Podcast about Podcasting with Gabe Leal
Most podcasts die before episode ten because the "why" isn't strong enough. Podcast about Podcasting is here to fix that. We sit down with the pros...from technical wizards to creative masterminds, to answer the ultimate question: Why should you do a podcast? If you’re tired of technical friction and "pod-fade" anxiety, this show is your roadmap to clarity. We eliminate the resistance of starting from zero by giving you the blueprints used by the industry’s best.
Episodes
What does it really take to start a podcast that survives beyond the first few episodes?
In this episode of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with Super Dave, creator of The Anime Field Guide, to unpack the realities of launching, growing, and sustaining a podcast while balancing a full-time career.
This isn't another conversation about buying expensive gear or chasing downloads. Instead, Super Dave shares...
From Print to Podcasting: A Media Journey Built on Storytelling That Connects with Cindy Mich
In this episode of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with award-winning journalist, media personality, filmmaker, publisher, and podcast host Cindy Mich for a powerful conversation about storytelling, resilience, media evolution, and finding your voice through podcasting.
With a career spanning journalism, radio, ...
Focus on Your Audience, Not Yourself with Dave Campbell
What does it actually take to build a podcast people care about?
In this episode of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with podcaster, creator, and community builder Dave Campbell for a deep conversation about sustainable podcasting, audience connection, and why podcast growth has less to do with algorithms… and more to do with people.
Da...
Your Podcast Will Suck at First (That’s Normal) | Heather Herington | Episode 15
Most new podcasters think they need the perfect setup, perfect strategy, or perfect first episode before they can finally start.
But the truth is…
Every creator starts messy.
In Episode 15 of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with Heather Herrington, host of Hot Mess Espresso, for an honest conversat...
Most podcasters think their problem is consistency.
It’s not.
Their real problem?
Nobody can find them.
In this episode, Gabe sits down with podcast agency owner John Taylor to break down:
- why most podcasts never get discovered
- how AI search is changing podcast growth
- why niche creators outperform broad creators
- why YouTube is actually a search engine
- how small podcas...
Paula Sima didn't start Talk Shit With P to build an audience. She started it because she needed somewhere to put what she was carrying: COVID, depression, a breakup, and the particular weight of living a full life mostly alone. What happened next is the part nobody tells you: pressing record on the honest version of yourself is what builds the room other people actually want to walk into. Over five years, ten seasons, and 219 epis...
Should you edit your podcast audio?
Short answer: Yes — but probably not how you think.
Editing is the #1 reason podcasters quit before episode 7. It’s also the #1 reason listeners quit before minute 7. Today on Podcast About Podcasting, I’m cutting through the noise on editing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why editing is essential – The 5 barriers between your idea and your listener&rs...
In this engaging interview, Walter Gainer II shares his journey into podcasting, the importance of authentic storytelling, and practical tips for beginners. Discover how to start on a budget, find your niche, and build a sustainable podcasting system that resonates with your audience.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
- Why you should only start a podcast if you genuinely love it — and what happens when you don't
- How Walter la...
In this episode, host Gabe Leal discusses the critical importance of promotion for podcasters. He emphasizes that creating content is only half the job; the other half is ensuring that the right audience knows about it. Gabe challenges common fears surrounding self-promotion and provides practical methods for effectively promoting a podcast, including leveraging existing networks, engaging with communities, and utilizing email mark...
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Clapp Davidson for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really takes to start and sustain a podcast. Laura brings a unique perspective as someone who teaches podcasting for a living, yet had to push herself to finally launch her own show. From gear advice to growing an audience, from juggling motherhood to dropping a long-awaited album, Laura keeps it real, relatable, and refreshingly hon...
How to Build a Podcast Workflow: Editing, Scheduling & Publishing for New Podcasters
The Podcast About Podcasting | Hosted by Gabe Leal
You've got the idea. You've got the content pillars. You hit record. Now what?
For most new podcasters, everything that happens after the recording is where the momentum dies. The editing feels overwhelming, the publishing process is a mystery, and without a clear system in place, episode...
What does a former magazine writer, career coach, and content marketing strategist have to say about podcasting? Turns out.. a lot. Annette Richmond started her first podcast in 2020 on a whim during the pandemic, learned by doing, and never looked back. Now on her second show, Content Marketing School, with 129+ episodes under her belt, Annette joins me to share the unglamorous truth about what it takes to build a podcast th...
In this episode, I discuss the essential aspects of recording a podcast, focusing on the importance of choosing the right tools and understanding the recording process.
I walk you through the difference between using meeting software like Zoom versus dedicated podcasting tools, and why that distinction matters more than most people realize. He explains the power of local recording, how it protects your audio quality, and why the wro...
What We Cover in This Episode
Kurt's answer: Why shouldn't you? Podcasting is one of the most accessible mediums on the planet. The real question isn't whether to start, it's what you're passionate enough to talk about. Passion is the only sustainable fuel.
Kurt's Origin Story (2008 – The Wild West)
Kurt didn't plan to become a podcaster. It started with a friend building a webcomics database and a simple question: "Why ...
You've got your niche. You know who you're talking to. But there's a question most podcasting advice skips entirely: what actually happens when someone presses play on your show?
Format is the decision that controls everything else: how easy your show is to produce, how engaged your listeners stay, and whether you're still recording six months from now or quietly added to the pile of podcasts that stopped somewhere around episod...
Discover how Dory and Mike built a community-driven podcast from scratch, emphasizing authentic storytelling, community engagement, and sustainable growth. This episode offers practical insights for new and seasoned podcasters alike, focusing on resilience, authentic promotion, and creating meaningful content.
- Building a community before launching your podcast
- Embracing authenticity and vulnerability in interviews
- Strategies to su...
Most podcasters don't fail because they lack passion; they fail because they run out of a plan. In this episode, we break down content pillars: what they are, why they're the foundation of every sustainable podcast, and exactly how to build yours from scratch.
What You'll Learn:
What content pillars are, and why they separate sustainable podcasters from those who burn out.
- The six-step framework for identifying, defining, ...
Join Junaid Ahmed as he explores how podcasting can be a powerful tool for personal development and community building. This episode offers practical advice for both new and seasoned podcasters.
Junaid Ahmed started his podcast to document a beekeeping class. That is a true sentence, and it matters because it is the most honest origin story in podcasting: a person following genuine curiosity without a growth strategy, a brand positi...
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