The Audacity to Podcast show

The Audacity to Podcast

Summary: I believe anyone can share a message to change the world, and podcasting is the BEST way to spread that message! I'm Daniel J. Lewis and this is where I give you the guts and teach you the tools to launch or improve your own podcast for sharing your passions and finding success! I cover all things podcasting: audio gear, video equipment, editing software, WordPress and plugins, social media promotion tools, marketing, and more with understandable in-depth information and easy-to-follow steps. If you want to know how to podcast or grow the show you already have, this show is for you! Have a podcasting question or suggestion? Email Feedback@TheAudacitytoPodcast.com or call (903) 231-2221. Please subscribe and I will give you THE AUDACITY to podcast!

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Podcasts:

 Should you launch your podcast with Episode 0? Does iTunes New and Noteworthy REALLY matter? – TAP176 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:47

"Episode 0" is a common strategy to help you launch your podcast in iTunes and help you get into "New & Noteworthy." But do either of these actually matter for starting your podcast? This is a special miniseries to challenge the ideas podcasters have accepted as truth for years. Some will stand up against the challenge while others crumble, and some will reveal new options you may have never considered.

 Are episode numbers REALLY necessary? – TAP175 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:55

Do episode numbers really matter to you or your audience? Is there a better way to title your episodes or make your show-notes URLs? This is a special miniseries to challenge the ideas podcasters have accepted as truth for years. Some will stand up against the challenge while others crumble, and some will reveal new options you may have never considered.

 Does audio/video quality ACTUALLY matter? Is a dynamic mic REALLY the best? – TAP174 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:25

The quality of your podcast production may be a criterion people use for choosing their podcasts, but how much does it really matter? Dynamic microphones are also praised as the best microphones (with the Heil PR40 being the "golden standard"). But is this really the kind of microphone you should consider? This is a special miniseries to challenge the ideas podcasters have accepted as truth for years. Some will stand up against the challenge while others crumble, and some will reveal new options you may have never considered.

 Do you REALLY need passion? Is consistency THAT important? – TAP173 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 52:42

Passion and consistency are two qualities that most podcasters herald as requirements for podcasting. But do you really need these qualities to succeed with your podcast? Let's challenge this podcasting assumption and find out! This is a special miniseries to challenge the ideas podcasters have accepted as truth for years. Some will stand up against the challenge while others crumble, and some will reveal new options you may have never considered.

 Does audience size REALLY matter? Should you REALLY monetize? – TAP172 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:50

It seems every podcaster wants a big audience and wants sponsorships. But do you really need either of these to be successful? Can you make money with a small audience? Should you really try to get sponsors with a big audience? From the perspective of what you need to host a podcast, the clear answer to either question is "no." But let's look at this from a success perspective and what helps your podcast or you reach higher goals.

 Do you REALLY need podcast stats or media hosting? – TAP171 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:19

Stats help you measure your audience and performance. Media hosting moves your podcast files away from your website server. But are either of these services really necessary for podcasting?

 Do you REALLY need a website and WordPress for podcasting? – TAP170 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:04

I usually recommend self-hosted WordPress for podcasting from your own website, and so do many other professionals. But is this really the best option for running your podcast and creating your podcast RSS feed? This is a special miniseries to challenge the ideas podcasters have accepted as truth for years. Some will stand up against the challenge while others crumble, and some will reveal new options you may have never considered.

 How to host multiple podcasts on a single website – TAP169 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:29

How to setup WordPress and PowerPress to let your one website host several podcasts. Learn about custom channels, category podcasting, and third-party providers.

 5 steps to pick what you should podcast about – TAP168 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:42

Choosing the right topic for your podcast can seem difficult. Here are five questions to ask yourself with picking the right ideas for your future podcasting.

 What is RSS? And why you MUST own yours – TAP167 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:49

RSS makes podcasting possible. I'll explain what RSS is and why not owning your RSS feed could mean losing all of your subscribers.

 10 super-simple tricks for speeding up your podcasting workflow – TAP166 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:52

Imagine publishing podcast episodes faster! These simple hacks will improve your podcasting workflow in the little details. Each of these may take only a few minutes to setup and may not seem to save much time. But even saving 30 seconds per day adds up to more than two hours per year.

 6 P’s for a Proven Podcasting Workflow – TAP165 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:35

How do you podcast from nothing to a finished, publicized episode? Here are six main steps with key implementations to make a podcasting workflow like the professionals!

 Podcasting “preflight” checklist – TAP164 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:42

Before you press record, make sure you've checked these 20 things to ensure a quality podcast.

 Should your podcast be audio, or video? – TAP163 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:08

Whether you're a new or experienced podcaster, you may face the decision of whether to be in audio or video podcasting. Here are the pros and cons of each format, and things you should consider.

 What to do when your podcast makes money – TAP162 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:23

You've finally started making money podcasting! Now you must decide how to handle that income. Here are ten tips for what to do with podcast profits.

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