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  • 440. Should You Repeat Topics on Your Podcast?

    440. Should You Repeat Topics on Your Podcast?
    2026/07/08

    It might be okay to cover the same topic in multiple episodes from your podcast. Here are 4 questions to guide your decision.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/repeattopics

    Introduction [00:00]
    • My first episode about the independence of podcasting, from 2017: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/the-powerful-independence-of-podcasting-tap312/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap440&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction
    1. Do you have more to add? [02:20] 2. Is your original episode still available? [04:18]
    • What You Need to Know about Episode Limits and Your Podcast RSS Feed: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-episode-limits-and-your-podcast-rss-feed-tap302/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap440&utm_content=chapter_3-2_is_your_original_episode_still_available_feed_limits_affect_this
    3. How much time has passed? [06:19] 4. Do you have a different approach to the topic now? [08:49] Do you value The Audacity to Podcast? [12:36]
    • Give back what you feel it's worth to you: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap440&utm_content=chapter_6-do_you_value_the_audacity_to_podcast

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

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    14 分
  • 439. Ten Reasons to Celebrate the Independence of Podcasting

    439. Ten Reasons to Celebrate the Independence of Podcasting
    2026/07/01

    Independence is the greatest power of podcasting—even for corporate podcasters. Here are some reasons to celebrate the freedom of podcasts.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/independence26

    Introduction [00:00] 1. Talk about whatever you want [01:23] 2. Run your podcast however you like [03:55] 3. Reach a global audience with your voice [05:26] 4. Produce content from anywhere [08:09] 5. Host or move your podcast where you choose [11:05] 6. Monetize your podcast (or don't) however you want [14:14] 7. Publish on your schedule [17:48] 8. Build your own audience [19:14] 9. Distribute to any podcast app [22:12] 10. No algorithms (yet) between you and your audience [24:49]

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    30 分
  • 438. Podcast Metrics Explained: Downloads vs. Plays vs. Audience

    438. Podcast Metrics Explained: Downloads vs. Plays vs. Audience
    2026/06/24

    The world of podcast metrics can get confusing. Here are the most important terms, what they actually mean, and the caveats you need to know.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/dvpva

    Introduction [00:00] 1. Downloads (and "streams") [01:18] 2. Plays [12:02] Special thanks [17:34]
    • If you value The Audacity to Podcast, please consider giving back whatever its worth to you! https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap438&utm_content=chapter_4-special_thanks
    3. Audience [19:57] The most important metric is what measures your goals [30:10]

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    35 分
  • 437. Should You Mix Topics on Your Podcast?

    437. Should You Mix Topics on Your Podcast?
    2026/06/17

    Covering more than one subject on your show? Discover how it affects your listeners, findability, and growth, plus a smarter way to handle multiple topics.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/mixtopics

    Introduction [00:00] 1. The podcast versus its episodes [01:28]
    • 5 Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5-ways-to-handle-multi-topic-episode-titles/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_3-5_ways_to_handle_multi_topic_episode_titles
    • Chapter your episodes with PodChapters :https://podchapters.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_5-chapter_your_episodes_with_podchapters
    • 4 Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/4-types-of-podcast-niches-its-not-just-your-topic/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_7-4_types_of_podcast_nichesits_not_just_your_topic
    2. What audience and expectations have you built? [07:18] 3. What do you want your podcast known for? [10:33] 4. Consider your podcast SEO [14:42]
    • Track your podcast SEO with Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_10-4_consider_your_podcast_seo_and_track_it_with_podgagement
    5. What prevents you from starting a separate show? [24:29]
    • Try Captivate for hosting multiple podcasts: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/captivate?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_11-5_what_prevents_you_from_starting_a_separate_show_try_captivate

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    38 分
  • 436. Should You Keep Podcasting with a Small Audience?

    436. Should You Keep Podcasting with a Small Audience?
    2026/06/10

    Use four practical questions to reconnect with your podcasting goals, measure success by the right outcomes, and better serve the audience you already have.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/smallaudience

    Introduction [00:00] 1. Why did you start podcasting? [02:34]
    • What Is Podcasting PROFIT? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-is-podcasting-profit-tap320/
    • Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-put-podcasting-profit-first/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap436&utm_content=chapter_2-1_why_did_you_start_podcasting
    2. Are you achieving your "why"? [07:14] Special thanks [10:02]
    • Please support The Audacity to Podcast with whatever you feel it's worth to you: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap436&utm_content=chapter_4-special_thanks
    3. What are you doing to work toward your goals? [14:31] 4. How can you invest in what your have? [16:56]

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    22 分
  • 435. Take Off the Podcast Headphones!

    435. Take Off the Podcast Headphones!
    2026/06/03

    Headphones might be doing more harm than good in your podcasting. Here’s where to remove them and what to use when you still need monitoring.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/headphonesoff

    Introduction [00:00]
    • What's a podcast anymore? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whats-a-podcast-anymore/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction
    1. Remove headphones from your artwork [02:29] 2. Avoid headphones in your videos [05:31] 3. Remove headphones from conversations [11:02] 4. Try earbuds or in-ear monitors (IEMs) instead [17:53]
    • Send me your recommendations! https://x.com/theDanielJLewis or https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_5-4_try_earbuds_or_in_ear_monitors_iems_insteaddo_you_have_some_you_like

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    26 分
  • 434. It’s Okay to Break Some Podcasting “Rules”

    434. It’s Okay to Break Some Podcasting “Rules”
    2026/05/27

    Learn when podcasting best practices are not rules but only guidelines, what tradeoffs matter, and how to break podcasting rules with intention instead of laziness.

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/breakrules

    Introduction [00:00] Break "rules" with intention [01:40] Consistency: a guideline, not a law [04:05]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-to-continue-podcasting-when-your-life-is-unpredictable-tap294/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_3-consistency_a_guideline_not_a_law
    Inside jokes can build rapport [06:59]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-have-inside-jokes/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_4-inside_jokes_can_build_rapport
    You may not HAVE to "niche down" [08:24]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/4-types-of-podcast-niches-its-not-just-your-topic/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_5-you_may_not_have_to_niche_down
    "It's not hurting them" is a myth [09:06]
    • https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/debunking-the-myth-its-not-hurting-their-podcast/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_6-its_not_hurting_them_is_a_myth
    Some "rules" are dumb [10:13] Don't break "rules" out of laziness [20:59]

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

    MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
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    25 分
  • 433. Four Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic!

    433. Four Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic!
    2026/05/20

    You've probably heard the podcasting advice that you must choose a niche, or even "niche down." But your topic isn't the only kind of niche your podcast could have!

    Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/niches

    What is a "niche podcast"? [01:42]
    • https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niche
    1. Topic [03:58] 2. Audience [06:52] 3. Style/approach [08:50] 4. Voice [14:39]
    • Office Ladies podcast: https://officeladies.com
    • Podgagement: https://podgagement.com
    • PodChapters: https://podchapters.com
    • School of Podcasting: https://schoolofpodcasting.com

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    Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

    Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

    FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

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