The Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting

The Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting

It’s time to Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting! Two Podcasters bring up the Podcasting industry’s “requirements”, hallmarks, benchmarks and “must-do or you will FAIL!” elements and share their valuable perspectives!

Episodes

You Must Own Your Own Domain… Goodbye, Todd Cochrane.

September 16, 2025 • 20 mins
  There are many ways to podcast. In fact, probably too many to list inside of this program, but we’re gonna try. You see, there’s one way that you as a podcaster should consider podcasting. The answer, ownyourown.com. Own the domain. Yeah. These were the […]
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You’re the Podcast Host – Be a DICTATOR…

August 20, 2025 • 20 mins
  You know, plenty of people think that they’re a podcaster. Well, guys, you are the podcaster. You are the master of your own destiny inside of your program. It is your show. You’re the podcaster. Be a dictator. Or should you? We’ll share all […]
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Ignore the Chemistry Set: Podcasting is Plug & Play!

August 4, 2025 • 20 mins
  What is it that makes GOOD relationships? If you think about your Podcasting career (or even your LIFE), you’ll be able to walk down the path of things that went right, but then also things that well – were a significant hiccup in not […]
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Don’t Create Shownotes – Simply Publish a Transcript…

July 17, 2025 • 15 mins
  Many things are said during a podcast. In fact, you know what? You can read all about it. That’s right. Transcription services. They’re all the rage inside of podcasting, but I can tell you, they’re not the most compelling use of time. I mean, […]
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Guests are the Secret Growth Hack for Podcasts

May 16, 2025 • 20 mins
  Humans will always hunt for a way to do more, faster, at less expense to ensure that they are #GettinAfterIt. This includes Podcasting and one thing is sure: Guests are the Secret Growth Hack for Podcasts – or ARE they? We’ll share all of […]
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All Hosts Die… But Your Show Lives On.

April 5, 2025 • 17 mins
  We like to think that we’ll live forver. The reality, however – that often finds a face to smack regularly, is that – ALL HOSTS DIE. Your program though, lives on, as does the thoughts, concepts and conversations you’ve held while sharing them. What […]
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You Must Copy Your Favorite Podcaster or You Will FAIL!

March 3, 2025 • 14 mins
  Mike Wilkerson from 2GuysTalking and Bryan Entzminger of Top Tier Audio, as they tackle the often misunderstood idea of copying successful podcasters versus carving out your own podcasting identity. Share your thoughts about their insights on balancing emulation with originality, acting in podcasting, and […]
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Podcasting is Just the New Talk Radio

January 29, 2025 • 14 mins
  I can remember a day back in 2005 when there was one podcast directory. Apple iTunes. If you had a podcast, if you weren’t on there, you had no podcast joy of any kind. You would not be found. Discovery was impossible. Some might […]
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Discovery In Podcasting is EASY…

November 20, 2024 • 13 mins
  I can remember a day back in 2005 when there was one podcast directory. Apple iTunes. If you had a podcast, if you weren’t on there, you had no podcast joy of any kind. You would not be found. Discovery was impossible. Some might […]
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Forget the Fundamentals: Just Get a Professional Podcast Promoter!

September 19, 2024 • 22 mins
  Everyone’s been been burning the midnite oil when – whattya’ know?! Help has arrived! It’s time to cast aside all of the fundamentals that have allowed you to enjoy the program you and/or your cohosts have compiled – TIME TO BRING IN THAT PROFESSIONAL […]
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Money is Money: Just Sign the Contract, Dummy…

August 30, 2024 • 35 mins
  Those of you that are in podcasting, whether it be as talent as a podcaster or perhaps as a podcast editor, you’ll find value in contracts. And no, really. You’ll find value in contracts. In fact, you know what? Money is money. Just sign […]
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You MUST MONETIZE Your Podcast

July 18, 2024 • 16 mins
  Look. Everyone’s interested in money. I’m not saying everybody’s greedy, but I am telling you that when it comes to podcasting, there’s this dangling little carrot out in front, and very often, it’s got dollar signs. Well, you know what? You must monetize your […]
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Facebook Ads Will Make Your Podcast Successful

June 17, 2024 • 17 mins
  We’ve all got a face. You know, a lot of us still even have books. But you know what everybody’s got? Facebook. You’re using it daily, whether it’s to chat with family, friends, your coworkers, people you don’t know, people that just wanna be […]
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Do I Have Time to Podcast? Dividing Your Life’s Pie

January 24, 2024 • 15 mins
  Another day/week/month/year has started and – oh my – you’ve finally gotten the Podcast Bug! Time to get the gear, plot out some time, and issue the next “excellent thing” that’s going to conjure an amazing audience, an outlet for your ideas, energy and […]
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The Brilliance of The Blue Yeti Microphone

January 7, 2024 • 12 mins
  In 2009, Blue released The Yeti, a handsome, silver recording tool that was destined to change the landscape when it comes to sound/audio/podcast/voiceover capture. The results were likely not what they were expecting, but not because the product wasn’t good, but because – well […]
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Constructive Criticism: Says Who?

December 11, 2023 • 18 mins
  Few things will light the fuse on a variety of emotions, perspectives and life directions faster and deeper than FEEDBACK. How many of YOU ask for take in and – then DO SOMETHING WITH IT? How many of you have the proverbial “SHIELDS UP” […]
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Can I Use a 3-Second Disney Clip In My Podcast?

November 18, 2023 • 13 mins
  Few things make Podcaster Satisfaction Meters PING harder, than being able to include a copyrighted clip into your content. STOP DOING THIS! if you don’t own it, then DON’T USE IT! Mike & Bryan talk about that and a whole lot more inside this […]
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What Does AI Voice Modeling Do to Voiceover & Podcasting: Will Skynet Kill Us All?

November 12, 2023 • 24 mins
  Few things make us quiver in our collective creator boots faster than AI. It’s a force to be reckoned with not because it absolutely will not stop – until you are dead, but because we ALL need to take the time to know more […]
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Always Mumble & Speed-Through Your Calls to Action

November 2, 2023 • 10 mins
  Everyone knows that their listeners already know where to find them online, how to connect to convey feedback and well – making sure to be CLEAR during your calls to action inside of Podcasting is just SIMPLY NOT THAT IMPORTANT. BALDERDASH. It’s time to […]
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Important Guest First-Visits are the Best to Start/Add Video!

November 1, 2022 • 19 mins
You’ve just booked the largest guest to date. It’s going to be one for the podcast ages and make you the Podcast Superstar you already know you are! But now, everyone will be able to se– waitaminit. They CAN’T SEE IT because you DON’T HAVE […]
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