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  • #58 Pete Turner: 2,000 Episodes, Zero Compromise & Why Platforms Aren't Your Partner
    Feb 28 2026
    Welcome to the PodFather Podcast where we help Podcasters improve their shows and also those thinking of starting a podcast Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Bio of Pete Turner Pete A. Turner is a former US Army Counterintelligence Agent who conducted over a thousand missions in conflict zones, including Bosnia, Egypt, Iraq, and Afghanistan. His off-camp operations focused on gathering people, information, and secrets to help commanders achieve objectives and secure victories. Turner's constant access to "Ground Truth" honed his industry-leading expertise in field collection, delivering unparalleled guidance and operational accuracy for US forces. By building trust and applying cultural intelligence, he engaged host national leaders, tribal elders, and religious scholars, uncovering their needs and fostering unprecedented insights and partnerships. He holds a BA in Mass Communication from Cal State University Hayward and an MA in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix. Turner has co-authored peer-reviewed articles on ethical pitfalls in female engagement, action research for Afghan governance, and "Ground Truth" in military operations involving Islam, state-building, and NATO. He co-authored Transition Operations, a discussion with 29 articles on doctrinal gaps for US forces exiting partnered conflicts. Turner is the Executive Producer and Host of the Break It Down Show, he has produced over 2000 episodes in 10+ years, blending insights from combat scholars, authors, and professionals across echelons What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Who is Pete Turner 01:55 His Podcasting Journey to 2,000 Shows 03:30 Why he sometimes has co-hosts 05:00 Stopping someone hogging the Stage 08:35 How to Navigate Yes & No Questions 09:20 How to get the guest to speak more 10:00 Using a Live Platform 11:20 Should you engage with the Audience on Lives 12:50 The Software he uses switching cameras 13:50 The A10 Mini Pro for Podcasting 15:25 The Clapping and other sounds 16:03 The Sweet spot time for doing a live Podcast 19:10 Censorship and coded wording 22:28 How the Title can change the censorship 30:10 People using Ai to pitch for your Podcast 36:15 YouTube Putting too many ads on your Podcast 37:40 Does YouTube Software work? 39:00 Trying to Navigate Tik Tok & other Social Media Channels 41:15 The Platform wants access to your Audience 45:00 Paypal taking up to 10% Commisson 46:10 Getting More Donations for your Podcast 52:45 Building your Audience with Sweat Equity 54:40 The compound effect to growing your numbers 57:25 Where to find Pete Turner How to Contact Pete Turner ⁠https://www.breakitdownshow.com/⁠ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster Find me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #PeteTurner
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    59 mins
  • #57 Using Systems to Organise your Podcast with Gabe Marusca
    Feb 23 2026
    Welcome to the PodFather Podcast where we help Podcaster improve their shows and also those thinking of starting a podcast Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Bio of Gabe Marusca Gabe Marusca is a business development strategist and host of the Authority in the Wild Podcast. He's focus is on helping established coaches and consultants serve clients better and longer, doing what they love and know best. Gabe's being driven by the mission to help 10,000 individuals achieve freedom through entrepreneurship. Having lived through earning a mere $200 paycheck, experiencing burnout, and repeatedly rebuilding from scratch, Gabe deeply understands resilience and adaptation. Over six years ago, he sold everything, bought a one-way ticket to Asia, and began traveling across continents. He's now visited 27 countries and lived in more than 10, proving his belief that anyone can design a fulfilling life without compromising their health or personal relationships. When he's not developing new business strategies or engaging with industry leaders on podcasts, you'll likely find Gabe exploring tropical jungles, hiking active volcanoes, or swimming in the ocean. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Who is Gabe Marusca 01:30 Podcasting on the Road 03:22 Carry your Podcast with you when Flying 05:12 Solutions to Internet Issues 09:43 How he Created Systems to help his Podcast 13:00 The Platform he uses for his SOP's 15:30 Ways to get your clients onboard with SOP's 18:28 Different Platform for recording your Video Interview 23:20 Do not organise too many Interviews in 1 day 25:12 The Calendar System I use 27:30 Descript for your Podcast 33:00 How AI can make errors 35:45 Sometimes a text Error can get more engagement 38:50 Who he Hosts his Podcast with 39:35 Changing the Name of Your Podcast 41:55 Put on a few Video Platforms 43:10 Getting Clients from his Podcast 47:20 Know what ads are being played on your Podcast 50:50 Where to find Gabe Marusca How to Contact Gabe Marusca ⁠https://www.gabemarusca.com/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@gabemarusca⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/GabeMarusca⁠ X/ Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/GabeMarusca⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/maruscagabe ⁠ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster Find me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #GabeMarusca
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    52 mins
  • #56 Podcast Growth: Anonymous Surveys to 10X Audience Engagement - Noah May
    Feb 21 2026
