Episode 38 is inspiring and real.Unacknowledged white privilege, racial injustice, and silence have gone on for too long. Now is the time to listen and make People Of Color’s voices heard. Here are some podcast resources for unlearning racism

Deep dive into industry reactions to the Rogan Spotify experience, including Apple, Amazon, and YouTube moves.

Jun 16th, 2020 6m 13s

Psssst. Before we get started, we want to let you in on a little secret about Sounder. We are officially coming out of Beta! To help podcasters and listeners connect, we’re launching our Discovery Suite, packed with a new embedded player, in-au

1M Podcasts Means for your Show, why we love the “Super Short” Podcast, Sounder Coaching Series Launch, and More.

May 29th, 2020 5m

Episode 36 is making it look easy.We learn from audio experts what hitting 1M shows in Apple Podcasts actually means for podcasters. A general consensus is that podcasters need to get better at promotion and social media marketing. Here are s

Badass Female Network raises $8m, Always Close with a CTA, Niche Podcasts are Here to Stay, and More.

May 20th, 2020 4m 59s

Episode 35 is inspirational.We can dig it. Data from Edison Research’s quarterly Podcasts Consumer Tracker says fans today are listening to podcasts for roughly the same amount of time as they were back in January before the lockdowns.We agree

Show Trolls who’s Boss, Reduce Latency, Adjust Episode Intros to Boost Engagement, and More.

May 8th, 2020 4m 25s

Episode 34 is full of #facts.We cheer after reading Podtrac’ s latest Coronvavirus impact study—downloads and audiences are growing!We say brilliant to RAJA’s latest study that reports over 10.1m people in the UK now listen to podcasts ever

Saudi’s Beat Quarantine Blues, how to Approach a Lazy Co-host, 10 Solid Side Hustles, and More.

Apr 29th, 2020 4m 21s

Episode 33 is all about real talk.We bake a cake in the shape of a microphone because according to the My Podcast Reviews service, there are now more than one million podcasts to choose from in Apple Podcasts. (Does anyone else hear “one millio

Listening Lockdown Habits, Storytelling to hook an Audience, how to Support your Listener Community, and More.

Apr 22nd, 2020 4m 59s

Episode 32 is all about staying strong.We start to see how listening is shifting during the lockdown. Weekends are 32% more popular and listen-through rates are sky-high.We learn the plus-minus storytelling method, compliments of Doug Fraser of

Downloads up by 25% Since January, Build a Badass Audio Editing Plan, how People find Podcasts, and More.

Apr 15th, 2020 4m 41s

Episode 31 is all about adapting.We learn that things aren’t as bad as they seem. Downloads are dipping but they’re still higher then they were pre-COVID-19 peak.We help you create a badass audio editing plan if you’re new to the skill. In our

Should you Cover COVID-19? Are Everyone’s Downloads Dipping? How do you Record Remotely? We have the Answers.

Apr 6th, 2020 6m 28s

Episode 30 is all about podcasting in a pandemic.We get to the bottom of why you may have seen a dip in downloads these past few weeks. (Thanks, Podnews, Edison Research, and Podtrac!)We answer some hard podcasting questions, like should I stil

Ponder the Power of Podcasts in Politics, Learn why Transcription is Crucial for Inclusion, See how Oprah Upcycles Content like a Queen, and More.

Mar 26th, 2020 6m 26s

We scratch our heads while wondering about Nicholas Quah’s question: has podcasting become big enough to shape election politics? Sort of, actually. He explains why in his latest piece for Vulture. We get to see just how big a bite Apple Podcas

Podcasts Turning into Books, Paper Providers Opening a Podcast Studio, tips for Killer Cover Art, and More.

Mar 10th, 2020 6m 42s

Episode 28 is kind of meta.We learn that the world isn’t flat and media isn’t linear when one popular podcast signs a BOOK deal. Yes, books. From the good ol’ days.We peek into how one podcast ranker works. For any skeptics, Joe Rogan is still

Build a Recording Studio out of Pillows, Discuss the Controversial new Podcast Academy, Learn why you need a Website to Grow your Show, and More.

Mar 4th, 2020 5m 34s

Episode 27 tactile and tantalizing. We learn that pillow forts aren’t just for avoiding adulthood. But can actually be used to build a recording studio. (Thanks Don Gonye from NPR!)We give a thumbs up 2020 listener metrics, which are steadily h

Why Most Listeners Don’t Skip ads, why Episodes are Getting Shorter, the Most Podcasted Health Topics, and More.

