Episodes

Todd is solo this week, and he reflects on the past year along with giving insights for 2021. The future of podcasting is bright, and with audience growth on the rise, podcasters will continue to build bigger audiences as we bring 2020 to a close and usher in 2021. We do thank you for your continued business and trust in making your shows the Blubrry Way. Happy New Year to you and yours. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Rec...

Mike is flying solo this week. In the news, Netflix adds an audio-only mode in its android app; why your podcast needs a website; and some new destinations for Blubrry podcasters. PLUS, we have some of our team members chiming in with some holiday wishes and, a special treat, some holiday music from Aaron Hope on our design team! Happy holidays to you! Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded at Mike Dell's World Studios i...

A well crafted podcast intro can make a significant difference to the listeners, and as such, creators should learn some podcast intro dos and don'ts. Todd and Mike made intros the main focus of this episode but they didn't leave out some news going on such as some new podcasters joining Spotify, estimations on how long Rogan will stay there, and research on podcast listening habits. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorde...

Podcast artwork is often times the first thing potential listeners will see, before they even hear anything. It's an opportunity you don't want to mess up as a podcaster, so we've got some tips on how to make the best and don't hinder yourself. And it's getting to that time of year, when everyone releases their predictions for the coming year and wrap ups of the past 12 months, Todd and Mike went over some of them in this episode. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking...

Image by Podcast Movement. Choosing a podcast microphone typically involves some testing. With such a wide variety of options to choose from, we tested some for you live and give recommendations and a clear understanding of condenser vs dynamic microphones. Wondery is still up for grabs, Joe Rogan is now Spotify exclusive and QCode just gained a former Apple Podcasts exec. That's not all, tune in to hear more. Thank you to Elisa for sitting down with Todd to talk about her show In the Business o...

Oh, the noise, noise, noise, noise! If your environment is noisy, we have some tips today on how to set up your recording space. Todd and Mike talk about Rode's new Vlogger Kits, People Magazine's new daily podcast, who the largest advertiser in podcasting was last month and more. Thank you to Jennifer for sitting down with Todd to talk about her show Fading Memories. 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 ...

The pros and cons of joining a podcast network are debatable, and that's exactly what we did in this episode. Before we get to that, Todd and Mike discuss Apple's new embeddable player for website and how their charts system actually works. Thanks to Jen for speaking with Todd about her show and how she got started. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distant podcast studios in n...

While podcaster creators might be hunkering down to finish more episodes for the holidays, podcast companies have been busy buying - each other. Spotify is buying Megaphone and Wondery is dealing with multiple potential buyers. The podcast industry consolidation isn't necessarily a good or bad thing, but it's worth weighing the pros and cons of new acquisition and pondering what this means for the future. We have a unique outlook on this, as a hosting company, we provide advice on what podcaster...

Ownership of your podcast is Blubrry's top priority, don't worry we tell you why it's critical as a creator. That's not all we talk about on this episode, we interviewed Misty Phillip, creator of the Spark Christian Podcast Conference, happening all day Friday, November 6 2020. We're excited to be be sponsoring Spark as well as a keynote speaker. Todd will be speaking on the future of podcasting, and other speakers touching on the possibilities for the Christian community to get involved in podc...

Voxnest is being acquired by iHeart Radio, bringing together the publishing platform and well-known audio platform. Meanwhile, the She Podcasts team recently launched Super Squad, featuring virtual membership to make up for the canceled conference this fall. The NaPodPoMo challenge starts this weekend, get your podcast episodes prepared now for easy publishing the rest of November. And while you're working on publishing episodes every month, consider the current state of your podcast. Is it time...

Recently we've been quite busy with live demos, webinars and virtual events. Podcasters are no stranger to live recordings, and the industry is buzzing with collaboration and information sharing. The Blubrry team is hosting some webinars and demos this week and next. Welcome Todd back this episode, as he and Mike chat about podcast listening being at an all time high, updates from SiriusSM and Google Play Music and more. And if podcasters themselves are looking to expand into different directori...

It's worthwhile to have a podcast host that implements new features in a timely manner, for instance new tags that seem minor can have significant importance to podcast RSS feeds. Filling in for Todd this week, MacKenzie and Mike discuss the Podcast Academy awards, just what is going on currently with Podcast Index and elements of RSS, new information from Google Podcasts Manager and more. Looking to improve your SEO? We recently wrote about how to make the best of podcast SEO, in a few easy way...

Last week Blubrry was lucky enough to have two sessions for International Podcast Day, one of which was hosted by MacKenzie Bennett, Powerful Women in Podcasting. She was joined by two guests, Candy O'Terry and Laura Wiese, both heavily involved in different aspects of podcasting. Check out the news update from Mike at the beginning of the episode and then replay of the IPD session. And we recently started out Instagram account, Blubrry_Podcasting. Go ahead and follow us for podcast tips, educat...

Today Todd, Mike and Adam talk about the history and future of podcasting. They also cover some news stories and some advice for podcasters to keep up with your fans and listeners. **Warning - The interview part of this episode contains just a few curse words. Nothing terrible, but may not be safe for work or children ** News: People’s Choice Podcast Award Winners! Congratulations!! Podfriend has released a Progressive Web App Podcast Player using the Podcast Index. - Check out our listing Megyn...

There are a variety of podcast platforms available for shows to be found on and podcasters to submit to, but not all are created equal. They are all have certain features and quirks, Todd and Mike get into some pros and cons of the major directories currently available and relevant. Don't miss some virtual events coming up real soon, including International Podcast Day, we're platinum sponsors! Live Facebook Recording. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest ...

It's been a long seven months here in the United States (as it has been elsewhere), and we're only two weeks away from the U.S Presidential Debates - which was recently suggested to be hosted on Joe Rogan's podcast, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden. We ask, is a presidential debate on a podcast a good idea? Don't worry we discuss more than just politics integrated into politics this episode. Such as news from Amazon Music / Audible, some moves to the Apple team, and some upcoming events. Live Fac...

A release schedule can be critical for a podcast, but so are breaks every once in a while. We promise, taking time off won't kill your podcast overnight. There are a few strategies and best practices for taking some time off, whether it be unexpected or the foreseeable future. Mike and Todd discuss podcast days off among event details, webinar info and more. Facebook Live Recording. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded li...

Choosing a title for a podcast is not always an easy thing to do, but it is an important part of a podcast. A crucial step in starting your podcast or any kind of rebranding, Todd and Mike provide some tips for podcasters to use when making this decision. Keep up to date on podcasting events, including some happening very soon. Thanks to Mike Moreno for joining Todd to talk about his podcast. Facebook Live Recording. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on...

Audible's new podcast plans, Shaq changes podcast teams, Apple sends an email to podcasters and we ask you to help new podcasters by spreading the Blubrry Way! Thanks to Lori Reising for joining Mike to tell her story about The Raw and Wild Hearts Podcast Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. News: Audible’s new subscription podcast service Shaq’s Big Podcast moves from PodcastOne Apple’s email to Podcasters - Expanded audio search...

Asking your audience to leave a podcast rating or review is not uncommon, but the benefits are not always what podcasters are meant to believe. Mike and Todd explain why this is the case in Apple, and discuss some new virtual podcast events. Congrats to Glenn the Geek and team for celebrating 2,500 episodes recently. Thanks to David Mendes for joining Todd to tell his story about his podcast, Papa PHD. Facebook Live Recording. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be ...

Podcasting events are alive and well in 2020. The Podfest team is hosting a virtual event this week and Podcast Movement is looking for proposals for speakers for their virtual event come October. There isn't much time left to submit, so act now. Speaking of virtual events, Todd and Mike discussed some tips on how to stand out and the ability to create some authority in these virtual events as opposed to the in person networking we're used to. Blubrry is way deep into a development process chang...

The time has finally come, Google Play Music Podcasts will be shut down in the upcoming weeks. We've heard news of this in the past, but it appears late summer, early fall will be it's last days. On this podcast, we say god riddance. Todd and Mike also chat about some upcoming virtual podcast events you don't want to miss such as Podfest and The Podcast Academy. Blubrry is known for integrating with WordPress, and so we really went through some best hygiene practices with WordPress. Managing a w...

Todd's back and discussing an array of new podcasts and events happening, with co-host Mike. Ford has a new podcast as a retired Chicago radio personality, and we can't forget Michelle Obama's new "podcast" is now out! Big news from some industry events, including switching to virtual, 2021 updates and speaking opportunities. Thanks to Scotty Iseri for joining Mike to discuss his children's podcast. And for those that missed our PowerPress webinar recently, we've got a treat for you. Facebook Li...

Show notes are an important part of publishing podcast episodes and creating an online presence for your content. This week two tech-minded team members - Mike and Shawn from the support team - discuss some show notes dos and don'ts when it comes to Blubrry services. And we'll be seeing you online this year for Podcast Movement, instead of in person in Dallas. We've heard whispers of the New York Times partnering with Serial Productions, and now it's official. They chat about some other podcast ...