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The How To Podcast Series - Podcast Co-Hosts, Practical Podcasting Tips, and Podcast Community
The How To Podcast Series - Podcast Co-Hosts, Practical Podcasting Tips, and Podcast Community
The How To Podcast Series is a guide to podcasting success hosted by Dave Campbell with rotating guest co-hosts. It offers practical tips on podcasting SEO, audience growth, guest booking, audio setup, social media marketing, and hosting platform suggestions. The podcast provides real-world advice, creative inspiration, and confidence to build a podcast community. Listeners are invited to join a free Podcast Community on Meetup.
Episodes
E839 - Podcast Stats - A Seven-Day Break From the Numbers
Episode 839 - Podcast Stats - A Seven-Day Break From the NumbersPodcast Stats: A Seven-Day Break From the NumbersPodcast stats can inform your decisions, but obsessing over downloads can pull your attention away from the people who actually listen. Dave challenges podcasters to stop checking their analytics for seven days and refocus on creating a show that serves a real community.Why Stats Become
E838 - Curiosity in Podcasting, What A Psychiatrist and a Dentist Have in Common
Episode 838 - Curiosity in Podcasting, What A Psychiatrist and a Dentist Have in CommonPodcast Curiosity Beats ExpertiseYou do not need to be an expert to host a great podcast interview. This episode explores why curiosity, listener perspective, and genuine discovery often create stronger conversations than deep technical knowledge or a perfectly prepared script.Dave shares the example of Living T
E837 - Podcasters Fear 3 Things - Have You Faced Your Fears in Podcasting
Episode 837 - Podcasters Fear 3 Things - Have You Faced Your Fears in PodcastingPodcast Fears: Failure, Success, and JudgmentDave opens with a Canadian Thanksgiving celebration and a story about his grandmother’s handwritten pumpkin pie recipe. He explains how learning to bake from scratch at age 16 later helped him connect with his wife’s family, then thanks listener and supporter Bill Monty befo
E836 - How To Handle Being Nervous When Recording Your Podcast, Use What You Have
Episode 836 - How To Handle Being Nervous When Recording Your Podcast, Use What You HaveNervous Before You Record? Use What You HavePodcast nerves can show up the moment the record light turns on. Dave answers a listener question about whether he still gets nervous before recording, then demonstrates how a phone, free tools, and a willingness to show up can carry a podcast.Why Podcast Nerves Happe
E835 - World Mental Health Day October 10 - Who Cares For The Podcaster and Our Mental Health
Episode 835 - World Mental Health Day October 10 - Who Cares For The Podcaster and Our Mental HealthWorld Mental Health Day, October 10Podcast mental health deserves the same attention as downloads, growth, and monetization. On World Mental Health Day, Dave reflects on the pressure podcasters carry while creating for others and asks a direct question: who cares for the podcaster?The Hidden Weight
E834 - A Digital Magazine Can Help Your Podcast Stand Out - Canadian Podcaster Online Magazine
Episode 834 - A Digital Magazine Can Help Your Podcast Stand Out - Canadian Podcaster Online MagazineA Digital Magazine Can Help Your Podcast Stand OutDave explains how Canadian Podcaster, his free online magazine, gives Canadian podcast creators a visual, interactive way to promote their shows, events, and resources. He also shares how the same magazine concept can help any podcaster organize epi
E833 - It's Not About The Money, Money - What Podcasting Has Afforded Me Over The Years
Episode 833 - It's Not About The Money, Money - What Podcasting Has Afforded Me Over The YearsThe Real Rewards of PodcastingPodcasting can create income, but money does not define every successful show. For Dave, the greatest reward comes from meaningful conversations, personal connection, and the opportunity to spend time with people he might never meet through ordinary circumstances.Over the
E832 - Why I Am Not Pod Famous, The Audience of One and Go Pan Some Gold Already
Episode 832 - Why I Am Not Pod Famous, The Audience of One and Go Pan Some Gold AlreadyWhy You Do Not Need to Be Pod FamousPodcast success does not always come from fame, awards, massive download numbers, or a large social media following. Dave explains why he continues creating the How to Podcast Series and supporting podcasters through a simple purpose: serving one listener at a time.His work fo
E831 - Perfection Vs. Progress in Podcasting - What Are We Building and Are We Focused on The Right Things
