The How To Podcast Series - Revolving Guest Co-Hosts, Podcast Tips and A Community for Podcasters

Episode 483 - Limited Series, Mini-Podcasts and Breaks Are Not Examples of Podfade - Setting Expectations from the Start

Podfade is often misunderstood, and many scenarios do not fit its definition. Podfade specifically refers to a podcast that gradually or suddenly stops publishing new episodes without a planned conclusion or official announcement. Below is an expanded explanation of what podfade isn't, followed by suggeste...

Episode 482 - Top 5 Mistakes Podcast Hosts Make When Interviewing A Guest (And How to Fix Them)

Becoming a better podcast host, especially when interviewing guests, is about mastering the art of succinct questioning, allowing space for your guest, guiding the flow, listening with intention, and always keeping your audience in mind. How to Be a Better Host with Guests

Ask More Succinct Questions

• Do thorough research on your guest: ...

Episode 481 - Television Producer, Second Act Success Business Coach, Author and Podcaster with Co-Host Shannon Russell

Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer overseeing multi-million dollar productions in New York City and Los Angeles working for companies like MTV, E! Entertainment, Yahoo!, Pop Sugar, A&E, TLC, etc.My second act began once I leapt into entrepreneurship and opened a franchise business serving fami...

EPISODE 76 - Six Simple Tips When Dealing With A Hater - How To Overcome Negative Comments as a Podcaster

As a new podcaster, dealing with haters can be tough. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind:

1. Don't take negative comments personally.
2. Try to learn from constructive feedback.
3. Ignore or delete comments that are hateful or abusive.
4. Respond kindly to negative comments that are not abusive.
5. Focus on your supporters and the positi...

Episode 480 - Podcast Lessons Gathered from Taylor Swift Guesting on New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift's appearance on the Kelce brothers’ "New Heights" podcast set streaming records and offered several valuable podcasting lessons, both positive and cautionary, for creators to apply or ignore in their own shows.Takeaways to Apply

• Event-Based Promotion: Swift’s guest spot was staged as an event, ...

Episode 479 - Social Media SYNC - A Framework for Intentional Human Connection in the AI Era with Co-Host Robin Nathaniel

Robin Nathaniel has a story of resilience, creativity, and reinvention. Beginning his career as a musician, Robin’s artistic roots laid a unique foundation for his journey. This experience in music, with its emphasis on connection and storytelling, naturally paved the way for his transition into the professional ...

Episode 478 - Home Studio Mastery, Helping Creators plan their equipment, lighting, and layout with Co-Host - Junaid Ahmed

When Junaid Ahmed walked into his basement office to record his first video course, all he could see were the plain yellow walls behind him. He was excited to teach content creators how to use smartphones for video production—but as he hit record, he froze. He realized he wasn’t ready: the space wasn’t right...

Podcast Panel Idea for This Show, Looking for Panelists, Guests, Ideas and Happy Thanksgiving Canada

So, I have been thinking about a new format addition to The How To Podcast Series - a regular panel discussion about podcasting with some of my Pod Pals, Past Guests and New Friends that follow this show.

I am looking for a few "regulars" that would like to commit to this and others that would like to pop in here or there wh...

Episode 477 - Speaking with Confidence, Introverts, Formula for Public Speaking and crafting an elevator pitch with Guest Co-Host - Tim Newman

Dr. Tim Newman is a communication coach, podcast host, and a recovering college professor with over 20 years of experience helping people become powerful communicators. He created The Formula for Public Speaking, a step-by-step system that simplifies the art of speaking, and the Confident Co...

Episode 392 - 92 Beats Per Minute, Pacing Your Words When You Speak - Are Your Podcast Listeners Keeping Up With You

Importance of a Listenable SpeedHaving a listenable speed when speaking in public, on stage, or in a podcast is crucial for several reasons:

Speaking Too Slow:

• Boredom: Listeners may lose interest if the pace is too slow, as it can make the content seem dull or unengaging.
• Disengagement: The audience might start thin...

Episode 476 - Asking My AI Tool Perplexity How I am Doing and How To Use the Platform Better for my Podcast

I asked AI how well I doing on their platform - here is what I asked of Perplexity.ai

"from my interactions here on perplexity what have you come to learn about me, my approach to search and how can I improve my approach to using perplexity to get better results, how can I improve"Here was the result!

What I’ve...

Episode 475 - Beyond the Empty Seats - Embracing Your Podcast Family

This is the audio version of my July 2025 appearance on PodMatch's Event - Podcasting Made Simple. It was an honour to participate in this event. If you are looking for the best podcast host and guest matching platform, Please check out PodMatch for all your guest matching services.

https://www.joinpodmatch.com/truemediaIn this episode, Dave explores the real me...

Episode 474 - Substack Basics, Where to Start as a Podcaster and How to Grow with Co-Host Dave Beckemeyer

Dave joins to talk about his experiences on Substack as a podcast creator - Dave has been on Substack for 3 years and is experimenting with the various tools on the platform.

We break down some simple and more complex ways that you can get started and grow on Substack

Articles we refer to:

https://pubstacksuccess.substack.com/p...

Episode 473 - Moving From Audio to Video Podcasting and Creative Podcast Intros with Co-Host Eric Bennett

Eric hosts two unique podcasts, Eric and I met via an online Podcast Community Meetup

https://micspodcastclub.com/

Round Trip Death

Near Death Experiences - NDE's.
Find answers to mankind's biggest question, "What Happens After We Die?"
Round Trip Death podcast features discussions with people who have actua...

Bill Monty Helps Us Celebrate International Podcast Day - September 30, 2025

Friend of the show, Bill Monty did a bang up job creating an episode celebrating International Podast Day - so we are resharing it here for you as well!

International Podcast Day – September 30 – is an international celebration of the power of podcasts!

There is National IPA Day, National Waffle Fries Day, National Pancake Day, and National pretty-much-anythi...

Episode 472 - Done is Perfect, How to Engage an Audience, Overcoming Perpetual Planning with Co-Host Rob Jolles

Meet Rob Jolles

A sought-after speaker and best-selling author, Rob Jolles teaches, entertains, and inspires audiences worldwide.

Rob draws on more than forty years of experience to teach people how to communicate with others. His programs on influence and persuasion are in global demand, reaching organizations in North Amer...

Episode 471 - We learn Italian step by step - Impariamo l'italiano piano piano with Co-Host Myra Rhodes

Impariamo l’italiano piano piano is a story-based podcast designed for B1 to B2 Italian language learners who want to immerse themselves in engaging narratives while strengthening their grammar and vocabulary. Novices are welcome too—because we take everything piano piano, one gentle step at a time.

Your host Myra—an instructional ...

Episode 470 - Podcast Coversations over Interviews, Process Driven Podcasting and Organizing Multiple Shows with Co-Host - Craig Constatine

Hello  I’m Craig Constantine,

I invite you to cultivate a meaningful life—through presence, not pursuit.

I work to inspire people to live meaningfully. I offer practices and facilitate experiences for those drawn to live with intention. I bring clarity, curiosity, and empathy to every step of ...

Episode 469 - Don't wait until the finish line to tell someone about your race - Build Your Podcast in Public

"Don't wait until the finish line to tell someone about your race."
— David Campbell

This episode is a reminder about the importance of sharing your journey, not just your results. It encourages openness, vulnerability, and the value of bringing others along for the ride—whether in podcasting, content creation, or life in gene...