Podcasting and Platforms with Chris Spangle

Dyke Michaels and Zach Rohn of HarderBrunch are my guests, discussing the unique blend of comedy, food, and community their show offers. They started recording on a cell phone and have grown into hosting themed events and a summer camp by embodying passion and hospitality in podcasting. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of podcast production, the impact of fostering in-person connections, and the unexpected ways podcasting enriches personal and professional networks. Visit their website here: https://www.harderbrunch.com/. Please save the date for 6 PM on May 2 at Switchboard for our next live podcast. 00:00 Kicking Off with Podcasting Insights and Guest Introductions 01:46 The Evolution of Harder Brunch: From Culinary Dreams to Podcasting Reality 05:36 Building a Unique Podcasting Experience Through Food and Friendship 07:50 The Impact of Hospitality on Podcasting and Community Building 16:42 Expanding the Community: From Podcast to Summer Camp 19:52 The Power of Podcasting in Fostering Adult Friendships and Networks 22:12 Navigating the Early Stages of Podcasting 23:11 Creative Solutions To Equipment Struggles  24:43 Technical Challenges in Podcasting 26:12 Engaging with Fans and Building a Podcast Community 31:09 Final Thoughts 37:39 Closing Remarks and Future Events --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 🆘 Have you started your podcast yet? And you've been listening to this podcast for how long? Allow me to help! Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for the first live and in-person episode of Podcasting and Platforms as we explore the future of podcasting: connecting people locally and in person. Our guest is Jeremiah Morrell of the Boss Hog of Liberty, who serves the community of New Castle with his show and shared his lessons on building a thriving local audience. The next generation of podcasting is in person. I want to prove it to you. I'm launching a monthly live podcast for Hoosier podcasters because I've found that they LOVE doing their shows, but usually don't know anyone else who shares their passion for it. We are combining REAL social networking with a live show, so you'll make new friendships around this interest while being entertained and educated. Join us March 23 at Switchboard at 11 am for our next event! - https://app.tickettailor.com/events/podcastingandplatforms/1179043 Video - https://youtube.com/live/yxcwizhm_PE --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 🆘 Have you started your podcast yet? And you've been listening to this podcast for how long? Allow me to help! Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From John Odermatt’s description over at Lions of Liberty: Today Chris Spangle joins the show. Chris founded the We Are Libertarians podcast, which is now known as the Chris Spangle Show. Chris is also the host of Liberty Explained and the History of Modern Politics on the We Are Libertarians Podcast Network.Chris's collaboration with comedian Ms. Pat in 2019 gave birth to the "Patdown" podcast, a hit that reached #8 on the Apple Podcast charts. Their successful collaboration paved the way for Chris's network television debut on BET's "Ms. Pat Settles It" in 2023.Chris also has a podcast consulting business and an exciting new venture where he’ll be aiming to use podcasting build local community. Find everything Chris is working on at ChrisSpangle.comVideo - https://youtu.be/epLOX8wHZJQLink - https://www.lionsofliberty.com/episodes/the-future-of-podcasting-is-local-with-chris-spangle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Cannon and MP Cavalier from the 'Let's Play 10' podcast join me to discuss the strategies and ethos behind the successful growth of their podcast, particularly emphasizing the need for community building. Their unique approach to showcasing unlicensed music from lesser-known artists around the world, their take on their podcast's marketing, and the importance of being honest and passionate about what they do, are among the various topics covered in the conversation.  Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/lI5baEgLVAt https://youtu.be/l6MyYAOV2lc --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 🆘 Have you started your podcast yet? And you've been listening to this podcast for how long? Allow me to help! Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Podcasting and Platforms, Cait Reynolds from "Drunk Mythology Gals" asks how she can optimize her podcast SEO. Cait shares her journey in podcasting and the challenges with social media promotion, SEO, and deciding the future direction of her podcast. We also explore using AI tools to streamline the process and how to harness the potential of platforms like YouTube.  Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/XexbhgzxFK2 https://youtu.be/OitJSXqC8qk --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 🆘 Have you started your podcast yet? And you've been listening to this podcast for how long? Allow me to help! Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I speak with Brittany Wilkins, the host of "The Coin: Black History on the Other Side" and the founder of Historians Connect. We discuss Brittany's journey as a podcaster and her podcast's unique focus on lesser-known aspects of black history. Brittany shares her process of researching, writing scripts, and using tools like GarageBand and Audacity for recording.  Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/LxjsgEjhpwq https://youtu.be/YGmJ-DgvLMI --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 🆘 Have you started your podcast yet? And you've been listening to this podcast for how long? Allow me to help! Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Podcasting and Platforms, I discuss the different website platforms I've used for my podcast. I started with WordPress but soon felt constrained by its limitations. Then, I tried Substack, which I found user-friendly but ran into some security hurdles. After facing challenges getting support from Substack’s customer service, I decided to give Podpage a shot. I like Podpage - it updates automatically with new podcast episodes and offers a level of customization that makes things pretty straightforward. Sign up for Podpage here: https://www.podpage.com/?via=21e12e Video - https://youtu.be/5-JDuhrHFuo --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 🆘 Have you started your podcast yet? And you've been listening to this podcast for how long? Allow me to help! Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Miller started podcasting in 2012 and founded a new podcast convention for Hoosiers named PodINDY. Podcasting Hall of Fame Dave Jackson will be speaking, as well as yours truly. It will be held from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at HeavenEarth Church in Whiteland. Get your tickets now: https://cancerandcomedy.com/podindy Brad's podcast: The Cancer and Comedy Podcast: Healing Through Hope and Humor - CancerAndComedy.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When is it fair to use someone else's content, and how? What are some new ethical principles streamers and content creators should use when taking copywritten material to create something new? Harry Price and I weigh in using a video from Mutahar of SomeOrdinaryGamers. Video - https://youtu.be/GPrYPmRQdCg XQC And I Had a Big Fight... And He's In The Wrong... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHjewgFLlhk --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our live Q&A show where you can ask anything about podcasting or content creation. My guest tonight is Sean Grady, host of the Environmental Transformation Podcast. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we address a question from Alan Cogan about finding a clear direction for your podcast. Alan shares his struggle with focusing on the quality of the look and sound of his podcast, but not the content itself. We discuss the importance of understanding your voice, serving your audience, and engaging with your community to create a successful podcast. How can you find your clear direction? By practicing, constantly surveying your audience, staying true to your purpose, and networking within your niche community. Remember, your podcast is more like writing a book than hosting a talk radio show. Focus on the content and the value you can bring to your listeners. Tune in to hear more about how I found his voice, built communities through podcasting, and the lessons I learned throughout his journey. Video - https://youtu.be/qVNv86FsTH8 Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/j9EmaoGKNGz --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I answer Kai McGinnis's question about cost-effective, low-knowledge barrier-to-entry Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for recording and editing. I review DAWs like Audacity, Adobe Audition, GarageBand, and others for podcast recording and editing. I also share essential tips for recording, such as avoiding recording to computer hard drives and using multi-track recording for a more polished sound. If you're a podcaster looking to improve your audio quality and editing skills, this video is for you! Don't forget to check out our website for more podcasting resources and sign up for our email list to receive the toolbox with recommendations for digital audio recorders. #Podcasting #DAWs #DigitalAudioWorkstations Video - https://youtu.be/lmuHo0wJepY Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/lG78M4f7yH3 --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Spangle discusses the common concern of whether it's too late to start a podcast, how to get the first 100 listeners, and how to find a good co-host. He shares statistics on podcast growth, active podcasts, and the saturation of different niches. Comparing podcasting to other media platforms, Chris highlights the potential for growth in the industry and encourages listeners to dive in. He also discusses strategies for growing your podcast audience from zero to a hundred listeners, finding a co-host, and improving public speaking skills for a more compelling listening experience. The key takeaways include: Be persistent and promote your content on social media, asking friends and family to listen, and reaching out to other podcasters to be a guest on their shows or invite them to yours. To find a co-host, build genuine connections and friendships with like-minded individuals. Explore local meetups, and social media groups, and invite potential co-hosts to participate in your show as a trial run. Consider joining Toastmasters or trying open mic standup comedy to improve public speaking skills. Practice makes perfect, so keep experimenting and refining your style behind the scenes. Dale then asks about bridging the gap between entertainment and self-improvement within a Christian context. They explore the importance of having a clear mission statement and central theme for a podcast while also considering how to combine humor and serious content effectively. Listen in as they brainstorm potential podcast titles, too.  Video - https://youtu.be/AZKsGRsbcYs Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/tE7Mm36hPBH --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can a podcast support your business? Podcasts offer a cheap and personal way for small business owners to connect with their customers and generate leads. WISH-TV 8's show Business, Equity and Opportunities featured my advice on leveraging a podcast for lead generation, content marketing, and consistency. Watch the entire segment titled "Including Podcasts in Your Business Plan" on their website - https://www.wishtv.com/beo-show/including-podcasts-in-your-business-plan/ --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jocelyn recently wrote on our Instagram (@podcastingap) and asked about creating something visual for YouTube. She said that it was exhausting and that she only did one segment. So how important is it to make a video version of audio content for YouTube podcasts?  Video - https://youtu.be/_luFwU8JobI Creating a video for YouTube can be daunting, but is it worth it? To help with that decision, I want to refer you to a previous video on the pros and cons of video content.  