I want to draw some parallels between what I’m seeing in the software and marketing industries and today’s podcast space. I know, it’s a bit of a leap, but it makes sense in my head, and perhaps you’ll nod along — if not, let me know. AI
Is starting a new podcast part of your resolutions? Kicking off the new year with a new podcast is a great choice. If you’re looking for the best podcast hosting company for your show, I might be able to help. I’ve been podcasting for around 15 years. I
I'm a huge fan of WordPress. The world's most popular Content Management System (CMS) is what puts food on the table for my family. I produce 3 podcasts and two YouTube channels about it. But it's not always the best solution for a podcaster.
Every year I like to run a fun, slightly nerdy experiment using AI to analyze something happening in the podcast world. This time, I decided to break down a full year of Podnews Weekly episodes and turn them into an interactive research dashboard. It is called the Podnews Weekly Report
RSS.com just launched a free podcast hosting plan, and I wanted to share what it includes because I think it solves one of the biggest objections I hear from aspiring podcasters: "It's too expensive to get started." Full disclosure: RSS.com are friends of mine
I’m coming off a bit of a cold this week, but I still wanted to share some thoughts after reading a Reddit thread from Overcast creator Marco Arment about Podcasting 2.0. Marco has been a hugely influential indie developer, but I found myself disagreeing with several parts of
Transcripts do more than make your podcast accessible. They make your show easier to search, quote, and share. They give listeners new ways to engage with your content, whether that’s following along in a player, finding a specific segment, or scanning your episode for quick insights. In this post,
After 18 years of podcasting and countless hours spent in various editing suites, I never thought I'd say this: I'm moving away from Descript for podcast production. As someone who's been using Descript for years and genuinely loves the platform, this decision didn'
After 18 years in the WordPress ecosystem—building client solutions, hosting WordPress podcasts, and working for Gravity Forms—you might wonder why I'd choose Ghost for The Podcast Setup. It's not because WordPress isn't capable. In fact, it's quite the opposite. WordPress
Last week, 110 people lost their jobs at Wondery as Amazon restructured the podcast company it acquired for a reported $300 million just three years ago. The layoffs, which primarily hit the narrative podcast division, came with a familiar corporate euphemism: "strategic reorganization." For those in the audio
If you're just starting your podcast or thinking about upgrading your setup, there's no better place to learn than from podcasters who do it every day. The team at Buzzsprout not only builds one of the most popular podcast hosting platforms but also runs Buzzcast—their
As a veteran podcaster, rabid listener, and novice app builder (shoutout to my own Podcastpower.cc), I've tested countless players—from indies like Fountain and TrueFans to giants like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Music. But Pocket Casts, from Automattic (the WordPress.com folks), is my daily driver.