On Podcasting Q&A, you'll hear the best tips and strategies to launch and grow your podcast with confidence. Whether it's getting more podcast listeners, promoting your podcast on social media, or how to produce high-quality episodes in your editing software, Podcasting Q&A has everything you need to succeed. New episodes come out every Monday.
Latest episodes
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10 min
How to Start a Podcast on Your Phone (Record, Edit & Publish)
In today's episode, we answer a listener's question about recording, editing, and publishing a podcast using only a cell phone. We share a simple three-step workflow and small reco…
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10 min
What is HLS? And What Do Podcasters Need to Know?
Video podcasting is trending, but how does it actually work? Alban Brooke from the Buzzsprout team joins this episode to break down a listener's question about the role HLS plays i…
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7 min
How Long Should My Podcast Episodes Be?
In this episode, we break down why there is no perfect podcast episode length and how to create episodes that match what your listeners actually want to hear. We share Buzzsprout s…
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10 min
5 Tips to Cut Filler Words From Your Episodes
That tiny gap of silence after a sentence can feel huge when you’re recording a podcast, and that’s when filler words sneak in. In today's episode, we share practical ways to pause…
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9 min
Three Easy Ways to Make Your Podcast Sound More Professional
What makes a podcast sound professional, and how do you know yours is hitting the mark? The surprising answer is that professional-sounding audio is often the audio nobody notices.…
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7 min
Podcast Terms Explained: Produce Video Like a Pro
Video editing gets way less stressful when you can clearly name what you want. We’re continuing our video podcasting terminology series by defining the words you’ll see in your rec…
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9 min
Podcast Terms Explained: Create Video With Confidence
Video is now more prevalent in podcasting than it's ever been before, from full-length video episodes to bite-size clips that drive discovery on social media. In this episode, we b…
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10 min
Podcast Terms Explained: The Keys to Sounding Like a Pro
Your recording software is full of buttons that look harmless until you touch one and your audio suddenly sounds tiny, distorted, or wildly loud. We want to take that stress off th…
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11 min
Podcast Terms Explained: General Podcasting Basics
General confusion about how podcasting works is one of the fastest ways to lose confidence when you’re trying to launch, fix a distribution issue, or make sense of your stats. Toda…
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9 min
3 Ways to Offer a Private Podcast
We break down three practical ways to create a private podcast with listener experience in mind. We also explain what “private” means when it comes to using an RSS feed, and how to…
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7 min
When does a private podcast make sense?
When should a podcast be private? In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we explain when a private podcast makes sense, who can benefit from it, and how it can be a great tool for your…
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8 min
Dynamic Vs. Condenser Microphones
In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we break down the real difference between dynamic and condenser microphones so you can take the guesswork out of purchasing the best mic for your…
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9 min
Create Podcast Artwork That Makes People Click Play
In this episode, we discuss what makes good podcast artwork and why your artwork is the first impression that matters most. We share the key specs, design rules, and easy tools tha…
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9 min
USB vs. XLR Microphones: How to Choose the Right Podcast Mic
Should you use a USB microphone or an XLR microphone for your podcast? In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons of each, explain the differences in cost and setup, and help you…
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5 min
5 Simple Steps to Structure Every Podcast Episode
Your podcast has all the potential to be creative without being chaotic, and the difference is a simple, repeatable structure. On this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we walk through a…
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9 min
How to Get Booked as a Podcast Guest
In this episode, we share three practical ways to get booked as a podcast guest without blasting generic emails to hundreds of podcast hosts. We focus on choosing the right shows,…
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6 min
Underrated Benefits of Being a Podcast Guest
We share the real benefits of being a guest on someone else’s podcast, beyond just marketing and exposure. We break down how guest interviews sharpen your communication, build trus…
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13 min
Three Ways To Monetize A Podcast Using Ads
We answer a listener's question about the best ways to include ads in a podcast. We break down affiliate marketing, advertisers, and sponsors so you can choose a monetization path…
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10 min
Three Ways AI Can Level Up Your Podcast Workflow
We break down a listener question about AI and show a simple way to start using it without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll learn how AI can act as three helpful roles for your podcast—…
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7 min
How To Pause Your Podcast Without Losing Listeners
Hitting the point where your podcast feels like a burden instead of fun can sneak up on even the most consistent creators. In this episode, we'll share tips for taking a real break…