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The complexity you can see
Tracy Hazzard thought switching from guest interviews to solo analysis would simplify her podcast. No more scheduling, no more pre-calls. Instead, prep time exploded. Guests had carried half the work—bringing stories, expertise, energy. Without them, everything had to come from her own research. The calendar got simpler. The actual work got harder. more →
From the archives: Jeff Revilla
What happens when podcasters leave the safety of their studios to record in front of a live audience? A physical space changes how podcasters, guests, and audiences engage with the medium. Jeff Revilla suggests stepping out of your comfort zone and doing your show live at a park just to see what happens. more →
The zoom-in
When asked if 200,000 weekly listeners ever overwhelms her, Lindsay McMahon doesn’t talk about impostor syndrome. She zooms in on one isolated person struggling with language barriers. Most podcasters obsess over aggregate numbers, but McMahon’s instinct is the opposite: one person, one moment, one specific struggle. more →
Connection with Lindsay McMahon
How does a podcast serving millions still make each listener feel personally connected? Discover why “connection, not perfection” became the north star for one of the world’s most-listened-to language shows. [Do you ever freak-out thinking about 200,000 people listening?] “I think that our vision of the human connection is still so strong inside me, that more →
Faith with Cassian Bellino
What happens when faith, logic, and vulnerability collide in a personal search for truth? Cassian Bellino has turned personal doubt into a public quest for answers interviewing scholars about Christianity. “I think just, over time, you really understand that God invites these questions because He doesn’t want us to live blindly or have blind faith.” more →
Engagement with Vince Quinn
What does it really mean to be an effective podcast host? Good podcasts succeed by focusing on engagement, not biography. “[…] everybody loves podcasting and talks about their podcast constantly, and yet never talks about hosting— how can I be a better host?” ~ Vince Quinn (2:00) This conversation with Vince Quinn focuses on the role more →
Interactive with Jeff Revilla
What happens when podcasters leave the safety of their studios to record in front of a live audience? A physical space changes how podcasters, guests, and audiences engage with the medium. “You could actually just get out of your comfort zone, do this thing that you do in your house— do it live at a more →
Momentum with Robin Waite
How can podcasters build meaningful relationships that expand their reach, create new opportunities, and grow their shows—without relying on promotion or algorithms? A five-step method helps you land dream collaborations by being helpful, not pushy. [One little shift?] “That’s it. If I hadn’t have gone to that event, if I hadn’t have just dumped my coat more →
Deconstructed with Tracy Hazzard
What foundation is needed to create a sustainable and successful podcast without becoming overwhelmed by the complexity of the process? Small, continuous improvements differentiate successful podcasters from those who fade. “When the first computers showed up at the school, they didn’t even know how to teach it yet. So you get those tools and you more →
Persistence with Tim Winders
What does redefining success look like after you’ve lost everything? Podcasting becomes a vehicle for self-discovery, long-form connection, and client engagement. “I’ve talked to a lot of podcasters. I’m able to talk to people for roughly 60 minutes without any interruption. It nourishes my soul, and I love it. That’s the real foundation.” ~ Tim more →