Episode 676 - Voice-Over Artist and Former Radio Producer Shares The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice - With CO-HOST Mary Chan

The Podcaster's Guide to a Visible Voice

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Episode 674 - When Podcasters Say No To Video Podcasting - Will We See Creators Leave With the Peer Pressure to do Video Podcasts

In this episode of The How to Podcast Series, Dave pushes back on the growing pressure for podcasters to become video creators, reminding listeners that podcasting has always allowed room for different approaches. He reflects on the confusion surrounding Apple’s video podcasting direction, the mixed messages in the industry, and the way creators are being made to feel as though audio-only shows are somehow no longer enough. The heart of the episode is a strong defense of creator choice, community, and keeping podcasting open to people with different time, budget, comfort, and skill levels.

Dave shares his concern that this video-first push is causing real stress for podcasters who do not want to be on camera or do not have the capacity to add video to their workflow. He speaks candidly about the harm of gatekeeping and the way peer pressure can make creators question whether they belong in podcasting at all. He also points to examples of podcasters stepping back because of the pressure, using those stories to argue that the industry should not push people away from the medium they love.

The episode also touches on the importance of RSS, the limits of platform control, and the value of staying nimble as a creator. Dave contrasts the flexibility of audio podcasting with the risks of relying too heavily on closed platforms, while also emphasizing that no single format should be treated as the only professional path. He encourages podcasters to keep the humanity in their shows, avoid over-editing themselves into something unnatural, and make content that fits their life and their audience.

Dave closes with an invitation for listeners to reflect on what works best for them and to remember that audio podcasting still matters deeply. He also encourages feedback through the show survey and reinforces that the goal is to build a welcoming, supportive podcasting community.

Key takeaway: You do not have to do video to be a real podcaster. The best podcasting choice is the one that fits your skills, resources, and comfort, while still letting your voice be heard.

Marv - Pods Like Us Podcast

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Captivate.fm's Apple HLS Video Townhall

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E673 - How To Get Listeners to Respond to Your Next Request - Listener Surveys and Calls To Action

In this episode of The How To Podcast Series, Dave talks about listener surveys, calls to action, and the challenge of getting audiences to actually respond. He shares his own experience with a survey that has received only a small number of replies, then uses that as a launch point for a broader conversation about why listener feedback matters and how podcasters can ask for it more effectively.

The core message is simple: great podcasts are built on understanding, not guessing. Dave explains that a survey should be short, clear, and focused on what listeners need, what they struggle with, and what they want more of, rather than questions that only satisfy the host’s curiosity. He also stresses that feedback has to lead to action, because if listeners take the time to respond and never see anything change, they stop believing their input matters.

Dave also connects the idea of surveys to the bigger world of podcast calls to action. He encourages hosts to lead by example, do the actions they ask of listeners, and make every request feel like a pathway to engagement rather than a demand. He outlines five practical principles for stronger CTAs: make it about the listener, give one clear action, place it where people will actually hear it, make it frictionless, and tie it directly to the moment in the episode.

The episode includes examples from his own show and references Tom Webster’s The Audience Is Listening, which Dave describes as an essential resource for podcasters who want to grow through listener insight. He also notes that even a small number of thoughtful responses can provide useful direction when they are reviewed carefully and used to guide real decisions.

Key takeaway: If you want listeners to respond, make the ask simple, relevant, and worthwhile, then prove that their voice changes the show.

The Audience is Listening - Know your audience to grow your audience

You’re a podcaster. You’ve nailed the tech and your topic, but you’re stuck when it comes to growing your audience. There isn’t a single, magical step you can take that will suddenly catapult your podcast into the waiting ears of eager listeners. Instead, you must know the humans you’re talking to on the other end of your microphone.

With three decades in the radio and podcast industries, audio expert and researcher Tom Webster knows what it takes to earn eager ears. In The Audience Is Listening, he lays it all out for you in an actionable, repeatable process. While providing you with the data-validated tools you need to pick apart your podcast and rebuild it, Webster helps you to understand the importance of creating entertainment for your specific listener. Webster’s techniques will have you earning an audience that not only listens but looks forward to tuning in to each episode. Because it isn’t just about grabbing attention—it’s about sustaining it.

https://audienceislisteningbook.com/

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