David Hooper's Blog: Build A Big Podcast, page 23
July 28, 2022
My Guest Died – Now What?
If you do enough interviews, somebody whom you've interviewed is going to die. Sometimes this will happen before you release the episode. Then what? And what do you do if somebody dies after an episode has been released? In this episode, I share my thoughts on the reality of doing lots of interviews (and sometimes even just a few) and options for how to handle situations of death, stroke, and sunstance abuse that affects your guests. I also share some great interview questions to help you get important people on tape. Links to Things I Talk About: My Spouse Has Dementia Riverside This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... 
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
July 25, 2022
Podcast Social Media Plan (Big Podcast Insider Issue 86)
This is the audio companion to Issue 85 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: Podcasters Don't Read 3 Steps for a Big Podcast Launch (or Relaunch) Batch Creating Bonus Content for Podcast Episodes Are Your Podcast Episodes Boring? Steal These 10 "Newsletter" Monetization Tips The Principles of Online (and Podcast) Marketing Links to Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience Podcast Directories - Where to Submit Your Podcast This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... 
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
July 21, 2022
3 Steps for a Big Podcast Launch (or Relaunch)
How do you get people to pay attention to your podcast? This is one of the most frequently-asked questions I get. I wrote about this in my book, Big Podcast – Grow Your Podcast Audience, Build Listener Loyalty, and Get Everybody Talking About Your Show. But this is a big topic, so I wanted to share a couple of things I've seen from two companies in the podcasting space, Riverside and Focusrite, to get you to think about launching (and relaunching) in a different way. One of the best things you can do to launch a podcast (or just about anything) is by "borrowing" an audience. This is why we see so many celebrities, experts, and "influencers" in ads. But that's just part of the process. If it were easy to buy your way in, everybody would do it. You have to be skillful. And that's what I talk about in this episode, a three-part process for launching (or relaunching) a podcast that you can use. Links to Things I Talk About: Riverside Focusrite Vocaster One Big Podcast Instagram This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... 
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
July 17, 2022
What Does 1000 Listeners Look Like? (Big Podcast Insider Issue 85)
This is the audio companion to Issue 85 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: Are You 50% There Yet? What Does 1000 Listeners Look Like? Consumers are looking for humor, but brands aren't delivering ... Google Rewards Content for Being Different, Not Just Better Custom Podcast Music Using Robot Composers Your Podcast on YouTube Links to Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... 
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
July 13, 2022
Podcast = Six-Figure Book Deal w/ Joe Saul-Sehy
This is a followup episode with Joe Saul-Sehy about how he used his podcast, Stacking Benjamins, to get a six-figure book deal. Listen to Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
I talk with Joe about: Which is first? Book or Podcast Finding (and working with) a co-author ... Finding an agent ... Getting the book deal – shopping your book to publishers Miami Vice?! - Yes, am important lesson in pitching your stuff A “secondary payoff” to doing a book, especially for podcast hosts who do interviewsTo make sure you get all the episodes I've done with Joe, subscribe to this podcast.
Links to Things We Talk About: Stacking Benjamins Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience This episode is brought to you by Riverside ...Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
July 11, 2022
Podcast Sponsorships 101 (Big Podcast Insider Issue 84)
This is the audio companion to Issue 84 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: How to Be an Influencer (and Make Money Doing It) 4000+ Subscribers in the last 9 weeks ... 24 Perfect Moments to Use Email Signature Banners to Boost Your Podcast Which Podcast Artwork Do You Like Best? Do You Skip Podcast Commercials? Brand Deals 101 Make Sponsors Come to You Links to Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... 
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
July 8, 2022
Grow Your Podcast with Social Media (Big Podcast Insider Issue 83)
This is the audio companion to Issue 83 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: Why Podcasts Die 10 Influencers Share How to Grow Your Email List with Social Media When is being a podcast guest a bad idea? What if money didn't matter? This software will make your podcast sound better. Links to Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... 
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
July 6, 2022
Podcast Listener Secrets (Big Podcast Insider Issue 82)
This is the audio companion to Issue 82 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click. Topics: More Voices = More Podcast Listeners 38 Types of Secrets (You're Likely Keeping at Least One) 7 Types of Videos to Market Yourself (and Your Podcast) 5 Negative "Podcaster" Mindsets 6 Types of Podcasts You Can Start Publishing Today The Podcast Guest Hijack Links to Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience David Hooper on Facebook Big Podcast on Instagram This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... 
Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.
June 25, 2022
Supreme Court vs. Podcasters
In a move that should have surprised absolutely no one, the Supreme Court reversed the Roe v. Wade decision, more or less paving the path to outlaw abortion in the United States. It seems like everybody and his brother is talking about it online. Should you? If so, what's the best way to do it? Thoughts in this episode ... Links to Things I Talk About: Host-Read Podcast Ad(s) Roe v. Wade Overturn Action for All Build a Big Podcast 
June 24, 2022
How to Name Your Podcast (Big Podcast Insider Issue 81)
This is the audio companion to Issue 81 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, consider subscribing – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time. Topics: Let's talk about the name of your podcast... What's the "Perfect" Podcast Name? Naming Your Podcast – A Lesson in Simplicity The Six-Word Podcast Test How a Bigshot Writing Coach Beats Writer’s Block Easily Collaborate on Podcast Production Links To Things I Talk About: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter 101 Podcast Episode Templates – Powerful, Done-for-You Episode Templates to Grow Your Podcast Audience 
