Podcasting Morning Show | Podcast Growth, Launch and Strategy for Indie Podcasters

What if your podcast could be reused and resold without you ever knowing? One of today’s leading stories looks at a new tool that strips ads from episodes and resells ad-free versions without creators' permission. The conversation raises uncomfortable questions about podcast ownership, revenue loss, and what happens when third parties repackage your work outside the systems you rely on. We talk through how this kind of reuse could affect host-read ads and even listener trust. That discussion sets the tone for a wider news and commentary conversation about what’s happening across podcasting right now. We walk through several updates across podcasting, ads, listening behavior, and creator tools, including shifting at-home listening habits.

Episode Highlights: 

[02:10] Tips on updating your copyright notice for 2026

[05:29] Podcasting news and statistics

[10:59] Upcoming events and announcements

[15:39] Content creators Business Bite 

[30:18] Trends in at-home audio consumption

[34:03] Meta’s new AI tool for audio editing

[42:51] Podcast and streaming advertising opportunities

[44:22] Host-read ads versus pre-produced ads

Links & Resources: 

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

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Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

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

Our upcoming podcast evaluation: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C7Uwux1TEvKiGmrvFt9d3?si=31027af293654f7a

Podcasting Made Simple: 

https://podnews.net/event/podcasting-made-simple-live-7

MeetUp & Matchup Event Use Code “PMC” For Free Admission:

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Podcast Expo: 

https://podfestexpo.com

The Tool Copying Podcasts, Stripping Ads, and Selling Them: 

https://podnews.net/article/podcastadblock-strips-ads-and-sells-shows

Living Room Podcasting Podcast Viewing Hits 700 Million Hours: 

www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/youtube-living-room-podcast-viewing-hits-700-million-hours/article_b6169e7d-66f7-491f-a758-8cfa76cbac9f.html

Sam Audio AI:

https://sam-audio.ai/

New Measurement Sharpens Podcast Ad ROI: 

https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/new-measurement-sharpens-podcast-ad-roi/article_0eea96d8-867f-4b10-ac4b-6c7b2b501cb3.html

Gordon Firemark on Ad Stripping Tools: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wioxJ90jI6Q

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As podcasters, we often don’t realize what we don’t know until we’ve already learned it the hard way. The mistakes. The face-palm moments. The times when nothing feels quite right yet. Today, we’re sharing real stories from our adventures in podcasting.  We discuss what we've learned only after hitting record, why confusion and pivots are part of the process, and how clarity tends to emerge after you begin, not before. We also reflect on what attracted us to podcasting, and what keeps us coming back.  You’re not behind, you’re not failing, and you’re not doing it wrong. If you’re just starting, picking things back up, or quietly wondering if you’re cut out for this, your story is worth telling, and you belong here. Podcasting is an art form that doesn’t require perfection. However, it does require honesty, patience, and time.

Episode Highlights: 

[01:54] True Stories Tuesday 

[03:18] Naming your podcast: tips and common pitfalls

[11:38] Strategy and planning

[19:57] The Wheel of Jargon

[21:56] What does evergreen content mean in podcasting

[27:16] Defining podcast hosting

[29:14] Why we started podcasting

[39:20] Early mistakes in podcasting

[43:04] Upcoming podcast evaluations

Links & Resources: 

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Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings: 

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

Our upcoming podcast evaluation: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C7Uwux1TEvKiGmrvFt9d3?si=31027af293654f7a

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Some podcasts become part of your routine not because they teach you something new every time, but because they make you feel connected. Jonathan Howard leads the charge, with commentary and real world examples from me and the rest of the team, as we take a close look at what makes a podcast truly obsession worthy.

We break down the storytelling framework behind Normal Gossip and talk about why relatability matters more than celebrity, how listener participation turns an audience into a community, and why tone and emotional safety matter just as much as structure and format. This episode explores how stories build trust, how familiar rituals keep people coming back, and why creating space for shared experience often matters more than chasing metrics. If you have been thinking about how to deepen listener connection and build something people want to return to again and again, there is a lot here to reflect on.

Episode highlights:

[2:00] – Celebrating nearly four years of Podcasting Morning Chat

[3:30] – Marc shares his upcoming Podfest talk on community-first growth

[7:45] – What makes a podcast “obsession worthy”

[9:01] – Breaking down the Normal Gossip concept and format

[10:31] – Why audience-submitted stories create ownership and loyalty

[14:46] – Gossip as storytelling, social data, and human connection

[18:30] – Relatability as a trust-building strategy

[21:31] – Asking better questions to deepen audience connection

[23:24] – Sharing mistakes as a way to build credibility

[26:04] – Why relatability beats celebrity every time

[30:41] – The role of character development in bingeable storytelling

[37:37] – Why rituals and structure make podcasts comforting and familiar

[38:58] – Creating fandom, shared language, and community identity

[41:49] – Ending with reflection, meaning, and emotional safety

[44:23] – Storytelling as the antidote to AI-generated sameness

Links & Resources:

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

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Normal Gossip:

https://pod.link/1597761181

Empowered Podcasting Conference Video Recordings:

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

Podcasting Morning Chat:

https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com

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Starting a podcast isn't hard, but it often feels that way because we try to solve everything before we ever begin. In this episode, I break our usual format with a solo "mini-sode" and focus on what actually stops most people from getting started. This is a shorter, more intentional conversation about clarity, purpose, and sustainability, the things that matter long before equipment, formats, or platforms enter the picture. I talk about why you do not need a perfectly defined niche or audience to begin, how getting clear on the problem you are showing up to help solve creates momentum, and why the experience you create matters more than sounding polished. If you have been stuck in planning mode, this episode is a reminder that you do not need every answer before you start, just enough clarity to take the next step. Happy New Year!

Episode Highlights:

[00:41] Identifying the problem you want to help solve

[01:17] Why experience matters more than demographics

[01:54] Deciding how you want your podcast to feel

[02:27] Being intentional with tone, pacing, and presence

[03:27] Making sure your podcast fits into your real life

[03:54] Sustainability as the key to long term consistency

[04:36] The three things to clarify before thinking about gear

[05:00] How clarity creates momentum and accountability

Links & Resources:

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Podcasting Morning Chat:

https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com

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As we close out the year, today we slow down and reflect together. This final Morning Chat of 2025 is not about tactics, growth hacks, or chasing trends. It is a community pause. We look back on the wins that reminded us why we podcast, share one word we want to carry into 2026, and talk about how we want to show up for our listeners in the year ahead. You will hear honest reflections about creative fatigue, motivation, consistency, boundaries, and the seasons that come with making content over time. We talk about reconnecting with purpose, letting go of pressure, and giving ourselves permission to rest without guilt. This is an invitation to notice what you built this year, even if it feels messy or unfinished. To name what mattered. To ask yourself what you want more of, and what you are ready to release.

Episode Highlights:

[02:24] Reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026

[04:02] Choosing guiding words for 2026

[04:46] Sharing personal words and intentions

[12:21] Overcoming creative slumps

[22:44] Focusing on goals for 2026

[30:24] A thoughtful discussion on the overuse of authenticity

[35:42] Promises to listeners for 2026

[41:21] Podcasting wins and end-of-year reflections

Links & Resources: 

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Does every podcast need a lesson, or can a good story be enough? In today’s evaluation, we examine Shared Delights, a short-form storytelling podcast designed to offer warmth, humor, and a brief escape. Instead of aiming for transformation or instruction, the show focuses on how a story feels in the moment and what it gives the listener emotionally. Using Shared Delights as a case study, we take a close look at how pacing, pauses, and delivery shape clarity and attention. We explore sound design choices and how music and effects can either support the story or pull focus away from it. We also talk about the balance between structure and spontaneity, and why alignment between intention, sound, and presentation matters more than polish alone. Just a reminder: entertainment and escapism are valid podcast goals. This episode invites podcasters to listen to their work the way their audience does and consider how each choice shapes the experience