Feb 19th, 2020 5m 57s

Episode 26 has us going “ohhhh!” This week we…We totally agree with Megaphone’s explanation about why around 73% of podcasts measured are under 45 minutes long.We quietly fill out an application for Elizabethtown College to join their super hip

Chat with Non-listeners to Gain Insight, Learn why Women Love True Crime Shows, Find Tips to Avoid Production Burnout, and More.

Feb 13th, 2020 5m 57s

Episode 25 answers a lot of lingering questions. This week we...We look to non-listeners for insight. “Those of us in podcast-land forget we’re in the minority,” writes Dan Misener of Pacific Content. It begs the question: how is the industry w

Improv Classes to Improve your Hosting Skills, the Big Advantage of Hosting a Small Show, a Podcast for your Pooch, and More.

Feb 4th, 2020 5m 41s

Episode 24 is creative and strong. This week we…We’re calling all of our podcast friends to tell them that hosts of small, niche shows are the new influencer. And why that’s amazing for their wallets.We’re brushing up on our French in order to

Survey Listeners to Enhance your Show, Learn how Young Middle Easterners use Podcasting, Create a Facebook Group, and More.

Jan 25th, 2020 5m 50s

Episode 23 is powerful and affirming. This week we…We feel warm and fuzzy after learning that little groups tucked all over Facebook allow podcast listeners to finally talk about the show they spend hours listening to. AND that the conversation

Stay Silent to Score Higher Quality Interview Content, Learn why Podcasts will live Forever, Hear how other Creators Creatively Engage their Community, and More.

Jan 17th, 2020 5m 36s

The podcast industry is rapidly growing. Sounder makes it easy for audio creators to stay on top of it all with This Week In Podcasting, where we discuss this week’s most exciting podcasting news and tips, all in under 10 minutes.Episode 22 is

Grow your Audience with an RSS Feed, Review the First FM Podcast Station, Create Compelling Cover Art, and More.

Jan 9th, 2020 6m 49s

Post new Episodes at this Study-proven Time, Network at Conferences with Ease, Buy the Perfect Microphone, and More.

Jan 3rd, 2020 5m 46s

Find a Month’s Worth of Content in 10 Minutes, Use Your Free Transcript to Grow Listenership, Take Advantage of Being an Indie Podcaster, and More.

Dec 20th, 2019 5m 26s

Show notes: The podcast industry is rapidly growing, so Sounder is making it easy for audio creators to stay on top of it all with this weekly podcast called This Week In Podcasting, where we discuss this week’s most exciting podcasting news an

Make your Audio SEO Friendly, a New Study on AI Hosts, a Roundup of Shows to get you Through the Holiday Season, and More.

Dec 12th, 2019 7m 40s

Show notes: The podcast industry is rapidly growing, so Sounder is making it easy for audio creators to stay on top of it all with This Week In Podcasting, where we discuss this week’s most exciting podcasting news and tips, all in under 10 min

How to be a Great Interviewee, Changes in Audio Advertisements, What Science says About Falling Asleep to Podcasts, and More.

Dec 6th, 2019 7m 35s

The podcast industry is rapidly growing, so Sounder is making it easy for audio creators to stay on top of it all with This Week In Podcasting, where we discuss this week’s most exciting podcasting news and tips, all in under 10 minutes.Episode

How to Sound More Confident, One University’s English Department Now Includes Podcasting, the NYPD Brings True Crime to a New Level, and More.

Nov 28th, 2019 6m 31s

New Tech Removes “Ums” From Your Audio, Airline Adds Podcasts To In-Flight Entertainment, Resources to Support New Podcasters, and More.

Nov 22nd, 2019 5m 59s

Show notes: The podcast industry is rapidly growing, so Sounder is making it easy for audio creators to stay on top of it all with a weekly podcast called This Week In Podcasting, where we discuss this week’s most exciting podcasting news and t

Episode 14 (TWIP) - Why a Side Hustle is so Liberating, a New and Free Way to Monetize, How Big Brands Use Podcasts as Soft-Sell Advertising, and More.

Nov 14th, 2019 4m 30s

Welcome to This Week In Podcasting, where we discuss this week’s most exciting podcasting news and tips, all in under 10 minutes. This episode is provided by Sounder.fm, The Smarter Way to Podcast. Let’s get started.This week we cover how big b