    Welcome to the PodFather Podcast where we help Podcasters improve their shows and also those thinking of starting a podcast Podfather.me Podcast - Interview with Noah May of "Lethal Venom" In this episode, I sit down with Noah May, the host of "Lethal Venom" podcast, to unpack how a college journalism student turned a classroom assignment into a thriving variety show with a bold, truth-telling edge.Noah shares his unconventional path to podcasting—from nearly giving up after hitting technical roadblocks, to landing a spot in Auburn University's exclusive podcasting class, to designing his own AI-assisted artwork when professional quotes broke the student budget.We dive deep into: Why he ditched intro music entirely (and why you might want to too)How anonymous Google Forms turned listeners into active participantsThe legal art of "bleeping out names" to tell explosive stories without getting suedHis multi-platform strategy that's landed him on Spotify, Apple, Pandora, and beyond If you're grinding through solo production, wrestling with video vs. audio-only decisions, or trying to build community without a team—Noah's DIY approach will give you tactical ideas you can implement this week. Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Bio of Noah May Noah is the host of the lethal venom, a podcast centered around various topics where he speaks nothing but the truth. He is also an Auburn University Alum with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Today, Noah is here to share his life story and how his past has made him the person he is now. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Who is Noah May 0:45 His Podcasting Journey 04:45 How his logo grabs Your Attention 07:07 How to Research topics 09:35 Having his Social Media on a Green Screen 12:00 What Social Media serves his Podcast best 13:40 Using Survey to Engage with your Podcast Listeners 17:45 Which Podcast platforms gave the best results 20:40 What is his Music Talks Podcast 24:15 Should you use Intro & Outro Music on your Podcast 28:29 Split Screen Vs Speaker View on your Podcast 31:20 Putting your Podcast out in Audio & Video 36:50 I do not fear about a legal case over my podcast 38:20 Where to find Noah May How to Contact Noah May ⁠https://noahspodcasts.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/noahspodcasts⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@noahspodcasts⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lethalvenompodcast⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-c-may/⁠ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster Find me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #NoahMay #lethalvenom
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    40 mins
  • #55 Putting your Soul into Your Podcast with Demetria Zinga
    Feb 13 2026
    Demetria Zinga is the founder of Soul Podcasting Collective, a boutique agency that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs launch and grow meaningful podcasts. Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Bio of Demetria ZingaDemetria Zinga is the founder of Soul Podcasting Collective, a boutique agency that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs launch and grow meaningful podcasts. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and podcasting, she has hosted multiple top-ranking shows and helped countless creatives turn their ideas into soulful, standout brands.A former homeschool mom turned full-time solopreneur, Demetria is passionate about supporting women—especially mompreneurs and creatives—who feel stuck in tech overwhelm, mindset blocks, or burnout. She’s known for her honest, actionable insights that blend strategy with heart, helping entrepreneurs build authority, share their voice confidently, and create lasting impact through podcasting. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:21 Who is Demetria Zinga 01:30 Her Podcasting Journey 07:45 How did People listen to Podcast in 2004 08:35 What she wished she had know when she starting Podcasting 12:00 How does it feel when you decide to finish a Podcast 16:06 Does Changing the Name of your Podcast effect the listeners 19:05 Different Podcast Platforms she used 21:10 The Ai on Podbean 21:40 Transfer to a Free planform if you plan on finishing your show 24:40 How to pick the Platform for your Podcast 26:10 Home Schooling 32:27 Having kids while recording a podcast 34:32 Having my son on my Podcast when he was 4yrs 36:30 Should you remove your history from YouTube of another business 39:20 Her Podcast Audit 44:23 The Analytics tell you a lot to improve your Podcast 46:15 Why I edit all my Podcasts myself 47:00 Show you add a Hook at the begining of the Podcast 48:00 Marketing your Podcast is more important than over editing 53:10 Using SEO for your Podcast 55:55 Monetizing your Podcast 58:22 Promoting Yourself and finding Guests that can be a Client 1:00:19 How to Navigate Social Media for your Podcast 1:06:20 Software that Demetris & Roy Recommends How to Contact Demetria Zinga ⁠https://soulpodcasting.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/soulpodcasting/⁠ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster Find me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #DemetriaZinga #communication
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • #54 Overcoming Copyright of Music on your Podcast - Michelle Nezat
    Feb 5 2026
