David Hooper dives into podcasting authenticity, how AI is reshaping accents, the importance of staying true to your voice, and the opportunities in hyper-local content for podcasters

in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

• How to protect your podcast's brand from being hijacked (or even stolen)
• What is authenticity in podcasting? Not what most people think ...
• Using AI to decode your audience? You should.
• Local media is dying. This is an opportunity for podcasters!
• How to embrace your authentic voice ... really
• Podcasting shortcuts you can use to simplify your production
• Are you in control your podcast's narrative?

Why You Should Listen

• Why chasing authenticity could be your downfall in podcasting!
• The deceptive world of social media and how to see through the smoke and mirrors!
• How to be truly transparent without bragging about being transparent!
• Discover the secret behind my most successful podcast ever! (HINT: It was hyper-local!)
• Use the death of local media to grow your audience!
• AI knows who listens to your podcast – do you?
• Is your podcast missing its true audience? AI will let you know ...
• Indian accents to American in seconds – a controversial new AI tool explained!
• Radio voices are dead? What listeners want now ...
• Michelle Obama's bold podcasting move: Did she just wipe out an indie podcast brand?
• How big businesses hunt indie podcast ideas!
• Myth debunked: You don't need a professional studio to have a killer podcast!
• What listeners actually want to hear from your podcast!
• Why your podcast shouldn't just copy the big guys, and what to do instead!

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Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 Podcast Growth Tips
• 04:09 Editing Enhances Message Clarity (and Attracts Listeners)
• 08:21 How to Maximize Local Impact with Podcasts
• 10:59 AI Tools for Podcasters
• 15:35 "Radio Voice Bias" and AI Tool's to Change Your Accent
• 17:25 Celebrity Podcasts are Overshadowing Indies
• 22:20 How to Protect Your Podcast Brand
• 23:17 DIY Trademark Tips and Podcasting Insights

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 226 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more. ​

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