Clipped: Your Content Creation Toolkit

Eric Montgomery

Clipped brings you the tips, resources and people to help crush your content goals. Each week, host Eric Montgomery, founder of The Podcast Haven shares actionable advice—solo or with expert guests—on how to start, grow, and monetize your content across platforms. What You’ll Learn: SEO strategies to boost discoverabilityGrowth tips for podcasts and YouTubeAffiliate marketing tactics that workTime-saving tools, services, and workflows for creators If you're building a brand, publishing online, or just trying to get traction with your content, this show will help you move faster with less guesswork. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow on your favorite listening app.

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    12 Days of Christmas: Quick Content Creation Tips – Day 7: Better Mic Technique for Cleaner Audio

    Send us a text The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another quick, practical tip to help creators level up their content. Today is Day 7 of 12, and this episode focuses on better microphone technique—one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve your audio without buying new gear. This episode is all about technique, not equipment. Good audio is expected now, whether you’re running an audio-only podcast or producing video content. Small adjustments in how and where you record can make a massive difference in how professional your show sounds. 🎙️ Why Mic Technique Matters You can own a great microphone and still sound bad if your technique is off. Monitoring your audio in real time, adjusting mic placement, and paying attention to your recording environment all help ensure your voice stays clean, clear, and consistent. 🎥 Need B-Roll Fast? Riverside Can Help Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. Episode Takeaways: Always wear headphones to monitor your audio while recordingHeadphones help you hear mic distance issues, clipping, and background noiseAdjust mic gain based on what you’re hearing in real timeSlight off-axis mic placement reduces harsh plosives (“p” and “b” sounds)Noisy rooms require either relocation or better monitoringRoom reflections can hurt audio more than mic qualitySoft furnishings like carpets, couches, blankets, and pillows help absorb soundAcoustic treatment improves clarity but isn’t required to get startedTesting different mic positions and recording locations pays off long-termDay 7 is about making your existing gear sound its best. Focus on technique, dial in your environment, and test often—great audio doesn’t require expensive equipment, just attention to detail. The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

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  2. قبل ٣ أيام

    12 Days of Christmas: Quick Content Creation Tips – Day 8: How Riverside Makes Editing Easier

    Send us a text The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with another quick, practical tip to help creators streamline their workflow. Today is Day 8 of 12, and this episode focuses on using Riverside’s built-in editing tools to speed up post-production—especially if you’re not a full-time audio or video editor. This episode highlights how Riverside’s AI-powered features can clean up recordings, tighten pacing, improve audio quality, and even help you build video content more efficiently. Whether you're brand-new or a seasoned producer, the platform offers simple, powerful tools that remove tedious steps from the editing process. 🎥 Need AI B-Roll For Your Content? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. Episode Takeaways: Riverside’s editor lets you cut filler words (“um,” “uh,” etc.) with a single click.Silence removal helps tighten pacing, especially useful when guests pause before answering.Great for reducing breathing noises or background gaps on the non-speaking track.Built-in B-roll tools let you add images, memes, and AI-generated video instantly.Magic Audio boosts clarity and makes your voice sound polished and studio-ready.Useful for both beginners and pros—an easy way to speed up editing without complex software.The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

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  3. قبل ٤ أيام

    12 Days of Christmas: Quick Content Creation Tips – Day 9: Easy Lighting That Instantly Levels Up Your Video

    Send us a text The 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped rolls on with another quick, actionable creator tip to help you simplify your workflow and improve your content. Today is Day 9 of 12, and this episode focuses on one of the easiest upgrades you can make to your video setup: better lighting. This episode breaks down why you don’t need fancy gear to look polished on camera. A single softbox—or even a well-placed window—can dramatically improve your video quality and help your content feel more professional. The goal of this series is to give you one clear takeaway per day, and today’s is all about mastering simple lighting fundamentals. 🎥 Need AI B-Roll For Your Content? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. Episode Takeaways: Lighting often matters more than the camera you’re using.A basic softbox ($40–$50) provides soft, flattering, natural-looking light.Keep your main light in front of you, not behind you.If you don’t have a light, face a window for clean, even illumination.Avoid backlighting, which blows out the background and shadows your face.Simple lighting choices instantly elevate production quality.The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

