Glenn Rubenstein, our friend at Adopter Media, joins podtopod to break down the Podcast Consumer 2017 report from Edison Research and Triton Digital.

Georg Holzmann of Auphonic shares the story that led to the creation of this podcast production tool and goes in depth into all of the features that podcasters can use and some of the ones many aren't taking advantage of in their podcast workflow.

Excited to speak with the founder of TopPodcast.com, Kurt Laufer.  Kurt has some huge aspirations for this site that he is billing as the new epicenter of the podcasting universe.  And frankly, we believe he can do it.  Hear him describe the site and talk about the shifts we are seeing in the world of podcasting.

Caroline Harper, App Creator at SemiCustomApps.com, talks about the benefits of creating a standalone app for your podcast and some of the cool features that can be included. 

As a special bonus, podtopod listeners can get $200 off the creation of a podcast app if you use the promo code "podtopod."  (Not an affiliate link, just a bonus to you)

Had the privilege to meet and present with Addy Saucedo, creator of The Podcast Planner, at Podfest back in February. As soon as I heard her discussing this product I knew this was something we had to share.

One of best benefits touted by Addy about The Podcast Planner is that it can help you avoid podfading.

Because the planner helps you organize your thoughts and brainstorm a strategy, you are more likely to stick to a plan and create a thriving product. This will also help you identify the right topic to discuss on your show and avoid vanitycasting.

However, in this chat with Addy, we review more than just the benefits of The Podcast Planner itself. We also talk about the lessons she has learned as a podcaster and producer that have led to successes. Things like focusing on a single listener and not trying to appeal to everyone at once. She also noted that once you've published your episode, the battle is only half over, you have to market it.

Glenn Rubenstein of Adopter Media and "Podcast Advertising Works" stops in for a quick chat on the Infinite Dial 2017 Report that looks at all things media consumption, including podcasting

Legendary media consultant Mark Ramsey sits down for a long chat about the state of podcasting, how passion can play a huge role in your podcasting success, and his new podcast project "Inside Psycho."

Steph Garrett is the co-founder of PodDB, a brand new podcast directory that looks to become the IMDB of podcasting.  Which means it's not just about hosts and guests, they want to know everyone who had a hand in producing a podcast.  Learn more at www.poddb.me.

This week I got to play with a piece of podcasting technology I have been dying to try out since I first spotted it August of last year, the Tascam MiniStudio US-42 and US-32. Eric Larsen, Director of marketing for Tascam and TEAC, was on hand at Podfest Multimedia Expo, to display these really simple and easy to use audio recording interfaces that will help you start producing your podcast in no time. And I had to sit down to try it out and share it with you.

I also share a brief overview of my experience at Podfest Multimedia Expo.

Thrilled to have on podcast superstar Daniel J. Lewis, famously known for The Audacity to Podcast and also the creator of MyPodcastReviews.com. This is a service that goes out there and collects all of the podcast reviews for your shows from every podcast store around the country. Which his important because you only see the reviews from your local store.