Podcasting Morning Chat

Marc Ronick

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. 286 - Smart Podcast Growth Strategy, Spotify Glitches & Stronger Podcast Communities

    1H AGO

    286 - Smart Podcast Growth Strategy, Spotify Glitches & Stronger Podcast Communities

    Today, I kick things off with an underrated listener growth strategy that came from a simple Facebook Groups thread. From there, we get into a lively conversation about podcast promotion, engagement tactics, and why small steps can lead to big community wins. We also touch on a spike in female podcast listenership, the latest AI-generated image trend (and how to create your own) Nick Nalbach is trying to start, and a midweek meltdown from Spotify (and Zoom) that had creators and listeners scratching their heads. Plus, an important update on music takedowns — and what’s actually changing inside Spotify’s enforcement process. Episode Highlights:  [03:52] Growth Hack Strategy and Community Building [10:00] Adding Value Inside Podcasting Communities [20:30] Nick Nalbach’s AI-Generated Action Figures & Retro Twist [31:42] Spotify and Zoom Outages — What Happened? [31:56] Women’s Audio Report: Listenership & Engagement Insights [37:13] Spotify’s Updated Music Policy for Podcasters [48:29] Podcast Advertising Ideas: Overcast, Podcorn & More [48:47] Final Thoughts + What’s Coming Up Next ​​Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Nick Nalbach's 'Turn Yourself into a Video Game' AI Images: https://www.instagram.com/ninefivefree/p/DIg9KOpxWZu/?img_index=1 Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.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

    50 min
  2. 285 - Inside the Latest Podcast Trends: Awards, Advertising & Audio Loopholes

    1D AGO

    285 - Inside the Latest Podcast Trends: Awards, Advertising & Audio Loopholes

    In this News & Comment episode, we kick things off with the latest chart data (hello again, Mel Robbins 👀), then unpack what’s fueling the continued rise of true crime shows and why certain podcast genres dominate the charts but not the conversation. Plus, we hear firsthand from cohost, Dominic Lawson about what it’s really like to be nominated for a major award — and not take it home. Also on deck: the rise of book-style audio content and why not all “read aloud” shows are eligible for monetization. Spoiler: some platforms want more than just your voice reading public domain texts. And speaking of platforms, we dive into advertising — from banner ads to animated video experiments to what we’d all do with $500 in podcast promo cash. Episode Highlights:  [02:50] Chart Toppers & the Mel Robbins Takeover [06:29] Why Her Podcast Resonates—and What We Can Learn [13:27] Genre Deep Dive: True Crime’s Long Reign [16:49] Virtual Podcast Stores? A Discovery Idea We Loved [20:24] Dominic Lawson on the Ambies & Launching Something New [25:36] Awards Watch: What’s Open for Submissions Now [27:28] PMC’s New Ad Campaign (and Lessons from It) [40:23] Upcoming Events: In-Person & Online [41:02] Audiobook Podcasts: Legal Loopholes & Monetization Limits [44:00] TikTok Reading Trends & a Surprise Influencer Reveal [47:33] Let’s Share Your Show! Community Threads & Support [48:29] If You Had $500… Where Would You Spend It on Promotion? [52:01] Shameless Plug: Meta Ads, SEO, and Making It Work for You ​​Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Podcasting Morning Chat's New Video Ad: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIhX5vNA82M/?igsh=ZXJpZWR4OG1jM3g5 Upcoming Events (thanks to Podnews.net for providing most these):  Austin Podcast Social Hour: Apr 16 · Austin, Texas, USA Riverside and B&H present: Master Your Setup - Insider Tips for Pro-Level Video Production: May 6 · Virtual · free  Podcasters Meet Up: Atlanta: May 7 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA Free Podcaster Happy Hour: London: May 21 · London, England, UK Empowered Podcasting: Sept 26-28 · Charlotte, NC (Listen to the episode for a coupon code!) Podcast Awards: Publisher Podcast Awards Para Pod Podcast Awards Independent Podcast Awards W3 Awards Signals Awards Anthem Awards Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.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