I looked at her video to answer her question and explained what we had discussed. My first impressions are that it's impressive for an audio-only podcast featured on YouTube. It's really well done. I'd love to know what software you used for this, so please comment below and let me know, and I'll let other people know. You said it took a ton of time, which is understandable, but you have to evaluate the time commitment versus the number of people viewing it. It sounds like you're already burnt out after doing one. Could you have gotten those 10 views with something that took you 15 minutes using the Headliner software, which is automated? You have to balance the quality vs. the time. Quality is always going to get you more views over time. Two years from now, if you're putting in that time and dedication, you will have more viewers on YouTube than something a little bit simpler. For example, I use Headliner and other software to produce videos, but they get fewer views than the more complex and well-done videos. But what is that number? Is it 50 views per show with Headliner, which is automated, and 100 views for something you spent hours on? Is that a good tradeoff? In my mind, no. You'd be better off putting time into the content part instead of the distribution part.  Time is at a premium, and my central focus for distribution is a quality audio product. YouTube is a secondary service to give podcast listeners on the platform access to my content, and it is not my main focus. There are so many platforms for distribution and don't try to do them all. Just put time into what gets you the best return for your goals.  So, Jocelyn, take some time to evaluate your approach and decide what works best for you.  --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Spangle explains why every business needs a podcast as part of its content marketing plan. 1. Land meetings with potential clients you might not otherwise have an opportunity to meet. 2. Build a relationship with potential customers and existing clients in a more intimate medium - It’s more personal than videos or written blogs. 3. Easily break down the complexities of your industry in a fun way 4. Cheap content marketing! - How much does a slick video cost that 150 people will watch on YouTube?  5. Build authority in your space. 6. Develop your presentation skills. 7. Build a community!  8. Build online traffic. 9. Use niche interests to talk to the right people. 10. Character-based marketing is more effective than the old model of advertising.  Video - https://youtu.be/nNjc7ib2qxE --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Audio podcasts are fairly cheap and easy to produce, but the video adds a lot of complexity. Is it worth it? In this episode, I'll discuss the pros and cons of adding video to your podcasting. Video - https://youtu.be/HFX0ItjEoOk Pros 1. Social Media is your main marketing channel, and they’ve prioritized video. 2. It expands the reach of your podcast through search. 3. People that don’t listen to podcasts might see it on YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn video. 4. A video promo through TikTok or Reels is more eye-catching than a Headliner-style video. This allows you to quickly communicate your show's main idea to people who may never listen. 5. Reach podcasts around the globe. [https://www.statista.com/statistics/1320447/poland-platforms-for-podcast-listening/?utm\_source=podnews.net&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=podnews.net:2022-10-11] Cons 1. Expense. 2. Difficulty 3. It takes more time. Not just the production but editing and distribution. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The name of the show is Podcasting and Platforms... What the heck is a platform? Chris Spangle explains why a podcast is no longer just an MP3 in an RSS feed. --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8, 2022 was the tenth anniversary of my podcast, The Chris Spangle Show. Originally launched as We Are Libertarians, it has blossomed into a podcast network with a ton of friendships and shows that have come out of it. I share the following ten lessons I've learned hosting a weekly show for a decade: Listen to your audience Be ready to adapt as technology changes Invest in quality You will want to quit  Make it a group project  Always be recruiting  Evolve your show as you evolve  Obsess over the value you’re giving a listener  The content on the air is more important than any other aspect of the business  Have fun Video - https://youtu.be/jDiaiI_1VDM --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Edell has listened to my podcasts for a while, and it has inspired him to begin his own! In this series, you'll get to sit in on my coaching calls with him as he develops his show. In this episode, we talk through what equipment he should purchase.  --------------- More Recommendations 🔧 Discover my top-picked tools and services in The Toolbox! Click here and explore my favorites! - https://www.podcastingandplatforms.com/p/the-toolbox/ 🚀 Unlock 15 years of podcast-launch expertise condensed into just 7 insightful pages! Download now: The 18 Questions Everyone Needs to Answer Before Launching a Podcast - https://skilled-inventor-6849.ck.page/e015466602 🤝 Do you get value from Podcasting and Platforms? Then give value back by becoming a monthly supporter through Patreon. - https://www.patreon.com/PodcastingAP 📱 Skip the podcast tech learning curve! Let me handle it for you. Book a Call Now! - https://calendly.com/spangle/fifteen-minute-podcast-consultation 📞 Want to ask a question? Drop us a voicemail through our website! Just click on the round microphone button. Connect with P&P The Website - https://podcastingandplatforms.com/ Subscribe to the Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/podcasting-and-platforms Subscribe to Our YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingap Subscribe to Our Social Media - https://podcastingap.com/ In-Person Meetup - http://indianapodcasting.com/ Email: chris@podcastingandplatforms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices