Episodes

Why Going Viral Won’t Save Your Podcast if the rest of your show is not ready for the attention. In this episode, we talk about the viral moment so many creators secretly hope for, that one clip, one guest, or one algorithm p...

AI is starting to touch your editing workflow whether you’re ready for it or not, and in this episode, we sit with that tension you’re probably feeling right now, part curiosity, part hesitation, part “do I really need to lea...

Podcast discovery is changing fast, and if you’re still relying on the same old growth habits, this episode is your wake-up call. In this podcasting news episode, we talk through Spotify’s latest discovery advice, why clarity...

If your episode isn’t getting clicks, there’s a good chance it starts with the title, and in today’s episode, we meet you right in that moment where you’re putting in the work but still wondering why people scroll past, and t...

What if the real reason The Daily pulls you in has nothing to do with the topic and everything to do with how the story is told? In this Obsession Worthy episode, we sit with that question together, because you’ve probably be...

Most podcasters don't fail. They stop, often right when something's starting to click. We talk about that moment in this episode, you know the one, where growth feels slow, nobody's commenting, and doubt wins. But here's the ...

In this week’s tech-focused episode, Tools and Tech That Make Podcasting Faster and Easier, the PMC cast and crew explore the latest podcasting tools and platform updates shaping how creators work today. Adobe Premiere Pro no...

In this week’s news and comment episode , we break down three major trends shaping podcasting right now, from AI-driven discovery changing how shows get surfaced, to platform shifts from companies like Apple that could redefi...

After 500 episodes, one thing is clear: podcast growth doesn't come from better tactics. It comes from connection. This milestone episode brings together the people who built the Podcasting Morning Chat community. What starte...

The first money mistake podcasters make isn't about how they earn. It's what happens after. In this Money Mondays episode, Ralph Estep Jr. talks through why that first $1,000 feels so significant but often leads to confusion ...

Podcast hosting is changing fast, and it’s pushing creators to rethink how their content is delivered, measured, and monetized. In this episode, the PMC cast and crew sit down with Sam Sethi of TrueFans to unpack Apple’s move...

Small performance and production choices can subtly shape how a story is experienced, and that becomes especially clear in narrative podcasting. Today, we’re taking a close look at Salvage , a storytelling podcast built aroun...

Today, we unpack one of the biggest emerging threats in podcasting right now: AI-powered podcast piracy. Copycat shows are using stolen names, branding, and even content to pull attention away from original creators. What see...

Clarity, consistency, compelling content… these are the three things every growing podcast needs, but which one actually matters most when your show feels stuck? In this episode, we break down the real difference between thes...

What if the easiest way to hook your audience isn’t by being more creative, but by tapping into something they already feel? In this Obsession Worthy Podcast breakdown, we unpack how Decoder Ring uses nostalgia as a powerful ...

Your podcast might be growing more than you realize, but the way you’re measuring it could be hiding the progress. Today’s conversation explores how looking beyond downloads can reveal the real momentum happening behind the s...

Apple Podcasts HLS video, creator workflows, and what this actually changes might have less to do with new tech and more to do with how your podcast is built behind the scenes. The PMC cast and crew talk through Apple pulling...

Apple, OpenAI, and the new podcasting shift might have less to do with new features and more to do with who’s starting to control how podcasts are created, discovered, and monetized. In this episode, the PMC crew unpack Apple...

Why your podcast isn’t growing might have less to do with your effort and more to do with what your audience actually experiences when they hit play. In this episode, the PMC cast and crew unpack why growth stalls, from focus...

The podcast money leak you’re missing might not be where you think, and once we see it, it changes how we look at everything. In this episode, we unpack how small, unnoticed habits are quietly draining money from our podcasts...

What if your podcast is revealing more about you than you realize? Today’s conversation explores how a simple exercise can uncover the deeper reasons behind why we podcast. From finishing the sentence “I started my podcast be...

What if the thing holding your podcast back… is thinking too much about it? In this episode, we talk about why it might be time to stop overthinking your podcast launch and just begin. If you’ve been stuck planning, second-gu...

In this week’s news and commentary episode, we break down how AI tools are starting to automate parts of the podcasting process, from production workflows to fully generated content, and what that means for creators trying to...

What if the missing piece in your podcast growth strategy is not more content, but where you are putting it? In this week’s mailbag episode, we dig into real listener questions about getting unstuck, staying consistent, and w...