Podcasting Morning Chat

Marc Ronick
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The only daily morning show for creators, by creators! Join 20-year podcast pro, Marc Ronick and an incredible team of podcasters as they dive into everything from starting a podcast, to audience growth, monetization, booking guests, using the latest AI tools and more. It's a 'morning show meets mastermind' for content creators! Tune in live weekdays at 7 AM EST on Clubhouse (yes, Clubhouse!) or catch up anytime right here or any podcast platform. The Podcasting Morning Chat - Connect. Grow. Create.

  1. 435. The Golden Globes Just Changed Podcasting Forever

    14H AGO

    435. The Golden Globes Just Changed Podcasting Forever

    The Golden Globes crowned a podcast winner, Netflix leaned further into podcast deals, and Spotify shifted the rules again. Big headlines are everywhere, but are they actually beneficial for indie podcasters? Today’s conversation breaks down what’s making waves across the industry, including awards, ads, platform power, and what happens when podcasting gets Hollywood attention. There’s excitement around visibility and growth, and there’s discomfort around who gets recognized and who gets left out. We unpack how these moves affect indie and commercially successful podcasters, as well as prestige versus sustainability, attention versus trust, and why not every big industry moment translates into real support for creators. Episode Highlights:  [01:58] Listener mail featuring Joshua’s letter [07:05] Podcast news and updates [15:11] Ralph’s business bite [16:50] Spotify’s big move for video podcasters [21:14] Netflix enters the podcast era [26:43] iHeartMedia’s new platform integrations [29:12] Concerns about ads in podcasts [30:56] Celebrity podcasts: hits and misses [37:34] SEO boosts using Podpage [40:09] Golden Globes introduces a Best Podcast category [46:24] Reflections on the Golden Globes and what it signals for podcasting Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings:  https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/ Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header Podfest:  https://podfestexpo.com Discover Pods: https://discoverpods.com/about PodNews:  www.Podnews.net  Spotify Makes it Easier for Creators to Earn:  https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/spotify-makes-it-easier-creators-earn-reveals-10-billion-podcast-spend-2026-01-07 Netflix is officially in its Podcast Era:  https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/podcast-news-bites-netflix-the-ringer-true-native-media-dina-temple-raston/article_afb40e07-17d3-427e-b035-e1533ae0bddb.html iHeart Media Wants Your Podcast Everywhere and on Everything https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/iheartmedia-unveils-new-platform-integrations-at-ces-2026/article_c8928609-91c6-45e1-8ea9-7bf3758361a2.html Podpage Unveils Automated SEO Boost for Podcasts https://www.podpage.com/?via=ironickmedia Podcasts Hit Golden Globes:  https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/business/media/golden-globes-podcasts.html Host Nikki Glaser Welcomes us to the Podcast Era, 83rd Annual Golden Globes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZMMVK7mkoU Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠ Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠  Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

    57 min
  2. 434. How to Walk Into Any Podcast Conference Fully Prepared

    1D AGO

    434. How to Walk Into Any Podcast Conference Fully Prepared

    Walking into your first podcast conference can feel exciting and overwhelming all at once, especially with Podfest right around the corner. You’re scanning the schedule, wondering who to talk to, what sessions to attend, and whether you’re really “ready” to be there. Today, we’re talking openly about what it’s like to show up to a conference, how to navigate the rooms, conversations, and social energy mentally. We’re sharing our real experiences along with thoughtful guidance on setting intentions, managing overwhelm, and finding your footing without trying to do everything at once. Whether this is your very first Podfest or just your next one, this episode helps you walk in ready. We will see you there! Episode Highlights:  [01:51] Anxiety and preparation for public speaking [04:22] Strategies for overcoming speaking anxiety [18:56] Mind mapping and final preparations [21:37] Networking tips for podcast conferences [31:29] PodFest wellness area [34:40] Using the Whova app for conference connections [36:47] Prioritizing talks and meaningful connections [42:47] Financial tips for conference goers [46:19] Setting intentions before conferences [48:14] Business cards versus digital contacts Links & Resources:  Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings:  https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/ Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header Podfest:  https://podfestexpo.com Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠ Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠

    56 min
  3. 433. Why Diary of a CEO is Impossible to Stop Listening To

    2D AGO

    433. Why Diary of a CEO is Impossible to Stop Listening To

    Jonathan Howard takes the wheel and leads us for a close look at another obsession-worthy podcast, Diary of a CEO. Why do some interviews stay with you long after they end? What makes a conversation feel human instead of rehearsed? And what happens when a host stops chasing the right question and starts listening for what’s being said? Using a powerful episode featuring Simon Sinek, we revisit how trust, presence, and active listening create interviews that feel unforgettable. We unpack why great conversations aren’t built from clever prompts, but from curiosity, and the courage to follow the moment. This episode is for podcasters and interviewers who rely on question lists and feel something’s missing. You may find yourself noticing where you rush, where you steer, and where deeper moments are waiting if you slow down. You’re not alone in figuring this out. We’re learning it together. Episode Highlights:  [01:45] What makes Diary of a CEO special [03:34] Intimacy and vulnerability [06:44] Steven Bartlett’s interview style [15:12] Balancing exploration and focus in interviews [26:33] Asking the right questions [29:57] Leadership and loneliness [32:18] Strength found in truth [40:43] Serving your audience with intention Links & Resources:  Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings:  https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/ Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header Podfest:  https://podfestexpo.com Diary of A CEO: How to Deal with Loneliness:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=D46zvJI-njU Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠ Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠

    47 min
  4. 432. Your Podcast Workflow Isn’t Broken…Until It Is

    5D AGO

    432. Your Podcast Workflow Isn’t Broken…Until It Is

    If your podcast workflow feels messy, layered, or harder than it used to be, this episode is for you. Today’s conversation was fueled by a Facebook post by producer, Ashley, and a feeling many podcasters quietly recognize: production workflows can become intensive, tools multiply, and suddenly your process feels like it’s slowing you down instead of helping you move forward. We talk openly about how workflows evolve as podcasters gain experience, and why friction doesn’t mean failure! Often, it's graduation that leads to progress.  To wrap up the week, we share weekly wins and celebrate successes throughout our community. Episode Highlights:  [02:03] Upcoming events and personal reflections [02:50] Empowered Podcasting Conference on demand [04:05] Diving into production workflows [09:34] Choosing the right tools for your workflow [11:35] Having a workflow system [22:46] Exploring all-in-one solutions [27:49] Transitioning to new tools [47:09] Celebrating wins from the week Links & Resources:  Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings:  https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/ Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header Greg Edits Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK1NmZ40RXM PodGlue:  https://app.podglue.com Jim Polito Show:  https://wtag.iheart.com/featured/the-jim-polito-show MTown Forever:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D4qqDyiYXo Podfest:  https://podfestexpo.com Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠ Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠  Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

    57 min
  5. 431. Make Your Podcast’s Differentiator Work for You

    6D AGO

    431. Make Your Podcast’s Differentiator Work for You

    Your podcast already has a differentiator. The question is whether listeners feel it. Today, we’re evaluating the podcast “Better Call Daddy,” and we explore how small production choices either support or bury what makes a show stand out in the crowd.  We talk about intros, pacing, framing, and clarity, and how these details shape the experience for someone pressing play for the first time. We reflect on what helps a differentiator land clearly, where it gets lost, and how subtle edits can make a show feel more focused and inviting. If you enjoy refining your craft, this episode offers a thoughtful way to listen back to your own work and ensure that what sets your podcast apart is clearly coming through. Episode Highlights:  [03:05] Breaking news in podcasting [07:39] First impressions of Better Call Daddy [13:34] Discussion of the Better Call Daddy intro [24:23] Branding and cover art analysis [27:27] Podcast titles and overall branding discussion [30:35] Audience engagement and show structure [32:33] SEO considerations and naming challenges [38:51] Managing long-form interviews with celebrities [54:27] Final takeaways: clarity, editing choices, and protecting emotional impact Links & Resources:  Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings:  https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/ Call Her Daddy:  https://pod.link/1525296416/episode/YmV0dGVyY2FsbGRhZGR5LnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2IxZDgzMDdlLTViZTktMzcyNS04ZjJhLWQyNmEwYjE5N2NhZg Application To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=header Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠ Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠  Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

    58 min
  6. 430. Your Podcast Can Be Reused, Resold, and You’d Never Know

    JAN 7

    430. Your Podcast Can Be Reused, Resold, and You’d Never Know

    What if your podcast could be reused and resold without you ever knowing? One of today’s leading stories looks at a new tool that strips ads from episodes and resells ad-free versions without creators' permission. The conversation raises uncomfortable questions about podcast ownership, revenue loss, and what happens when third parties repackage your work outside the systems you rely on. We talk through how this kind of reuse could affect host-read ads and even listener trust. That discussion sets the tone for a wider news and commentary conversation about what’s happening across podcasting right now. We walk through several updates across podcasting, ads, listening behavior, and creator tools, including shifting at-home listening habits. Episode Highlights:  [02:10] Tips on updating your copyright notice for 2026 [05:29] Podcasting news and statistics [10:59] Upcoming events and announcements [15:39] Content creators Business Bite  [30:18] Trends in at-home audio consumption [34:03] Meta’s new AI tool for audio editing [42:51] Podcast and streaming advertising opportunities [44:22] Host-read ads versus pre-produced ads Links & Resources:  Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings:  https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/ Our upcoming podcast evaluation:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C7Uwux1TEvKiGmrvFt9d3?si=31027af293654f7a Podcasting Made Simple:  https://podnews.net/event/podcasting-made-simple-live-7 MeetUp & Matchup Event Use Code “PMC” For Free Admission:  https://luma.com/ys7q800e Podcast Expo:  https://podfestexpo.com The Tool Copying Podcasts, Stripping Ads, and Selling Them:  https://podnews.net/article/podcastadblock-strips-ads-and-sells-shows Living Room Podcasting Podcast Viewing Hits 700 Million Hours:  www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/youtube-living-room-podcast-viewing-hits-700-million-hours/article_b6169e7d-66f7-491f-a758-8cfa76cbac9f.html Sam Audio AI: https://sam-audio.ai/ New Measurement Sharpens Podcast Ad ROI:  https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/new-measurement-sharpens-podcast-ad-roi/article_0eea96d8-867f-4b10-ac4b-6c7b2b501cb3.html Gordon Firemark on Ad Stripping Tools:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wioxJ90jI6Q Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠ Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠  Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

