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Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real Podcasting Advice

Marc Ronick | Podcasting Coach and Consultant

The only daily morning show for creators, by creators!Join 20-year podcast pro, Marc Ronick and an incredible team of podcasters as they dive into everything from starting a podcast, to audience growth, monetization, booking guests, using the latest AI tools and more. It"s a "morning show meets mastermind" for content creators! Tune in live weekdays at 7 AM EST on Clubhouse (yes, Clubhouse!) or catch up anytime right here or any podcast platform. The Podcasting Morning Chat - Connect. Grow

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00:59:08

455. What ‘Ear Hustle’ Can Teach You About Storytelling

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/17

What makes a story so striking that it changes how you see the person telling it? In this installment of our Obsession Worthy series, we study the narrative craft behind the podcast Ear Hustle and what makes its storytelling so effective. Co-host Jonathan walks us through how layered sound design, emotional contrast, and thoughtful narration can shift perception and deepen listener connection. We explore how devices like curiosity loops and identity shifts reveal that structure is not accidental; it

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00:58:53

454. What’s Quietly Killing Your Podcast Right Now

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/13

It’s Friday the 13th, so we’re talking about the scary stuff… the habits that quietly drain the life out of a podcast. Not the obvious mistakes. The subtle ones. Today, we’re reflecting on what can slowly stall your growth. We explore the lack of clarity, poor consistency, and the small choices that add up over time. We share about the practical shifts we’ve made that make a real difference, and remind you that growth rarely comes from perfection. It comes from intention. We also talk about ways to

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00:53:06

453. Dissecting a Podcast That Actually Works

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/12

Can a podcast be strong and still have room to grow? We’re breaking down a recent episode of indie podcast, Movies in a Nutshell , and exploring what happens when a show gets most things right. Believe us, this episode leaves plenty to study. We unpack what worked, including their approach to segment structure and intentional ways to speak to both new and returning listeners. We also look at areas where a little polish could elevate the experience even more. Because the gap between good and great is

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00:54:51

452. The 2026 Podcast Shakeup Creators Can’t Ignore

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/11

YouTube says it’s cracking down on AI slop in 2026. At the same time, it’s rolling out more AI tools for creators. So which is it? Today, we share more of YouTube's upcoming shakeups, including tighter standards around low-quality AI content and monetization shifts that could reshape how podcasters get discovered and paid. Is this a clean-up… or a quiet pivot? Since it’s news day, we’re also bringing you the latest headlines across the podcasting space. Rumble is pushing short-form video, and

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00:52:20

451. Most Podcasts Don’t Fail Their Schedule Does

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/10

Many podcasters hit a moment where they start asking themselves, Should I be publishing more often? Today’s episode kicks off with a mailbag question from co-host Jonathan that opens up an honest conversation about episode release frequency and the pressure to do more. From there, we dig into why more episodes do not automatically lead to more growth and how increasing your cadence without intention can quietly lead to burnout. The panel shares guiding principles around consistency, listener trust,

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00:47:13

450. The Curiosity Loop That Forces Listeners to Stay

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/09

Great podcasts don’t just share information. They guide listeners through an experience. In this installment of our Obsession Worthy Podcasts, co-host Jonathan Howard guides us on a close look at Hyperfixed to understand why some narrative shows are so easy to fall into and so hard to forget. Using this show as a case study, we explore how strong storytelling choices shape attention and keep listeners engaged from start to finish. We unpack what makes Hyperfixed obsession-worthy and how its design

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01:00:21

449. Stop Letting Trolls Kill Your Podcast Momentum

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/06

What do you do when hateful comments land harder than you expect? Today, we’re cracking into the mailbag and starting with a candid conversation about dealing with trolls and the inner critic that can flare up when your work is put out in public. That’s just one of the listener questions we tackle. We also continue the ongoing audio vs. video discussion, exploring why this question keeps coming up and what podcasters should consider before changing their format or adding more to their workflow. To

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00:53:38

448. Why Most Podcasters Are Pricing Sponsorships Wrong

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/05

Do you really need massive download numbers to earn an income in podcasting? Today, we’re digging into the mailbag to answer listener questions that get to the heart of how podcasts actually grow and earn. We start with a smart question about marketing your back catalog and why older episodes can still work for your show long after they’re published. That conversation opens the door to discussion on podcast sponsorships. Co-host Sid breaks down how independent podcasters can think about pricing in a

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00:53:57

447. Joe Rogan Refused Validation and Proved a Point

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/04

Joe Rogan made headlines this week by refusing to pay the $500 entry fee required to be considered for a Golden Globe. Was it a publicity move, or simply someone who doesn’t need another trophy to prove a point? On today’s news day, that moment became the spark for a much larger conversation about power, recognition, and how podcasting is colliding with mainstream media. From there, we widen the lens to look at the shifts shaping the industry right now. We unpack new platform moves, evolving rules

