Episodes

  • 513. Why Independent Podcasters Are Losing Control

    513. Why Independent Podcasters Are Losing Control
    May 8 2026
    Independent podcasters are slowly losing control of their reach. In this episode, the PMS cast and crew talk with podcasting veteran Rob Greenlee about RSS, platform control, and AI-generated content. They explore why creators are being pushed into closed systems, how video and API distribution could erode podcasting's open foundation, and why trust keeps surfacing as the real problem underneath everything. The conversation also covers AI creeping into production, cloned voices, and the feeling many creators share when the tools move faster than they can keep up. You won't leave with easy answers, but you'll probably think differently about who actually owns your audience and your future in podcasting.Episode Highlights:[01:51] Rob Greenlee Joins[02:10] Podcasting 2.0 Fringe Debate[04:55] Podcasting 2.0 Explained[08:49] Rob’s Podcasting Origin Story[11:40] Is RSS Still the Heart?[14:57] APIs, HLS, and Platform Control[24:58] What This Means for Indies[28:15] AI in Podcasting: Trust and Slop[37:16] Disclosure and Labeling Standards[43:49] Wins of the Week Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Content Creators Accountant:contentcreatorsaccountant.comAI disclosure guidance site:shouldidisclose.aiFeature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet the PMS Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 8 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 8 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
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    46 mins
  • 512. The One Question That Keeps Listeners Hooked

    512. The One Question That Keeps Listeners Hooked
    May 7 2026

    Some podcast conversations feel casual on the surface, but the PMS cast and crew noticed there’s usually one deeper thing keeping you listening, and in this case, it all came down to the question that keeps listeners hooked: what would you do if your adult child needed help again? As the episode unfolds, a simple story about a tire issue slowly turns into a conversation about parenting styles, communication between couples, assumptions we carry into decisions, and the moments where listeners quietly start comparing the story to their own lives. We talk about opening hooks, co-host chemistry, story structure, and why certain questions create tension that makes people lean in instead of tune out. There’s also a bigger takeaway about conversational podcasts in general: listeners stay engaged when they feel recognized, not lectured, and the strongest moments usually happen when hosts stop trying to sound polished and just let the real discussion happen. By the end, it’s less about whether the tire got paid for and more about the uncomfortable little questions that keep following you after the episode ends.

    Episode Highlights:

    [00:50] Sponsors and Co-Hosts

    [01:47] Spotlight Clip Submissions

    [03:21] Show Evaluation Setup

    [06:00] Who Is This For?

    [09:07] Podcast Name Discoverability

    [14:59] Cover Art and Branding

    [17:18] Episode Title Feedback

    [18:47] Opening Clip: 10K Downloads

    [21:55] Hook Timing and Introductions

    [27:15] Second Clip: The Real Hook

    [30:12] Banter, Tangents, and Chemistry

    [31:50] Tomorrow’s Guest Tease

    [32:55] Why This Clip Works

    [33:32] Couple Communication Unpacked

    [38:49] Letting Detours Pay Off

    [40:37] Editing Pace and Pauses

    [45:53] Audience Goal and Engagement

    [48:44] The Gender Comparison Twist

    [54:57] Resolution and Better CTA

    [58:49] Final Feedback and Wrap-Up

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  • 511. The Video Race Reshaping Podcast Hosting | Podcast News

    511. The Video Race Reshaping Podcast Hosting | Podcast News
    May 6 2026

    Video podcasting keeps creeping into every corner of the industry, and the PMS cast and crew get into why reshaping podcast hosting may have less to do with audience demand and more to do with platforms racing to keep up with each other. We talk through the growing push from hosting companies adding video support for Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, what that means for indie creators already stretched thin, and whether all this added complexity actually improves the listener experience. You know the one, that feeling when every platform suddenly acts like you’re behind if you are not doing the latest thing. That tension sits underneath this whole conversation as reshaping podcast hosting starts changing how creators publish, distribute, and think about their shows moving forward.

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:48] Show Updates and Evaluations

    [03:31] Active Podcast Stats

    [06:15] DR Top Five Lists

    [08:52] Grants and Conference

    [11:47] Creator Business Bite

    [16:44] Video Hosting News

    [25:24] Video Listening Habits

    [30:06] Will It Take Off?

    [30:39] Podcast Spotlight Pitch

    [31:46] Upload Once, Distribute Everywhere

    [34:05] Rob Greenlee Friday Tease

    [37:01] Podigee Adds Video Support

    [38:25] Patreon Quips Discovery

    [40:01] Amazon AI Review Audio

    [46:21] What Counts as a Podcast?

