Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators

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Are you a podcaster who's looking to improve and grow your podcast? You're in the right place. Together, we'll help you attain 'podmastery'. I'm Neal Veglio, a veteran podcaster who first started dabbling with RSS in the early 2000s. Podcasting is such a complex medium, with so many factors that can impact your success. It's my goal to cover all these topics with you, and help you maximise the results you're getting from your efforts. And while my shows now enjoy thousands of listeners every single week, it wasn't always easy. When I took a career break from radio for a few years in 2007, I had to learn how to build audience without the lift of an FM frequency. I learned a lot from that experience. I now help other podcasters to achieve their goals. Each episode, I'll be offering you some insights into what I've done and what I've helped my podcasting agency clients to do with all our podcasts in the hope we can help YOU increase your podcast's chances of becoming more successful! And ensuring you can avoid the dreaded 'podfade'! Take one step closer to Podmastery. Click follow in your favourite podcast app, and let's grow together.

  1. Why Your Podcast Episode Sounds Good But Feels Empty... And How To Fix That

    3d ago

    Why Your Podcast Episode Sounds Good But Feels Empty... And How To Fix That

    Your show sounds cleaner than it ever has. You've sorted the room, fixed the levels, maybe even brought in an editor. And when you listen back — nothing. No connection. No feeling. Just technically correct audio with nobody in it. Hi, I'm Neal Veglio, founder of the Podmastery community from Podknows Podcasting. And this week, I'm exploring why that hollow feeling has nothing to do with your equipment — and why the fix is simpler than you think. I share a story from my radio days about a presenter who went from compelling-but-rough to polished-and-forgettable, what broadcast training actually teaches about the difference between performing and talking, and the 30-second exercise I even use myself before every recording. If you'd like a proper look at what's sitting between your show and where you want it to be, head to podmastery.co, hit the Get In Touch page, and tell me what's going on.

    12 min
  2. They Just Changed What a 'Play' Means In Podcasting. Did You Notice?

    Jun 16

    They Just Changed What a 'Play' Means In Podcasting. Did You Notice?

    Somebody just moved the goalposts on podcast metrics. And most podcasters didn’t even notice. The Alliance for Measurement in Podcasting — AMP — has defined a new cross-platform standard for what counts as a ‘play.’ Spotify has already adopted it. In this episode, Neal breaks down what this actually means for indie podcasters — why your dashboard numbers are about to look fairly different, why that doesn’t mean your show is doing better, and why optimising for any play-count threshold is optimising for the wrong thing. You’ll hear: — What AMP is and why they’re trying to standardise this — What is ‘intentional consumption’ in Spotify’s words, and what that actually means — Why Apple’s definition is still extraordinary (and not in a good way) — The one metric that actually tells you if your show is working 🔗 Listen to other episodes here: https://podmastery.co/ 📊 Free 7-day podcast makeover email course — one tip per day, no filler. Sign up at podmastery.co 💡 Want to work through your specific show? podmastery.co/need-podcasting-help

    9 min
  3. Why podcast guest cross-promotion as a growth strategy is a fairytale

    May 18

    Why podcast guest cross-promotion as a growth strategy is a fairytale

    Every podcaster who's ever had a guest on has felt it. You do the edit, write the show notes, create the clips, tag them everywhere — and hear absolutely nothing back. No share. No repost. Not even a like. So is it you? Is it them? Is this just how guests are? In this episode, I'm getting into why podcast guest cross-promotion is one of the most persistent myths in indie podcasting. If you're booking guests to borrow their audience, this episode is going to save you a lot of disappointment. Free 7-day podcast makeover: head to podmastery.co and sign up — one practical tip per day, straight to your inbox.

    10 min
  4. Apple Podcasts Video: The Benefits

    May 12

    Apple Podcasts Video: The Benefits

    In the previous episode I explained why we need to be cautious around Apple Podcasts new video HLS streaming feature. Well, this podcast about podcasting is about balance. So now, it's important we look at all the good things about the feature.

