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PodSchool episodes

October 05, 2025Should you podcast with a co-host or go solo?
Deciding whether to share the mic with someone or go solo is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a podcaster.
While co-hosted shows bring amazing chemistry and energy, they also come with added complications like scheduling, balancing workloads and (in the worst cases) legal headaches.
In this episode, I break down when co-hosting is a good idea, when it’s not and how to avoid the biggest mistakes people make when launching a show with someone else.
What you’ll learn:
Why chemistry isn’t enough to make a co-hosted podcast work
The biggest red flag when choosing a co-host
How to future-proof your podcast partnership
Why fear shouldn’t be the reason you avoid going solo
What to include in a co-host agreement (even if you’re mates)
How to avoid resentment when splitting the workload
Why solo shows are often simpler and more sustainable

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Find out how to work with me here
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
13 min
September 28, 2025Should you start your podcast before you're ready?
If you're waiting to feel 100% confident before launching your podcast, you might be waiting forever.
In this episode, I talk about why you should start your show even if you don't feel ready.
Althought it's important to understand that not feeling ready isn't the same as not being prepared.
If you've done the work to make sure your idea serves an audience and you've got enough content for your show to last, it's time to take the leap.
What You’ll Learn:
Why most podcasters don’t feel “ready,” even after years of experience
What you need to know before launching
How to tell if your idea is strong enough to sustain a weekly show
Why momentum is more important than perfection
The real reason your podcast might not grow (and how to fix it)
Why waiting to feel confident could hold you back forever

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Find out how to work with me here
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
8 min
September 21, 2025What tasks can you outsource on your podcast?
If you want to stay consistent and sane when working on your podcast, you don’t have to do everything yourself.
In this episode, I walk through the tasks you can outsource so you can focus on the stuff only you can do, like being behind the mic.
What you'll learn:
What you can (and can’t) outsource
How to decide what to hand off
Why outsourcing doesn’t mean losing control
How to work with freelancers so they sound like you

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Find out how to work with me here
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
10 min
September 14, 2025What impact do ratings and reviews have on your podcast?
Should you ask for ratings and reviews on your podcast?
If you’ve ever heard someone say “Leave a rating and review because it helps people find the show,” you’ve probably wondered… does it?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the truth about ratings and reviews including what they do, what they don’t do and why they’re still worth asking for (just not for the reason you might think).
Whether you’re chasing the charts or just hoping new listeners will stumble across your show, this episode will help you understand the real role reviews play in your podcast’s success and how to ask for them in a way that makes sense.
What you’ll learn:
Do ratings and reviews help your podcast get discovered?
Why they don’t impact the charts anymore (even if they used to)
The real reason they matter (spoiler: social proof)
What to do if you get a bad one

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Find out how to work with me here
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
6 min
September 07, 2025How do you pitch your podcast to a network?
Getting your podcast on a network can be a great way to monetise and potentially grow your show but only if there's a clear value exchange.
In this episode, I walk through what podcast networks are looking for, how to pitch your show and what makes you stand out from the hundreds of other pitches landing in their inbox.
What you'll learn:
When your show might be ready for a network
The key things networks look for in a pitch
How to articulate your value (beyond just download numbers)
Why partnerships only work if both sides benefit

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Find out how to work with me here
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
14 min
August 31, 2025What should you do if listeners want longer episodes?
What do you do when your listeners say they want longer episodes but you’re already at capacity?
In this episode, I’m giving you a giant permission slip to not do what your audience asks and why that’s often the best thing for them and you.
What you’ll learn:
Why listener feedback doesn’t always require action
How to protect your time and energy as a podcaster
What really matters when it comes to growing your audience
How to add value without increasing your workload
When bonus episodes are better than longer ones

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Find out how to work with me here
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
6 min
August 24, 2025What AI tools should you be using for your podcast?
Podcasting can take up a LOT of time but there are plenty of tools around that can take some of the most time consuming (and annoying) tasks off your plate.
In this episode, I walk through the AI tools that can help you speed up your podcasting workflow without compromising the quality of your show output.
From planning and transcripts to promotion and post-production, AI can take care o the grunt work so you can focus on the parts that need you.
What You’ll Learn:
How AI can help you come up with episode ideas
The best ways to use AI-generated transcripts to reduce workload
The role AI can play in social content and video clips
Why it’s still important to rely on your ear (and not just the tech) when you're using AI to fix audio

Platforms and tools mentioned:
ChatGPT – for scripting, show notes, and content repurposing
Claude – for content planning and AI writing
Adobe Enhance – for cleaning up poor quality audio
Auphonic – for levelling and audio polish
Opus Clip – for auto-generating video clips
Descript – for editing audio and video with text
Riverside – for remote recording and AI clipping
VEED – for video creation and captioning
Canva – for visuals, reels, and promo content

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Find out how to work with me here
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
17 min
August 17, 2025How to tell the difference between good and bad audio
If you’re new to podcasting it's hard to know what 'good' audio sounds like. But understanding this is essential if you want your podcast episodes to sound their best
The challenge? It's not necessarily something you'll recognise straight away because you have to train your ear.
In this episode, I share how to build that skill, from essential listening habits to editing techniques that will make your show sound seamless.
Whether you’re editing your own episodes or just want to recognise quality when you hear it, these tips will help you spot (and fix) audio issues before they cost you listeners.
What you’ll learn:
How to train your ear through active listening
Why listening to a wide range of quality podcasts accelerates your skills
How to notice the details you like (and dislike) so you can apply them to your own show

What makes a bad edit and how to avoid it
How to spot “obvious” edits and why they break immersion
Why over‑editing is as bad as under-editing
The importance of listening to audio around the spot where you're editing

The importance of space
How to use natural pauses, breaths and silence to keep your edit sounding natural
Why cutting too tightly can make your podcast feel rushed and robotic

The most common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
Why distracted editing always leads to missed errors
The risks of editing while multitasking
Why a final “just listening” pass is non‑negotiable

Tools and techniques that will help you improve your edits
How to use breath and silence files to smooth transitions
Leveraging AI tools like Adobe Enhance (without over‑processing your voice)
Listening critically to your own edits with eyes closed to focus on the sound

Why editing well is worth the effort
Good audio builds trust and keeps listeners engaged
Even small improvements in editing can make your show sound dramatically better

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
8 min
August 10, 2025Why you shouldn't waste time in your podcast introduction
Your podcast intro is some of the most valuable real estate in your show.
So why are so many podcasters wasting it?
In this episode, I share why your audience doesn’t need warming up, how long-winded intros drive people away and what to do instead so your listeners stick around until the end.
What you’ll learn:
Why your podcast intro matters more than you think
How to avoid boring or losing listeners early
What to include (and cut) in your show intro
How to balance the needs of new and returning listeners
The one editing mistake that will cost you audience

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
7 min
August 03, 2025Should you change your voice for your podcast?
So many new podcasters are fearful of starting their show because they don't think they sound good or professional enough.
But podcasting isn’t about perfection, it’s about authenticity and connection.
In this episode, I share why your voice is absolutely good enough and how to get past the insecurity so you can hit record with confidence.
What you’ll learn:
Why your voice sounds different in recordings to what you're used to (and why that’s normal)
Why “sounding professional” isn't the goal
How to stop your voice from holding you back
Why confidence grows the more you record

EPISODE CREDITS:
Host: Rachel Corbett
Editing Assistance: Josh Newth
LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:
Download my free podcasting guide
Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool
Click here to submit a question to the show
Email me: [email protected]
Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.
This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present.
8 min