    54 min
  3. 284 - Is Audio Still the Heart of Podcasting? We Asked, You Answered

    2D AGO

    284 - Is Audio Still the Heart of Podcasting? We Asked, You Answered

    Is audio podcasting still holding its ground, or just hanging on? This episode kicks off with a simple but loaded question: What’s audio’s superpower that video can’t replicate? The answers? Let’s just say… they weren’t all in agreement. Some called audio intimate. Others said it’s limiting. A few argued it’s not about the medium at all—it’s about the story. And then things got really interesting. We dive into whether audio-only content is still essential in today’s podcasting landscape or if video is becoming the new default. Are creators being pushed toward video because it works, or because platforms want it to? And more importantly, what do audiences actually prefer? Episode Highlights:  [04:15] Why We’re Still Talking About Video Podcasting [09:39] The Big Push: Who Really Benefits from Video Podcasting? [11:45] The Icebreaker: What’s Audio’s Superpower? [16:55] Is Storytelling the Real Superpower? [30:23] When Listeners Prefer Audio—Even with Video Available [37:45] Audio Craftsmanship: From Sound Design to “Theater of the Mind” [53:04] Does Visualization Ability Shape Audio Preferences? [57:40] Final Thoughts: Why Audio Might Still Be Irreplaceable ​​Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:  www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Sounds Profitable Article - “The Impact of Spotify’s Video”: https://soundsprofitable.com/article/the-impact-spotifys-video/  Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.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

    1 hr
  4. 283 - Discussing the Series, “What’s A Podcast?”

    3D AGO

    283 - Discussing the Series, “What’s A Podcast?”

    How do you define a podcast in 2025? Is it audio only? Do video podcasts count? If the content holds up with your eyes closed, is that a podcast? These are some of the questions we pose as we break down the mini-series, “What’s A Podcast.” We share our thoughts on its immersive storytelling, stylistic choices, and the hot takes shared by the PMC team and community.  Is podcasting still about independent voices, or is it destined to be shaped by corporate giants and their algorithms? We're weighing all sides, and we're still asking ourselves: Can we truly define this constantly evolving medium? Episode Highlights:  [06:30] Discussion on the New Podcast Mini-Series [07:44] Defining What a Podcast Is [16:00] Challenges and Biases in Podcasting [24:36] Listener Reactions and Final Thoughts [33:01] Defining a Podcast: The Iterative Cycle [34:10] Simulcast vs. Podcast: A Debate [35:37] Listener Reactions and Critiques [37:13] Distribution and Monetization Challenges [39:06] The Role of Independent Podcasters [41:45] Corporate Influence and Podcast Definitions [46:14] Content and Algorithms Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ What's A Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jd71wbAp83anx7ihrrmsJ?si=gjBFISrLRNiZepQH4vrujw&nd=1&dlsi=c29642b28b7f495b Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.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

    1h 4m
  5. 282 - Podcast Launch Strategies Starting from Scratch

    6D AGO

    282 - Podcast Launch Strategies Starting from Scratch

    Curious how to kick off your podcast with confidence? Today, we dig into a mailbag question about how to launch your podcast and be prepared.  We share tips on hyping your show before it drops, knowing your podcast’s purpose, and why starting with more than one episode can make an enormous difference in growing your bond with your audience.  Then, we switch gears to share weekly wins and set new goals that keep us moving forward together. Episode Highlights:  [02:06} Upcoming “What’s a Podcast?” Discussion [03:49] Mailbag Question: Launch Strategies [05:22] Debating Launch Strategies [10:47] Personal Experiences with Podcast Launches [21:40] Defining Success and Overcoming Challenges [31:25] Impact of the Podcast on Listeners [32:42] Tips for Naming and Launching Your Podcast [34:40] Understanding Your Podcast's Purpose [37:45] Launching with Multiple Episodes [40:48] Wins and Goals from the Week [42:40] Empowered Podcasting Conference Announcement [45:01] Accountability and Personal Wins [49:01] Next Week's Goals Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Mailbag Question About Launch Strategies:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BLwHYderT/ Get Your Tickets For The Empowered Podcasting Conference:  https://www.empoweredpodcasting.com/ What’s a Podcast? https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jd71wbAp83anx7ihrrmsJ?si=gjBFISrLRNiZepQH4vrujw&nd=1&dlsi=c29642b28b7f495b Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.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. APR 10

