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Podcasting Insights: podcast growth advice for indie creators

The Podmaster (Neal Veglio)

Are you a brand or individual who"s looking to improve and grow your podcast? You"re in the right place. Together, we"ll help you attain "podmastery". I"m Neal Veglio, a veteran podcaster who first started dabbling with RSS in the early 2000s. Podcasting is such a complex medium, with so many factors that can impact your success. It"s my goal to cover all these topics with you, and help you maximise the results you"re getting from your efforts. And while my shows now enjoy thousands of listeners

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04:26

Is Beehiiv The Ideal New Platform For Indie Podcasters?

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2026/04/02

Beehiiv are targeting podcasters with offers to join their new creator platform. But is this the solution podcasters have been waiting for?Link to check out their teased offer: https://www.beehiiv.com/beehiiv-for/podcasters

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09:40

When Tools Make Bad Audio Sound 'Good, Who Loses?

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2026/02/03

A lot of people are excited about AI tools that promise instant, studio-quality podcast audio.Record on your phone. Click a button. Sound professional.But that story deserves a closer look.Hi, I'm Neal Veglio, founder of Podknows Podcasting and the Podmastery community.In this episode of Podcasting Insights, I unpack what happens when technology starts erasing the difference between effort and outcome — and ask what podcasting quietly loses when “good sound” becomes a default instead of a craft.This

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06:47

Is Edison Research Correct? Is Video Podcasting...

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2026/01/31

A lot of people are saying video is the future of podcasting.That video is the gateway drug — the thing that creates new podcast listeners.But that story deserves a closer look.In this episode of Podcasting Insights, I question the growing narrative around video podcasting, discovery, and conversion — and ask whether we’re confusing reach with commitment, and visibility with attention.This isn’t about dismissing the data.It’s about questioning the story we’re telling around it.You’ll learn:• Why

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05:14

Podcast Feedback vs Strategy: Rebrand? Or Just Ask?

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2026/01/30

A lot of podcasters don’t actually need any kind of new strategy.They just need honest podcast feedback that tells them what it actually feels like to listen.In this episode of Podcasting Insights, I explain why so many shows stall at “fine,” why polite feedback keeps podcasts forgettable, and how growth usually comes from being braver with what already exists.You’ll learn:• Why “competent” podcasts struggle to grow• The real question listeners ask in the first 30 seconds• Why delivery matters more

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08:27

'Evergreen' podcast content is a total myth!

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2026/01/23

Seriously. It's become a buzzword of basic b*tch podcast coaching.Evergreen podcast content is definitely not timeless.It is just content you have not looked at in ages.If your back catalogue feels a bit… awkward, this episode is for you.Not because you need more episodes.Because you probably need to stop pretending.Hi, I’m Neal Veglio, and in this episode of Podcasting Insights, I’m breaking down why “evergreen” became a polite way of saying “I’m never thinking about this again”, and what to do

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09:01

Your Podcast Doesn't HAVE To Be Weekly, Ya Know!

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2026/01/16

Most podcasts don’t struggle because the ideas aren’t good.They struggle because the release schedule quietly starts to drain the energy out of them.Somewhere early on, a lot of podcasters decide they probably 'should' be weekly.Not because it makes sense.Because it feels serious.In this episode, I talk about why recording less can actually make your podcast better.I also share a simple way to decide your schedule based on intent, not pressure, and explain why consistency isn’t about never missing a

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09:40

Why Podcasts Lose Listeners (How to Stop Breaking the...

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2026/01/09

Most podcasts don’t lose listeners because the content is bad — they lose them because trust gets broken quietly.Every time someone presses play, they’re making a small agreement with you.And most podcasts break it without even realising.In this episode, I unpack the idea of the “quiet agreement” — and why most if not all small podcasts break it, at least at first.I also share a simple test you can run on yourself to check whether your episodes earn the next listen.If you want your podcast to feel

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14:34

Why most podcasts sound the same (and how to fix yours)

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2025/12/12

Most podcasts sound the same — and it's killing your growth.If your show blends into the feed, this episode breaks down exactly why… and what to change.In this episode you’ll learn:Why copying “successful” shows usually backfiresThe #1 format mistake (hint: your guest intro)How to build episodes around pain pointsWhy packaging matters more than you thinkThe simple rule for titles, intros and structureLinks:🔗 Podmastery site – https://podmastery.co🔗 Book a Podcast Audit –

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13:39

This BS advice is consistently peddled by gurus

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2025/11/14

Consistency. The word that sends podcasting “gurus” into fits of self-righteous joy as they pedal their courses and services. Think about it—how many times have you been told you have to publish your podcast on the same day, every week, at the exact same time? Some of you are still clutching your calendar and sweating because you’ve missed a Thursday morning release and assume your show’s doomed.Today, I’m slapping the nonsense out of that belief.This podcast uses the following third-party services

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04:37

This podcast is now fixed. Kinda...