    53 min
  7. 429. What Nobody Tells You Before You Start a Podcast

    JAN 6

    429. What Nobody Tells You Before You Start a Podcast

    As podcasters, we often don’t realize what we don’t know until we’ve already learned it the hard way. The mistakes. The face-palm moments. The times when nothing feels quite right yet. Today, we’re sharing real stories from our adventures in podcasting.  We discuss what we've learned only after hitting record, why confusion and pivots are part of the process, and how clarity tends to emerge after you begin, not before. We also reflect on what attracted us to podcasting, and what keeps us coming back.  You’re not behind, you’re not failing, and you’re not doing it wrong. If you’re just starting, picking things back up, or quietly wondering if you’re cut out for this, your story is worth telling, and you belong here. Podcasting is an art form that doesn’t require perfection. However, it does require honesty, patience, and time. Episode Highlights:  [01:54] True Stories Tuesday  [03:18] Naming your podcast: tips and common pitfalls [11:38] Strategy and planning [19:57] The Wheel of Jargon [21:56] What does evergreen content mean in podcasting [27:16] Defining podcast hosting [29:14] Why we started podcasting [39:20] Early mistakes in podcasting [43:04] Upcoming podcast evaluations Links & Resources:  Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Empowered Podcasting Conference Course with Recordings:  https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/ Our upcoming podcast evaluation:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1C7Uwux1TEvKiGmrvFt9d3?si=31027af293654f7a Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠ Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠  Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

    45 min
  8. 428. Why Some Podcasts are Impossible to Stop Listening To

    JAN 5

    428. Why Some Podcasts are Impossible to Stop Listening To

    Some podcasts become part of your routine not because they teach you something new every time, but because they make you feel connected. Jonathan Howard leads the charge, with commentary and real world examples from me and the rest of the team, as we take a close look at what makes a podcast truly obsession worthy. We break down the storytelling framework behind Normal Gossip and talk about why relatability matters more than celebrity, how listener participation turns an audience into a community, and why tone and emotional safety matter just as much as structure and format. This episode explores how stories build trust, how familiar rituals keep people coming back, and why creating space for shared experience often matters more than chasing metrics. If you have been thinking about how to deepen listener connection and build something people want to return to again and again, there is a lot here to reflect on. Episode highlights: [2:00] – Celebrating nearly four years of Podcasting Morning Chat [3:30] – Marc shares his upcoming Podfest talk on community-first growth [7:45] – What makes a podcast “obsession worthy” [9:01] – Breaking down the Normal Gossip concept and format [10:31] – Why audience-submitted stories create ownership and loyalty [14:46] – Gossip as storytelling, social data, and human connection [18:30] – Relatability as a trust-building strategy [21:31] – Asking better questions to deepen audience connection [23:24] – Sharing mistakes as a way to build credibility [26:04] – Why relatability beats celebrity every time [30:41] – The role of character development in bingeable storytelling [37:37] – Why rituals and structure make podcasts comforting and familiar [38:58] – Creating fandom, shared language, and community identity [41:49] – Ending with reflection, meaning, and emotional safety [44:23] – Storytelling as the antidote to AI-generated sameness Links & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Normal Gossip: https://pod.link/1597761181 Empowered Podcasting Conference Video Recordings: https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/ Podcasting Morning Chat: https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠ Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d Live on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

    48 min
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The only daily morning show for creators, by creators! Join 20-year podcast pro, Marc Ronick and an incredible team of podcasters as they dive into everything from starting a podcast, to audience growth, monetization, booking guests, using the latest AI tools and more. It's a 'morning show meets mastermind' for content creators! Tune in live weekdays at 7 AM EST on Clubhouse (yes, Clubhouse!) or catch up anytime right here or any podcast platform. The Podcasting Morning Chat - Connect. Grow. Create.

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  • Creator
    Marc Ronick
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    437
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marc Ronick
  • Show Website
    Podcasting Morning Chat

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