    8 min
  5. Apple Podcasts Video: The Painful Truth

    May 5

    Apple Podcasts Video: The Painful Truth

    With Apple Podcasts video now becoming a mainstream feature as the main hosting platforms roll it out, there are more and more creators leaning into creating this content. But should you be joining them? Well, before we can answer this question, we need to establish the answer to another one; do you understand the algorithmic differences surrounding video and audio? Click play. I'll explain. Companies mentioned in this episode: LinkedInYouTubeApple Podcasts

    5 min
  6. Your podcast audience may not be what you thought it was

    Apr 21

    Your podcast audience may not be what you thought it was

    This episode will challenge a lot of assumptions you may have about your audience. If you’ve been losing sleep over whether you need to shift all your energy into video, or feel the pressure to keep up with multi-camera setups just to stay relevant, you’re going to want to pay attention to this one. We’re sharing new research from Tom Webster and the Sounds Profitable team that uncovers who your most valuable listeners really are — and it’s not who you think. Link to report: https://soundsprofitable.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Audio-Primes-2026-Webinar-Version.pdf

    10 min
  7. Is Beehiiv The Ideal New Platform For Indie Podcasters?

    Apr 2

    Is Beehiiv The Ideal New Platform For Indie Podcasters?

    Beehiiv are targeting podcasters with offers to join their new creator platform. But is this the solution podcasters have been waiting for? Link to check out their teased offer: https://www.beehiiv.com/beehiiv-for/podcasters

    4 min
  8. Don’t Compare Your Podcast to “Diary of a CEO”. Here’s why

    Mar 30

    Don’t Compare Your Podcast to “Diary of a CEO”. Here’s why

    Diary of a CEO is doing something genuinely damaging to indie podcasters. Not maliciously. The damage is the business model. Hi, I'm Neal Veglio, The Podmaster. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why comparing your show to mega-podcasts like Diary of a CEO, High Performance Podcast, and Young and Profiting isn't just unhelpful — it's statistically irrational. Using Phil Rosenzweig's Halo Effect, Nassim Taleb's Silent Graveyard, the Columbia Music Lab experiment, and Daniel Kahneman's narrative fallacy, I'll explain the intellectual architecture behind why these shows exist, who they're actually designed to serve, and why their 'success strategies' are largely retrospective fiction. You'll hear why the gap between what these shows promise and what they can actually deliver is not a flaw — it's the product. Also in this episode: Listener email: Do you actually need a trailer episode before you launch? Experiment: Listen back to your three most downloaded episodes and steal from yourself. If you've been measuring your show against something that was never real — head to podmastery.co and click 'Get your podcasting challenge solved'. Useful links: Phil Rosenzweig's The Halo Effect summarised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klngdRa8nOI Nassim Taleb's Fooled by Randomness: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fooled-Randomness-Hidden-Chance-Markets/dp/0141031484 The music lab study: https://www.princeton.edu/~mjs3/salganik_dodds_watts06_full.pdf

    20 min
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Are you a podcaster who's looking to improve and grow your podcast? You're in the right place. Together, we'll help you attain 'podmastery'. I'm Neal Veglio, a veteran podcaster who first started dabbling with RSS in the early 2000s. Podcasting is such a complex medium, with so many factors that can impact your success. It's my goal to cover all these topics with you, and help you maximise the results you're getting from your efforts. And while my shows now enjoy thousands of listeners every single week, it wasn't always easy. When I took a career break from radio for a few years in 2007, I had to learn how to build audience without the lift of an FM frequency. I learned a lot from that experience. I now help other podcasters to achieve their goals. Each episode, I'll be offering you some insights into what I've done and what I've helped my podcasting agency clients to do with all our podcasts in the hope we can help YOU increase your podcast's chances of becoming more successful! And ensuring you can avoid the dreaded 'podfade'! Take one step closer to Podmastery. Click follow in your favourite podcast app, and let's grow together.

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