Latest Episodes
January 13, 2022
Jonathan Jones: From public speaker to podcaster
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Matt talks with Jonathan Jones from the Your Podcast Mentor Show. Today they’re talking about how Jonathan went from public speaker to podcaster and how he utilizes YouTube and his skills as a speaker to grow his audience. Jonathan also talks about where you can find your first speaking gig, how he is leaning into YouTube shorts, and how he connects and engages with his audience. Jonathan Jones is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to podcasting, speaking, and engagement. Do you feel burnt-out? Are you going through a podcasting slump? Unsure about what direction to go in your new podcast? Whenever you are feeling discouraged, just remember: there is still a lot of season left. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe. Today you’ll learn about: Jonathan’s journey into podcasting How to get positive reinforcement throughout the long game The first step to monetization: take the time The business of speaking “virtually” Using YouTube for your podcast Avoiding burn-out as ...
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January 06, 2022
Less is more: How long should an episode be?
How long should a podcast episode be? Do longer episodes have more useful content than shorter ones? Do short episodes cut out all the unnecessary chatter? Making a podcast is more of an art than a science. There’s no magical format that will get you downloads; there is only the format that works for you. For most people, that means they’ll have an awkward trial and error period. To make that period a little less awkward, Stuart brings on a podcaster to share one format that has worked well. On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Mandy Lehto (from Enough, the Podcast) about episode length, the importance of making every second count, pulling Jenga blocks, and how to effectively use narration. She talks about why she creates Enough, the Podcast and what her goals are. With longer episodes, information can get lost in all of the minutes that tick by. But shorter episodes can feel distant. As podcasters, we want to connect with our audience and sometimes that can’t be done with short episodes. So what is a podcaster to do? After all, sometimes you don’t know what the episode is until you record it. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by ...
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December 30, 2021
2022 Podcast Predictions
What is podcasting going to be like in 2022? What are your predictions for next year? What are your hopes for the industry? In this episode of the Audience podcast, Matt talks about his predictions, Castos’ predictions, and other podcasters’ opinions about what they think will happen in the next year. Are you hopeful for more integrations for promotion? What trends do you see moving forward and evolving in 2022? Matt hears from four strong and seasoned podcasters (Danny Brown, Tanner Campbell, Arielle Nissenblat, and Gary Arndt) about what they think as well. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe. Today you’ll learn about: Castos Predictions Integrations for monetization and promotion 10xing Podcasting 2.0 The Future According to Twitter Spotify predictions More uses for dynamic content Hopefully more instructional podcasts More women and people of color in larger companies, running podcasts Apple Podcast predictions Matt’s Industry Predictions More Podcasting 2.0 adoptions Decline in megacorps pushing into ...
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December 23, 2021
30 Days to launch a podcast
Are you up for a challenge? How about launching a podcast in 30 days? Today, Matt talks about what it would take to launch a podcast in a month. With the New Year around the corner, many of you (or your friends) might be thinking about launching a podcast in 2022. What would that take? Would you be able to launch a podcast in 30 days? From conception to publication? Matt turned to Twitter to ask what you would do. Today he covers his favorite tips from @heyemilykennedy, @indiedropin, @tfyhpodcast, @everywheretrip, @espreedevora, @NextOnStageOne, @iamjeremyenns. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe. Today you’ll learn about: Prioritizing tasks for a 30-day launch Don’t undervalue practice The importance of getting ahead Identifying your target market Finding good topics The lists and outlines you’ll need Focus on what you need, rather than the superfluous ...
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December 16, 2021
There's 92 Podcast Marketing Tips After This
On this episode of the Audience podcast, Matt talks about his latest Twitter challenge and how it led to Lauren Passell, the Founder of Tink Media, Podcast the Newsletter and Editor at Hark Audio. Matt talks about Lauren’s top eight tweets (according to Matt) and Lauren joins the podcast for a few extra tips as well. This short episode is packed full of helpful advice for new podcasters, as well as some reminders and words of wisdom for veteran podcasters. So get out a pen and paper, you’re going to want to take notes. If you’re looking to start a podcast or if you’re looking for a better podcast hosting experience, why not try Castos? Use our Castos Coupon Code when you sign up for a new account: AUDIENCE20. Whatever it is you want to podcast about, we’ll help you get your podcast out into the world. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/podcast. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at castos.com/subscribe. Today you’ll learn about: Matt’s Eight Favorite Tips/Tweets: Tip 1: Specificity Tip 2: Switching content ...
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December 09, 2021
Simplify Your Sound Design, Without Sacrificing on Quality
To state the obvious, Podcasting is an audio medium so how it sounds is crucial. But sometimes sound design can be a lengthy and expensive process, which is fine when you have the budget and personnel to create custom music and score each episode. But for independent creators and small organizations who might not have the time or budget to do that, there’s a way to spruce up your podcast without sacrificing on quality. Links: Q-Rock on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinton-johnson-9a5646195/ SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/quinton-johnson Twitter: @ iamqrock IG: @ iamqrock Storyblocks https://www.storyblocks.com/audio/search?media-type=music&portal_artist_ids=Hsx8DES0Jvkcpaqoyq ...
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