Episode 831 - Perfection Vs. Progress in Podcasting - What Are We Building and Are We Focused on The Right ThingsBuild the Podcast Before You Perfect ItPerfectionism can keep a podcast stuck on the drawing board. Progress moves it forward. The How To Podcast Series explores podcasting, taking action, and the value of community support for creators who want to build their shows.Progress Creates Bet
E830 - What John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls Can Teach Podcasters About AI and Authenticity
Episode 830 - What John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls Can Teach Podcasters About AI and AuthenticityWhat John Rzeznik Can Teach Podcasters About AI and AuthenticityJohn Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls offers a powerful perspective on AI, creativity, and the value of human experience. His comments about AI-generated music apply directly to podcasting, where creators increasingly use tools such as ChatG
E829 - What is One Thing You Wished Podcasting Was and One Thing You Wished it Was Not
Episode 829 - What is One Thing You Wished Podcasting Was and One Thing You Wished it Was NotPodcasting With FreedomPodcasting gives creators the freedom to record and publish without waiting for permission. Dave reflects on creating an episode outdoors with nothing more than an Android phone, a recorder app, and free editing software. He encourages podcasters to use what they have, record where t
E828 - Why You Need A Podcasting Accountability Buddy - Don't Podcast Alone
Episode 828 - Why You Need A Podcasting Accountability Buddy - Don't Podcast AloneWhy Every Podcaster Needs an Accountability BuddyPodcasting alone can slowly drain your motivation. Dave explores why an accountability buddy, a podcasting meetup, and regular peer feedback help solo creators stay consistent, confident, and connected.The Problem With Podcasting AloneA solo podcaster works with a
E827 - Celebrate With Purpose - Why Podcast Anniversaries Deserve Your Attention
Episode 827 - Celebrate With Purpose - Why Podcast Anniversaries Deserve Your AttentionPodcast anniversaries offer a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your purpose. Whether your show reaches episode ten, one hundred, or eight hundred and twenty seven, celebrating a podcast milestone can strengthen your relationship with listeners and remind you of the work behind every pub
E826 - Help, My Podcast Guest Won't Stop Rambling On and On - How To Corral A Wandering Podcast Guest
Episode 826 - Help, My Podcast Guest Won't Stop Rambling On and On - How To Corral A Wandering Podcast GuestKeeping Control When Guests RambleYou own the podcast. That truth matters when a guest talks in circles, ignores your questions, or turns a simple answer into a monologue. This episode breaks down how to prevent interview hijacks before recording and how to reclaim your show in the edit
E825 - Happy International Podcast Day - September 30 - #InternationalPodcastDay - Go Podcast
Episode 825 - Happy International Podcast Day - September 30 - #InternationalPodcastDay - Go PodcastCelebrate International Podcast Day and grow your podcast communityInternational Podcast Day lands on September 30 and gives creators a global stage to celebrate podcasting, strengthen their podcast community, and support fellow shows. This episode marks the date with a personal milestone and offers
E824 - These 2 Things Could Help Your Podcast and You Should Do These At The End Of Every Month
Episode 824 - These 2 Things Could Help Your Podcast and You Should Do These At The End Of Every MonthEnd of month podcast hosting tips to maximize upload limits and grow your audiencePodcast hosting limits reset every month and many creators leave paid minutes on the table. This show notes overview shares two practical podcast growth strategies you can use before the calendar flips. Use every min
BONUS - Listener Message from Eric Seemann - Co-Host of the REAL Siblings, It Ain't Easy Podcast
BONUS Rewind - Listener Message from Eric Seemann - Co-Host of the REAL Siblings, It Ain't Easy PodcastA Speak Pipe Message came in today from Eric - Co-Host of the Real Siblings, It Ain't Easy Podcast! So, I thought I would create an episode featuring Eric's Message and a short clip from their podcast!Donna Reed and Eric Seemann are both professional Realtors®. Donna lives and works i
E823 - Reflections on Podcast Movement New York from Someone That Didn't Attend the Event
Episode 823 - Reflections on Podcast Movement New York from Someone That Didn't Attend the EventPodcast Movement 2026 recap for creators who stayed homePodcast Movement wrapped in New York City last week and the organizers have been uploading workshops and talks to YouTube. This show notes piece gives you a high level overview of the event from a non attendee perspective, highlights sessions w
E822 - Your Podcast Does Not Need To Sound Like Everyone Else - What a Lighthouse and a Podcast Have in Common
Episode 822 - Your Podcast Does Not Need To Sound Like Everyone Else - What a Lighthouse and a Podcast Have in CommonYour Podcast Does Not Need To Sound Like Everyone ElseMost podcasters chase the same tools, titles, and trends, then wonder why they blend into the noise. This episode argues that your strongest advantage is not another hack. It is your personality, your point of view, and your will
E821 - If I Hosted A Podcast Conference - My Conference Would Rival Those Other Conferences In This Way.output
Episode 821 - If I Hosted A Podcast Conference - My Conference Would Rival Those Other Conferences In This WayLocation and VibeThe setting matters. Picture Niagara Falls. Close to the US border. Easy for Americans and Canadians to reach. Hotels, food, and activities within walking distance. A partner who isn’t into podcasting still has plenty to do. The conference name leans into the location: Fal
E820 - Podcast Spotlight - The Creator's Log with host Krloz Ruben - A Challenge for You To Do The Same on Your Show
Episode 820 - Podcast Spotlight - The Creator's Log with host Krloz Ruben - A Challenge for You To Do The Same on Your Show Recording from the backyardDave hosts this episode of The How To Podcast Series from his backyard in Ontario, Canada. Two back to back floods destroyed his home and podcast studio in August, so he records under a tree to keep his 365 episode streak alive. He wants listene
E819 - November is National Podcast Post Month NaPodPoMo - A Podcaster's Challenge to Release 30 Episodes in 30 Days - Are You In
Episode 819 - November is National Podcast Post Month NaPodPoMo - A Podcaster's Challenge to Release 30 Episodes in 30 Days - Are You In?NaPodPoMo: 30 Episodes in 30 DaysNational Podcast Post Month, known as NaPodPoMo, invites podcasters to release one episode every day in November. This challenge builds publishing discipline, strengthens your podcast voice, and deepens listener connection thr
E818 - Podcasting Doesn’t Need a Suit and Tie - Not Every Garage Band Needs a Record Deal
Episode 818 - Podcasting Doesn’t Need a Suit and Tie - Not Every Garage Band Needs a Record DealPodcasting Doesn’t Need a Suit and TiePodcasting thrives because it resists corporate polish and gatekeepers. This episode pushes back hard against the idea that podcasting must become “professional” to survive or be taken seriously. Host Dave argues that the medium’s rebellious, low-barrier roots are i
E817 - Virtual Podcast Meetups versus Live Events - What is the Better Choice For The Majoirty of Podcasters
Episode 817 - Virtual Podcast Meetups versus Live Events - What is the Better Choice For The Majoirty of PodcastersVirtual Podcast Meetups Versus Live EventsVirtual podcast meetups give independent creators a practical way to build community, get support, and keep learning without the high cost of travel. Live events can create memorable connections, yet many podcasters manage full-time work, fami
E816 - How To Build a Podcast Community and Attract an Audience Without Social Media - is it even possible
Episode 816 - How To Build a Podcast Community and Attract an Audience Without Social Media - is it even possible??Build a Podcast Community Without Social MediaYou can build a podcast community and attract an audience without constantly promoting your podcast on social media. The alternative requires intentional work on discoverability, direct relationships, useful content, and genuine community
E815 - Turn Your Early Podcast Listeners into your marketing team - share the show - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series
Episode 815 - Turn Your Early Podcast Listeners into your marketing team - share the show - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesTurn Your Early Podcast Listeners Into Your Marketing TeamA small podcast audience gives you something valuable: access to every listener. When you have only a handful of people pressing play, you can create genuine connections that become the foundation
E814 - Leverage your personal and professional Network - tell someone - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series
Episode 814 - Leverage your personal and professional Network - tell someone - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesLeverage Your Personal and Professional NetworkLaunching a podcast gets easier when you start with people who already know you. Your personal and professional network gives you a natural place to introduce your new show because relationships already exist. Those peopl
E813 - Celebrate the Small - Pour into your small group of new listeners - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series
Episode 813 - Celebrate the small - pour into your small group of new listeners - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series Celebrate the SmallA small podcast audience can feel disappointing when you measure success through download numbers. Dave challenges that mindset and encourages new podcasters to celebrate the listeners who already choose to spend time with their voice and messag
E812 - The One Question Every Podcaster Needs To Answer - No, Not How To Grow Your Show or How To Make Money As A Podcaster
Episode 812 - The One Question Every Podcaster Needs To Answer - No, Not How To Grow Your Show or How To Make Money As A PodcasterThe One Question Every Podcaster Needs To AnswerBefore choosing a podcast name, buying a microphone, or planning your first episode, answer one question: Is this podcast for you or for an audience?That decision shapes almost everything that follows. It affects how you d
E811 - Be Patient with your podcast and understand Consistency vs. frequency - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series
Episode 811 - Be Patient with your podcast and understand Consistency vs. frequency - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesBe Patient With Your PodcastEvery podcast starts at zero. Even a well-known creator can publish episode one and see zero downloads. Podcast growth takes time, and consistency matters more than chasing an aggressive publishing schedule that you cannot sustain.Da
E810 - LinkedIn, Podcasting, and the Relentless Sales Pitch - No, I Don’t Need 10,000 Downloads by Friday
Episode 810 - LinkedIn, Podcasting, and the Relentless Sales Pitch - No, I Don’t Need 10,000 Downloads by FridayLinkedIn, Podcasting, and the Relentless Sales PitchPodcast promotion can attract a steady stream of unsolicited offers promising more downloads, better rankings, new guests, greater visibility, and rapid growth. For podcasters, especially those new to the space, those promises can sound
E809 - 3 Overlooked Podcast Tools That Podcasters Should Adopt - A Hammer Doesn't Do It All
Episode 809 - 3 Overlooked Podcast Tools That Podcasters Should Adopt - A Hammer Doesn't Do It AllPodcast Tools That Build Better ShowsRecording from the backyard while basement renovation fills the house with saws and drills, this episode explores a simple truth. Podcasters need the right tools for the right job. A hammer drives nails. It does not tighten bolts. Using one tool for every task
E808 - How To Be A More Confident Podcaster - 3 Things that Can Build Your Confidence Not Your Ego
Episode 808 - How To Be A More Confident Podcaster - 3 Things that Can Build Your Confidence Not Your Ego3 ways to build confidence as a podcasterHere are three high‑impact ways to build confidence as a podcaster, drawn from what experienced hosts and coaches recommend.1) Serve one specific listener (not “everyone”)Confidence rises when you know exactly who you’re talking to and why it matters. In
E807 - What To Do When Someone Tries to Steal Your Identity and Your Podcast - How To Protect Your Podcast
Episode 807 - What To Do When Someone Tries to Steal Your Identity and Your Podcast - How To Protect Your PodcastProtecting Your Podcast IdentityWhen someone pretends to be a podcaster, steals a show’s identity, and asks potential guests for money, the damage reaches far beyond one fraudulent email. The scam can exploit unsuspecting guests, weaken audience trust, and take advantage of years of wor
BONUS - 25 Years Later, September 11 Brought The World Together in the Worst and in the Best Way
BONUS - 25 Years Later, September 11 Brought The World Together in the Worst and in the Best WayRemembering September 11Twenty-five years after September 11, Dave reflects on the morning that changed the world and the feeling of helplessness that followed. He remembers driving to work when reports began coming through about New York, the World Trade Center, and the unfolding attacks. Work suddenly
E806 - Promote Your Podcast on Purpose and Without Burning Out - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series
Episode 806 - Promote Your Podcast on Purpose and Without Burning Out - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series Promote Your Podcast Without Burning OutLaunching a podcast with no existing audience demands intentional promotion, yet many creators stall after publishing because they fear making noise or lack a clear plan. This episode tackles podcast promotion, podcast launch strategy
E805 - Submit Your Podcast to Every Directory, and Verify - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series
Episode 805 - Submit Your Podcast to Every Directory, and Verify - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesSubmit Your Podcast to Every DirectoryLaunching a podcast with no following starts with one critical step. Your show must live on a proper podcast hosting platform that distributes via RSS feed to every major directory. Without this foundation, even great content stays invisible.
