Episodes

  • 438. Podcast Metrics Explained: Downloads vs. Plays vs. Audience

    438. Podcast Metrics Explained: Downloads vs. Plays vs. Audience
    Jun 24 2026

    The world of podcast metrics can get confusing. Here are the most important terms, what they actually mean, and the caveats you need to know.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/dvpva

    Introduction [00:00] 1. Downloads (and "streams") [01:18] 2. Plays [12:02] Special thanks [17:34]
    • If you value The Audacity to Podcast, please consider giving back whatever its worth to you! https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap438&utm_content=chapter_4-special_thanks
    3. Audience [19:57] The most important metric is what measures your goals [30:10]

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    35 mins
  • 437. Should You Mix Topics on Your Podcast?

    437. Should You Mix Topics on Your Podcast?
    Jun 17 2026

    Covering more than one subject on your show? Discover how it affects your listeners, findability, and growth, plus a smarter way to handle multiple topics.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/mixtopics

    Introduction [00:00] 1. The podcast versus its episodes [01:28]
    • 5 Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5-ways-to-handle-multi-topic-episode-titles/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_3-5_ways_to_handle_multi_topic_episode_titles
    • Chapter your episodes with PodChapters :https://podchapters.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_5-chapter_your_episodes_with_podchapters
    • 4 Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/4-types-of-podcast-niches-its-not-just-your-topic/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_7-4_types_of_podcast_nichesits_not_just_your_topic
    2. What audience and expectations have you built? [07:18] 3. What do you want your podcast known for? [10:33] 4. Consider your podcast SEO [14:42]
    • Track your podcast SEO with Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_10-4_consider_your_podcast_seo_and_track_it_with_podgagement
    5. What prevents you from starting a separate show? [24:29]
    • Try Captivate for hosting multiple podcasts: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/captivate?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_11-5_what_prevents_you_from_starting_a_separate_show_try_captivate

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    38 mins
  • 436. Should You Keep Podcasting with a Small Audience?

    436. Should You Keep Podcasting with a Small Audience?
    Jun 10 2026

    Use four practical questions to reconnect with your podcasting goals, measure success by the right outcomes, and better serve the audience you already have.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/smallaudience

    Introduction [00:00] 1. Why did you start podcasting? [02:34]
    • What Is Podcasting PROFIT? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-is-podcasting-profit-tap320/
    • Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-put-podcasting-profit-first/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap436&utm_content=chapter_2-1_why_did_you_start_podcasting
    2. Are you achieving your "why"? [07:14] Special thanks [10:02]
    • Please support The Audacity to Podcast with whatever you feel it's worth to you: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap436&utm_content=chapter_4-special_thanks
    3. What are you doing to work toward your goals? [14:31] 4. How can you invest in what your have? [16:56]

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    22 mins
  • 435. Take Off the Podcast Headphones!

    435. Take Off the Podcast Headphones!
    Jun 3 2026

    Headphones might be doing more harm than good in your podcasting. Here’s where to remove them and what to use when you still need monitoring.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/headphonesoff

    Introduction [00:00]
    • What's a podcast anymore? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whats-a-podcast-anymore/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction
    1. Remove headphones from your artwork [02:29] 2. Avoid headphones in your videos [05:31] 3. Remove headphones from conversations [11:02] 4. Try earbuds or in-ear monitors (IEMs) instead [17:53]
    • Send me your recommendations! https://x.com/theDanielJLewis or https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_5-4_try_earbuds_or_in_ear_monitors_iems_insteaddo_you_have_some_you_like

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    26 mins
  • 434. It’s Okay to Break Some Podcasting “Rules”

    434. It’s Okay to Break Some Podcasting “Rules”
    May 27 2026

    Learn when podcasting best practices are not rules but only guidelines, what tradeoffs matter, and how to break podcasting rules with intention instead of laziness.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/breakrules

    Introduction [00:00] Break "rules" with intention [01:40] Consistency: a guideline, not a law [04:05]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-to-continue-podcasting-when-your-life-is-unpredictable-tap294/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_3-consistency_a_guideline_not_a_law
    Inside jokes can build rapport [06:59]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-have-inside-jokes/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_4-inside_jokes_can_build_rapport
    You may not HAVE to "niche down" [08:24]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/4-types-of-podcast-niches-its-not-just-your-topic/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_5-you_may_not_have_to_niche_down
    "It's not hurting them" is a myth [09:06]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/debunking-the-myth-its-not-hurting-their-podcast/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_6-its_not_hurting_them_is_a_myth
    Some "rules" are dumb [10:13] Don't break "rules" out of laziness [20:59]

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

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    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    25 mins
  • 433. Four Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic!

    433. Four Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic!
    May 20 2026

    You've probably heard the podcasting advice that you must choose a niche, or even "niche down." But your topic isn't the only kind of niche your podcast could have!

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/niches

    What is a "niche podcast"? [01:42]
    • https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niche
    1. Topic [03:58] 2. Audience [06:52] 3. Style/approach [08:50] 4. Voice [14:39]
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    • School of Podcasting: https://schoolofpodcasting.com

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    Less than 1 minute
  • 432. Five Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles

    432. Five Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles
    May 13 2026

    Here's how to balance your podcast SEO, spark curiosity, and maintain clarity when naming podcast episodes that don’t fit neatly under one topic.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/multitopictitles

    Introduction [00:00] 1. Find a theme [01:44] 2. Use the most compelling topic—keep those promises! [05:05]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/remember-and-keep-your-podcasts-promises/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432
    3. List topics concisely [08:42] 4. Be creative instead of descriptive—inside jokes are okay! [10:26]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-have-inside-jokes/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432
    5. Combine these techniques [12:52] Do value the podcast? [16:11]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432
    Track your podcast SEO in Podgagement! [17:05]
    • https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    18 mins
  • 431. How I Improved My Podcasting Workflow in 2025

    431. How I Improved My Podcasting Workflow in 2025
    May 6 2026

    I've been teasing for a while that I made some major workflow changes for The Audacity to Podcast, Here's what I change and why.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/workflow25

    Introduction [00:00] 1. Chapters and transcripts with PodChapters [01:24]
    • Try PodChapters FREE on your next episode! https://podchapters.com/
    2. Back to outlines instead of scripts [05:01] 3. Episode articles with trained AI [14:10]
    • Use Magai as your AI toolbox! https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    23 mins