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Podcasting is all about serving your audience, and finding the perfect guest who can provide value to your listeners is essential for a successful interview show. We explore what makes a great podcast guest and how to streamline the booking process with our special guest Alex Sanfilippo, host of Podcasting Made Simple and founder of Podmatch!

We also reveal two new features in Magic Mastering! 

Filler Killer: Cautiously detects and removes filler words like "ah" and "uhm" to achieve a high-quality listening experience.

Power Clean: For particularly bad recordings, Power Clean can remove complex noises like chatter, wind, traffic, or reverb.

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Apple celebrates 20 years of podcasting with a list of 20 influential shows that shaped the medium across four eras, highlighting podcasts that pushed boundaries and set standards for creativity and storytelling.

Check out 20 Podcasts We Love by Apple Podcasts, and find out why they made the list!

• 2005-2010 pioneering era includes 99% Invisible, This American Life, and Love + Radio
• 2011-2015 podcasting boom features Serial, Song Exploder, Mystery Show and Acquired
• 2016-2020 includes mainstream hits like The Daily and Call Her Daddy
• 2021-2025 showcases expert-led content like Huberman Lab and narrative journalism like Sweet Bobby

Text us your tips for finding guests and making sure they're a good fit for your podcast, and we'll share them on the next episode!

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The Buzzsprout team shares 10 essential podcasting tips gleaned from their collective 40+ years of experience behind the microphone. Drawing from personal insights, listener contributions, and industry observations, they reveal what truly matters for podcast sustainability and growth.

Your Podcasting Tips

1. Focus on listener experience, not download statistics, as quality content precedes numeric growth
2. Create podcasts that a hundred people will love rather than something thousands merely like
3. Pick a publishing cadence you can consistently maintain, starting conservatively and scaling up
4. Produce shorter, tightly-edited episodes that respect listeners' limited attention spans
5. Expect slow, non-linear growth with small "viral" moments rather than explosive popularity
6. Use podcasting as a networking tool to connect with people otherwise difficult to reach
7. When recording, restart entire sentences if you make a mistake to create clean edit points
8. Choose co-hosts who share your commitment level and enthusiasm for the project
9. Be selective about guests and don't feel obligated to publish every interview you record
10. Design your podcasting workflow to maximize enjoyment and sustainability

For our next full episode, text us your tips for finding, vetting, and working with podcast guests. We'll be sharing your insights on what makes someone a great guest and how to create memorable interview experiences.

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What determines whether celebrity podcasts succeed or fail, and what can indie podcasters learn from their mistakes? We explore the surprising patterns behind celebrity podcast success stories and the ever-growing celebrity podcast graveyard.

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We're discussing a powerful shift in podcast discovery: trusted recommendations from real people instead of algorithms. With Pocket Casts now surfacing creator-curated suggestions, listeners have a new way to uncover shows they’ll actually love. We share how this works behind the scenes and why podcaster-driven discovery offers something smarter and more authentic than charts and rankings ever could.

We also highlight a creative summer listening challenge for kids, reflect on Apple’s unexpected role in preserving open podcasting over the last 20 years, and share updates on remote recording reliability. 

Sound-Off Question: What is something you wish you knew when you started podcasting?

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After a flawless escape room victory, we're tackling a puzzle we can't solve: why remote podcast recording software still fails so often. From audio glitches to browser limitations, these are our frustrations of creating studio-quality content online. 

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Buzzsprout just rolled out a major update to its subscription features! We're talking about the six Buzzsprout Support & Subscriptions options now available. These include premium episodes, ad-free content, back catalog access, early access, subscriber-only podcasts, and listener support. 

We share tips on engaging supporters without adding more work to your production schedule and cover the new Apple Podcasts integration that allows you to manage both platforms from inside your Buzzsprout dashboard.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Apple Podcasts for Creators new artwork page
• Spotify’s public play count feature and why it sparked backlash
• The mystery behind the ATR2100x mic being discontinued

Sound-Off: Have you ever subscribed to a podcast or offered subscriptions on your own show? Which perks made it worth it for you (or your listeners)? 

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We're digging into a recent trend showing up in podcast feeds: bonus episodes labeled “You Might Also Like” that are actually full episodes from completely different shows. We look at what’s behind this, how companies like PodRoll are using dynamic feed drops to scale podcast promotions, and why this can feel different from a traditional feed drop or ad.

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Whether you’re interviewing seasoned pros or first-time guests, the key to a successful podcast interview is thoughtful preparation. In this episode, we break down practical strategies for helping your guests feel confident, relaxed, and ready to deliver their best. From pre-interview communication and tech checks to question outlines and managing nerves, you’ll learn how great prep leads to great conversations. 

Guest host Priscilla, Head of Podcaster Success and host of Happy to Help, shares the exact steps she uses to prep nervous guests into confident storytellers. 

Plus, explore Buzzsprout’s free guest preparation resources to help you deliver the best possible recording experience for every guest on your show.

Sound-Off: If you have a tip for preparing a guest for an interview, especially if you have a story behind it, send it in!

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In this episode, we explore the best places to find pro-level, royalty-free music for your podcast in 2025—including a surprising archive from Grammy-nominated artist Moby, who just dropped 500+ tracks for creators to use. We’ll also share some of our favorite free and low-cost music libraries! 

Music Resources:

• Buzzsprout Blog: Free Music For Podcasts
• Mobygratis
• Blue Dot Sessions
• Breakmaster Cylinder
• Free Music Archive
• Incompetech
• Pixabay Music
• YouTube Audio Library

The music in this episode is by Breakmaster Cylinder (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)

Check out Riverside's video, "I Asked Podcast Experts How to Grow Your Audience — Here’s What They Said!".

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What would you do if someone offered you $100 million for your podcast?

In this episode, we dive into Steven Bartlett’s recent disclosure that he turned down not one, but two massive podcasting deals — including a $100M offer. Why? Because they came with strings attached: platform exclusivity, ad overload, and a loss of creative control.

We discuss why prioritizing your listeners, values, and long-term vision might be worth more than the biggest paycheck. Plus, we hear the drawbacks of video podcasting through perspectives of reluctant celebrity podcasters.

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• The Only Men Allowed to Podcast Are Tween Boys
• The Diary of a CEO Turned Down $100M Podcast Deal
• Smartless: Maria Shriver
• Office Ladies: Webisodes: The Podcast & The Office Ladies Podcast Pilot
• The Compassion of Sound 

Sound-off question: What is the strangest podcast growth tip that actually works?

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Pocket Casts adopted the podcast namespace's funding tag feature, giving podcasters a way for listeners to directly support their favorite shows right from the app. We also discuss The Fandom Phenomenon from Wondery and Edison Research and why podcast listeners love their favorite shows so much!

Reminder: we're looking for more thoughts on what feature you'd like to see in your podcast listening apps! 

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Alban is back from Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025, and we're breaking down what happened at the conference—what felt inspiring, what felt off, and why video dominated nearly every conversation. 

We also talk about the impromptu Buzzsprout meetup, a surprise panel appearance, and the heartwarming rise of senior podcasters. 

Sound Off Question: What features do you wish your podcast listening app had?

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Content boundaries have been blurred, challenging traditional definitions of what constitutes a podcast. Jordan and Kevin discuss Oxford Road's What is a Podcast? survey and the problems that come when the definition is unclear. 

Have you ever had an embarrassing foot-in-mouth experience? Send us your response for our next episode. (Anonymous submissions welcome!)

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Podcasting has officially gone mainstream according to Edison Research's Infinite Dial, with 55% of Americans now consuming podcasts monthly. Does this mean we never have to explain what a podcast is again? Let's hope!

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Rory McIlroy's club switch during tournament
• Buzzsprout Hang Out at Podcast Movement Evolutions
• Netflix exploring video podcasts as potential content on their platform 
• Bulksprout: New bulk upload tool released for Buzzsprout users
• Keith Morrison's storytelling techniques and how to apply them to podcasting
• 2025 Infinite Dial Report
• Buzzcast 121: Spotify's New Podcast Strategy 

Sound-Off: Have you ever had an embarrassing foot-in-mouth experience? 

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We tackle common podcast listening problems and explore the evolving landscape between native apps and web players based on listener questions about missing features and playback issues.

Send us messages about something stats won't tell us about you for our next Sound-Off segment!

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Numbers don't tell the whole story of your podcast's impact—but understanding them can help you use analytics effectively while staying focused on creating the content you love. Tom Rossi joins Alban and Jordan to simplify podcast stats and what they actually mean for creators.

Whether you're trying to grow your show, attract sponsors, or simply understand your audience better, we're giving out actionable strategies for podcast analytics found in Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Creators, and YouTube! 

Sound-Off Question: Tell us where you're listening from and one thing about yourself that statistics could never tell us!

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We dive into surprising data from PodMatch about how 9,000 podcasters market their shows, revealing a disconnect between the most popular tactics and those that actually drive growth. 

Check out our Reddit thread for unique marketing ideas for your podcast!

Don't forget to send us your challenges to do something different just to talk about it on the podcast!

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In podcasting, it's not just about downloads—it's about connection, creativity, and the community you build along the way! We're diving into stories of inspiration and practical advice from our listeners that you can implement in your own podcasting journey. 

Links mentioned in the episode: 

• Small P Podcasting

Sound-Off: Challenge us to do something just so we can talk about it on the podcast! 

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We're going over some significant updates from Apple Podcasts that simplify the podcast submission process! 

• Submit to Apple Podcasts in One Click
• Claim Your Show on Apple Podcasts Connect

Don't forget to tell us what motivates you to keep podcasting for our next Sound-Off segment! 

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Everywhere we turn, someone’s saying that video is essential for podcast growth. But most of the top podcasters in the world aren’t bothering with video. So why are others being pressured to?

In this episode, we break down the reality behind the video podcasting hype, why platforms and marketers are so desperate to push it, and the reason you shouldn't feel guilty about staying audio-only.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• r/Buzzsprout unique marketing ideas thread
• Spotify music podcast takedowns
• Spotify's Push into Video is Missing Some of the Biggest Podcasts
• Joe Rogan Isn't A Podcast (Unpopular Thoughts about Video and Podcasting)

Sound-Off Question: What keeps you motivated to keep podcasting?

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Podcasts get a bad rap sometimes, and one stereotype just won’t go away. So we're breaking down why it’s totally wrong, why it keeps popping up, and what podcasters can do about it. We also dive into why long-form conversations matter, how podcasting gets unfairly judged, and yes—our thoughts on that SNL skit. 

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If you've been on the fence about launching a podcast, this episode is your sign to go for it! We're breaking down why right now is the absolute best time to start a podcast. 

We'll discuss why podcasting is still the least crowded content platform, how technology has made it easier than ever for creators, and bust some of the biggest myths holding people back from starting their podcast. 

We also touch on how independent creators may now be eligible for White House press credentials, a look back on Podfest 2025, and some of the coolest marketing strategies we saw there! 

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• White House Press Application
• Signal Hill Insights: 142 Million Opportunities for Podcasting in 2025
• SNL Podcast sketches: Medcast, Father-Son Podcasting Microphone, Serial: The Christmas Surprise, Banger Boyz, AI Software

Sound-Off Question: What is the creator path you've taken?

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Alban and Kevin are diving into the hilarious story of Google’s NotebookLM and its AI podcast hosts who got a little annoyed when interrupted. Due to snarky comebacks like “I was getting to that” and "as I was saying", Google had to teach its AI to be a bit more polite to humans.

Then, the guys discuss why you should be respectful of all things, living or not, and debate the hard-hitting questions, like, "do trees have souls?". 

Editor's note: If Jordan was able to record this episode, she would have pointed out that in Shinto, there is a belief that kami (spiritual essence or energy) is in both living beings and inanimate objects or nature. So you should have reverence and gratitude for all things, whether they are considered alive or not.

From a Shinto perspective, AI could be seen as something that has been given human intent, creativity, and effort, and therefore has energy. Even if AI lacks a soul in the conventional sense, you should give care and respect to it because of its role in the universe.

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AI is everywhere these days, but how does it fit into podcasting? In this episode, we’re breaking down what AI can do to make your podcasting life easier and what should always be left to good old human creativity. We’re talking about everything from tools that clean up your audio to ways AI can help you brainstorm. 

But let’s be real—there are some parts of podcasting that just can’t be automated. Whether you love AI or are a little freaked out by it, this episode will help you think about how to use it without losing what makes your podcast yours! 

Sound-Off Question: What part of podcasting do you not want to automate with AI?

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