Episode Introduction Podcasters face a constant challenge: keeping their workflow organized while still producing content that resonates and grows an audience. Many waste hours writing show notes, social posts, and video descriptions, leaving less time for creativity and strategy. This episode shows you how to streamline your entire release process with AI tools like ChatGPT, while also building better SEO, engagement, and binge-worthy episode connections. Previous Episode Check out the latest episode of Become a Successful Podcaster with Bruce Chamoff here: The Latest Episode on Apple Podcasts Summary In this episode, Bruce Chamoff walks through his proven “Podcast Release Checklist,” designed to save podcasters time while boosting downloads. He explains how ChatGPT can handle tasks like show notes, HTML formatting, YouTube descriptions, and even tags. Bruce also demonstrates why transcripts from tools like Otter.ai may be more reliable than certain AI platforms, and how to use them without paying for expensive services. Beyond technical steps, he emphasizes SEO—optimizing every single podcast episode to attract more listeners individually. He also shares tips on cross-promotion, like linking previous and related episodes to encourage binge listening. The discussion includes video distribution strategies across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, plus why Canva is better than ChatGPT for thumbnails and artwork. By following this checklist, podcasters can stay consistent, professional, and discoverable without being overwhelmed by repetitive tasks. Sample Transcript “In your show notes, a sample transcript, a related podcast episode section—this is very important because you’re going to get more downloads from every other episode that you put this in. And you get the full HTML version. If you’re not a web designer, or you don’t know HTML, that’s fine. But you can tell ChatGPT to make you an HTML version.” Related Podcast Episodes 3 Mistakes Podcasters MakeHow To Increase Podcast Downloads With SEOMonetizing Your Podcast EffectivelyBuilding a Community Around Your PodcastPromoting Your Podcast On Social Media About Bruce Chamoff Bruce Chamoff is a podcaster, musician, entrepreneur, and public speaker with decades of creative and business experience. He founded the Long Island Podcast Network in 2005, rebranded it to the World Podcast Network in 2023, and has helped thousands of podcasters grow audiences worldwide. Beyond hosting Become a Successful Podcaster, Bruce has spoken at WordCamps across the U.S. and Canada, teaches podcasting on Udemy, and has presented at Podcast Movement 2025 in Grapevine, Texas. His career blends media, marketing, and music, making him a dynamic voice in the podcasting industry.