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  4. قبل ٥ أيام

    12 Days of Christmas: Quick Content Creation Tips – Day 10: Capture Your Ideas Daily

    Send us a text Eric continues the 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped—12 quick tips to help creators sharpen their workflow and head into the new year with a stronger content system. Today is Day 10 of 12, and this episode focuses on creating a daily capture file so you never lose valuable ideas. He breaks down why documenting ideas in the moment—whether through your Notes app, a Google Doc, or a quick voice memo—keeps inspiration from slipping away. Ideas show up unexpectedly, and capturing them consistently helps fuel content, interviews, digital products, hooks, and more. 🎥 Need AI B-Roll For Your Content? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. Episode Takeaways: A daily capture habit keeps good ideas from disappearing.Use Notes, Google Docs, or voice memos—whatever is fastest in the moment.Ideas come randomly; capturing them ensures they become usable content.Great for episode concepts, hooks, guest ideas, questions, and digital product notes.Consistent documentation builds a reliable bank of future content.The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

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  5. قبل ٦ أيام

    12 Days of Christmas: Quick Content Creation Tips – Day 11: Use Templates for Faster Podcast Production

    Send us a text Eric continues the 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped—a run of quick, daily tips to help creators tighten up their workflow. Today is Day 11 of 12, and this episode is all about using templates to speed up every part of your production process. Eric breaks down how templating show prep, editing workflows, thumbnail design, and episode structure can free up mental space, keep your content consistent, and help you move faster. 🎥 Need AI B-Roll For Your Content? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. Episode Takeaways: Templates streamline show prep for both solo episodes and interviews.Editing templates remove guesswork and speed up production—great for Descript, Logic, or any DAW.Canva templates keep your YouTube thumbnails consistent and easy to update.Structural templates help you shape episodes the same way every time without feeling repetitive.Short-form content templates save a ton of time when creating reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts.The Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

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    Riverside Hosting Is Here: Kendall Breitman on Streamlined Podcast Workflows

    Send us a text Eric sits down with Kendall Breitman, Community Lead at Riverside.fm, to talk about her path from political journalism to working abroad in Tel Aviv and helping shape the platform’s newest creator tools. Kendall breaks down Riverside’s major update—riverside hosting—and how it streamlines the full podcast workflow from recording to publishing. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. In This Episode With Kendall Breitman: Kendall’s journey from NBC/MSNBC to creator-techHow living abroad influences her work and creativityThe rollout of riverside hosting and why it mattersRecording, editing, and publishing in one platformNew two-mic in-person recording capabilitiesAI B-roll, Magic Clips, and faster editing workflowsWhy mid-form content is growing in popularityCommunity feedback and how it shapes Riverside’s roadmapConnect With Kendall: Kendall's LinkedInKendall At RiversideThe Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

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    The Real ROI of Branded Podcasts: What Companies Should Actually Aim For ft. Cameron Stack

    Send us a text Eric and Cameron Stack delve into the evolution of marketing through social media and the transition into podcasting. Cameron shares his journey from experimenting with Facebook pages to becoming a podcast consultant, emphasizing the importance of niche marketing and organic growth. They discuss strategies for podcast growth, the challenges of audience engagement, and the differing goals of businesses in the podcasting space. Cameron also highlights his current projects and offers insights into effective podcasting practices. 🎥 Need B-Roll for Your Videos? Try Riverside’s new AI Video Generator, a tool that automatically creates realistic, high-quality B-roll from a simple text prompt. It’s fast, creative, and saves hours in post-production. Use promo code CLIPPED at Riverside.fm for 20% off your subscription. Episode Takeaways: Cameron Stack's journey into marketing began with social media experimentation.Facebook pages were once a powerful tool for organic growth.Niche marketing is crucial for podcast success.Organic growth is more effective than paid advertising in the early stages.Understanding the long-term impact of podcasting is essential for creators.Businesses often seek intangible benefits from podcasting, not just downloads.Guerrilla marketing can be effective for reaching initial audiences.The format of a podcast should align with the brand's goals and audience.Creativity in podcast formats can enhance engagement and interest.Building a community of dedicated listeners is more valuable than chasing vanity metrics.Connect With Cameron Stack: Cameron's LinkedInThe Podcast Haven Resources: Follow me on YouTube: @podcasthaven - The page is growing!More tips, tools, and resources: The Podcast HavenPlan, Name, and Equip Your Show — All in One Place 🎙 Podcast Equipment Finder — get personalized gear recommendations 📝 Podcast Name Checker — see if your podcast name is available everywhere ✅ Podcast Launch Checklist — plan your show step-by-step

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Clipped brings you the tips, resources and people to help crush your content goals. Each week, host Eric Montgomery, founder of The Podcast Haven shares actionable advice—solo or with expert guests—on how to start, grow, and monetize your content across platforms. What You’ll Learn: SEO strategies to boost discoverabilityGrowth tips for podcasts and YouTubeAffiliate marketing tactics that workTime-saving tools, services, and workflows for creators If you're building a brand, publishing online, or just trying to get traction with your content, this show will help you move faster with less guesswork. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow on your favorite listening app.