Episode Highlights:

[02:18] Empowered Podcasting Conference announcement

[04:38] Evaluation of the Shared Delights podcast

[06:32] Listener feedback and early suggestions

[14:00] Cover art and branding discussion

[30:42] Crafting an enticing show title

[32:47] The importance of pacing and clarity

[36:58] Enhancing the experience with sound design

[49:31] Discoverability and growth strategies

Links & Resources: 

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

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Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w

Shared Delights Naked Eureka: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5p

Podpage: 

https://www.podpage.com/?via=ironickmedia

Matthew Bliss’ Cover Art Revision #1: 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wwqru8i9ovo0dzc69pba8/SharedDelights_CoverArt.jpg?rlkey=q0da5tpxr6sufk9fhqp3lu14j&st=xniphsrv&dl=0

Cover Art Revision #2: 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/djp3p40uzi6bl1xm8sxlc/SharedDelights_CoverArt2.jpg?rlkey=3kjin994w8ci4qckkulql4ewb&st=ez35nof5&dl=0

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What if we told you Instagram is rolling out a way for users to control their own algorithm and decide what they see? That experiment alone has big implications for podcast discovery and creator visibility. For today’s news day, we’re walking through several updates, such as Apple Podcasts adding automatic chapters and timed links. We also dig into recent AI updates that are making image editing easier and opening the door for new collaborative workflows, especially for creators working in teams. We also highlight several upcoming virtual and in-person events that podcasters may want to keep on their radar.

Episode Highlights:

[02:04] Preview of an upcoming evaluation episode

[04:16] Podcast statistics and top charts

[11:13] Upcoming events for podcasters

[25:51] Exploring new AI features

[26:28] ChatGPT’s image generator

[31:20] Group chat feature in ChatGPT

[36:24] Empowered Podcasting Conference video library

[39:04] Instagram’s algorithm customization tools

[43:38] Instagram’s move into a TV app

[45:00] Apple’s podcast interaction updates

Links & Resources: 

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Our upcoming podcast evaluation, Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w

Shared Delights Naked Eureka: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5p

MeetUp & MatchUp use discount code PMC for free entry: 

https://podnews.net/event/meetup-matchup-with-podcasters-speakers-and-authors-20

Podfest Expo:  (use coupon code MARC for 10% off)

https://podfestexpo.com

NYC Podcast Awards: 

www.silver-nyc.com/nycpodcastawards

PRX Training: 

https://trainingteam.cmail20.com/t/i-e-zavil-iihydjihuh-h/

PodNews: 

www.podnews.net

Podcast Creator Summit: 

https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/711FAA94F8F3A173

Apple’s Next Move for Podcast Interaction:

https://bit.ly/4iZtr2t

Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.

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​​Starting your podcast can feel overwhelming when every choice seems expensive or technical. permanent. But don’t worry, we’ve got you! Today, we focus on the questions new podcasters are asking at the beginning. We start with real questions from co-host Sid Meadows about recording platforms like Riverside, working with editors, and choosing the right mic stand. Later, the conversation opens up into questions nearly every new podcaster wrestles with, including whether podcasting has to be expensive and what actually matters when you are just getting started. We offer grounded perspectives on tools, gear, video, audio, and budget without pushing one 'right' answer.

