Episodes

In this episode, we explore the advantages and drawbacks of daily and weekly (or less frequent) podcasting schedules. We discuss the delicate balance between quantity vs. quality podcasting. The nature of your content, whether it’s daily news or in-depth interviews, should also influence your choice of podcasting schedule. Lastly, it’s crucial to assess the time, energy, and financial resources you have, as daily podcasting can be resource-intensive. Today’s Hosts: MacKenzie Bennett and Mike D...

Explore ways to make your podcast more accessible to all listeners, including those with disabilities. Podcasting is a powerful medium but it’s essential to ensure that everyone can enjoy and benefit from your content. By focusing on accessibility and inclusivity, we not only open the doors to a wider audience but also enrich the podcasting ecosystem with a more vibrant, empathetic, and representative tapestry of stories and ideas. Today we’ll cover the aspects of accessibility from content cr...

Expand your podcast audience to the written medium. Creating a book based on the content of your podcast can be a fantastic way to extend your reach and provide your audience with a tangible resource. In our latest episode, we explore the dynamic process of transforming your podcast content into a book. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell Writing a book is hard work! BUT, as a content creator, you may have an upper hand in the subject of your book because you do a podcast about it. Fir...

The Art of Podcast Scriptwriting Explore the process of scripting podcast episodes, whether you opt for fully scripted, semi-scripted, or improvised formats. We’re getting into the heart of the medium, where words transform into engaging narratives, informative discussions, and captivating stories. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster looking to refine your scripting skills or a newbie eager to learn the ropes, this episode is your guide to mastering the craft of podcast scriptwriting. Today’s ...

Crafting Memorable Podcast Intros and Outros In this episode, we’re diving deep into the art of creating engaging podcast intros and outros. Your podcast’s intro and outro serve as the welcome mat and farewell hug to your listeners, setting the tone and leaving a lasting impression. Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster looking to revamp your show’s identity or a newbie trying to make a memorable debut, we’ve got you covered with tips, tricks, and creative ideas. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell and Mac...

How do you react to good or bad feedback? Reacting to podcast feedback can take some practice, more specifically depending on the type feedback you are receiving. Ultimately, the way you react to podcast feedback can significantly impact your show’s success and how your audience perceives you as a podcaster. Handling feedback, especially when it pertains to a medium as personal as podcasting, is essential for growth and connection with your audience. Show mentioned in the show for the master ...

Taking a Break From Social Media While Podcasting We all need a social media break once in a while. But don’t leave your podcast listeners in the dust! Follow the tips below to ensure that you’ll have your well deserved digital consumption freedom without screwing up all of your hard work building an audience. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane and MacKenzie Bennett Taking a break from social media while managing a podcast can be challenging, but it’s definitely possible with some planning and organi...

What Not to Do With Your Podcast Beyond the excitement of starting and maintaining your own podcast, there are a handful of things that you should avoid doing as well. Today we are here to discuss what not to do in podcasting; for the peace of mind and enjoyment of the creator as well as the listener. We start off strong getting right into what not to do on the technical end of podcasting. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell and MacKenzie Bennett Creating a successful podcast involves not only knowing wh...

After much preparation and anticipation, half of Blubrry’s Podcast Movement attendees headed to Colorado from Michigan while the other half simply headed from their homes in Denver. It was refreshing to see the conference so well attended and the team was excited to talk to would-be podcasters, newbies and, of course, to catch up with veteran podcasters and friends. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell, Todd Cochrane, Cathy Beuten and Ben Beecroft Here’s a quick fun-down, err, rundown of our time at Podcas...

Those annoying little podcast recording habits that can cost a podcaster their credibility. All three of us hosts on Podcast Insider are avid podcast listeners. There are things that annoy us – and I’m sure we are not alone. Here are a few things that really annoy us about podcasts we listen to. We’d love to hear what annoys you, too, or if you disagree with our angst. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell, Todd Cochrane and MacKenzie Bennett Here are our pet peeves while listening to a podcast. Mike Bad ...

The pros and cons of hosting a ‘live’ podcast Live podcasting offers several advantages . . . and disadvantages. On the side of pros, it enhances audience engagement by enabling real-time interaction through chat or comments, for a more dynamic listening experience and adding authenticity because its unscripted. Instant feedback from the audience allows for quick adjustments and a better understanding of resonating topics. However, live podcasting comes with downsides. Technical glitches can ha...

Writing better show notes is easy if you follow these dos and don’ts Mike and MacKenzie discuss the various dos and don’ts that comprise useful podcast show notes. Show notes add a plethora of information into your episode and, most importantly, allow search engines to easily pick up your episode topics. We highly encourage all podcasters to write thorough show notes to accompany their audio and/or video content. Tell us what you think of today’s show notes. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell and MacKe...

