How Do I Podcast?

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90% of the podcasts on Apple have under 10 episodes, and I'm on a mission to change that. Welcome to How Do I Podcast Hosted by Alycia Chapman , ex-corporate strategist turned founder of TBC Studios. Each Wednesday you'll hear conversations from the best podcasters and industry experts across the world to find out what actually goes into creating something with meaning and impact. We'll cover everything from how to land your dream guests and grow an audience who can't wait to hit play through to podcast marketing, monetisation and the metrics that actually matter.  Hit follow or subscribe wherever you're listening, and we'll see you next week to learn 'How Do I Podcast' See all of the behind the scenes and get in touch over at www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_  Watch the podcast on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

  1. Why ‘Good’ Podcasts Stop Growing (And What the Top 1% Do Differently)

    3 DAYS AGO

    Why ‘Good’ Podcasts Stop Growing (And What the Top 1% Do Differently)

    Every single person with over 1 million downloads has shared these same 5 pieces of advice and the best thing about them? They’re SO simple and easy to implement … most people just don’t know that these are the things that move the needle  If you’ve been consistently putting out episode but haven’t seen your podcast growing these 5 things are the ones that will completely change how you look at your episodes (and downloads!)  You’ll hear:  🎙️The one question to ask yourself before recording your podcast  🎙️Why Youtube is the biggest growth opportunity for podcasts right now  🎙️The reason podcast clips don’t work like they used to and what to do instead  0:00 - Why I’m recording this episode  1:57 - The pitch test for every podcast  3;48 - Can you re-brand your podcast? 4:26 - Why consistency alone isn’t enough 4:52 - The reason most seasonal podcasts never get the growth they deserve  5:39 - How to optimise for Youtube  6:52 - What to post on social media (and when)  9:48 - The secret all of the big podcasters use  12:24 - Your next step if you want to grow in 2026 Get the DEBRIEF here - https://project-c-2.kit.com/351e63aa1a  If you’re ready to go all in on your podcast in 2026, I’m working with a VERY small group of creators …. send me the word MIC DROP www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ and send you some more details  And if you want to see an example of the pre-interview questions send me a DM with the word QUESTIONNAIRE at www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ Listen to Monique’s episode The Strategy to Get MORE People to Listen to Your Podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6DyoOFbpvfQrueZG88x6qy?si=22609f01956f4eca), Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-strategy-to-get-more-people-to-listen-to-your/id1840086977?i=1000735245312) or YouTube (https://youtu.be/87BTjW3YguQ?si=YUBYsmmiL87mTlA6). Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at  www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast

    15 min
  2. How Ruby Lee’s Podcast Has Generated MILLIONS (without heavy selling or launches)

    3 FEB

    How Ruby Lee’s Podcast Has Generated MILLIONS (without heavy selling or launches)

    Have you been wanting to monetise using your podcast but you have no idea where to start?  Or you have a product you’re trying to sell but can’t figure out how to tie it in naturally to your content? How much should you even be charging? Today I’m sitting down with Ruby Lee, the founder behind Flow State Business, who not only has an amazing business but a community that WANTS to buy her products. We chat about:  🎙️How to use your podcast to sell guides, courses, ebooks and more  🎙️Ruby’s strategy for getting people in her world (and it’s so much easier than you think) 🎙️What it actually looks like when your podcast, emails, and offers work together You’ll hear:  0:00 - What Flow State Business is and why Ruby’s audience wants to buy from her 04:08 - How Ruby’s podcast has generated millions (without heavy selling or launches) 05:16 - Strategies to help make your podcast part of your sales cycle 10:00 - Exactly what Ruby does to get her listeners realising they want to work with her 12:59 - How to identify your easiest low-ticket offer (even if you think you don’t have one) 19:46 -  What should go inside a low-ticket guide and what to deliberately leave out  21:40 - You’ve made the offer… now what actually makes people buy it? 23:33 - The exact platforms Ruby uses to sell 29:28 - How Ruby brings in 400 new listeners in under 25 minutes 31:58 - The one word email strategy that gets an 88% open rate (and why it works) 42:44 - How Ruby use her Instagram stories to get her audience to buy her guides 46:36 - The process behind why Ruby chose her prices 49:24 - Tips on using your podcast to sell without it sounding salesy 54:08 - The episode format that brings Ruby the MOST sales (and it’s not even more work) 55:38 - What to do if you want to change your podcast topic without losing your audience 1:03:00 -  Ruby’s advice for building an email list that actually converts 1:07:00 - Rapid fire: podcast habits, lessons, and what Ruby’s still learning Want more of Ruby? Listen to Ruby’s podcast Flow State Business on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5lPNUaTDpaydqlhrAlnUuw?si=d592ab6a819c4094), or Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/flow-state-business/id1384762015). Visit her website at www.flowstatebusiness.co or check out her IG @_rubylee_ (https://www.instagram.com/_rubylee_) Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at  www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast  Watch the podcast on Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

    58 min
  3. Interviewing the Co-Founder of Netflix and The Secrets of Building a Podcast That Sells with Humble

    27 JAN

    Interviewing the Co-Founder of Netflix and The Secrets of Building a Podcast That Sells with Humble

    Most podcasters dream small. They focus on the downloads and listens only. But what if there were more ways to get your audience involved on a much deeper, and personal level? The Humble Brags Podcast has done exactly that - coming off the back of a San Francisco and New York tour where they interviewed the co-founder of Netflix and so many more incredible guests. They have retreats, merch, sponsored partnerships, and they do all of it through the lens of e-commerce marketing.  Hannah is the Head of Partnerships at Shopify AU/NZ and Carmel has a decade worth of experience as a marketing consultant. And it SHOWS. We chat about:  🎙️ How to apply e-commerce strategies to your podcast and really stand out in your niche 🎙️ The tip to finding sponsorships that actually align with your audience (and without selling out) 🎙️ How they turned listeners into event attendees, email subscribers and people wearing their hats You’ll hear:  0:00 - Who Carmel and Hannah are and why their business backgrounds are instrumental to their success 04:01 - The criteria they use to choose podcast guests their audience will love 6:44 - How they prepare their guests before recording to make sure they get the best episode possible 8:25 - What they do behind the scenes to make sure the guests feel open and comfortable sharing their stories 10:25 - Why they made the decision to only do in person recordings (nothing online!) 13:50 - Exactly what they did to turn their podcast into a recognisable brand 20:31 - The trick to getting partnerships that are aligned with your brand 23:28 - Real examples of how brands can be integrated into your show without selling out for you audience 27:00 - Real figures - what is the minimum spend for a sponsorship on Humble Brags? 33:02 - How they get their podcast listeners to follow them on social media 36:47 - What podcasters should do before starting an email list 39:34 - Steal these strategies from their marketing ecommerce background! 45:28 - Carmel and Hannah’s favorite moments with their Humble Brags community 46:58 - How they split their responsibilities as co-hosts (without building resentment) 50:23 - What’s coming for Humble Brags in 2026 53:00 - Mic drop moments (rapid fire questions) Follow the podcast on IG @humblebrags_ (https://www.instagram.com/humblebrags_) or check out their mailing list pop up over on their website www.humblebrags.com.au If you’re ready to take action from this episode - Download the Debrief here -  Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at  www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast  Watch the podcast on Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

    1h 4m
  4. Advice from a Leading Podcast Producer That most podcasters miss

    20 JAN

    Advice from a Leading Podcast Producer That most podcasters miss

    What does it really take to build a podcast that people come back to every single week? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Xander Cross, a podcast producer at Nova who works across multiple major shows including Big Business with Brittney Saunders and High Scrollers. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what a podcast producer does, and how you can start applying their strategies and expertise into your own show - then you’re going to want to listen to this one. We chat about:  🎙️How big shows decide what’s worth talking about (and what isn’t) 🎙️The editing choices that keep listeners engaged without them even noticing 🎙️How to think like a producer when you don’t have one You’ll hear:  0:00 - How Xander ended up producing BIG Australian podcasts 1:05 - What a real day in the life of a podcast producer looks like 2:33 - How podcast producers choose topics for episodes that will have the highest impact for their audiences 7:51 - How to think like a producer when you don’t have one 10:43 - How intentional big podcasts really are including a bonus social media hack! 14:10 - What gets cut in an episode and why it matters more than you think (you could be losing listeners doing this!) 16:23 - The podcasting organisation tool that Xander swears by 20:41 - Everything that happens when a guest goes on one of Xander’s shows + a tip on how to reduce your research time 26:25 - A radio lesson that can help you to build your podcast community 30:16 - How podcast monetisation works behind the scenes 33:14 - How to grow your audience when you’re starting from scratch 36:05 - The metrics that actually matter if you want to grow your show 39:15 - The best conversion tactic to move people from social media to your podcast 45:46 - Rapid fire questions! If you want to follow along with Xander online, head over to his IG @xanderrcross (https://www.instagram.com/xanderrcross/?hl=en) Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at  www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast  Watch the podcast on Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

    53 min
  5. Taki Moore: The Secret to Getting People to Binge ALL of Your Content

    13 JAN

    Taki Moore: The Secret to Getting People to Binge ALL of Your Content

    Taki Moore is the coach to coaches. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in the coaching space (including Dan Martell, Maria Wendt, & Erika Cramer just to name a few) and has helped hundreds of coaches scale to seven figures. If you follow him on social media you might have seen he fired his entire sales team … and still added an extra $100k per month in recurring revenue. How? Content. Taki creates content that people want to watch, it’s entertaining, it’s FUN for him to create and it is completely designed to generate sales (without you even noticing.  We chat about:  🎙️What makes content feel ADDICTIVE and how to make people binge your videos 🎙️The key to holding someone’s attention throughout your episodes 🎙️How to move listeners seamlessly across platforms 🎙️The piece of content Taki wishes he had started making YEARS ago You’ll hear:  0:00 - Why Taki has doubled down on YouTube content as his number #1 sales strategy (and why you should too) 6:00 - How replacing a sales team with content added an extra $100k in monthly recurring revenue 11:05 - The question Taki asks himself before creating anything 13:38 - An analogy about Kayne West and making content (I didn’t expect this one but it’s SO true) 15:09 - The reason short clips alone won’t grow your podcast… but what actually turns casual scrollers into listeners (and clients) 18:29 - “Brandwidth” - How to drive your audience to follow you on ALL of your platforms 21:47 - Taki’s Secret Formula: how he gets you to binge watch his content (STEAL THIS!) 25:08 - Is the age of building a brand by giving tips and tricks on social media over? What you should be doing instead 29:00 - How Taki decides what to talk about without a content calendar 35:56 - What podcasts does the coach for coaches listen to? 37:30 - The best advice Taki has ever received Find Taki on IG @takimoore (https://www.instagram.com/takimoore/?hl=en) or over on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/@TakiMoore). Watch how to create a banger piece of content here - https://youtu.be/tYu7HdJQwnk?si=q3WQySX_x3XBBx7x And how to get coaching clients daily here - https://youtu.be/WzhkRq6RT4o?si=gfqUxgQ7oxJyDD49 If you’re ready to take action from this episode - Download the Debrief here - https://project-c-2.kit.com/09c290ca1b Want to start your own podcast? Ready to become the go-to in your industry? I’m working with a VERY small group of creators in 2026 to build podcasts that people can’t wait to listen to … if that’s you send me the word Mic Drop over at www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at  www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast  Watch the podcast on Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

    41 min
  6. How Kayla Itsines Built One of the Most Loyal Audiences in the World

    6 JAN

    How Kayla Itsines Built One of the Most Loyal Audiences in the World

    If you combined the population of Australia and New Zealand, you still wouldn’t reach the number of followers Kayla Itsines has across her platforms (43 million on just her personal accounts) so when I wanted to do an episode on building a community I knew I had to speak with her! Kayla grew her following originally with the Bikini Body Guide before creating her app SWEAT! Now 15 years later her following is 98% women and she is still in her DMs every single day talking directly to her community. In 2024 Kayla launched her podcast Sweat Daily where they had over 120 episodes drop in under a year! This episode isn’t just talking about how to build a community, we talk about creating content, how she overcame her nerves and what she still holds back from sharing today and what makes an incredible interview (as well as what not to do!) We chat about:  🎙️The lessons she learnt from starting her own podcast  🎙️What makes a great interview vs a terrible one (and how to make your guest feel comfortable!)  🎙️How she manages her content with a tiny team  You’ll hear:  0:00 - Why we got Kayla Itsines on  1:30 - What Kayla shares that makes her community feel connected  3:43 - The one thing Kayla deliberately keeps private and why  6:05 - What you need to do if you want to have a great podcast  8:02 - The reason you need a WHY and how to show up through a tough moment  10:10 - What Kayla did to build community that is now BANNED  13:53 - What she does now 14:19 - How Kayla balances motherhood, social media and running successful businesses  15:15 - The app she uses to cut down her screen time  16:27 - The most important thing about building a community (and why you might struggle if you don’t have this) 18:39 - Kayla’s content team now  21:19 - How to navigate outgrowing your personal brand  22:36 - What makes a great interviewer (from someone who has been interviewed hundreds of times) 24:30 - What gives Kayla anxiety and how she manages it  27:06 - Starting her own podcast  30:48 - How Kayla prepped for interviews  32:16 - The one thing you should never do as an interviewer  36:19 - If someone was too scared to start but wanted their own podcast in 2026, what advice would Kayla give them? 40:53 - Media training for difficult questions  42:33 - The podcasts on Kayla’s rotation (I wasn’t expecting these!)  45:41 - Mic Drop Moments  You can find Kayla over at  @kayla_itsines (https://www.instagram.com/kayla_itsines/?hl=en) and @sweat (https://www.instagram.com/sweat/?hl=en)  Website - www.kaylaitsines.com Or download the Sweat! App and get a 7 day free trial here - https://sweat.com/ If you’re ready to take action from this episode - Download the Debrief here - https://project-c-2.kit.com/ede722b06b  Want to start your own podcast? Ready to become the go-to in your industry? I’m working with a VERY small group of creators in 2026 to build podcasts that people can’t wait to listen to … if that’s you send me the word Mic Drop over at www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at  www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast  Watch the podcast on Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

    47 min
  7. Podcasting Q&A: The 5 Things You Need to Grow in 2026 + What Podcast Equipment is Actually Worth it

    30/12/2025

    Podcasting Q&A: The 5 Things You Need to Grow in 2026 + What Podcast Equipment is Actually Worth it

    If growing your podcast in 2026 is one of your New Years Resolutions then welcome, you’re in the right place. Today I’m answering your most commonly asked podcasting questions, and walking you through the five things that truly matter if you want a podcast that people come back to every single week. You’ll hear: 🎙️The 5 non negotiables if you want to grow your podcast in 2026 🎙️How long your episodes should be (and how to know when they’re too long) 🎙️Your podcast equipment - where you should invest your money (and where you’re wasting your time) 0:00 - Should you start a podcast in 2026? 1:58 - Where the majority of people are focusing their attention right now  3:13 - Does longform or short form perform better?  8:45 -#1 - Most people never answer this question 9:36 - #2 - Why does THIS podcast need to exist? 10:49 - #3 The question that helps you find your dream listeners 12:32 - #4 - How to decide on your growth strategy  14:02 - Alex Coopers masterclass on Social Media  14:53 - #5 - The most important question to ask yourself  18:24 - Podcasting equipment 101 - What to buy and what’s a waste of money 21:37 - The most important part of your setup regardless of budget 22:39 - How long should your podcast episode be?  24:33 - The best way to get rid of podcast nerves when you’re starting out  27:29 - Why podcasts are great for anyone who is just starting to do speaking gigs and interviews 28:57 - The content you should be posting on social media in 2026 to grow your podcast  30:05 - The content that has performed the best for us in 2025  31:37 - If you’re doing this with your podcast, it will be SO hard to get people to care about (and engage with)  34:55 - Gary Vee’s guide to repurposing long form 36:17 - If you’re still stuck, listen to this  Grab your podcasting equipment checklist here - https://project-c-2.kit.com/equipment-list  (What to buy, what to skip and discount codes too!) Ready to go all in on your longform? Get the worksheet with your 5 questions here - http://project-c-2.kit.com/five-questions Want your podcast to be something people can’t wait to listen to in 2026 that positions you as the go-to? Send me the world LMP over on instagram - www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ Listen to Anita’s episode 10x Your Podcast Growth without Spending Any Money on Spotify, Apple or YouTube. Listen to Monique’s episode The Strategy to Get MORE People to Listen to Your Podcast on Spotify, Apple or YouTube. Grab Gary Vee’s Guide on how to turn long form video into 64 pieces of content here. Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at  www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast  Watch the podcast on Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

    38 min
  8. Producing for Seth Rogen, Jameela Jamil, Bitch Sesh.. Things No One Tells You with Amelia Chappelow

    23/12/2025

    Producing for Seth Rogen, Jameela Jamil, Bitch Sesh.. Things No One Tells You with Amelia Chappelow

    What goes into creating podcasts for some of the world’s most loved celebrities?  Today I’m sitting down with the incredible Amelia Chappelow.  Amelia started her career with the ABC and Triple J creating the Like a Version podcast so many people still love today. Since then she’s been involved with Linda Marigliano's Tough Love podcast, The #1 Spotify Podcast 'Who Is Daniel Johns?  And worked with incredible shows across Earwolf, Spotify and Sirius XM including Storytime with Seth Rogen, Bitch Sesh with Casey Rose Wilson & Danielle Schneider, Unspooled with Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson, Scam Goddess with Laci Mosley, I Weigh with Jameela Jamil, and TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray. She’s now Head of Content at MIK Studio where she recently launched Storytime with Kayla Jade (a #1 podcast across Australia) and Myf Warhurst’s The Moment.  We chat about:  🎙️The word most podcasters use that shuts your audience out  🎙️A strategy most producers leverage to grow their shows (but never really talk about!)  🎙️How to structure your episodes so people can’t WAIT to listen to the next episode  You’ll hear:  0:00 - Who is Amelia Chappelow & Who Has She Worked With? 6:24 - What it’s like working on a celebrity show?  7:55 - How can a producer add value to a podcast? 16:54 - The most IMPORTANT question to ask yourself before recording any episodes 18:05 - How to make your listeners feel like you’ve made this podcast episode just for them  20:01 - How should you script? 27:27 - Are you closing the doors on your listener? 29:54 - Use this small shift to hook your listeners in to wanting more 31:48 - The building blocks of a great show  35:49 - How to grow your show organically  39:21 - What Amelia includes to make sure listeners come back every single week  42:01 - What goes into a successful podcast launch  52:05 - The podcast Amelia keeps coming back to every single week  Want to actually take action from this episode? Download the Debrief here - https://project-c-2.kit.com/ep-16-amelia-chappelow  Find Amelia over at @ameliachappelow and https://www.ameliachappelow.com/   Have a guest you want to hear from? Question you want answered? Send me a DM over at  www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_ or https://www.instagram.com/howdoipodcast  Watch the podcast on Youtube  - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

    57 min
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90% of the podcasts on Apple have under 10 episodes, and I'm on a mission to change that. Welcome to How Do I Podcast Hosted by Alycia Chapman , ex-corporate strategist turned founder of TBC Studios. Each Wednesday you'll hear conversations from the best podcasters and industry experts across the world to find out what actually goes into creating something with meaning and impact. We'll cover everything from how to land your dream guests and grow an audience who can't wait to hit play through to podcast marketing, monetisation and the metrics that actually matter.  Hit follow or subscribe wherever you're listening, and we'll see you next week to learn 'How Do I Podcast' See all of the behind the scenes and get in touch over at www.instagram.com/alyciachapman_  Watch the podcast on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowDoIPodcast

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    TBC Studios
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    TBC Studios
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
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