Episode Highlights:

[02:34] Upcoming podcast evaluation episode details

[05:36] Discussion on recording platforms 

[19:42] Choosing the right microphone stand

[26:48] Announcement of the Empowered Podcasting Conference video library

[29:18] Discussing financial investments in podcasting

[31:18] True or false segment on financial investment in podcasting

[43:08] True or false segment on YouTube’s role in podcasting

Links & Resources: 

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Riverside: 

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

Rodecaster Pro 2: 

https://amzn.to/41h9yuN

Desk Stands for Microphones: 

https://amzn.to/47URBoh

Empowered Podcasting Conference Video Recordings: 

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

Home Studio Mastery Gear Guide (Junaid Ahmed's "Gear List"): 

https://homestudiomastery.com/gear-guide

To Have Your Podcast Considered For Evaluation, Please Complete This Form: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U

Our upcoming podcast evaluation, Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w

Shared Delights (Naked Eureka): 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5p

Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.

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Do you remember when Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding was accused of having her ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, injure Nancy Kerrigan’s knee before the 1994 Olympics? If you lived through the 90s, this story dominated the news, and many of us formed strong opinions based on a narrative the media pushed at the time. That familiar story becomes the starting point for a deeper look at podcasting craft. Co-host Jonathan Howard, leads the team through a case study of You’re Wrong About, using their 'Tanya Harding, Part 1' episode to examine where the show excels. We explore how the hosts balance deep research with a conversational delivery that keeps listeners engaged. We also look at how intentional co-host roles guide audiences through complex material without losing clarity. Strong podcasting is not about presenting more facts. It is about framing stories with care and purpose, so listeners feel invited to rethink what they know and stay engaged.

Episode Highlights:

[03:40] Preview of the upcoming podcast evaluation series

[06:18] Introduction to the You’re Wrong About podcast

[07:33] First impressions, tone, and host banter

[16:21] A deeper dive into the Tanya Harding story

[27:29] Accessibility and discoverability issues within the episode

[32:53] Empathy-driven storytelling and humanizing Tanya Harding

[41:08] Media narratives and shifting public perception

[49:26] Citing sources in show notes

Links & Resources: 

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference: 

www.eventbrite.com/e/empowered-podcasting-conference-tickets-1976757134803

Upcoming Podcast For Evaluation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/44Mq04supW81rcuQeAVCB8?si=I-vp9camTrK0bvw1ZX6g6g

You’re Wrong About Tanya Harding Part 1: 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2CWRSZfApA

The Story Lab with Jonathan Howard: 

https://thestorylabpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

To Have Your Podcast Considered For Evaluation, Please Complete This Form: 

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Our upcoming podcast evaluation, Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w

Shared Delights Podcast: 

https://open.spotify.com/show/7kGzKPjX13q2r2j9G7MdDR?si=9fb17aeb1020497a

Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.

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As 2025 winds down, we pause to reflect on the choices shaping where we’re headed next in our podcasting journeys and beyond. We explore the impact of saying yes and no as a community, through honest stories about doubt, trust, rest, creativity, and change.

We share what it looks like to release patterns that no longer fit, and how small, intentional choices can create space for clarity. This conversation isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about noticing where we are, listening to each other, and giving ourselves permission to move forward with intention. If you’re standing at the edge of a new year feeling unsure, you’re not alone. Join us and take a moment to breathe, reflect, and remember that clarity often begins together.

Episode Highlights:

[02:23] Upcoming Podcast Evaluations and Reviews  

[10:23] Setting Intentions for 2026  

[13:57] Community Shares: Saying No and Yes in 2026  

[26:17] Embracing Trust and Overcoming Doubt  

[28:10] Collaboration and Abundance  

[30:17] Saying Yes to Business Risks and Personal Growth  

[31:38] Avoiding Chaos and Embracing Community  

[34:02] Helping Others and Finding Fulfillment  

[41:49] Wins and Reflections from the Week 

Links & Resources: 

Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠

Empowered Podcasting Conference: 

www.eventbrite.com/e/empowered-podcasting-conference-tickets-1976757134803

Upcoming Podcast For Evaluation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/44Mq04supW81rcuQeAVCB8?si=I-vp9camTrK0bvw1ZX6g6g

To Have Your Podcast Considered For Evaluation, Please Complete This Form: 

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