Are you considering hired help for your podcast? In today’s episode we’ll be discussing eight factors to consider when hiring a paid podcast consultant for your podcast. Often times the podcast host is a jack of all trades for their show, which while admirable can be improved with hired help. If you’re looking to expand your podcast team, look no further to decide if that may be a good idea. First things first, what exactly do we mean when we say podcast consultant – read below for our explanat...

Best practices for employees podcasting for their company This week we’re exploring the ways that employees of any organization can podcast. Join MacKenzie and Mike as they discuss the best practices for employees that are podcasting for their company, cause, etc. If you’re thinking of starting a show in any professional capacity consider reading here to learn more facts about the current podcast environment. Today’s hosts: MacKenzie Bennett and Mike Dell Define Your Show Topic Decide on a spe...

Why Did You Start Your Podcast? The inspiration behind starting a podcast is unique to each creator. This week we dive into the reasons why people choose to start a show, ranging from personal passion of sharing your own knowledge to showcasing your business. Today’s hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell Podcasters choose to create podcasts for a variety of reasons. Here are some of them: Sharing Knowledge: Many podcasters are experts or enthusiasts in a specific field and want to share their kno...

Effectively Promoting Your Podcast Following These Dos and Don’ts When it comes to promoting your podcast we have laid out some of the things to remember, the dos and don’ts have you, of promoting your podcast. Lastly, know that promoting your podcast is an ongoing effort. It may change over time, but following these steps may help me gain a larger audience more effectively. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane and MacKenzie Bennett Promoting your podcast can be a fun and engaging way to connect with ...

Do you have your own podcast website? You should. On today’s Podcast Insider, we review why podcasters should have a website of their own and just how easy that can be utilizing Blubrry tools and services, as well as other platforms. Your online presence is essential to growing a podcast and creating a loyal audience. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell Why You Should Have a Podcast Website SEO Homebase for your show that your listeners can access — so if you disappear from a platform ...

Creating a home office and podcast studio As we say goodbye to the Columbus office and convert to 100% remote, we share our insights and experience in creating an at-home work environment and podcast studio setup. Creating this combination can be a fun challenge. Today’s Hosts: MacKenzie Bennett, Mike Dell and Todd Cochrane Greetings from all over the map! The entire Blubrry team is now fully remote. Our once bustling Columbus office is transitioning into a quiet relic of the past. Being the ...

YouTube Podcasting Pros and Cons The use of YouTube as a podcast platform has skyrocketed in recent years. While there are some misgivings about the definition of a podcast and what exactly it means to have a podcast on YouTube, we agree that it is undeniably a useful tool for growing an audience. Tune in for the pros and cons of YouTube podcasting. Today’s Hosts: MacKenzie Bennett and Mike Dell YouTube released a “podcast feature” or section. Mike is more well-versed watching YouTube and, ge...

Why Apple Podcasts has dominated for so long. Mike and Todd discuss how and why Apple Podcasts has dominated the podcasting industry for so long and the new releases that they are working on currently. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell Before Apple added podcasts, there were new innovations coming every day to podcasting. When Apple introduced podcasts to iTunes in June 2005 with Version 4.9, most podcast “innovation” stopped. People were only concerned with iTunes (now Apple Podcasts...

Do you need (or want) a podcast co-host? First off, you do not need a podcast co-host. The beauty of podcasting is that anyone can do it and the barrier to entry is incredibly low, this includes doing content by yourself. Here are some pros and cons of having a podcast co-host. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane and MacKenzie Bennett Reviewing the pros and cons of having a podcast co-host Pros Content collaboration Less stress involved in execution A fun working relationship with a colleague, fri...

AI in Podcasting Using AI for podcasting can enhance various aspects of the podcasting process, from content creation to enhanced search engine results. In today’s episode we discuss some ways AI can be utilized in podcasting. Today’s Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell Things you can do with AI Help with writing show notes. Generate detailed show notes, summaries and more automatically. Suggestions for episode titles. Transcripts: Text-to-speech (TTS) Social media: Check out our new partner...

We’re here to answer the question: what is a podcast? As podcast creators and listeners we have some strong opinions on what this means technically and creatively. Below are some examples of definitions from online and our team and expanded upon in today’s episode. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell and Todd Cochrane From the dictionary: Podcast – noun noun: podcast; plural noun: podcasts A digital audio file made available on the internet for downloading to a computer or mobile device, typically availa...

Your podcast’s artwork plays a crucial role in attracting potential listeners and setting the right tone for your show. In today’s episode we’re exploring the essential dos and don’ts when it comes to creating captivating podcast artwork. Let’s jump in with Blubrry’s graphic designer. Today’s Hosts: MacKenzie Bennett and Aaron Hope Podcasters ask us questions about podcast artwork regularly. We decided it was time to bring on a more creative and experienced person to guide us through our tips. ...