    Michelle Nezat is the host of the More Than a Song podcast and has been podcasting since 2014. A marketer by education and trade Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips ==================== Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ==================== Bio of Michelle NezatMichelle Nezat is the host of the More Than a Song podcast and has been podcasting since 2014. A marketer by education and trade, she recently released her first novel, "A Seat at the Table" where the main character is a young marketing entrepreneur...write what you know! She is passionate about helping others discover and meditate on God's Word for themselves which is what drives the content of her podcast and her novel. but is always up to help others enter the podcasting world as a way to pay it forward for those who have helped her along the way. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Who is Michelle Nezat 01:25 Her Podcast Journey Starting in 2014 05:20 Overcoming Copyright of Music on your Podcast 07:15 Different Podcast Hosting Platforms 09:45 Dynamic Inserts 11:05 Do not accept the Nasty Comments 13:55 Getting diferent * Reviews is not a bad thing 19:15 Monetization her Show 23:45 Platform for Courses 28:30 Have your Name as the Brand 31:25 Re-Mastering Old Content 35:20 Getting content out 38:00 The Advantages of a Podcast Tour. 41:15 What her Book is about 44:00 Marketing Tips for your show 47:20 Should you Trim your email list How to Contact Michelle Nezat ⁠https://michellenezat.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MichelleLNezat/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/michellenezat⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@michellenezattv⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellenezat/⁠ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster Find me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #MichelleNezat #communication
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    50 mins
  • #53 Podcast Secrets that will help your show Grow - Marianne Hickman
    Feb 1 2026
    Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business. Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips ==================== Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ==================== Bio of Marianne Hickman Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.From being a single mom on food stamps to running a thriving business with her husband and raising six incredible children, Marianne knows firsthand the power of crafting a message that moves people to action.Through her programs Marianne equips her clients with the tools to own the stage, deliver unforgettable presentations, and turn those moments into measurable results. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Who is Marianne Hickman 01:18 What she covers on her Podcast 03:45 Interviewing the Authors 04:22 Let People know who you would like to Interview 05:25 Use different Social media to contact people 06:06 Use Threads for your Podcast 10:54 Improving your YouTube 14:40 Batch Recording 17:17 Should you put the Number of the episode on your Podcast 19:43 Don't Start a Podcast unless you commit to 2000 Episodes 21:35 What is the Platform Lemonade 23:00 Figuring out Tik Tok 26:23 You do not know what will go virual 27:30 Be aware of companies promising Virual Videos 29:20 People pay to make them appear on Forbes and videos 33:05 Do not think that you need Millions of downloads 35:25 Enjoy what you are doing 38:25 How to give yourself Energy from within 40:00 Creating a SKOOL Platfrom 46:00 Affiliates for SKOOL 48:00 Skool Group Options 53:00 Software she uses for her Podcast 57:40 Using Ai for her Business How to Contact Marianne Hickman ⁠https://mariannehickman.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Marianne_Hickman⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MarianneEHickman/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/Marianne__ME⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/marianne__hickman/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-hickman-speaker-coach-662b294/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@marianne__hickman⁠ ⁠https://www.threads.com/@marianne__hickman⁠ ___________________ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster ___________________ Find me at ⁠⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠⁠ ----- Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #MarianneHickman #communication
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #52 The Podcast Tools Every Creator Should Be Using Right Now - Michael Klassen
    Jan 25 2026
    Michael Klassen is a seasoned media professional and the visionary co-founder of the 5AM Podcast, which he established in 2019 alongside Susan Klassen. With extensive experience spanning broadcast television, video production, and project management, Michael brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his role as host and producer. Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips ==================== Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster ⁠⁠⁠ ==================== Bio of Michael Klassen As the voice behind the 5AM Podcast, Michael is dedicated to helping listeners thrive through purposeful early rising, cultivating gratitude, and developing an abundance mindset. His engaging interview style and practical approach to personal development have made the podcast a valuable resource for those seeking business insights, lifestyle improvements, and motivational guidance. Michael's background in broadcast television has equipped him with exceptional storytelling abilities and technical expertise, allowing him to create high-quality content that resonates with audiences. In 2025, Michael & Susan expanded the 5AM Podcast platform to include audio-visual episodes available across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Who is Michael Klassen 01:25 His Broadcasting Journey 04:16 Working with his wife on the Podcast and where hosted 05:45 Why he Records