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The Podcast Superfriends

The Podcast Superfriends

By: Matt Cundill Jon Gay Catherine O'Brien David Yas Johnny Peterson
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 Five podcast veterans hosting a monthly live-streamed roundtable about podcasting. If you want to evolve your podcast, or if you've got an idea for a show, there's no better place to start! The Superfriends dig deep on all the details you might not think about: Best practices for your show's website, streamlining your weekly workflow, marketing your podcast to the masses, and getting the most from your RSS feed. Join Jon Gay, David Yas, Johnny Peterson, Catherine O'Brien, and Matt Cundill as they get into the nitty-gritty about podcasting.2022-2023 All rights reserved Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Politics & Government
Episodes
  • JAG's Trip to Podcast Movement

    JAG's Trip to Podcast Movement
    Sep 3 2025
    The Podcast Super Friends discussed Jag's experiences at Podcast Movement 2025. For most of this episode you will hear a takeaway from Jag followed by the group discussing and debating the issue at hand. We talked about Podcast Movement’s shift toward serving larger, corporate entities and its upcoming move to New York, raising concerns about the event’s accessibility and relevance for independent creators. The hosts debate the impact of this change, the corporatization of podcasting conferences, and suggested alternative events like Podfest for indie podcasters. Jag reminded us about the importance of optimizing podcasts for SEO and platform search, and the growing role of AI in podcast production. We also went in on social media and word-of-mouth for discoverability, the need for high-quality content, and the value of networking at conferences. The episode closes with practical tips for podcasters and plans to attend future industry events, emphasizing adaptability in the evolving podcast landscape. Here’s the reformatted version with parentheses around the timestamps and without the asterisks: Chapters: (likely affected by Dynamic Audio Insertion) (00:00 – Intro & Host Intros) (03:00 – Podcast Movement Recap) (08:00 – Indie Creators vs. Corporates) (14:30 – Podcast Movement in New York) (19:30 – AI in Podcasting) (23:30 – Exhibitors & Vendors) (28:00 – First Impressions & Retention) (38:00 – Reach: Video vs. Audio) (48:00 – SEO & Search Optimization) (54:00 – Discoverability & Social Media) (59:00 – Final Thoughts & Events) Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠ Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • It's Show and Tell Time!

    It's Show and Tell Time!
    Aug 6 2025
    A lively “Show and Tell” episode of Podcast Super Friends, five podcast producers from across North America—Catherine O’Brien, Johnny Podcasts, Matt Cundill, Jon Gay (Jag), and David Yas—gather to share their latest insights, tools, and strategies for podcasting success. The group kicks off with a roundtable on podcasting hardware, comparing microphones like the Shure SM7B and the RØDECaster Duo, and offering practical advice for both new and seasoned podcasters. The conversation shifts to the power of AI in podcast production, with detailed discussions on using ChatGPT and Descript for editing, show notes, and creative brainstorming. The hosts share their favorite AI-driven workflows, tips for interview prep, and the importance of human review in the editing process. Monetization is also on the agenda, as Matt explains how RedCircle’s programmatic ads can generate passive income, even for shows not hosted on their platform. Johnny and Jag had a few helpful plugins for those who want to go beyond Adobe Enhance. Check out: DXRevive Waves AQ Izotope RX11 Chapters (0:00) – Introduction & Host Roundtable (0:17) – Summer Podcasting & Rebranding Updates (3:07) – Podcast Microphone Show & Tell (5:19) – New Hardware Experiences (6:34) – Rodecaster Duo & Audio Equipment Deep Dive (14:40) – AI Tools for Podcasting: ChatGPT, Descript, and More (28:46) – Editing Workflows & AI-Driven Audio Cleanup (40:45) – Newsletters, Substack, and Beehive (53:46) – Monetization: RedCircle & Programmatic Ads (56:42) – Looking Ahead: Hopes for the Rest of the Year (59:14) – Final Thoughts & Sign-Offs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ask Arielle

    Ask Arielle
    Jun 25 2025
    Arielle Nissenblatt, founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective, discussed her journey from Squad Cast and Descript to her current role at Autoly, where she manages the Pinwheel project. She emphasized the importance of newsletters, recommending tools like Substack, Beehive, and MailChimp for email capture and engagement. Arielle highlighted the value of community feedback and collaboration, suggesting podcasters integrate marketing into their content. She also explored the use of AI for organizing tasks and analyzing data, and stressed the need for podcasters to balance creativity with effective marketing strategies. Resources mentioned: You heard the name Lauren Passell and her newsletter Podcast Marketing Magic is stellar. Also if you are looking for Promo and Guest swaps - this free service is very helpful. Sign up for Arielle's Earbuds Collective Newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
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