    281 - Google's New 'Gemini Flows', Optimizing Your Show Notes & More

    AI technology is moving fast! Are you keeping up? Today, we explore more of the latest podcasting news, like Gemini’s new workflow builder that acts like a virtual team. We also uncover social media shifts, including Instagram’s 2025 growth tips from its CEO, Adam Mosseri. Later in the show, we dig into podcast discoverability with fresh insights on what show notes really do for your reach and some considerations to take into account with the progression of AI-powered search engines. Episode Highlights: [02:57] Sponsorship Opportunities for the Empowered Podcasting Conference [04:39] Podcasting News and Updates [07:53] Quill Podcast Awards 2025 [10:38] Acast and Super Cast Partnership [14:33] Gemini AI Updates [28:04] Instagram Posting Strategies [28:59] Leveraging Direct Messages for Engagement [30:01] SEO and Content Discovery on Instagram [31:30] Prioritizing Original Content [32:06] Optimal Length and Content Formats for Reels [35:47] YouTube's Policy Changes [37:03] Podcast Show Notes and SEO Strategies [48:43] Buzzsprout's Tools for Podcasters [51:11] Future of SEO with AI Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Podnews:  www.Podnews.net Descript Released v112:  https://descript.canny.io/changelog/release-version-112? Riverside AI Dubbing: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7wq3z6y3E5/ Quill Podcasting: https://www.quillpodcasting.com/qpa/quill-podcast-awards Alternative Podcast Description Practices:  https://podcaststrategy.substack.com/p/this-shocked-me Gemini Flows: https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/new-ai-drives-business-results Acast Teams up with Supercast: https://podnews.net/press-release/acast-supercast?  The head of Instagram reveals secrets to growing in 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_MGyd8TKdQ Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.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. 280 - Can Anything Be a Podcast?

    APR 9

    280 - Can Anything Be a Podcast?

    Imagine you're stuck in an elevator. Someone hands you a mic and says, “Go live!” What’s your podcast episode about? That’s the question we dive into, inspired by Taylor Cartago’s viral video podcast, Anything Can Be a Podcast, filmed entirely in a busy elevator. It's a bold idea that raises a timely question in a space that’s always trying to define what a podcast really is. We each share what we’d say in a spontaneous elevator podcast, and things get creative, funny, and even a little heartfelt. Then we shift into this week’s top podcasting headlines, chart data, and upcoming events before wrapping with one clear takeaway: sometimes the most chaotic ideas spark the most interesting conversations. Episode Highlights: [03:00] Analyzing 'Anything Can Be a Podcast' [04:03] Audience Reactions and Podcast Quality [07:31] Icebreaker Question: You step into an elevator. Someone hands you a mic and says, “Go live.” No prep…what’s your episode about? [11:56] Legal and Practical Considerations [22:06] Elevator Show Ideas [22:50] Podcast Data Insights [24:26] Top Podcasts and Random Charts [25:41] Jonas Basement Preview Discussion [29:18] Pod Track Rankings Update [30:03] Upcoming Podcasting Events [31:31] Independent Podcast Awards [32:32] Google's Podcast Download Glitch [38:18] Networking and Monetization Strategies with Podmatch Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ Explaining Hamilton in a Crowded Elevator:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psLqaSEa0uM Grow Your Podcast Ad-Free:   https://podnews.net/event/grow-your-podcast-ad-free Headliner Birthday Bash:  https://podnews.net/event/headliner-birthday-bash-live-qa-and-celebration- Podmatch:  www.podmatch.com  Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.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

    44 min
  8. 279 - Cracking the Code on Content Visibility

    APR 8

    279 - Cracking the Code on Content Visibility

    You’re putting your heart into your content, but the algorithm isn’t showing it any love! Ever find yourself asking, "What is even happening?"Today, we trade notes and swap theories about what might actually be working on social media right now. We share why some of us believe view duration beats out likes and comments, as well as repurposing old content to give it a second life. We also talk about how different content formats may boost visibility depending on the platform and audience. Episode Highlights:  [2:02]  ADHD Challenges [9:10] Introduction to the "What is a Podcast" Mini-Series [16:04] Discussion on TikTok Algorithm Changes [24:03] Insights on Social Media Platforms and Algorithms [39:21] Understanding Platform-Specific Audiences [42:39] Exploring Substack and Beehiive [53:47] Strategies for Content Creation and Engagement Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ What’s A Podcast?https://open.spotify.com/show/1JQu1eymaWrRfNtfD2dBGb How to Grow To 1.5 Million Followers with David Griffiths:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_HWHFqMoRs Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.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

    1h 2m

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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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