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00:58:31

446. What Every Podcaster Can Steal from 'How I Built...

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/02/03

Today, we’re asking you to rethink how you judge progress in podcasting. Is it really about choosing quantity or quality, or does the answer depend on where you are and what you’re building? In this installment of our Obsession Worthy Podcasts series, led by co-host Jonathan Howard, we break down How I Built This, focusing on the Taylor Guitars episode. We look closely at how a strong cold open widens the audience, builds curiosity, and signals that a show is worth sticking with. From there, the

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00:49:12

445. How the Pre-Interview Creates Better Stories...

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/30

The most compelling interviews don’t start when you hit record. They start before your guest ever shows up. Today, we’re talking about why pre-interviews are not extra work. They are more like insurance. We walk through how a short pre-interview can prevent awkward moments, poor energy, and the dreaded moment when your guest drifts off topic. This conversation is especially helpful for newer podcasters booking guests and for experienced hosts who want smoother, more focused interviews. To wrap up

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00:46:23

444. Four Listener Questions Every Podcaster Can...

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/29

There’s a familiar kind of stress that comes from caring about your podcast and not knowing if you’re doing it “right.” Today, we’re opening up the mailbag and addressing the kinds of questions that quietly weigh on podcasters. We explore how timing, platforms, and audience habits really intersect. We also discuss writer’s block and how better systems can help you move forward without waiting for inspiration to strike. Finally, we dig into a question from a camping podcast about gaining listener

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00:53:48

443. TikTok’s New Terms May Cost Creators Everything

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/28

TikTok just updated its terms, and it’s one of those changes that’s easy to scroll past but hard to ignore once you slow down and read it. Recent platform updates raise important questions about ownership, precise location data, and what creators are actually agreeing to when they publish their work. Today, we take a look at what changed and why it matters if you’re building anything that lasts. We also zoom out to see where podcasting fits into the bigger picture. Recent studies show podcast ads

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00:47:26

442. Why Song Exploder’s Fleetwood Mac Episode Is...

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/27

What makes a podcast worth coming back to again and again? What turns a single episode into something listeners want to sit with, revisit, and recommend? Today, we continue with another installment of Jonathan Howard’s Obsession-Worthy Podcast series, using Song Exploder as a case study to explore what makes a podcast truly re-listenable. We take a closer look at an episode, breaking down Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way, focusing less on the song itself and more on how the story is told. We explore

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00:58:13

441. The Hidden Time Drains in Podcasting

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/23

Podcasting can feel lonely when you’re stuck making decisions no one prepared you for. The technical choices, the workflow questions, the moments where you can’t help but wonder if you’re overthinking everything or missing something obvious. We get it. We’ve been there. Today, we open the mailbag and respond to real questions submitted by podcasters navigating both the technical and non-technical sides of the craft. From platform frustrations to workflow doubts, the team slows the conversation down

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01:00:21

440. This Evaluation Shows How Small Changes Create...

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/22

Small performance and production choices can subtly affect how a podcast is experienced. Today, we’re taking a close look at Life Fulfilled, a solo podcast hosted by Bernie Borges. We want to be clear that we aren’t aiming to tear podcasters down. We are listening carefully and noticing how structure, pacing, delivery, and production decisions shape trust with an audience, and we hope to pass along these insights to benefit you. We walk through the episode calling out what’s working, where delivery

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00:52:37

439. Ads Are Coming to AI- Here’s What They’ll Never...

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/21

What happens when the tools we trust for clear answers start coming with ads attached? Today’s news and commentary conversation opens with growing chatter about ads potentially entering ChatGPT, then widens to a bigger pattern showing up across subscription platforms like Netflix and beyond. We unpack what these shifts could mean as ads become more common in spaces that once felt clean and uninterrupted. We share our thoughts on trust, platform control, and how easily “helpful” can start to feel

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00:58:59

438. What Podfest 2026 Taught Us About Community

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/20

What happens when you go from feeling like an outsider to being named Community Hero? We’re reflecting on last week’s Podfest 2026 in Orlando, Florida. After five years of walking through those doors, unsure of where I fit, receiving an unexpected award caught me completely off guard. But this isn’t just my story. It’s about what happens when podcasters show up for each other. Many of us from the Empowered Podcasting community were there, sharing the moments that mattered most and why Podfest

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00:43:08

437. The Invisible Wins That Keep Podcasters From...

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/16

Most podcasters don’t quit because they fail; they quit because they stop recognizing their progress. Today, we take a closer look at what real wins actually look like when you’re in the work week after week. While our lead host, Marc, is at PodFest, Ralph Estep takes the wheel and guides us through a poignant discussion on recognizing wins beyond the numbers and not taking your accomplishments for granted. We share heartfelt examples of progress that are easy to overlook: showing up on a hard day,

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00:51:46

436. How to Hear Brutal Feedback Without Getting...

Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real... ·

2026/01/15

Have you ever received feedback on your podcast that just didn’t sit right, but you couldn’t tell if it was something to fix or something to ignore? While our fearless leader, Marc, is at Podfest, co-host Ralph Estep steps in to guide a thoughtful conversation about feedback and how podcasters can take it in without getting defensive or second-guessing everything they’re building. This episode centers on one key idea: not everyone gets a vote in your podcast. We explore how feedback often shows up

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