    [49:39] Gen Z Buys Old iPods

    [53:28] Walkman Nostalgia Rabbit Hole

    [56:52] Wrap-Up and Tomorrow’s Show

    Links & Resources:

    Content Creators Accountant:

    https://www.contentcreatorsaccountant.com/blog/creators-build-the-business/

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    58 mins
  • 510. Stop Telling People to Check Out Your Podcast

    510. Stop Telling People to Check Out Your Podcast
    May 5 2026

    Most podcasters assume discovery is the hard part, but the PMS cast and crew get into what really happens after someone clicks on your show. We talk through that moment when a listener is deciding where to start, and why telling people to “Check Out Your Podcast” without direction usually leads to them leaving instead. From trailers and websites to hand-picked episodes and social clips, this conversation keeps circling one idea you’ve probably felt before, you know the one where you open a show and have no clue what to play. If you don’t guide that moment, someone else will get their attention instead, and they may never hear the episode that would have made them stay.

    Episode Highlights:

    [02:13] Spotlight Clip Invite

    [03:31] New Listener Entry Point

    [04:46] What Do You Click Next?

    [07:20] Recommend a Best Episode

    [09:25] Website as a Home Base

    [11:10] Sell the Benefit First

    [13:07] How Listeners Choose Episodes

    [15:25] Designing Your Front Door

    [16:47] Pros vs. Casual Listeners

    [19:28] Define Your Show’s Front Door

    [19:53] Examples: Trailer, Website, CTA

    [24:58] Website Front Door Setup

    [25:46] Favorites, Trailer, Landing Page

    [28:42] Welcome Video Debate

    [30:02] Autoplay and Video Hosting

    [31:43] Guided Journeys and Categories

    [35:10] Platform-Specific Welcome Videos

    [37:42] Sacred Cows and Feedback Plug

    [41:14] Pick a Starter Episode

    [46:29] Premium Content: First Impressions

    [49:33] Latest Episode Pressure

    [52:07] Make Entry Points Obvious

    Links & Resources:

    Sid Meadows', "The Trend Report":

    https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast

    Yvonne's, Late Bloomer Living podcast:

    https://www.latebloomerliving.com/

    BC Babbles, "Casual Babbles" Podcast:

    bcbabbles.substack.com

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    54 mins
  • 509. The Lie Keeping Podcasters Broke

    509. The Lie Keeping Podcasters Broke
    May 4 2026
    The belief that great content will eventually turn into money sounds right, but it’s often the very thing holding creators back. In this Money Monday conversation, Ralph Estep Jr., me and our cast and crew get honest about why so many podcasters stay stuck, showing up consistently, building attention, and still not seeing income follow. We talk through what actually changes that path, from having something clear to sell, to understanding what your audience truly needs, to getting comfortable promoting yourself and hearing no. Here’s the thing, you know that moment when your podcast feels like it’s working but your bank account says otherwise? That’s where this episode sits, calling out the mindset that ends up keeping podcasters broke and reminding you that content alone isn’t the business, it’s just the starting point.Episode Highlights:[02:32] Time Change Banter[03:49] Spotlight Submissions[06:10] Money Monday Kickoff[06:32] The Great Content Myth[09:23] Discovery vs. Revenue[13:16] Sell Something First[17:15] Offers and Audience Fit[24:03] Affiliate Trust Angle[24:58] Billy on Skills[28:12] Sales Calls: Reality Check[28:56] Creators Must Learn Selling[31:32] Audience-First Sponsorship Fit[34:00] Monetize from Day One[36:07] Fear of Rejection Barrier[39:53] Creator Partner Program Pitch[41:43] Debunking Download Myths[44:39] Podcast as a Business Arm[48:50] Value, Income, and Metrics[52:22] Memorable Brand and Wrap-UpLinks & Resources:Feature Your Podcast on the Podcasting Morning Show:https://PodcastingMorningShow.com/spotlightThe Podcasting Morning Show:⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningshow.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/joinus/Meet our Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc:https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/eval⁠⁠Join us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningshow.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningshow.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningshow.com/contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on the Podcasting Morning Show? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
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    54 mins
  • 508. Why Going Viral Won’t Save Your Podcast

    508. Why Going Viral Won’t Save Your Podcast
    May 1 2026

    In this episode, we talk about the viral moment so many creators secretly hope for, that one clip, one guest, or one algorithm push that suddenly changes everything. But the PMC cast and crew get honest about what actually happens when attention spikes, why it does not always bring the right audience, and how chasing views can pull you away from serving the people your show is really for. We also get into the quieter kind of growth, the slow drip of better episodes, clearer messaging, stronger systems, and listeners who come back because the work actually connects. Here’s the thing, a viral moment might open the door, but it will not build the room for you.