E804 - Make Your Show Discoverable (Podcast SEO) - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series
Episode 804 - Make Your Show Discoverable (Podcast SEO) - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesMake Your Podcast Discoverable With Podcast SEOPodcast SEO starts with a clear content strategy. When you launch a podcast with zero followers, you need to give potential listeners a reason to find and choose your show. Dave recommends selecting one main keyword or central idea for each e
E803 - Select Your Podcast Concept Before You Record - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini Series
Episode 803 - Select Your Podcast Concept Before You Record - How to Launch a Podcast with No Following Mini SeriesSelect Your Podcast Concept Before You RecordA strong podcast starts with a clear concept. Before you turn on the microphone, define who the show serves, what it covers, and why someone would choose it. A specific niche gives potential listeners a clear reason to pay attention and hel
E802 - Bleep Happens - Should You Swear on Your Podcast, What Could Happen if You Let It Rip on Your Next Episode
Episode 802 - Bleep Happens - Should You Swear on Your Podcast, What Could Happen if You Let It Rip on Your Next EpisodeYou make a choice every time you hit publish. That choice shapes who listens, where they listen, and whether your show reaches the audience you want to serve. Language sits at the heart of that decision.Your Audience Sets the ToneThink about the people who press play on your epis
E801 - PodMatch's Report on The Health of Podcasting for September -Time to Fall in Love With Podcasting Again
Episode 801 - PodMatch's Report on The Health of Podcasting for September -Time to Fall in Love With Podcasting AgainFall in Love With Podcasting AgainPodcasting remains full of opportunity, even as the industry changes. PodMatch's September 2026 report focuses on independent, interview-based podcasters and removes the celebrity and network shows that can distort the numbers for smaller cr
E800 - Behind 800 Episodes - The Systems, Habits, and Mindset That Kept The How To Podcast Series Going
Episode 800 - Behind 800 Episodes - The Systems, Habits, and Mindset That Kept The How To Podcast Series GoingBehind 800 EpisodesEight hundred episodes takes commitment. Since the first episode of The How To Podcast Series launched on April 1, 2022, Dave has built a podcast library that continues to attract listeners across its back catalog. Episode 800 arrives after more than four years, with 365
E799 - The One Step Most Podcasters Skip, But This Step Might Be The One Step Could Make Your Podcast Better
Episdoe 799 - The One Step Most Podcasters Skip, But This Step Might Be The One Step Could Make Your Podcast BetterListen to Your Own PodcastPublishing an episode does not end the work. Listening to your own podcast after it goes live gives you a chance to experience the show from the listener's seat. That shift in perspective can reveal problems you missed while recording and editing.Podcaste
E798 - Spotify Subscriptions - Make Money From Your Content As A Spotify Creator
Episode 798 - Spotify Subscriptions - Make Money From Your Content As A Spotify CreatorSpotify Subscriptions and Podcast MonetizationSpotify subscriptions give podcast creators another way to earn money from their content. Dave explores Spotify subscriptions, paid podcast content, and the challenge of deciding what listeners should receive when they support a show financially.Dave has experimented
E797 - Spotify's New Skip Feature - Not Such A Big Deal For Podcasters Without Ads and Boring, Predictable and Skippable Content
Episode 797 - Spotify's New Skip Feature - Not Such A Big Deal For Podcasters Without Ads and Boring, Predictable and Skippable ContentSpotify's Skip Feature Changes the Listening ExperienceSpotify has introduced a skip option that can help listeners move past ads, promotional segments, intros, and other parts of podcasts that listeners frequently skip. Dave sees the feature from a listene
E796 - How To Fall in Love With Podcasting This Fall Season - Podcasting is For Everyone
Episode 796 - How To Fall in Love With Podcasting This Fall Season - Podcasting is For EveryoneFall in Love With Podcasting AgainPodcasting can become a chore when the work starts feeling heavier than the joy that brought you to the microphone. This fall, Dave encourages podcasters to reconnect with their why, simplify their workflow, and create some room for fun again.Start with your purpose. Ask
E795 - The Podcaster That I Couldn't Help - What Blocked Our Path and Lessons Learned
Episode 795 - The Podcaster That I Couldn't Help - What Blocked Our Path and Lessons LearnedWhen Podcasting StallsSome podcasting dreams never get off the ground because the creator cannot get past the barriers standing between an idea and a published episode. Dave reflects on four podcasters he tried to help and the obstacles that stopped each of them from moving forward.The first struggled w
E794 - The Small Talk Skills Every Podcaster Should Develop - Better Podcast Conversations Start With Small Talk
Episode 794 - The Small Talk Skills Every Podcaster Should Develop - Better Podcast Conversations Start With Small TalkBuild Better Podcast Interviews Through Small TalkSmall talk can create a stronger connection between podcasters and their guests. Dave explains how finding common ground can turn an awkward first interaction into a conversation that feels natural and comfortable.Research helps. B
