Winter is upon us, and with it, winter holidays. Time for us to spend quality time with our loved ones, who may ask questions like, “So, what have you been up to lately?”“Oh, I’m making a podcast.”  Time was that this answer elicited well-intended smiles and glazed eyes. Fortunately, more people are familiar with podcasts […]

When I first started listening to podcasts, I’d take the dog for a walk, carrying my second-generation iPod, phone, and keys. With all this, the wired-in earbuds, and the leash, it was a hassle. Plus, the dog didn’t get enough attention. Now, the Apple Watch replaces most of what I’d need, and the dog and […]

There’s been a lot of chat about artificial intelligence (AI) in the podcasting industry recently. In most industries, in fact. Since the launch of ChatGPT – an insanely sophisticated AI chatbot that’s generating buzz and fear in equal measures – everyone’s got something to say about it. Our friend Tom Webster took a deep dive […]

When checking in on our Podcast Planner Tool data recently, I was interested to note that 53% of over 700 aspiring and early-stage podcasters have no plans to add a video element to their show. This is in spite of the fact that there’s been a lot of noise about video podcasting recently. Just like […]

I’ve been obsessed with audio since I discovered crumpling a piece of paper into my cassette recorder sounded like fire. I was 9. I had a lisp, spoke painfully slow, and sounded like a little girl with a thick Brooklyn, New York accent.  It was a great listen. I have been a lifelong consumer and […]