The Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting

Interview podcasts are a dime a dozen these days which means it's more important than ever for yours to stand out above the rest. Though it might be the least sexiest part, your interview prep is the thing that will most define your success or failure.On this episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, we're continuing our series on interview podcasts with a discussion about your

As you begin to think about creating a podcast for yourself or your business, you need to figure out what style you want your podcast to have. On this episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, we're going to be discussing why an interview podcast should be on your radar.Join host Matthew Stevens as he takes a look at what an interview podcast entails, the benefits of having one,

It's that time of the year again . . . The new Infinite Dial report has come out, providing insight on how the podcast industry is moving. On this bonus episode of the Podcast Industry Experts, hosts John and Matt take you through the highlights of the Infinite Dial 2022 report.Matt and John look at important metrics that can help you as a podcaster. From what social media apps are

Music is practically a necessity in podcasts these days. Listeners expect higher production value and one of the easier ways to improve the sound of your podcast is by incorporating royalty-free podcast music and sound effects. But where you get your music matters a great deal as a copyright strike can ruin your day or potentially even cost you serious money. On this episode of the

From independents podcasters looking to quit their day jobs to do this full time to brands wanting to offset their costs, podcast monetization is seemingly on everyone's mind right now. But is it actually right for everyone and where should you even start?That's what we'll be discussing on this week's episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting. Join host Matthew Stevens as he disc

When writer's block hits, it hits hard and absolutely no one is immune to its effects. But did you know that writer's block can refer to a ton of different issues all with wildly different symptoms and solutions? That's precisely what we're talking about on this episode of Cover 2 Cover.Join host Isabelle Mongeau as she breaks down some different types of writer's block you'll like

Everyone is searching for what I like to call the "golden brick road" in podcasting -- That single thing that, if done well, will guarantee you more listeners and a booming podcast. That's led podcasters to look for answers in all the wrong spots. On today's episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, I'm going to give you the two main things that will truly give your podcast the

Spotify continues to invest heavily in its podcast infrastructure, acquiring PodSights and Chartable most recently. It's a move that's sure to give Spotify a lot of relevant data, while boosting its ad network and the capabilities of both Anchor and Megaphone. But is that a good thing?On this month's episode of the Podcast Industry Experts, hosts John Luckenbaugh and Matthew Steven

Every podcaster wants to sound like the pros, with that silky smooth voice and abundant confidence that pulls listeners into every minute of each episode. However, the veteran podcast hosts out there know it's easier said than done, especially for the new podcasters just starting out. It's time to level up your podcast hosting abilities with some tried-and-true techniques.On this e

Podcasting is still in the middle of its boom which means more listeners are listening to more podcasts. That also means more people are creating more podcasts too, making it harder for yours to be found. What that means is you cannot have a successful podcast without doing some podcast marketing.On this week's episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, I discuss 7 free and paid