E793 - This Podcast Episode Is About Pickles, Sort Of - How A Pickle Could Settle the Debate Over What a Podcast Is
Episode 793 - This Podcast Episode Is About Pickles, Sort Of - How A Pickle Could Settle the Debate Over What a Podcast IsPodcasting Is Like PicklingPodcasting starts with an idea, much like a cucumber starts as the raw material for a pickle. The recording, production, hosting, and distribution process transforms that raw material into something people can consume.That comparison offers a useful w
E792 - A Novice in Motion vs Expert at Rest – Overcome Analysis Paralysis for podcasters
Episode 792 - A Novice in Motion vs Expert at Rest – Overcome Analysis Paralysis for podcastersA Novice in Motion vs Expert at RestPodcasting rewards movement. The central idea is simple: a novice in motion can get further than an expert at rest. Progress comes from showing up, doing the work, and learning through experience.Overcoming Analysis ParalysisNew podcasters face endless choices. Microph
E791 - How to Become the Co-Host Your Podcast Needs - Things Your Co-Host Might Be Afraid To Tell You
Episode 791 - How to Become the Co-Host Your Podcast Needs - Things Your Co-Host Might Be Afraid To Tell YouHow to Become the Co-Host Your Podcast NeedsA strong podcast co-host treats the show as a shared responsibility. That starts with preparation. Your co-host should never carry the conversation because you arrived without knowing the topic, guest, or goal. Prepare enough to contribute confiden
E790 - How A Podcast Content Calendar Can Make Your Podcast Stand Out Amongst Your Competition
Episode 790 - How A Podcast Content Calendar Can Make Your Podcast Stand Out Amongst Your CompetitionPodcast Content CalendarA podcast content calendar can give your show a recognizable rhythm and help you stand apart from competing podcasts. A calendar maps out your publishing schedule, episode topics, guests, seasonal content, or larger themes. It gives you a clear view of where your podcast is
E789 - The 3 Things No Podcast Coach Can Do For You (But I Can Help You As Your Podcast Coach)
Episode 789 - The 3 Things No Podcast Coach Can Do For You (But I Can Help You As Your Podcast Coach)Show Up and Do the WorkPodcasting starts with the podcaster. Consistency requires a personal commitment to recording, publishing, and continuing to show up. A coach can help create a realistic publishing rhythm, build simple systems, establish accountability, and shape a workflow around your availa
E788 - What Ray Bradbury Can Teach Podcasters About Consistency - How To Be a Better Podcaster
Episode 788 - What Ray Bradbury Can Teach Podcasters About Consistency - How To Be a Better Podcaster Ray Bradbury encouraged writers to produce one short story every week for a year because he believed that 52 attempts could not all fail. Dave applies that idea to podcasting and challenges creators to think about consistency as a way to develop their craft.Practice Makes Better PodcastersPodcasti
E787 - Start Your Podcast - Find Freedom, Get Feedback, and Discover Future Opportunities
Episode 787 - Start Your Podcast - Find Freedom, Get Feedback, and Discover Future OpportunitiesStarting a podcast can give you far more than an audience. It can change how you communicate, how you think, and how you connect with other people. Dave explores three long-term benefits that often get overlooked when new podcasters focus entirely on downloads, growth, or making money.Find Freedom Throu
E786 - Reflections on My Daily Podcast Episode Challenge For 2026 - This is Day 234
Episode 786 - Reflections on My Daily Podcast Episode Challenge For 2026 - This is Day 234234 Days of Showing UpTwo hundred and thirty four days into a 365-day podcasting challenge, Dave reflects on what the commitment has taught him about creativity, discipline, resilience, and finding time within the margins of everyday life. He has continued producing daily episodes while working full time, car
E785 - Shelf Space for Podcasts - What Book, Music, and Movie Comps Teach Us About Standing Out
Episode 785 - Shelf Space for Podcasts - What Book, Music, and Movie Comps Teach Us About Standing OutFind Your Podcast ShelfEvery podcast occupies a shelf. Categories group shows with similar content, just as bookstores organize books, music stores organize albums, and video stores organize movies. Your job as a podcaster is to understand where your show belongs and make that position clear to po
E784 - Stop Sounding Smart, Start Being Clear - The Words You Use Matter in Podcasting, and They Don't Have To Be Big
Episode 784 - Stop Sounding Smart, Start Being Clear - The Words You Use Matter in Podcasting, and They Don't Have To Be BigPodcasting works best when listeners can understand what you mean and connect with how you say it. Using complicated language or industry jargon can create distance, especially when your audience lacks the same background or expertise.Know Your AudienceTechnical language
E783 - Read the Room - The Skill Every Podcast Meetup Facilitator Needs
