[13:22] Challenges and overcoming obstacles

[17:35] Surprising moments and early reflections

[28:16] Navigating PodFest with practical tips and experiences

[31:26] Reflections from a podcasting veteran

[38:58] Advice for first-time conference attendees

[43:31] Areas for improvement and constructive feedback

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/

Empowered Podcasting Conference 3: Use discount code ‘Podfest26’ to get your ticket for under $200: 

https://empoweredpodcasting.com

Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header

Podfest: 

https://podfestexpo.com

Anika Jackson: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikajackson

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Most podcasters don’t quit because they fail; they quit because they stop recognizing their progress. Today, we take a closer look at what real wins actually look like when you’re in the work week after week. While our lead host, Marc, is at PodFest, Ralph Estep takes the wheel and guides us through a poignant discussion on recognizing wins beyond the numbers and not taking your accomplishments for granted. We share heartfelt examples of progress that are easy to overlook: showing up on a hard day, helping one listener, or simply staying consistent when motivation dips. Momentum isn’t always loud; in fact, it can be quiet. Redefining progress is one of the best ways to avoid burnout and stay in the podcasting game.Sometimes, staying in it is the win.

To honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no show on Monday, January 19th. Join us on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, for more conversations on podcasting.

Episode Highlights: 

[03:18] Recognizing wins we often overlook

[16:55] Self-talk and breaking negative habits

[23:16] Overcoming self-sabotage

[24:59] Why motivation and knowledge both matter

[27:20] Making a positive impact on others

[36:41] Sharing personal wins from the community

[41:55] Repeating intentional wins and releasing what drains you

[42:40] Consistency, mindset, and sustainable momentum

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/

Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header

Podfest: 

https://podfestexpo.com

What to Say When You Talk To Yourself: 

https://a.co/d/dNFxaQU

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Have you ever received feedback on your podcast that just didn’t sit right, but you couldn’t tell if it was something to fix or something to ignore? While our fearless leader, Marc, is at Podfest, co-host Ralph Estep steps in to guide a thoughtful conversation about feedback and how podcasters can take it in without getting defensive or second-guessing everything they’re building. This episode centers on one key idea: not everyone gets a vote in your podcast. We explore how feedback often shows up messy, or wrapped in someone else’s opinion, and why that doesn’t mean it all carries the same weight. We talk about how to ask for better feedback, how to separate useful information from personal reaction, and how to test small changes without blowing up your entire show. If you care deeply about your work and want to grow without spiraling, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and reassurance. You’re not alone in figuring this out. And it’s worth asking: who does get a vote in your show?

Episode Highlights: 

[02:44] Personal experiences with feedback

[06:00] Handling negative feedback

[16:15] Asking effective feedback questions

[23:20] Deciding who gets a vote in your show

[27:16] Soliciting feedback from your audience

[29:03] Building relationships with guests

[31:45] Why pre-interviews lead to stronger podcasts

[33:15] Leveraging peer groups for growth

[39:10] Investing in podcast SEO

[44:55] Measuring podcast success

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

www.podpage.com/pmc

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

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