David Hooper shares tips on avoiding podcast burnout, leveraging guest booking tools, and future podcast trends, while reflecting on the evolution of podcast technology and celebrating community engagement in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...

Episode Topics

1. Balancing guest appearances to avoid burnout and streamline scheduling with an automated podcast guest booking tool
2. Securing podcast feeds and better security practices, including using a personal domain and password managers like 1Password and Bitwarden
3. Feedback on Conan O'Brien's transition to a video podcast and the continued importance of audio-only formats for audience connection
4. Comparing past and present podcasting, highlighting the evolution from analog to digital and the democratization of the medium
5. Predictions for podcasting trends in the new year, including the rise of video content, analytics, and balancing production with promotion
6. Encouraging community-building through local meetups and live events to foster engagement among listeners
7. Emphasizing the importance of understanding your podcast audience and creating engaging content to stand out in an increasingly crowded field

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Episode Timestamps

• 04:11 Audio distribution was labor-intensive before digital age
• 06:59 Early Internet freedom, less competition, but ...
• 10:46 Finding unique voices or big-name guests
• 15:28 Roundup format: Experts share predictions, drive traffic
• 17:56 Many podcasters are unsuccessful on YouTube platform
• 20:31 Executives increasingly using multichannel media for marketing
• 24:56 Hyper-local podcasts connect (and profit) effectively
• 26:55 Guests must have compelling content for podcasts
• 30:56 Use your own domain and secure your feed
• 34:52 Get a podcast booking system to make guest booking easier
• 35:57 Free online storage for your podcasts

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