TL;DR
When you have a great interview, it's going to sound like an effortless conversation. You're interested in what your guest has to say, your guest is interested in what you have to say, and everything just flows.

So in this episode we'll share seven tips on how to conduct great podcast interviews and give your audience something worth listening to.

Podcasts with great interviewers

• "Sway" with Kara Swisher
• "Creating a Brand" with Alex Sanfilippo
• "The School of Greatness" with Lewis Howes
• "The Jordan Harbinger Show"

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Ahmad asks, "Can you explain everything related to music and podcasting?"

TL;DR
Most podcasts incorporate music in some fashion, whether it's a cool intro for an interview show or an immerse audio drama.

The most important thing is to find music that you can use on your podcast without getting sued.

So in today's episode, we're going to explore some common myths around using copyrighted music and present some options for where you can find music that sounds amazing and is safe for your podcast.

Where to find free music

• Pixabay
• YouTube Audio Library
• Free Music Archive

Where to find high-quality paid music

• Stock Music
• Soundstripe

Check out our recent episode of Buzzcast to hear how you can use premium music from Soundstripe to create an audio masterpiece.

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Will from the Current Climate podcast asks, "What's the best way to interview guests that aren't used to being recorded?"

TL;DR
If your guest isn't used to being recorded, their inexperience might play a big role in why they're a little hesitant or nervous being on your podcast. People can feel uneasy knowing that their every word or action is being recorded.

So in this episode, we'll share several tips to help you put your guest at ease and record an amazing interview.

Having trouble finding quality guests for your podcast?

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Nosa from the Culture Class Podcast asks, "How can I promote a seasonal podcast?"

TL;DR
It may seem like promoting a seasonal podcast is wildly different (or even more difficult) than promoting a show that publishes episodes regularly.

The good news is the best practices for marketing a weekly podcast can absolutely apply to seasonal podcasts, you just have to tweak them a little bit.

So in this episode, we'll share six tips on how you can promote a seasonal podcast.

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There aren't many digital advertising platforms that work for podcasters, mainly because strategies like Facebook Ads and Google AdWords aren't designed to measure how many subscribers you receive from a particular ad campaign.

That's where third-party apps like Overcast, Podcast Addict, Castbox, and Pocket Casts come in!

So in this episode, Travis and Badr will peel back the curtain and show you results from sponsored campaigns within Overcast and Podcast Addict so you can decide if it's a worthwhile investment for your podcast.

Links from this episode:

• Overcast Ads
• Podcast Addict Ads

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Paul from Are You Ready to Roll? asks, "How prudent should I be about getting guest release forms for my podcast?"

TL;DR
Guest release forms are one of those things that you'll hear a lot about in the podcasting industry, but you won't necessarily find a consensus answer regarding whether you need one or not.

So in this episode, we'll share two perspectives and help you decide which one's going to be the best for your particular podcast.

Gordon's Guest Release Forms

• PodcastRelease.com
• GuestRelease.com (for video podcasts)

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Trevor from 1PDnD asks, "How do you stand out when there's quite a few podcasts in your category?"

TL;DR
It is true that as podcasting has grown over the last several years, certain categories and certain types of shows have become more saturated. But that doesn't mean that there's no room for anything new or that you can't build a meaningful audience talking about something that you love.

In this episode, you'll learn three ways to separate yourself from the pack so you can grow meaningful audience (even if you're podcasting in a crowded category).

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Jack from Reading Caste with Jack asks, "How can I promote my brand new podcast?"

TL;DR
When you first launch a podcast, promotion is just as important as recording and releasing new podcast episodes. But which strategies work best when you're first getting started and don't have an online audience yet?

So on this episode, we're going to discuss five strategies for promoting a brand new podcast.

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Marisa from the Live Blissed Out podcast asks, "What adjustments should I make to my podcast episodes when using Magic Mastering?"

TL;DR
Magic Mastering is a new feature that we recently added in Buzzsprout that allows you to automatically mix and master your podcast episodes to improve your audio quality without adding a ton of extra work. But there are certainly some things that you still want to do when you're editing your podcast episode to get the best results.

In today's episode, we'll explain how to get the best results with Buzzsprout's Magic Mastering tool.

Learn more about Magic Mastering.

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Jared from the Remarkable People podcast asks, "When should create an LLC for your podcast?"

TL;DR
Just as a disclaimer, we are not legal or tax experts but we have formed a few LLCs in our time (so take our advice with a grain of salt). Filing an LLC for your podcast can allow you to "write off" podcast-related expenses, leading to a larger return come tax season. So why isn't it something we recommend for all podcasters?

In today's episode, we'll walk through the pros and cons of creating a business for your podcast and help you decide if it's a good fit for your show.

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