The Podcast Life

By Deanna Chapman

Join Deanna Chapman as she helps teach you how to create the best podcast that you can. Looking for advice on marketing your podcast? Not sure which hosting platform is right for you? Featuring guests... more

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How many episodes does The Podcast Life have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

The Podcast Life episodes:

May 20, 2025 How To Make A Great Music Podcast
Switched on Pop's Charlie Harding joins me to discuss how to make a killer music podcast. We talk about how Switched on Pop is produced and break down what fair use is and how you can use it in a podcast.
Listen to Switched on Pop.
Follow Switched on Pop on Instagram.
Connect with Deanna:
Need help with your podcast? Let me help you!
Instagram
Threads
Bluesky
LinkedIn
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28min
May 06, 2025 The Truth About Launching With Big Guests on Your Podcast
Want to start a podcast with guests? Here's how you can make the most of booking guests on your show.
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Need help with your podcast? Let me help you!
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Threads
Bluesky
LinkedIn
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7min
April 22, 2025 Editing The Adventure Zone with Rachel Jacobs
Rachel Jacobs is the editor for The McElroy Family and she joins me to discuss how The Adventure Zone and My Brother, My Brother & Me are edited. We dive into the differences between the shows, what her role is at the live events, and more.
Rachel's website
The McElroy Family
Connect with Deanna:
Need help with your podcast? Let me help you!
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Bluesky
LinkedIn
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33min
April 08, 2025 How To Quit A Podast
I've quit 4 podcasts over the years. Here, I break down why, what conversations needed to be had, and what you can do once you've quit a podcast.
Connect with Deanna:
Need help with your podcast? Let me help you!
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Bluesky
LinkedIn
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8min
March 18, 2025 How To (and How Not To) Market Your Podcast Episodes
Lauren Passell from Tink Media joins Deanna Chapman for a candid discussion about when you should and shouldn't market your podcast episodes. Lauren also gives tips on what you can do outside of posting on social media to increase your show's reach.
Apple Podcast's Feature Request Form
Connect with Lauren:
Tink Media
Podcast the Newsletter
Podcast Marketing Magic
Instagram
Connect with Deanna:
Need help with your podcast? Let me help you!
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Threads
Bluesky
LinkedIn
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22min
March 04, 2025 What To Focus On When Starting a Podcast Instead Of Making Money
I have a few pet peeves when it comes to podcasting, but getting caught up in wanting to make money before launching your podcast is the biggest one. Here's what to focus on instead.
Connect with Deanna:
Need help with your podcast? Let me help you!
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Bluesky
LinkedIn
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6min
February 18, 2025 Building Community Through Podcasts
Amanda McLoughlin joins Deanna Chapman for a discussion about what a podcast collective is and how her company, Multitude, builds community through podcasts.
Patreon article
Open pitches
Connect with Multitude:
Website
Instagram
TikTok
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Bluesky
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Email your questions to [email protected]!
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37min
February 04, 2025 4 Ways to Monetize Your Podcast
In this solo episode, I cover 4 different ways you can monetize your podcast, even with a small audience.
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Bluesky
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6min
January 21, 2025 Tips for DIY Podcasting
Travis Newton joins the podcast to dig into DIY podcasting. We discuss formats, how to stay consistent, and what it takes to make a podcast.
Connect with Travis Newton:
Check out GenreVision.
Check out Travis's website.
Connect with Deanna:
Need help with your podcast? Let me help you!
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Bluesky
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Email your questions to [email protected]!
Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content.
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36min
January 07, 2025 Choosing a Podcast Distribution Host
Before you distribute your podcast to Apple and Spotify, you need to choose a hosting platform. In this episode, I discuss a few things you'll want to consider before you make your choice and get your podcast out into the world.

Connect with Deanna:

Need help with your podcast? Let me help you!

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Threads

Bluesky

LinkedIn

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Email your questions to [email protected]!

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FAQs about The Podcast Life:

How many episodes does The Podcast Life have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.