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:48] New Live Time and Links

    [04:13] The Viral Breakthrough Myth

    [05:07] Defining “Viral” in Podcasts

    [06:22] Money and Mindset

    [08:51] Guests and Unexpected Moments

    [12:00] Planned Virality and Teams

    [14:48] Creating Moments and Algorithms

    [16:46] Viral Spikes vs. Strategy

    [19:21] When Going Viral Helps Growth

    [23:34] Redefining “Viral” One by One

    [28:30] Consistency After Going Viral

    [28:57] Preparing for the Moment

    [30:10] Spotlight Clip Submissions

    [31:19] Virality as a Distraction

    [33:50] Money Over Metrics

    [35:37] Creating a Content Library

    [42:52] Money Monday Preview

    [43:31] Wins from the Week

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    56 mins
  • 507. AI Editing and the Future of Podcasting

    507. AI Editing and the Future of Podcasting
    Apr 30 2026
    AI is starting to touch your editing workflow whether you’re ready for it or not, and in this episode, we sit with that tension you’re probably feeling right now, part curiosity, part hesitation, part “do I really need to learn this too?” We talk through what AI editing actually looks like today, from tools that can add captions and visuals to the idea of handing off entire workflows, and where that still falls short when it comes to shaping a real listening experience. The PMC cast and crew get honest about what happens when you rely too much on automation, how easy it is to start sounding like everyone else, and why your judgment still matters more than any tool you plug in. Here’s the thing, you know that moment when you wonder if skipping the effort might cost you something you can’t quite name, that’s what we keep coming back to. By the end, you might not feel settled about where this is all going, but you’ll have a clearer sense of what’s yours to hold onto as everything around it starts to change.Episode Highlights:[01:58] Show Updates and Evaluations[04:22] AI Editing Teaser[05:47] Claude as Orchestrator[09:09] Tool Limits vs. Claude Code[11:35] Imagination and Creativity[12:21] What Is a Preset[14:56] Audience Tips and Presets[19:31] Best AI Editing Tasks[24:10] Spotlight Clip Promo[25:54] Community Spotlight Pitch[26:29] Will Editors Disappear?[27:51] AI Makes Us Dumber?[31:08] Cookie-Cutter Podcasting[34:12] Cognitive Offloading Explained[38:13] Education and Reading Decline[40:22] Human Connection Still Matters[42:47] Bots Taking Over Content[44:06] Nuance Over Doomerism[46:51] AI Editing: Key TakeawaysLinks & Resources: The Loud Quiet Podcast:podcastingmorningchat.com/loudquietGet a Podcast Evaluation from the Podcasting Morning Chat:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/evalGet Your Podcast Featured on our Show:podcastingmorningchat.com/spotlight"How I Fully Automated My Video Editing (Claude Code)":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EH0xdy2-EThe Podcasting Morning Chat: ⁠⁠www.podcastingmorningchat.com⁠⁠Ways to Watch or Listen:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/people⁠⁠Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:⁠⁠www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠⁠⁠Book A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallJoin us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:⁠⁠⁠http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/⁠⁠Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouse⁠⁠EPC3 Speaker Application:⁠⁠ ⁠https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ ⁠ContentCreatorsAccountant.com⁠⁠Send in your mailbag questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
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  • 506. The Podcast Discovery Shift Creators Can’t Ignore | Podcast News

    506. The Podcast Discovery Shift Creators Can’t Ignore | Podcast News
    Apr 29 2026

    Podcast discovery is changing fast, and if you’re still relying on the same old growth habits, this episode is your wake-up call. In this podcasting news episode, we talk through Spotify’s latest discovery advice, why clarity may matter more than cleverness, and how episode titles, cover art, transcripts, chapters, and even video can affect whether your show gets surfaced. We also get into YouTube’s new Shorts limits, Amazon’s bigger plan for Wondery, podcast ads, creator ecosystems, and why podcasters need to build stronger direct relationships instead of depending on one platform to do the heavy lifting. Here’s the thing: the platforms are shifting, but your connection with listeners still matters most.

    Episode Highlights:

    [01:55] Podcast Spotlight Submissions

    [04:42] Active Podcast Stats

    [06:35] Spotify Top Podcasts Game

    [10:38] Indie vs. DIY Debate

    [14:22] Events and Announcements

    [18:38] Avoiding Radio Ad Overload

    [24:27] Ad Placement: Listener Reactions

    [29:31] Tomorrow Editing Tease

    [30:56] Unwell Network Drama

    [32:04] Amazon Rebuilds Wondery

    [34:35] Think Like an Ecosystem

    [36:24] Video Editing Tools Update

    [39:08] Podscribe Data Chatbot

    [41:49] Spotify Discovery Signals

    [48:45] YouTube Shorts Limits

    [51:59] Shorts Strategy Debate

    [01:01:40] Wrap-Up and Support

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