The How To Podcast Series - Podcast Co-Hosts, Practical Podcast Tips, and Podcast Community
Welcome to The How To Podcast Series — your guide to podcasting success! Join host Dave Campbell and rotating guest co-hosts for practical tips on podcasting. Learn podcasting SEO, audience growth, guest booking, audio setup, social media marketing, and hosting platform suggestions. Get real-world advice, Podcasting Tips, creative inspiration, and the confidence to build your podcast community. Podcast smarter — your journey starts here! Join our free Podcast Community on Meetup to meet fellow listeners and podcasters at all different levels - HowToPodcast.ca is your home for podcasting!
Episodes
Episode 722 - How To Know if You Might Be a Terrible Interview Guest - Stop Doing These Things Next Time You Guest on a Podcast
This episode takes a direct and honest look at what makes a bad podcast guest and how easily even experienced creators can fall into habits that turn listeners and hosts away. Framed as a conversation, it challenges guests to rethink how they show up on other people’s platforms and to treat every inte...
Episode 721 - The Benefit of Guesting on Other Podcasts and Why Podcasters should be doing more of this on a regular basis
As podcasters we follow what others are doing in the space - why? because for the most part what others are doing works! One thing I don't hear as a common suggestion for podcasters revolves around having a guest host on your show - you as a host move over to the passenger seat allowing a fellow podcaster to dri...
Episode 720 - Shared Mic Series - Podcasting Amplified - Podcasting for Business Growth and Marketing - Joe Eftihiou
In this Shared Mic Series episode of the How to Podcast Series, Dave Campbell steps into the guest chair for a wide-ranging conversation with Joe Eftihiou on Podcasting Amplified. Together, they explore what it takes to build meaningful connections through podcasting, create thriving communities, and define success be...
Episode 719 - Podcast Lessons from an Interview Podcast that Some Podcast Gurus Don't Like
This episode challenges some of the most common “rules” in podcasting by showing what actually works in practice. Drawing from his author interview show Living the Next Chapter, Dave shares real-world strategies that go against popular guru advice but continue to deliver strong results.
At the core of the episode is a simple id...
Episode 718 - If Your Podcast Was A Car, Would it be a Self-Driving Tesla Model of a Manual Transmission Stick - A.I. and Podcasting
In this episode of the How to Podcast Series, Dave explores the growing role of AI in podcasting through a powerful comparison between manual transmission cars, automatic vehicles, and self driving Teslas. Using racing and driving as a metaphor, he reflects on what happens when creators slowly remove t...
Episode 717 - How To Re-establish Your Podcast Routine - How To Get Your Podcast Back On Track - Practical Podcast Tips
When you get off track with your podcast, focus on Rre-establishing your routine!
Set a Realistic Recording Schedule: Instead of trying to return to your previous frequency, consider a more manageable schedule, such as biweekly or monthly episodes. This can reduce pressure and improve content quality.
Batch Record Ep...
Episode 716 - How to Engage Your Podcast Audience - How To Get Your Podcast Back On Track - Practical Podcast Tips
Get your podcast back on track by engaging your audience!
Communicate with Your Audience: If you need to take a break, inform your listeners about it. Consider releasing a short episode explaining your situation and when they can expect new content. This maintains transparency and keeps your audience engaged.
Use Filler C...
Episode 715 - How To Reignite Your Passion for Podcasting - How To Get Your Podcast Back On Track - Practical Podcast Tips
Get your podcast back on track by reigniting your passion for podcasting
Focus on Quality Over Quantity: Prioritize creating well-researched and engaging episodes rather than adhering to a strict schedule. This can help rekindle your enthusiasm for podcasting and improve listener satisfaction.
Seek Collaboration:...
Episode 714 - Building Backwards - The Power of Reverse Engineering Your Podcast - Practical Podcast Tips
In this episode, we explore how starting with your podcast’s end goal in mind can transform your planning and production process.
Learn how to reverse engineer your podcast, identify your desired outcomes, and work backwards to design episodes, branding, and audience engagement strategies that align with your vision.
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Episode 713 - How To Market Your Podcast - Why Perspective Is Everything - Practical Podcast Tips
In this episode, we look at the crucial role that perspective and audience opinion play in marketing your podcast effectively.
Marketing isn’t just about promotion—it’s about shaping how your podcast is perceived and connecting authentically with your listeners.
Whether you’re just starting or looking t...
Episode 712 - Podcast Hosting Site Basics - What You Need To Know About Podcast Distribution Hosts
This episode takes a direct look at podcast hosting sites and clears up several common misconceptions that continue to mislead creators. Dave reframes the role of a hosting platform as the central library for your show, responsible for distributing episodes to directories like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and others, but not as a tool that...
Episode 711 - Starting The Parade or Joining One - Living in the comments to build genuine connections in Podcasting
For podcasters pressed for time, engaging with other creators’ posts and joining existing conversations can be one of the most effective ways to grow your presence and credibility—without the heavy lift of creating supplemental content from scratch.
Practical Tips for Podcasters
Be Genuine: Avoid g...
Episode 710 - Why Accept Advice From Podcast Gurus That Don't Even Know Your Content - Get Better Advice For Your Podcast
This episode challenges podcasters to rethink who they trust for advice and why it matters.
Dave reflects on a common issue in the podcasting space: creators seeking guidance from so called “gurus” who have never taken the time to actually listen to their show. He shares an example of a coaching call w...
Episode 709 - How Podcast Newsletters Help the Podcasting World Grow - Some Suggested Newsletters for you to consider
In this episode, Dave explores the role podcast newsletters play in growing the podcasting ecosystem and helping creators discover new voices. While admitting that reading newsletters is not his preferred way to consume content, he highlights their value, especially when they are repurposed into audio formats that be...
Episode 708 - Podcast Panel Idea for This Show, Looking for Panelists, Guests and Ideas for Podcast Panel Discussions
An invitation to something new on The How to Podcast Series: a panel format built around conversation, shared experience, and practical support for podcasters. In this episode, Dave revisits an idea he has been carrying for a while, explaining that the show is meant not only to talk about podcasting, but to demonstr...
Episode 707 - Odd Things Promoted Via Podcasting - Are You Falling Victim To Bad Podcast Advice - Practical Podcasting Tips
Ok, this is getting a bit ridiculous! I had a client reach out to me and ask if they should become a "Certified Podcaster" I asked them a few questions, certified by whom? Is this a real thing? Sounds strange to me?!
I know and respect many podcasters that have been podcasting from the dawn of time, they aren'...
Episode 706 - How Buy Me A Coffee Can Help Your Podcast - Connecting Over Coffee, Monthly Sponsors, Online Store and Refills
Buy Me a Coffee can be more than a donation button for podcasters. In this episode, the conversation focuses on using the platform as a bridge between creator and audience, creating opportunities for one time support, monthly memberships, and a simple shop for digital offerings, while also encouraging podcaste...
Episode 705 - MowPod Charts Provides a Forever-Free Tool for Tracking Your Podcast Rankings - Podcast For Free - Podcast Tips and Tools
mowPod Charts Launches as a Forever-Free Tool for Tracking Apple Podcasts Rankings
mowPod, the largest podcast audience growth platform in the US, Canada, and UK, is excited to announce the launch of mowPod Charts, a forever-free tool that provides unparalleled insight into Apple Podcasts chart ...
Episode 704 - Committed to the Mic - How Consistency Creates Community - Practical Podcast Tips
In this episode of The How to Podcast Series, Dave explains why showing up consistently for your podcast is not just a habit, it is the foundation of community and trust. He begins by reminding listeners that this show is made by a human, for humans, and is not driven by corporate sponsorship or product pushing, which shapes the honest, u...
E703 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on The Four P's Podcast with Trunnis Goggins II
Create, Connect, Inspire | Dave Campbell on Building a Meaningful Life & Legacy | 4Ps PodcastIn this episode of the 4Ps Podcast (Purpose, Passion, Persistence, Planning), host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with podcasting powerhouse Dave Campbell—creator of Living the Next Chapter—to break down what it takes to launch, grow, and...
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