The Audacity to Podcast®

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. What’s a Podcast Anymore?

    3 天前

    What’s a Podcast Anymore?

    This fundamental question that has been challenged and even abused: what is a podcast anymore? There's plenty of misinformation and disinformation out there about what a podcast is. My efforts to help set the definition straight may be fruitless, but there's more to consider here than only the meaning of the word. This is my 400th episode of The Audacity to Podcast, to to commemorate this milestone, I want to jump back to this fundamental question because how we answer it will affect the future of our content and even of the whole podcasting industry. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/definition The definition of a "podcast" https://whatsapodcast.com Other attempted definitions of a "podcast" What's wrong with redefining what a "podcast" is? True podcast distribution and consumption are unique Strict definition versus usage description Is the definition a "gatekeeper"? Should you really call your content a "podcast"? More about calling your content a "podcast" vs. a "show": https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/are-you-really-a-podcaster-and-should-you-really-be-podcasting-tap182/ Community corner Thanks to Bryan Entzminger, Dreb Scott, and Steve Webb for streaming support to The Audacity to Podcast totaling about 4,500 satoshis! Support The Audacity to Podcast through your modern Podcasting 2.0 app or at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback ——— 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/ Send questions and 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 分鐘
  2. Where to Find Your First Podcast-Guesting Opportunities

    7月23日

    Where to Find Your First Podcast-Guesting Opportunities

    Podcasting guesting is consistently the #1 way to grow your own podcast. This works because it gives you the opportunity to get in front of more ideal listeners, provide value and demonstrate your knowledge, and it's easy for them to follow you over to your podcast. But how do you find the first shows you should try getting on? Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/firstguesting Understand how in-app podcast recommendations usually work Podcasting 2.0's "podroll" spec: https://podcasting2.org/tags/podroll How to Add Podcast Recommendations with Podroll: https://podcasting2.org/docs/guides/how-to-add-podcast-recommendations-with-podroll Look at your podcast's "outgoing" recommendations section Bonus: check Podgagement's "incoming" networking list https://podgagement.com Check the recommendations sections for other podcasts you think have your ideal audience How to approach these guest opportunities Example prompt with Gemini 2.5 Flash in Magai: https://app.magai.co/public/1752980668283x821243579549614100 Join Magai for the best AI toolbox (I earn through this link): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai This is only the first place to look! Be sure to join Podgagement to help you discover your podcast networking opportunities! https://podgagement.com Community corner Thanks to Bryan Entzminger from https://TopTierAudio.com for streaming 411 satoshis Thanks to Cameron Stack from https://PodLabs.org for interviewing me for his upcoming miniseries on podcast awards! ——— 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/ Send questions and 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

    24 分鐘
  3. Will Changing Hosting Providers Grow Your Podcast?

    7月16日

    Will Changing Hosting Providers Grow Your Podcast?

    I see podcasters often think that their podcast might grow faster if they switch podcast hosting providers, like from Blueberry to Captivate or vice versa. But is this true? Short answer, no. Now, of course, I'm going to give you more details about that. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/hostinggrow Short answer: no 1. Podcast stats may be measured differently Do IAB-Certified Stats Really Matter for Your Podcast? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/do-iab-certified-stats-matter-for-your-podcast/ 2. Included podcasting tools may be different Get the networking feature in Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/ How many podcasts are currently in Apple Podcasts: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/apple 3. Look at podcast-hosting providers as toolboxes 4. My 2025 recommendations for podcast-hosting providers Blubrry (WordPress-focused workflow): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/blubrry Buzzsprout (easiest to use): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout Captivate (everything else / powerhouse of tools): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate Community corner 101§ + 47§ from Randy Black Thanks to Lyndsay Phillips for interviewing me on her show Leverage Your Podcast, talking about Podgagement and how to engage your audience: https://www.smoothbusinessgrowth.com/category/podcast/ 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/ Send questions and 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. Top 5 Podcasting Things to Evaluate Yearly

    7月9日

    Top 5 Podcasting Things to Evaluate Yearly

    Intentional growth requires regular evaluation and adjustment. That applies to so many areas of life and business, and your podcast is no different. I've put together five things I suggest you evaluate about your podcast every year so that you can make the changes necessary to keep growing your podcast. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/evaluateyearly Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First [episode 388] :https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-put-podcasting-profit-first/ 1. Your podcasting goals and PROFIT 2. Your episode structure and flow How Long Should Your Episode Closing Be? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-long-should-your-episode-closing-be-episode-396/ 3. Your podcasting workflow Magai, the powerful AI toolbox I use (affiliate link): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai 4. A podcast trailer 15 Regrets from 15 Years of Professional Podcasting [episode 394]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/15-regrets-from-15-years-of-professional-podcasting-episode-394/ 5. Your podcast description Magai,: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai value4value Community Corner 150§ and 64§ from Randy Black 356§ from Bryan Entzminger A couple of 5-star ratings on my episodes in Goodpods from "Barnabas" If you love the Audacity to Podcast, would you consider giving back in value what you feel the show is worth to you? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback 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/ Send questions and 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

    27 分鐘
  5. 15 Regrets from 15 Years of Professional Podcasting

    6月18日

    15 Regrets from 15 Years of Professional Podcasting

    As The Audacity to Podcast celebrates 15 years of professional podcasting, I invite you to take a critical look back at the biggest mistakes I've made and things I wish I did differently with my show. My hope is that this will inspire you to either fix these things early for yourself, or avoid them altogether! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/15regrets (As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases through some of these following links. But I recommend things I truly believe in, regardless of earnings.) Hiatuses Not building an email list sooner • 13 Ways to Use an Email List for Your Podcast" [episode 198]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/13-ways-to-use-an-email-list-for-your-podcast-tap198/ Not promoting my episodes via email Pursuing the wrong business Not creating enough training products • SEO for Podcasters course: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/store/seo-for-podcasters/ • Zoom H6 for Podcasters course: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/store/zoom-h6-for-podcasters/ Waiting too long to register my trademark • Gordon Firemark: https://gfiremark.com Trying to do things cheaply • ID3 Editor: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/id3editor • Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/ Not publishing more through other channels, including video • Hollyland Lark M2S microphone: https://geni.us/6oS4OH Not reaching out to press about significant things Accepting sponsors Not creating value for value opportunities for you, my audience • More about Podcasting 2.0 micropayments and value4value [episode 371]: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/are-podcasting-2-0-micropayments-worth-it/ • Support the show if The Audacity to Podcast provides value to you: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback • Get a modern Podcasting 2.0 podcast app: https://podcasting2.org/apps Working solo for too long • Virtual Freedom by Chris Ducker: https://geni.us/rIloRAJ • Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell: https://geni.us/yiGzM • Podgagement (formerly "My Podcast Reviews"): https://podgagement.com/ • Entrepeneur definition on Urban Dictionary: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=entrepodneur Using a cute and expensive domain Getting involved with the wrong people Not focusing more on relationships ——— 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

    37 分鐘

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簡介

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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