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The Audacity to Podcast®

I believe podcasting is the BEST way for YOU to share a message to change the world! I give you the guts and teach you the tools to launch and improve your own podcast for passion and P.R.O.F.I.T. (popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles)! Through each episode, I strive to help you communicate better, fully leverage audio and video gear, use podcasting tools for higher quality and efficiency, become an engaging interviewer, improve your podcast website, grow your podcast,

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411. Beware These 7 Deadly Sins in Podcast-Hosting...

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2025/11/05

There are plenty of great podcast-hosting providers, but some of them are committing podcasting sins that could make it harder for you to use them, or impair your podcast's performance.Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/hostingsins (I earn from qualified purchased through my affiliate links in this episode, but I recommend things I truly believe in, regardless of earnings.) Introduction [00:00] Sin 1: not redirecting your podcast RSS feed

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410. Which Is Higher Priority: Audio, or Video?

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2025/10/22

In a world that can't correctly define a podcast anymore, there's a new obsession over and pressure to publish video. But if you are able to publish both audio and video, which should actually be your priority?Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/higherpriority Introduction [00:00] What's a Podcast Anymore? [episode 400] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whats-a-podcast-anymore/ 1. Prioritize audio in production [00:44] 2. Prioritize listeners in your

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409. Should You Share Your Faith, Politics, or Morals...

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2025/10/08

You may have heard that certain topics are "taboo" to share in your podcast, but are they really? Or is it okay to share your "controversial" perspectives?I'm not going to tell you what you "should" do on this issue. Instead, I'll give you several things to consider so that you can make the decision you believe is right for your podcast. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/worldview Faith, politics, and morals are parts of your worldview

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408. Why and How to Use Podcast Chapters

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2025/10/01

Podcast chapters allow your listening audience to get extra context during your podcast, more easily take action, and jump to spots in your episodes. So are chapters right for your podcast?Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/chapters What are podcast chapters? [01:05] Answering the objection: chapters allow audiences to skip content [03:53] The helpful benefit of chapters: context [07:19] The most convenient benefit of chapters: actionability

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407. Podcasting During or After Tragedy

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2025/09/24

During or after a tragedy, podcasting may be the last thing on your mind. Or maybe it's actually something you want or need to get back into, but you're not sure if it's appropriate.Whatever the "tragedy" is to you, there is no single right answer to this. But I would like to share several points for you to consider so that you can make the decision that's right for you. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/tragedy 1. A Difficult truth: tragedies don't

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What Questions or Thoughts Do You Have on Somber or...

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2025/09/17

With the death of Todd Cochrane, his funeral, and the assassination and martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, I'm taking a week off of The Audacity to Podcast.But with the return, I want to address several somber and even controversial questions you might have related to podcasting. For example: • How should you prepare your podcast for your own death? • Should you address current issues or tragedies in your podcast? • Should you talk about morality or politics in your podcast? Please send me your own

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406. In Memory of Todd Cochrane

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2025/09/10

Todd Cochrane, a great podcasting pioneer, an advocate for independent podcasters, and one of my good friends died Monday morning, September 8, 2025.Blubrry CEO Todd Cochrane has died: https://podnews.net/update/todd-cochrane-rip Todd Cochrane's Obituary: https://podnews.net/article/todd-cochrane-obituary Blubrry Podcasting Mourns the Loss of Founder and CEO Todd Cochrane: https://podnews.net/press-release/blubrry-mourns-loss,

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405. Any Podcaster Can Improve with These 2 Things

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2025/09/03

Want a bigger audience? Want to make money with your podcast? Want to become a better podcaster? Want to grow your authority and popularity? I believe that whatever it is that you want from your podcast can probably be achieved with two things. But I'll warn you! These two things are not easy. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/improve2things 1. Know your problems [01:26] 2. Work on your problems [05:47] Thanks to … [11:51] Bryan Entzminger for

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401. Should Podcast Episodes Have a Consistent Length?

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2025/08/06

Unlike traditional broadcasting, there are no "show clocks," scheduled ad breaks, or rigid time slots for podcasts. So should you care about publishing episodes of different lengths?While I think episodes don't have to be the same length, there are some considerations. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/consistentlength 1. What does your audience expect? 2. Don't force a length 3. Should you mention the difference in length? Community Corner Thanks

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400. What’s a Podcast Anymore?

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2025/07/30

This fundamental question that has been challenged and even abused: what is a podcast anymore? There's plenty of misinformation and disinformation out there about what a podcast is. My efforts to help set the definition straight may be fruitless, but there's more to consider here than only the meaning of the word.This is my 400th episode of The Audacity to Podcast, to to commemorate this milestone, I want to jump back to this fundamental question because how we answer it will affect the future of

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398. Will Changing Hosting Providers Grow Your Podcast?

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2025/07/16

I see podcasters often think their podcast might grow faster if they switch podcast-hosting providers. But is this true?

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394. 15 Regrets from 15 Years of Professional Podcasting

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2025/06/18

As The Audacity to Podcast celebrates 15 years of professional podcasting, I invite you to take a critical look back at the biggest mistakes I've made and things I wish I did differently with my show. My hope is that this will inspire you to either fix these things early for yourself, or avoid them altogether!The post 15 Regrets from 15 Years of Professional Podcasting [episode 394] first appeared on The Audacity to Podcast®.

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Should Your Podcast Have Inside Jokes?

The Audacity to Podcast® ·

2024/04/03

Inside jokes can offer fun potential for your podcast, but also some potential costs. Here are some brief things for you to consider as you engage with your podcast audience.

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Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First

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2024/03/27

Monetization is not the only profit you can get from podcasting! Here's why I think you should put P.R.O.F.I.T. first in every aspect of your podcast.

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