Episode 783 - Read the Room - The Skill Every Podcast Meetup Facilitator NeedsLeading a podcast meetup, panel discussion, interview, or other multi-voice event requires more than keeping a conversation moving. A skilled facilitator learns how to read the room, recognize who needs encouragement, manage dominant voices, and create space where participants feel welcome and heard.Community Requires Pa
E782 - What Your Podcast and A Red Door Have in Common - People Remember A Great Podcast
Episode 782 - What Your Podcast and A Red Door Have in Common - People Remember A Great PodcastWhat Your Podcast and a Red Door Have in CommonA memorable podcast gives listeners something they can hold onto after the episode ends. Dave uses the image of a red door to explain how podcasters can create that kind of lasting connection. When people toured houses, a red door could become the detail tha
E781 - The Best Podcasters Show Up - For Their Audience, With Purpose, Intent and for Themselves
Episode 781 - The Best Podcasters Show Up - For Their Audience, With Purpose, Intent and for Themselves Showing Up MattersPodcasting demands more than pressing record. Dave explores what showing up means when life gets complicated, using his own experience with two floods and major home renovations as the backdrop. Even with unexpected disruption, he continues creating because podcasting gives him
E780 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on the Podcast - They Call Me Mista Yu
Episode 780 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on the Podcast - They Call Me Mista YuEvery Thursday, the flagship, "They Call Me Mista Yu" is where we have the deepest conversations on just about everything from society and culture to family dynamic to sports to world affairs. This is straight out of the mind of Mista Yu! Buckle up! At the end of the day, this is where our edges get s
E779 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on the Podcaster's Guide To A Visible Voice with Mary Chan
Episode 779 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on the Podcaster's Guide To A Visible Voice with Mary Chan Podcasting in the Margins of LifePodcasting can feel lonely, especially when creators rarely hear directly from the people listening. Dave Campbell shares how he has built a podcasting life around a full-time job, family responsibilities, and limited pockets of free time. With nine podc
E778 - When Your Podcast Co-Host Leaves, Do We Replace Them, End the Show and Move On - The Backyard Series
Episode 778 - When Your Podcast Co-Host Leaves, Do We Replace Them, End the Show and Move On - The Backyard SeriesLosing a Co-Host: A Crisis and Opportunity for PodcastersLosing a co-host ranks among the most disruptive events a podcaster can face. It shakes the show’s rhythm, tests audience loyalty, and forces hard decisions about the future. This episode tackles how to navigate that crisis with
E777 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on Pod Savvy Guide with Steph Shoell
Episode 777 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on Pod Savvy Guide with Steph ShoellWhat does it really take to publish more than 2,200 podcast episodes while working a full-time job, raising a family, and hosting nine different shows?In this episode, Steph sits down with podcasting educator Dave Campbell, host of How to Podcast and founder of True Media Solutions, to uncover the systems, mindse
E776 - From Flood to Flow - Using Real Life Struggles as Podcast Content
Episode 776 - From Flood to Flow - Using Real Life Struggles as Podcast ContentFrom Flood to FlowA flooded home forced Dave to record from his backyard in Canada, surrounded by boxes, renovations, birds, bees, barking dogs, and passing planes. The rough setting reflects the episode’s central idea: real-life hardship can create meaningful podcast content.Let listeners see the person behind the podc
E775 - Shared Mic Sessions - Podcast About Podcasting with Gabe Leal
Episode 775 - Shared Mic Sessions - Podcast About Podcasting with Gabe LealIn this Shared Mic episode, Dave steps behind the guest microphone for a thoughtful conversation on Gabe Leal's Podcast About Podcasting. Together, they explore what it really takes to build a podcast that lasts, moving beyond downloads and equipment to focus on purpose, consistency, and meaningful human connection.Dave
E774 - From Burnout to back Behind the Mic - How to Keep Podcasting Without Breaking
Episode 774 - From Burnout to back Behind the Mic - How to Keep Podcasting Without BreakingPodcasting can be a creative outlet, a business, and a responsibility - but when every episode, post, interview, and deadline starts to feel overwhelming, the work can begin to affect your mental health.In this short episode of the How To Podcast series, we explore how to recognize creative burnout, manage a
E773 - When Consistency Breaks - Letting Go of a Rigid Podcasting Schedule
Episode 773 - When Consistency Breaks - Letting Go of a Rigid Podcasting SchedulePodcasting can become difficult when life interrupts your plans. Flood damage, home repairs, unexpected costs, and daily responsibilities forced Dave to record from his backyard without his usual studio setup. The experience raised a larger question for every podcaster: what happens when your publishing schedule break
E772 - How To Podcast When Life Floods Over - Creating Through Crisis
