Episodes

  • 2025 Podcast Predictions: Buy Sell or Hold

    2025 Podcast Predictions: Buy Sell or Hold
    Dec 6 2024
    The podcast discussion covered various predictions for 2025 in the podcasting industry. Key points included the impact of politicians using podcasts to connect with voters, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. The decline of mainstream media and the rise of local podcasts were debated, with a consensus that local podcasts are gaining traction. The conversation also touched on the integration of AI in podcasting, with concerns about authenticity and human connection. Subscription models and contextual targeting in advertising were discussed, highlighting the potential for personalized content and the challenge of subscription fatigue. The group also explored the future of local radio and the importance of human insight in content creation. A Transcript and video of this episode can be found on our network page. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny - Straight Up Podcasts David - Boston Podcast Network Jon - JAG In Detroit Podcasts Catherine - Branch Out Programs Matt- The Soundoff Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Podcast Tricks and Treats

    Podcast Tricks and Treats
    Oct 30 2024
    say Happy Halloween! David Yas highlighted the Descript app's features, including its stock sounds and multi-track exporting. Matt Cundill introduced Descript Rooms, a new beta tool for remote recording. Johnny Podcasts emphasized the importance of pre-recording checklists and suggested internal episodes during guest booking challenges. Catherine O'Brien noted the mainstreaming of podcasts in elections, citing unexpected guest appearances. Matt Cundill discussed alternatives to Chartable for download tracking, with Op3 and Podder App as top recommendations. Finally, they shared their Halloween plans and encouraged listeners to follow the podcast on various platforms. Dan Misener wrote a nice piece about alternatives to Chartable. A Transcript and video of this episode can be found on our network page. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny - Straight Up Podcasts David - Boston Podcast Network Jon - JAG In Detroit Podcasts Catherine - Branch Out Programs Matt- The Soundoff Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • International Podcast Day: Play Me Something Good

    International Podcast Day: Play Me Something Good
    Oct 1 2024
    The Podcast Superfriends discussed the significance of International Podcast Day and shared best practices in podcasting. David Yas highlighted the "Three Up, Three Down" segment from the Base Path Podcast, which engages guests in fun baseball-related questions. Johnny Podcasts shared insights on improving podcast engagement by shortening ad intros and using interactive elements. Matt Cundill highlighted a clip from the New Media Show featuring Adam Curry who says the opportunity in Podcasting is going to be local... Catherine O'Brien emphasized the value of localized content, citing the "Living Love It" podcast featuring Mary Louise Kelly. The group also discussed the potential of hyper-local podcasts and the importance of regular self-evaluation to improve hosting skills. A Transcript and video of this episode can be found on our network page. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny - Straight Up Podcasts David - Boston Podcast Network Jon - JAG In Detroit Podcasts Catherine - Branch Out Programs Matt- The Soundoff Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Podcast Movement Review

    The Podcast Movement Review
    Sep 4 2024
    The Podcast Superfriends discussed their origins at Podcast Movement, highlighting the conference's role in their networking. Matt and Jag were attendees at the show and had a very good dinner together with old radio friends. Overall, the friends discussed the importance of Podcast Movement - the likes and the dislikes. Were there really less creators at the event and is that a problem? Matt called out companies like Spotify and ESPN for not have booths on the Exhibit floor while companies like Sirius XM did. In the back half of the show - Johnny Podcasts pulled out the latest Sounds Profitable Podcast Lanscape research piece and highlighted some of his favourite slides. You can see Tom Webster's keynote speech from Podcast Movement here. You can access the study here. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny - Straight Up Podcasts David - Boston Podcast Network Jon - JAG In Detroit Podcasts Catherine - Branch Out Programs Matt- The Soundoff Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Money Chase

    The Money Chase
    Aug 8 2024
    The Superfriends discussed the challenges of monetizing podcasts in a downturn, with a focus on creating extra value for paid members. They shared insights on how to effectively monetize podcasts through advertising, including building relationships with advertisers and targeting the right audience. The speakers also explored the potential of podcast paywalls, their effectiveness, and the challenges of implementing them. Overall, the conversation highlighted the need for podcasters to diversify their revenue streams and find innovative ways to monetize their shows in a competitive market. Programming Note: David Yas was travelling and sorrily missed. If you have any questions - please reach out to any of the Superfriends. We would love to help you podcast better! Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny - Straight Up Podcasts David - Boston Podcast Network Jon - JAG In Detroit Podcasts Catherine - Branch Out Programs Matt- The Soundoff Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • The Tools Podcasters Use

    The Tools Podcasters Use
    Jul 10 2024
    Thinking of upgrading your podcast equipment? This episode, the Podcast Superfriends dissect the 2024 Podcast Equipment Survey. From debunking the Blue Yeti myth to the nuances of choosing between USB and XLR microphones, this episode is packed with actionable tips. Learn why audio interfaces are a game-changer and get to grips with the best recording software on the market. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny - Straight Up Podcasts David - Boston Podcast Network Jon - JAG In Detroit Podcasts Catherine - Branch Out Programs Matt- The Soundoff Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Our Best AI Hacks

    Our Best AI Hacks
    Jun 12 2024
    The episode has been a long time coming. But it's well worth the wait. AI is everywhere and today we broke out our best production skills and have decided to share all our secrets. The Podcast Superfriends get together to review their favourite AI-powered tools. We reviewed the following. David showed us a jingle/song tool called Suno. Cost: nil. Matt Reviewed Vocal Remover which is free and separates the music from the vocal leaving you with two files to play with. (Thanks to James Cridland who shared this idea at Radiodays North America last week) Catherine shared one of her favorite tools from CoSchedule - which is their Headline writing feature. There is a cost to it but it takes out all the mystery out of SEO. Johnny gave us a tour of Adobe's Enhanced audio tool which turns your crappy echoey mess of a podcast and makes it sound like it was recorded in a studio. It is free but will only do 30 minutes at a time at the free level. A paid version of Adobe willl give you full access. Finally, Jag in Detroit, Jon Gay gave us some serious updates on Descript's Underlord, Riverside's forthcoming updates, and a non-AI hack to get rid of echo using RX-11 from Izotope. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny - Straight Up Podcasts David - Boston Podcast Network Jon - JAG In Detroit Podcasts Catherine - Branch Out Programs Matt- The Soundoff Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Spring Cleaning

    Spring Cleaning
    May 1 2024
    We dig into some spring cleaning. The Superfriends discussed ways to improve podcast content, production, and distribution. Johnny Podcasts is out on reels and shorts for his creators. Matt Cundill emphasized the importance of purging podcasts that are taking up space on the network. David Yas aimed to bring a fresh approach to podcast housekeeping by making more effective interviews. Catherine O'Brien emphasized the importance of purging social media accounts to avoid echo chambers, and Jag in Detroit stressed the importance of consistency during the summer break. (Regardless of whether you take a break or not) The 4 producers also shared their insights on how to optimize podcast content, production, and distribution to reach a wider audience, and utilize AI tools for show notes. They discussed the benefits of using AI tools, including efficiency and accuracy in creating summaries, keywords, and suggested titles. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny - Straight Up Podcasts David - Boston Podcast Network Jon - JAG In Detroit Podcasts Catherine - Branch Out Programs Matt- The Soundoff Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins