The Audacity to Podcast® - tips and how to start and grow profit in podcasting

Daniel J. Lewis

I believe podcasting is the BEST way for YOU to share a message to change the world! I give you the guts and teach you the tools to launch and improve your own podcast for passion and P.R.O.F.I.T. (popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles)! Through each episode, I strive to help you communicate better, fully leverage audio and video gear, use podcasting tools for higher quality and efficiency, become an engaging interviewer, improve your podcast website, grow your podcast, and more! My goal is to help you and your audience get P.R.O.F.I.T. from your podcast: popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles. From each episode, you’ll get inspiration, learn easy-to-follow steps, and discover resources to help you podcast better. Please join me, Daniel J. Lewis, and I will give you THE AUDACITY to podcast!

  1. Take Off the Podcast Headphones!

    20h ago

    Take Off the Podcast Headphones!

    Headphones might be doing more harm than good in your podcasting. Here’s where to remove them and what to use when you still need monitoring. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/headphonesoff Introduction [00:00] What's a podcast anymore? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whats-a-podcast-anymore/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction 1. Remove headphones from your artwork [02:29] 2. Avoid headphones in your videos [05:31] 3. Remove headphones from conversations [11:02] 4. Try earbuds or in-ear monitors (IEMs) instead [17:53] Send me your recommendations! https://x.com/theDanielJLewis or https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_5-4_try_earbuds_or_in_ear_monitors_iems_insteaddo_you_have_some_you_like ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

    26 min
  2. It’s Okay to Break Some Podcasting “Rules”

    May 27

    It’s Okay to Break Some Podcasting “Rules”

    Learn when podcasting best practices are not rules but only guidelines, what tradeoffs matter, and how to break podcasting rules with intention instead of laziness. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/breakrules Introduction [00:00] Break "rules" with intention [01:40] Consistency: a guideline, not a law [04:05] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-to-continue-podcasting-when-your-life-is-unpredictable-tap294/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_3-consistency_a_guideline_not_a_law Inside jokes can build rapport [06:59] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-have-inside-jokes/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_4-inside_jokes_can_build_rapport You may not HAVE to "niche down" [08:24] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/4-types-of-podcast-niches-its-not-just-your-topic/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_5-you_may_not_have_to_niche_down "It's not hurting them" is a myth [09:06] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/debunking-the-myth-its-not-hurting-their-podcast/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_6-its_not_hurting_them_is_a_myth Some "rules" are dumb [10:13] Don't break "rules" out of laziness [20:59] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

    25 min
  3. 4 Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic!

    May 20

    4 Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic!

    You've probably heard the podcasting advice that you must choose a niche, or even "niche down." But your topic isn't the only kind of niche your podcast could have! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/niches What is a "niche podcast"? [01:42] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niche 1. Topic [03:58] 2. Audience [06:52] 3. Style/approach [08:50] 4. Voice [14:39] Office Ladies podcast: https://officeladies.com Podgagement: https://podgagement.com PodChapters: https://podchapters.com School of Podcasting: https://schoolofpodcasting.com ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

  4. 5 Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles

    May 13

    5 Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles

    Here's how to balance your podcast SEO, spark curiosity, and maintain clarity when naming podcast episodes that don’t fit neatly under one topic. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/multitopictitles Introduction [00:00] 1. Find a theme [01:44] 2. Use the most compelling topic—keep those promises! [05:05] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/remember-and-keep-your-podcasts-promises/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432 3. List topics concisely [08:42] 4. Be creative instead of descriptive—inside jokes are okay! [10:26] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-have-inside-jokes/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432 5. Combine these techniques [12:52] Do value the podcast? [16:11] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432 Track your podcast SEO in Podgagement! [17:05] https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432 ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

    18 min
  5. How I Improved My Podcasting Workflow in 2025

    May 6

    How I Improved My Podcasting Workflow in 2025

    I've been teasing for a while that I made some major workflow changes for The Audacity to Podcast, Here's what I change and why. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/workflow25 Introduction [00:00] 1. Chapters and transcripts with PodChapters [01:24] Try PodChapters FREE on your next episode! https://podchapters.com/ 2. Back to outlines instead of scripts [05:01] 3. Episode articles with trained AI [14:10] Use Magai as your AI toolbox! https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

    23 min
  6. 10 Lightweight Portable Podcasting Accessories Every Podcaster Should Own

    Apr 29

    10 Lightweight Portable Podcasting Accessories Every Podcaster Should Own

    Skip the mixers and mic stands. These lightweight podcasting accessories fit in a small bag and can help you podcast from anywhere. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/lightweightgear Introduction [00:00] 1. Smartphone [01:11] 2. Wireless lav mic kit [02:40] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/larkm2s 3. Phone stand with selfie stick [06:58] 4. Miniature lighting [08:50] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/lightweightled 5. USB drive [09:45] 6. Backup batteries [10:41] 7. Wired headphones [12:06] 8. Cables and adapters [13:43] 9. Printed promotional material [14:43] 10. Ultra-fine-point permanent marker [16:28] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

    19 min
  7. Remember and Keep Your Podcast Promises

    Apr 22

    Remember and Keep Your Podcast Promises

    Your podcast makes promises through its branding, titles and descriptions, and your own words. Learn 3 ways to identify and keep those promises. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/promises Introduction [00:00] 1. What might your audience expect? [01:56] Listen to my first episode 2. What does your description promise? [11:10] 3. What have you said in your podcast? [14:51] Track your Podcast SEO in Podgagement! [19:14] Try Podgagement ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

    22 min
  8. What Are the Ethics of Paying for Podcast Interviews?

    Apr 15

    What Are the Ethics of Paying for Podcast Interviews?

    When is it okay to pay a guest or pay to be a guest? And when you should you disclose compensation to your audience? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/payinterviews Introduction [00:00] 1. It's okay to pay to interview a guest on your podcast [00:54] 2. It's okay to pay to be a guest on another podcast [03:16] 3. Podcasters must disclose if they're getting paid to feature a guest [06:15] You MUST Disclose Whenever You’re Compensated! 4. You don't need to disclose if a booking service was used [13:27] Interview Valet Interview Connections PodMatch ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

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I believe podcasting is the BEST way for YOU to share a message to change the world! I give you the guts and teach you the tools to launch and improve your own podcast for passion and P.R.O.F.I.T. (popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles)! Through each episode, I strive to help you communicate better, fully leverage audio and video gear, use podcasting tools for higher quality and efficiency, become an engaging interviewer, improve your podcast website, grow your podcast, and more! My goal is to help you and your audience get P.R.O.F.I.T. from your podcast: popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles. From each episode, you’ll get inspiration, learn easy-to-follow steps, and discover resources to help you podcast better. Please join me, Daniel J. Lewis, and I will give you THE AUDACITY to podcast!

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