Podcast Insider
Blubrry’s Official Podcast where we talk about the Podcasting industry, Blubrry news and interview podcasters on why they started their podcast.
Episodes
April 21, 2025 • 28 mins
Let’s explore ways to create a more sustainable podcasting workflow, reduce waste, and inspire listeners to take eco-friendly action.
As Earth Day approaches, it's a perfect time for podcasters to reflect on their environmental impact and take actionable steps toward sustainability. While podcasting is largely a digital medium, it still consumes energy, data, and resources—and increasingly, AI tools like ChatGPT and other platform...
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April 14, 2025 • 20 mins
Making Money in 2025 – What Works, What Doesn’t?
Monetizing a podcast in 2025 isn't as simple as slapping ads on your episodes and calling it a day. Some revenue streams are thriving, while others? Not so much.
Today, we’re breaking down what’s working, what’s fading, and what podcasters should focus on to actually make money in 2025.
Today's Hosts: Mike Dell and Todd Cochrane
Who is Making the Money Money in Podcasting in 2025?
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April 7, 2025 • 31 mins
Thanks for your patience as we get your a fresh new episode next week - in our defense - Mike, MacKenzie and Todd were all out at events last week!
We’re bringing this one back because it’s just too good — and still so relevant. As we roll out Guest Match Pro, we’re reminded of all the "bad advice" that still floats around in the podcasting world. In this episode, we tackled the Top 10 Worst Pieces of Podcast Advice and explained ...
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March 31, 2025 • 31 mins
Embark on a journey from a humble closet recording setup to the realm of full-blown media empires. In this episode, we dive deep into the solo podcaster’s struggle—juggling every aspect of the show—and unveil the first steps to scaling your passion. Discover how to delegate tasks, streamline your workflow, and diversify your income streams, all while keeping your creative spark alive. With insights drawn from success stories like T...
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March 25, 2025 • 41 mins
Podcast Conference Roundup 2025
We’re diving into the current podcast conference scene—what’s happening, who’s attending, and whether these events are really worth your time and money. From TravelCon recaps to previews of Podcast Movement Evolutions, Podfest Asia, and The Podcast Show London, we cover what podcasters need to know to make the most of these gatherings. Creators of all levels can appreciate these hot takes, and inside...
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March 17, 2025 • 38 mins
How AI is transforming content creation by removing technical barriers and allowing creators to focus on ideas.
Why this matters: AI has changed the way people approach podcasting, video, and written content. Creators are shifting from figuring out how to create content to focusing on what to create.
Read the blog post that inspired this episode, from Barry Kantz on the Blubrry team: AI Has Changed My Brain
This is an exciting tim...
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March 10, 2025 • 30 mins
Hit play now and start optimizing your podcast for growth!
Want more listeners to discover your podcast? It’s time to harness the power of Podcast SEO! In this episode, we break down how to optimize your podcast for search engines and major directories like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The key differences between Podcast SEO and traditional SEO
✔️ How to find and use the right keywords for your episodes
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March 3, 2025 • 38 mins
2025 is a great time to start a podcast
Thinking of starting a podcast in 2025? Worried the podcasting world is already too crowded? In this episode, we dive into the top reasons why launching a show now can be more advantageous than ever—even when it seems like “everyone” already has a podcast. From tapping into hyper-niche audiences to taking advantage of cutting-edge tech, you’ll learn why there’s plenty of space for fresh voice...
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February 24, 2025 • 18 mins
Breaking up with a co-host can feel like navigating a delicate and deeply personal crisis—especially when you’ve invested time, energy, and your creative efforts into building a podcast together.
But like any partnership, misalignments in goals, scheduling, or creative vision can arise, sometimes leaving you little choice but to respectfully part ways. Today, we explore the signs that it may be time to move on, how to plan an amic...
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February 17, 2025 • 29 mins
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the power of video for podcasters.
First, we’ll discuss why adding a visual component to your podcast promotion can skyrocket listener growth and brand recognition. Then, we’ll get hands-on with tips for setting up a budget-friendly or professional-quality video studio—without sacrificing great audio. You’ll learn how to transform your existing podcast content into scroll-stopping short cl...
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January 30, 2025 • 62 mins
Special Edition of Podcast Insider ft. Paul Colligan
In this special edition of Podcast Insider, Todd welcomes longtime friend and podcast industry veteran Paul Colligan. Together, they dive deep into how businesses—small or large, local or global—can leverage podcasting as a powerhouse marketing and sales tool. From identifying the exact goal of your show, to repurposing content for social media, to measuring real ROI (not just do...
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January 23, 2025 • 20 mins
Podfest 2025 Was a Blast
After an incredible few days at Podfest 2025—one of the year’s best gatherings for podcasters, creators, and audio aficionados—we’re back and ready to share all the highlights. We unpack the most exciting trends, tools, and questions that caught our attention. Don't miss these takeaways from the show floor and beyond.
We’ll get started by discussing the things we see differently, given Dave has never att...
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January 16, 2025 • 20 mins
(Originally aired Oct. 2024)
Are you thinking about changing things up for your podcast in 2025 and not sure what you can do different or better? We've got a whole list of quarterly tasks for your podcast success.
Learn what can be done to improve your podcast – whether that is for you the host and person behind the scenes making it all happen or for your listeners. Choose which of these recommendations would work best for you an...
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Maneuvering Your Podcast Criticism and Feedback into Podcast Growth
It's a new year and time for a new outlook on your podcast feedback. If you've ever run into criticism and what you'd consider negative feedback about your podcast, we're here to help you not only manage that feedback but how you can boost your podcast brand with a PR strategy.
Today's Hosts: MacKenzie Bennett, Cathy Beuten, Cyndee Harrison, Erika Brooks and Rachae...
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December 26, 2024 • 20 mins
As we take some time off for the holidays we figured it's time for rerun episode on that focuses on some of the best tools that Blubrry has to offer. Tune in to find out if there's any cool features you didn't know we offer that you can use in the upcoming New Year!
Blubrry’s Innovative Podcast Tools
Hosting and Publishing
Podcast Hosting: Various plans from Standard to Pro, including unlimited storage and advanced tools.
Word...
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December 19, 2024
In this recap episode, we’re diving into the key trends and milestones that defined podcasting in 2024 and looking ahead to what 2025 might have in store. Join us as we explore predictions, challenges, and opportunities for podcasters in the year to come.
Happy Holidays! And a note to all podcasters, please be patient with our support team from now til Jan. 2, 2025 as scale down our team for some well deserved time off.
Today's Hos...
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December 12, 2024 • 17 mins
Comparison is a thief of joy and that includes asking everyone how long you think your podcast should be. The answer lies with you, the creator and how long you believe each episode of your podcast should be. Today, Podcast Insider gives you the pros and cons on how one can optimize podcast length to balance the depth and engagement that creators strive for.
Today's Hosts: Todd Cochrane and MacKenzie Bennett
Don’t focus on a specif...
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December 5, 2024 • 21 mins
Tis the season to gift your podcast obsessed loves ones with their favorite gear.
Struggling to find the perfect gift for that podcaster who spends more time talking to a microphone than actual humans? Fear not! Blubrry has compiled the ultimate guide to help you win the title of “Best Gift Giver Ever” in your favorite podcaster’s heart (or at least their next episode shoutout).
Today's Hosts: Mike Dell and Todd Cochrane
Take a Loo...
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November 21, 2024 • 22 mins
Are you ready to grow your podcast audience and reach listeners you’ve never tapped into before? In this episode, we dig into the latest and most effective marketing techniques to expand your show’s reach. From creative social media strategies to leveraging unique platforms and partnerships, we explore actionable tips that can help you attract new listeners. Tune in to learn about 10+ innovative podcast marketing techniques!
Today'...
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November 14, 2024 • 12 mins
It is unofficially the holiday season and today we're here to discuss the ways in which podcasters can participate in any way they can. Giving back to the community around Thanksgiving is a meaningful way for a podcast to show appreciation to listeners, guests, and supporters.
Today's Hosts: Mike Dell, Todd Cochrane and MacKenzie Bennett
Here are some ideas to create a Thanksgiving Give-Back theme:
1. Charity Shoutouts and Partn...
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