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Do you want to create a kick-arse podcast people will want to listen to? Podcasting expert, Rachel Corbett, shares her short actionable tips to help you create compelling content, connect with an audience and keep listeners coming back for more. If you want even more help with your podcast check...
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What's the best social media platform for your podcast?
Trying to grow a podcast on social media can feel like yelling into the void.
So which platform works? Where should you spend your time? And doe...
Should you podcast with a co-host or go solo?
Deciding whether to share the mic with someone or go solo is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a podcaster.
While co-hosted shows brin...
Should you start your podcast before you're ready?
If you're waiting to feel 100% confident before launching your podcast, you might be waiting forever.
In this episode, I talk about why you sho...
What tasks can you outsource on your podcast?
If you want to stay consistent and sane when working on your podcast, you don’t have to do everything yourself.
In this episode, I walk through...
What impact do ratings and reviews have on your podcast?
Should you ask for ratings and reviews on your podcast?
If you’ve ever heard someone say “Leave a rating and review because it helps people find...
How do you pitch your podcast to a network?
Getting your podcast on a network can be a great way to monetise and potentially grow your show but only if there's a clear value exchange.
In...
What should you do if listeners want longer episodes?
What do you do when your listeners say they want longer episodes but you’re already at capacity?
In this episode, I’m giving you a giant permis...
What AI tools should you be using for your podcast?
Podcasting can take up a LOT of time but there are plenty of tools around that can take some of the most time consuming (and annoying) tasks off your...
How to tell the difference between good and bad audio
If you’re new to podcasting it's hard to know what 'good' audio sounds like. But understanding this is essential if you want your podcast episodes to...
Why you shouldn't waste time in your podcast introduction
Your podcast intro is some of the most valuable real estate in your show.
So why are so many podcasters wasting it?
In this episode, I sh...
Should you change your voice for your podcast?
So many new podcasters are fearful of starting their show because they don't think they sound good or professional enough.
But podcasting isn’t...
Have we over complicated podcasting? | Chat with PodCraft's Matthew McLean
Podcasting has never been a simple “hit record” and you’re done kind of game but the introduction of video has definitely added a new layer of complex...
How do you book guests for your podcast?
If you want to interview guests onto your podcast, you'll need to reach out to them in a way that feels personal, professional and (most importantly)...
Should you create a transcript for your podcast episodes?
Wondering whether it's worth creating a transcript for your podcast?
In this episode, I explain why transcripts are more useful than ever, not...
Can you use a podcast to build your brand?
If you’re starting from scratch, launching a podcast can feel daunting, especially if you don’t have an audience.
But podcasting is one of the...
How to re-record audio without it sounding obvious
Ever had to re-record a section of your podcast and worried it would sound awkward or disconnected?
In this episode, I share simple techniques...
How do you make money from a podcast?
Can you actually make money from podcasting?
In this episode, I answer one of the most common questions new podcasters ask...how do you make mo...
How do you record people in different locations?
Recording with guests in other cities or countries? You’re not alone.
Remote recording is a BIG part of podcasting, and while Zoom is the defaul...
Can you use music in your podcast?
Using music in your podcast can make your show sound polished and professional but it can also get you into serious legal trouble if you don’t know th...
What's the ideal length for a podcast?
One of the most common questions I get asked is “What’s the ideal length for a podcast?”
And the answer is…there’s no perfect length.
In t...
What are the hidden costs of podcasting?
It’s easy to assume podcasting is a low-cost content format, and it can be.
But if you’re in this for the long haul, there are a few hidden cos...
Should you release your podcast in seasons?
If you're trying to decide whether to release your podcast week-by-week or in seasons, this episode is for you.
I answer a listener question abo...
Why do some podcasts succeed when so many fail?
Some podcasts blow up while others never get off the ground. So what’s the difference?
In this episode, I’m answering a listener question about...
Can you use a lapel mic for your podcast?
If you’re tossing up between a lapel mic (also called a lav mic) and a more traditional podcast mic, this episode breaks down the pros and cons of bot...
Do podcast guests need to sign a release form?
In this episode, I answer a listener question about whether you need to get your podcast guests to sign a release form when they appear on your show.<...
What’s the difference between downloads and plays in podcasting?
This week I’m answering a question about podcast analytics... how do downloads work, what actually counts as a play, and how much of your audience dat...
What are the benefits of partnering with a podcast network?
In this episode, I’m answering a listener question about podcast networks...what they do, when they’re useful, and how to know if partnering with one...
What's the best way to grow your podcast audience?
In this episode, I answer a listener question about every podcasters obsession... audience growth.
From consistency and content quality to SEO,...
What makes a bad podcast idea?
Not all podcast ideas are created equal, especially when you’re just starting out.
In this episode, I answer a listener question about what mak...
Can you reserve your podcast name before you launch?
In this episode, I answer a listener question about protecting your show name (which we can all get VERY attached to) and explain why it’s not as simp...
How to share your podcast to everyone with a single link
This might seem like a simple thing to cover but it wasn't always easy!
And making sure everyone can access your podcast from every link you sen...
Can you fix audio after you've recorded it?
Today I'm answering a question from Katrina...
Q: Is it easy to fix audio after you've recorded it?
Unfortunately, not always!
And s...
Can you have a successful podcast without video?
Today I'm answering a question from Ottilie...
Q: Is it better to start with an audio only format or dive straight in to you Tube? Pros' and con...
Do you need social media if you're starting a podcast?
Today I'm answering a question from Allan...
Q: Is it necessary to have a social media page whilst podcasting?
If you're anything like me,...
What do you do if you can't release episodes weekly?
Today I'm answering this question from Donna...
Q: In the beginning if weekly too hard to commit to, can you start once a fortnight? Isn't it be...
Should you edit your podcast interviews?
Today's question is from Angie...
Q: Is it ok to edit an interview down?
The short answer? Absolutely.
In fact, there's nothing that...
How to make sure your podcast survives past a few episodes
In today's episode I'm answering this question from Amy: "I really want to start my podcast this year, but I've heard you talk a lot about the fact th...
The 5 things you need to do to get your podcast started this year
If you've put "Start my own podcast" on your to do list AGAIN this year, in this episode I share the top five things you need to do to get your podcas...
Should you upload your podcast to YouTube?
Wondering what all the fuss is about when it comes to YouTube Podcasts?
Not sure if you're going to need a complicated video set up to submit yo...
Why you shouldn't start a podcast
Podcasting is a great way to get your message out into the world but it’s also a lot of hard work.
For every show that’s listened...