Episodes

We suggest you resist the urge to skip episode releases in December and to instead continue podcasting through the holidays. We don’t plan on taking any weeks off for December and will continue with our normal publishing schedule. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Live Facebook recording. News Joe Rogan still #1 at Spotify Edison Research report compares US/UK podcast listening Chris Cuomo (cohost of the The Hand Off podcas...

This week began a whole slew of end of the year lists, commemorating the beginning of the end of 2021, and podcasts lists were no different. Both Apple and Spotify revealed their most popular shows for listeners for the year of 2021. Infinite Dial released their findings on podcasting and media consumption, based in the UK. Students, don’t miss out on NPR’s annual podcast challenge and then tune into your childhood roots with the Bugs Bunny and Daffy podcast. Thanks for joining us on this episo...

Tempted to release mini podcast episodes? You’re not alone, and companies and creators alike have the same idea. Mike and MacKenzie discuss the pros and cons of releasing mini podcast episodes, as in 90 second or so, as a whole new podcast or including them in your normal feed, and a new company taking this idea by storm. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. News Edison Research released the top 50 podcasts by audience size fo...

There are numerous podcast apps and they are all in slight competition with one another. The question is: what podcast app market share does each one hold. Todd and Mike provide their theories on who will come out on top in the future in this episode of Podcast Insider. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Live Facebook recording. News Apple Podcasts has brought back the ‘refresh feed’ button Podcasts becoming people’s go-to f...

One of the greatest benefits of audio shows is the ability of remote podcast recording. The ability to bring any hosts, guests, etc. together for a podcast is easily one of the most advantageous factors of the medium. And it can be quite easy. We recommend some tips for any remote recording you’ll be doing for your show. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Live Facebook recording. News Headliner now helps you post to YouTube ...

Lots changing here for those working in podcasting. Personnel changes in podcasting are a hot topic this week and Mike (solo this week!) dives in to these new roles at multiple platforms. He also points out that sometimes, an old way is still a great way to promote your podcast. Cross promotion between podcasters is a great way to not only gain new listeners but develop a relationship with fellow creators. Tune in for these topics and more. News FTC warns podcasters about endorsement ads Sony M...

Podcast show prep can be as detailed or as open as the host would like it to be. For example, this show uses a document with bullets outlining the topics, but not much of the commentary. Other shows might be completely written ahead of time and simply recorded until they should just right. There is no right or wrong way to conduct podcast show prep. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. News Chelsea White and Irena Lam from Fac...

Todd is back this week! We talked about how Blubrry won’t kick you off if you get too popular and how we want your show to grow. We also did the normal news and best practices, then interviewed Natty Bumpercar, the winner of our feedback contest a while back and our forthcoming Podcaster of the Month (post to come on that). Enjoy the show! Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. News The 26th annual Webby Awards are open for earl...

Never one to shy away from encouraging podcasters to have a website of their own, we did a deep dive into why podcasters should take control of their podcast on all levels. Kate joined Mike to discuss what exactly a podcast is – the ins and outs – as well as the numerous benefits of having your own website, with a significant example from earlier this week. Special guest host: Kate from Blubrry Pro Production Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on th...

Congratulations to all podcasters today, and give yourself a pat on the back, because it’s International Podcast Day! Learn a little about how people celebrate and lots of announcements that have come out this week. The People’s Choice Podcast Awards are being hosted Thurs. Sept. 30, watch this evening to celebrate. News Happy International Podcast Day! NPR’s Car Talk is leaving the radio after 54 years (seven years after one of the co-hosts passed away). It continues as a 2x weekly podcast. P...

Spotify vs. Apple Podcasts, a seemingly never-ending debate in the podcast world. As the number of podcasts launched and released has gone up in the past few years, as had the number of podcast listeners. One analyst recently claimed Spotify is catching up to Apple Podcasts, when it comes to podcast directory and we (MacKenzie filling in for Mike) just don’t see it. Tune in to hear why. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Rec...

Starting a podcast is very exciting and nerve wracking, but there is something else you need to consider: managing your podcast expectations. There are plenty of tales out there from podcast hosts about how they made it big with an audience and sponsors right away. Be wary of those special cases and take a realistic look at what you can expect when you are a podcast. News NABShow 2021 is canceled, will be back in person in April 2022 Brad Smith, creator of Simplecast and bought by SiriusXM, is...

It’s a day of celebration at Blubrry, our new dashboard has been released and we’re so excited for users to start using it on a regular basis. Modernization, simplification, piece of cake. Whatever you want to call it, we hope any user enjoys Blubrry’s new dashboard and we talk about some of the features included and more on this episode. Check it out now! Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live in northern and sout...

Um, uh, so, ya know? We all have crutch words we use in podcasting and there are ways to combat this small issue. While it won’t kill your show, excessive use of crutch words in podcasting aren’t appreciated by listeners. MacKenzie fills in for Todd this week and she chats with Mike about some industry news, Blubrry releases and tries to help explain caching in a non-tech way. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded in c...

Blubrry Podcasting is moving quickly and within the next several days Blubrry Podcasters will get the opportunity to test our new modern dashboard. We look forward to getting your feedback as well. The entire Blubrry team has been involved in its creation and we are excited to show it off. News: Joe Rogan losing influence after going exclusive on Spotify Reply All apologizes for a US Military recruitment spot in their show Podcast Addict (Android App) has added a cool alarm clock feature Melbou...

Many podcast listeners are dedicated to one specific podcast listening app. But, is it time to try a new podcast app? This goes for any podcast listener. Many changes have been made to apps recently and the true function of the RSS feed and subscribing have been changing in the past few years. No better time than now to encourage your listeners, friends, family, etc to try out a new podcast app. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us ...

As sound is the main part of your show, the podcast audio can make or break a podcast sometimes. The importance of podcast audio can not be understated, it affects the show in many ways and can also be managed in many ways. We discuss how to get certain sounds and why it's so important in the first place. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live in northern and southern Michigan; here’s Podcast Insider. Live Facebook ...

Short and sweet, the Blubrry team recorded live on the Podcast Movement expo floor. We've had a great time meeting new podcasters, catching up with old friends and attending some new and exciting sessions. Todd's session, Growing Your Podcast with Five Actionable Steps went over very well with podcasters who are looking for real ways to move forward with their show in the future. It'll be available with Podcast Movement later on. Check out our social media for more pictures, including our new Ti...

Every successful podcast has a few things in common. One, great content, and two, a call-to-action. A podcast host wants listeners to do something, whether that's join their email list, recommend the show to a friend or subscribe; but something must be done. Most likely, they won't do it without your recommendation and polite encouraging. News Spotify “opens” their premium podcasting service to some publishers and platforms. Descript released “Studio Sound” in beta. Major changes coming to Feedb...

As we prepare to head to Podcast Movement in a few short weeks, we go over some tips whenever you attend podcast trade shows. While very fun, informative and invigorating, conferences can also be extremely tiring and perhaps not turn out to be what you hoped for. Tune in to hear what you should do to get the most out of any conference or trade show you attend. News Pocket Casts acquired from NPR, by Automatic Inc. iOS 14.7 fixes the Apple Podcasts download bug She Rates Dogs co-host Mat George k...

It's important to take care of your podcast gear, regardless of the original cost. Podcasters should take the time to clean, properly store and travel with their podcasting gear such as microphones, headphones, mixers, recorders, etc. News Apple info: Todd got an email from an Apple Podcasts employee with some info about what Apple is doing with PodcastsConnect.apple.com Netflix hires first head of podcasts How do people find your show in the podcast apps? This is a study by Podnews about which ...

Happy National Blueberry Day! Here at Blubrry Podcasting, we love to shed light on any 'holidays' related to our beloved fruit. Often times if people have trouble pronouncing or spelling our name, we tell them it's like the fruit, but without the ee's is all. Anyways, we have lots of podcasting news and topics, including a new segment on the show - pro tips from our Pro-Production team. Catch Toby and Shawn's interview this episode. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looki...

After many schedule, title, host and content changes over the years, we are happy to celebrate episode 250 of Podcast Insider, a podcast from Blubrry Podcasting team members. After a quick pat on the back we dive right into some podcaster news along with a podcast best practice on formatting show notes and blogs and excerpts. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podca...

Podcast studios need adjustments and tuning up every once in a while, and definitely at least once every 15 months, which is what we did at the Blubrry studio. Todd made his first trip back to the Columbus office and not only fixed all of the mistakes MacKenzie made moving microphones, but gave it a nice cleaning. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distanced podcast studios i...