Episode 772 - How To Podcast When Life Floods Over - Creating Through Crisis Creating Through CrisisDave records this episode from his backyard after two floods disrupt his home, damage his podcasting space, and force him and his wife to make difficult decisions about their belongings. The crisis consumes long days, emotional energy, and practical attention. Podcasting becomes Dave’s way to pause,
E771 - Reignite Your Passion for Podcasting - How To Get Your Podcast Back On Track - Podcast Tips
Episode 771 - Reignite Your Passion for Podcasting - How To Get Your Podcast Back On Track - Podcast TipsRecorded prior to our massive floods (plural) Have you lost your passion for podcasting? Where was the last place that you remembered seeing it? Like your keys, your purse, your wallet - you need to retrace your steps back to where you remember it being real in the past. Passion keeps a podcast
E770 - Podcasters - Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are - Podcast Your Way
Episode 770 - Podcasters - Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are - Guilt-Free Permission to Podcast Your WayDave podcasts from the backyard within earshot of neighbours as his podcast studio is flooded and deconstructed after back to back floods - sewer water (affectionately known in these parts as 💩 water) is nasty - we have lost many treasures - but one thing remains - podcasting.Po
E769 - How Ad Skipping Options Are Not The End of Podcasting for the Majority of Podcasters
Episode 769 - How Ad Skipping Options Are Not The End of Podcasting for the Majority of PodcastersDespite the world crashing down in podcasting because Spotify releases an ad skipping tool, Dave counters the sky is falling fears with this thought - if it is perfectly fine to pay YouTube to skip ads, what is the difference? The difference is, the people in podcasting that are up in arms about ad sk
E768 - Turn Podcast Listeners Into Podcast Fans With One Simple Word YOU Can Use Going Forward
Episode 768 - Turn Podcast Listeners Into Podcast Fans With One Simple Word YOU Can Use Going ForwardPodcast presentation shapes podcast engagement and drives podcast growth through one simple shift. The word you changes how a listener hears every sentence and how they connect with your voice.Speak to One ListenerStrong hosts talk to one person. They avoid broad phrases like everyone or you guys a
E767 - The Podcasting Morning Show,- Real Podcast Advice from Real Podcasters - Feed Drop with guest Jodi Krangle
Episode 767 - The Podcasting Morning Show,- Real Podcast Advice from Real Podcasters - Feed Drop with guest Jodi KrangleThis is a Feed Drop - another podcast that we think you would love! Podcasting Morning Show | Podcast Growth, Launch and Strategy for Indie PodcastersThe Podcasting Morning Show helps indie podcasters, creators, consultants, and entrepreneurs start, grow, improve, and monetize th
E766 - When it Rains it Pours and it Floods - Protect Your Podcast Recording Space for the Unplanned
Episode 766 - When it Rains it Pours and it Floods - Protect Your Podcast Recording Space for the UnplannedWhen It Rains, It PoursA sudden basement flood turned a podcast studio into a disaster zone. Water rose to knee height, bringing sewage back through city lines. The host spent hours bailing buckets, salvaging gear, and sorting ruined keepsakes. This episode walks through what happened, what g
E765 - From Flat to Engaging, Master Your Podcast Voice - Behind The Mic Series
Episode 765 - From Flat to Engaging, Master Your Podcast Voice - Behind The Mic SeriesHow to present your podcast like a pro starts with your podcast voice. Podcast presentation shapes listener connection, and strong podcast delivery turns flat audio into something people want to stay with.From Flat to EngagingA microphone does not capture presence the way real conversation does. Energy has to be
E764 - Should Every Podcast Episode Have Its Own Website Page - Podcast Show Notes vs Episode Pages
Episode 764 - Should Every Podcast Episode Have Its Own Website Page - Podcast Show Notes vs Episode PagesPodcast show notes vs episode pages is the core decision in this episode. The conversation focuses on how podcasters should treat their written content, whether as simple notes that travel with the episode or as a full web page built for search, discovery, and depth.Show Notes and Episode Page
E763 - Podcasts Require Work Ethic, Sweat Equity and Effort - It Takes Effort to Make a Podcast People Care About
Episode 763 - Podcasts Require Work Ethic, Sweat Equity and Effort - It Takes Effort to Make a Podcast People Care AboutBuilding something meaningful is rarely easy, and podcasting is no exception. In this episode, the conversation explores why lasting success is built on work ethic, personal responsibility, and a willingness to embrace discomfort instead of constantly searching for shortcuts.Rath
E762 - What is Your Start Here Podcast Episode for New Listeners - Should I Have A Podcast Trailer
Episode 762 - What is Your Start Here Podcast Episode for New Listeners - Should I Have A Podcast TrailerGive New Podcast Listeners a Clear Starting PointEvery podcast reaches a point where the episode library becomes a strength and a challenge. New podcast listeners discover the show, see hundreds of episodes, and wonder where to begin. A Start Here podcast episode solves that problem by giving p
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