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Episode 507 - What A Savannah Banana Can Teach Us About Podcasting - Sponsors Need Not Apply

Why Did the Savannah Bananas Remove All Sponsorship Banners?
The Savannah Bananas deliberately took down all sponsorship banners, ads, and corporate branding from their stadium to provide a more immersive, fan-first experience.

Their organization is known for challenging norms in professional sports by making entertainment—not advertising...

Episode 506 - Naming Your Podcast Isn't As Hard As You Are Making It To Be - Here Are Some Tips

Why Your Podcast Name Matters:
A search-friendly podcast name helps new listeners find your show quickly in directories and search engines. It boosts your visibility, clarifies what your content is about, and gives potential subscribers a compelling reason to click.

In a crowded podcasting landscape, your title can be the diffe...

Episode 505 - How to Use Zoom to Record, Save Money on Paid Services and Get Amazing Audio - Podcasting Tips

There are many online recording platforms that would love to grab your money on a monthly basis to record your solo or guest podcast recording time. Zoom has had a bad rap for poor audio quality, that it is not a podcasting first experience - a lot of gurus will direct you away from zoom (probably because they have an aff...

Episode 504 - Newton's Cradle - Simple Desk Toy or Action Incentive to change for podcasters

You've probably seen this contraption before: Five small silver balls hang in a perfectly straight line by thin threads that attach them to two parallel horizontal bars, which are in turn attached to a base. They sit on office desks around the world.

If you pull a ball up and out and then release it, it falls back and collides wit...

Episode 503 - Dave Plays with PodStatus - Get Your Podcast Reviews and Rankings All in One Place - Podcasting Tips

Reviews and rankings of your podcast.

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Your podcast under control

The tools you need to monitor your podcasts, know your listeners, and get more downloads.

Turn reviews into useful feedback with automatic review collectio...

Episode 502 - Should I have a One Sheet for My Podcast as the Host - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips

What is a Podcast One-Sheet? 

Podcast one-sheets tell a podcast host why they should choose you as a guest and which topics you can eloquently speak about. You should view it as your podcast resume! 

Unsurprisingly, a one-sheet is one piece of paper  filled with brief information that helps steer conversations during a podcast. While ...

Episode 501 - What is more important - Audience Growth or Audience Retention - Create a Home For Your Listeners - The Daily Dave

In this short and insightful “Daily Dave” episode, Dave explores a key question for every podcaster: Is audience growth more important than audience retention? Drawing from his own experiences and frequent conversations with podcasting co-hosts, Dave challenges listeners to reflect on what success really m...

Episode 500 - Celebrate Your Milestones - You've Earned It, What Are You Celebrating For Your Podcast

In this special 500th episode of the How to Podcast Series, host Dave takes a heartfelt pause to reflect on the incredible journey that brought him—and thousands of podcasters—this far. Five hundred episodes may sound like an impossible number, but as Dave reminds listeners, it all starts with episode one. Over the past few ...

Episode 499 - Happy Birthday Dave - What Dave is Asking For This Year on His BirthdayIt’s a celebration at the How to Podcast Series!

Episode 499 marks Dave’s birthday, and he’s inviting listeners to join in for a lighthearted, heartfelt conversation about gratitude, community, and the joy of podcasting.

Though recorded in advance, this episode feels personal and in-the-moment as Dave thanks listeners for being part of the How to P...

Episode 498 - You Have What You Need To Start A Podcast - Don't Over Spend When Starting Out - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips

The Big Idea - Don't let technology and lack of finances stop you in your tracks when starting your show. Yes, you can always improve and upgrade - there are many companies and resources that will be perfectly happy to accept your money for new gear, resources, tools and advice - but don't fall ...

Episode 497 - Uppbeat.io - A Podcaster Tool for Great music, sound effects and motion graphics with a Free Plan

I am playing with Uppbeat.io currently - this is a music, sound effect and motion image platform for creatives with an easy to use site, search friendly abilities and great resources

For the free plan, Uppbeat is asking that we do the following:

1. Every time you download a song from Uppbeat for free, you get a uniq...

Episode 496 - Leaving Instructions - How Podcasters Can Prepare A Dead Man Switch for the Unexpected

A podcaster should proactively create systems and documentation to ensure their podcast, digital assets, and obligations are properly handled if they unexpectedly pass away. Just like a train’s dead man switch—which automatically stops the train if the operator becomes incapacitated—a podcast “dead man switch” can help safeguard a cr...

Episode 495 - Podcasters, Silence is Golden - Don't Kill The Space, What Mozart Would Do if He Had A Podcast

In this episode of The Daily Dave from the How to Podcast Series, host Dave explores an often-overlooked yet powerful element of great audio storytelling—silence. With more than four decades of musical experience across instruments like guitar, piano, and drums, Dave draws a thoughtful parallel between the artistry of...

Episode 494 - Choosing Your Podcast Topic and Format

In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, Dave delivers an energetic and much-needed reminder for new podcasters: before you spend a dime on any recording gear, stop and think about what your show is really about. The episode opens with Dave’s trademark humour and enthusiasm as he urges listeners to “step away from the shopping cart” and focus first on their topic and form...

Episode 493 - Seth Rogan on How To Not Be Successful - If You Want This Podcast to Work, Show Up

The heart of this message is about resilience, patience, and the truth that success in creative fields often comes unpredictably—and quitting guarantees you’ll never see it.

As podcasters, it’s easy to feel the weight of slow growth, small numbers, or the lack of recognition compared to others in the space. Many creators start strong...

Episode 492 - Life in the Baggage Claim Podcast - Podcasting With A Co-Host, Finding This Podcast on YouTube and Meetups with Co-Host Jim Hauck

This is Life in the Baggage Claim, a podcast uncovering the hidden wonders and embracing the unexpected twists and turns that make every adventure unforgettable. Each episode has your your cohosts Jim Hauck and Chuck Longerbeam. Together they are friends, travel advisors and a couple cool du...

Episode 491 - Recording Space Set Up Tips - The Daily Dave - Podcasting Tips

Episode Overview

Welcome to The Daily Dave, where you’ll find quick, practical podcasting tips to help you on your journey—whether you’re starting or looking to grow your show. Get these bite-sized episodes straight to your inbox by subscribing at howtopodcast.ca.

In this episode, Dave introduces the Daily Dave series and shares listener and host tips for imp...

Episode 490 - Why Your Voice and Story Matter as a Podcaster

Episode Overview:
In this inspiring episode, Dave addresses a core question for every podcaster—why does your voice and your unique story matter in the world of podcasting? With a mix of humor and encouragement, Dave shares deeply personal insights to motivate new and experienced creators to step up to the mic and share what only they can offer.

Key Themes & Take...

Episode 489 - The Uncopyable Edge For Your Podcast - You Are the Brand

When podcasters worry about others stealing their ideas, it’s important to recognize that while someone may copy the surface of what you do—your cover art, your show format, even a clever episode theme—they will never be able to copy you. What sets your podcast apart is not the technical setup or even the episode concept, but the unique mix of your voice, you...