on Riverside 06:40 Creating the Shorts from the Interview 07:55 Tube Buddy & VidIQ 08:55 How well do the Video Software works 09:40 The Captions Create better downloads on YouTube 11:07 YouTube now putting out in Different Languages 12:13 Software for Titles 14:00 Ai Software helping with your Podcast 15:20 Riverside Price and advantages 17:10 Monetizating the Podcast 20:05 Creating a Store for your Podcast 21:20 Working with your Wife 22:55 Putting a QR to allow people to find the Episode 25: 25 What the Colour Orange is important for a Pay Button 26:30 Research on Youtube Videos to Improve 28:00 Advertising on YouTube works 29:50 Do not pay to get fake Subscribers 30:25 Giving a Thumbs up from your own Channels 33:00 Improving the Views on Your Shorts 35:00 Putting your Youtube video out on the minute before the 15 mins mark 36:50 Social Media to share your Podcast 40:20 Tik Tok can work for your Podcast 42:35 How Many Hashtags should you use 44:40 Putting Like and Love Symbols in your Videos 46:05 Do not ask for too much of your audience 47:55 His 5am Podcast 51:09 Why you can change your life for the better having a Podcast 54:04 Do the Right thing and Creation rewards you How to Contact Michael Klassen CONNECT WITH 5AM PODCAST: Follow 5AM on our YouTube channel: /@5ampodcastchannel 🎧 Listen on all major platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06ptr5B... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... 🌐 Website: www.5AMPodcast.com 📱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/5ampodcast 🐦 X.com: x.com/5AMPodcast1 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/5ampodcast ⏰ TikTok: www.TikTok.com/@5am.podcast ___________________ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster ___________________ Find me at ⁠⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠⁠ ----- Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #MichaelKlassen #5ampodcast
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  • #51 AI SEO for Podcasters: Turn Episode Transcripts into Google Traffic - Melanie Gorman
    Jan 8 2026
    Melanie Gorman is the founder and Chief Strategist of Crownsville Media, an SEO and digital marketing agency that helps therapists, healers, and small business owners grow thriving practices online. Join my PodFather Podcast Community ⁠https://www.skool.com/podfather/about⁠ Start Your Own SKOOL Community ⁠https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=c72a37fe832f49c584d7984db9e54b71⁠ Join our Brain Fitness SKOOL Group ⁠https://www.skool.com/brainfitness/about⁠ #podcasting #Podcastmarketing #podcastingtips ==================== Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠ ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ ⁠https://bio.link/podcaster ⁠⁠ ==================== Bio of Melanie Gorman Melanie Gorman is the founder and Chief Strategist of Crownsville Media, an SEO and digital marketing agency that helps therapists, healers, and small business owners grow thriving practices online. With a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and more than two decades of experience in mental health and digital publishing, Melanie bridges the gap between healing work and online visibility.Today, through her “Common Sense SEO” approach, Melanie teaches her clients how to turn their websites into lead-generating machines — without gimmicks or overwhelm. She specializes in helping clients grow cash-based services and using content marketing to scale sustainably.In addition to SEO, Melanie is a leading voice in making AI practical and empowering for small businesses. She helps demystify AI tools and teaches her clients how to use them with integrity, strategy, and heart — so that business owners can work smarter, not harder, and stay true to their voice. What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:24 Who is Melanie Gorman 02:30 Melanie's Career 04:48 Your Tango was created and her duties 06:10 Be Prepare to Change and Update 08:20 How Google and other Social Media Platforms can take things away 10:30 How to Navigate Censorship 11:45 The importance of Your About Page 14:20 Are Newsletter's as Important Now 17:10 Keeping the separate in a different video channels 18:10 Owning your own Website has Major advantages 21:30 Court Case with Ai searching Paid content 22:15 Things to do with Ai and what to avoid 27:38 Can Ai tell us what's the best way to get SEO 32:00 You Must Measure the Data 33:25 Support is not giving a heart but listening to the content 36:25 Interest Metrics 39:00 What her company offers 40:00 Been too close that you make errors on your own website How to Contact Melanie Gorman ⁠https://crownsvillemedia.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniegorman/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/melanie360⁠ ___________________ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: ⁠https://www.podfather.me/⁠ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster ___________________ Find me at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ & ⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠ Start your Podcast here ⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/⁠ ----- Podcasters Submit your Tips here ⁠https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9⁠ Sign up fo my Affiliates ⁠https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/⁠ VA Affiliate ⁠https://va.world/affiliate-area/⁠ Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ ⁠https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/⁠ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy⁠ ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podmatch #melaniegorman #podcaster
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