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2025/11/06

In this episode:This podcast is taking a new direction. Audience is split; creators want craft, while marketers crave strategy. A brand new show called B2B Podcasting Insights is launching for the business-minded listeners. Podcasting Insights will still be your creative haven, sans the marketing jargon. Expect shorter, punchy episodes that dive into serious ROI without the fluffy stuff. Next week, we'll chat about why consistency in podcasting might just be overrated. This podcast uses the

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21:41

Cringe! This podcast strategist screwed up his own...

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2025/10/24

You know that thing where you give everyone else great podcast advice… and then ignore it yourself?Yeah. That.In this episode, I’m calling myself out. And fixing my own podcast strategy in public. I realised my show had drifted, lost focus, and wasn’t clear who it was really for. So I’m stripping it back, rebuilding the positioning, and showing you exactly how to get clarity on your own audience too.If you’ve ever wondered whether your show’s serving the right people, or just shouting into the void

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16:26

Slopcasting! Inception Point AI's Efficiency Kills...

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2025/10/11

AI makes it easy to ship more… of nothing. Here’s why “slop-casting” is flattening audio and how to outplay it with Voice, Value, and Vulnerability. Bonus: suggestion for a simple A/B experiment you can do today to audit your soul in the feed. Prefer an actual audit with me? Book here: podmastery.co/lite.Mentioned in this episode:A Podknows ProductionPodknows helps brands and creators to build their podcasts into virtual sales and marketing teams which get them results even when they're sleeping

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18:08

Your podcast promotion strategy's in reverse!

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2025/10/04

There’s a hard truth most podcast experts will dodge, but I don’t have the energy or patience for avoiding it - there’s a reason your podcast audience isn’t growing, and it’s not because you haven’t been hustling hard enough on LinkedIn or spamming your socials. Look, I see it over and over; brand new podcasters with all the energy in the world, launching their show and immediately going full throttle with promotion before even figuring out whether the content’s actually any good. In this episode of

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08:21

Don't Diary of a CEO! Instead, Sugarhill Gang your...

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2025/09/27

Rapper's Delight might be the anthem we often think of when it comes to hip hop's origins, but let me hit you with a plot twist – it wasn’t the first. That honor actually goes to a gospel group called the Jubilees, who dropped a rap-like hit back in 1946! Wild, right? This kick-off leads us into a deep dive about the real essence of being ‘first’ in the podcasting world. It’s not just about who got there first; it’s about who can break through the noise and grab attention. We’ve all seen the

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22:07

Love your podcast's haters: turning critics into your...

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2025/09/20

Every podcaster dreads it: that brutal one-star review, the public comment that rips your hard work to shreds. But what if your harshest critic is actually your greatest growth tool?In this episode of Podcasting Insights with The Podmaster, I'm sharing the real story of how a vocal hater went from blasting my radio morning show to becoming one of my biggest advocates, even booking me for private gigs. You’ll learn how I made that happen, and how you can use the same methods for your podcast and any

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01:05

Coming up on Podcasting Insights...

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2025/09/04

Curious?This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policy

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10:42

Build it, sure, but they won't come! Yet...

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2025/08/22

Let me tell you where most podcasters get it wrong right from the jump. It’s that tired cliché “If you build it, they will come.” This episode is my reality check for you, and if you're honest with yourself, it could save you more disappointment and wasted effort than you realise. I walk through why just recording a bunch of episodes and putting them online is never going to magically build an audience, no matter how unique your idea feels. What you’re going to hear is the real work that has to go

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11:30

LinkedIn followers aren't listeners. Do the math!

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2025/08/09

Why Your LinkedIn Followers Don’t Listen To Your PodcastA painful truth for business podcasters who still think follower counts equal listeners...Let’s get uncomfortable for a moment.LinkedIn tells you that bigger is better. Hit that 10,000, 50,000, or even 100,000 follower milestone, and suddenly you’re tempted to believe you’re sitting on a goldmine of eager podcast listeners.That couldn’t be further from the truth.I’ve consulted with more than enough LinkedIn 'influencers' to know this: if you’re

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07:00

How to handle the podcasting 'summer slump'!

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2025/08/02

Every August, you'll hear the same noise about everyone disappearing.Holidays, beaches, the world moving a little slower. I used to kinda buy into this myth myself, until I watched a client hit pause, just to realise that their audience hadn't gone anywhere. They'd simply found something else to jam into their earbuds. This latest episode of Podcasting Insights is all about flipping the so-called 'summer slump' on its head. I’m walking you through three moves you can make right now, literally before

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04:12

How long should a podcast episode be?

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2025/07/31

How long should your podcast episodes actually be? Today, we’re tossing the rulebook out the window and figuring out episode length. Forget those guru-mandated magic numbers; it’s all about what suits your story and your listeners' needs. Whether you’re aiming for a quick, snappy 15-minute burst or a deep-dive extravaganza of over an hour, we’ll guide you through the pros and cons of each format. Mentioned in this episode:Podmaster Free TipsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for

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