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Exactly What Happens When You Take A Break From Podcasting

"What would happen if I took time off from podcasting?"

If you've ever asked yourself this question, this episode of Build A Big Podcast has the answer. 

If it pretty? No. But it's also not that big of a deal.

Would I recommend it? No. 

More thoughts on this episode...

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Colin Kaepernick And Dave Ramsey Walk Into A Bar...

The image of Colin Kaepernick has been everywhere online (and offline) for the last week since Nike launched its new ad campaign. 

How did it affect Nike's sales? Up 31% this year compared to the same week last year.

People respond to boldness.

More thoughts on this and how it related to podcasting on this episode...

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Nike, Colin Kaepernick, And Your Podcast

Nike released a new ad featuring Colin Kaepernick and people are losing their shit. 

Which side of the argument are you on? It doesn't matter. 

What does matter, for the sake of this episode, is what this move has to do with your podcast. 

HINT: It has everything to do with you podcast. Or it should.

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Your Podcast, Bad News, Scandals, And Criminal Acts

Another mass shooting yesterday. Two people dead, many more injured.

it happened at a video game tournament. And Dave Jackson had a School Of Podcasting episode on the subject (video games, not shooting) scheduled for later that evening.

If you do enough episodes, you're going to find yourself in a situation like this -- you've got content ready to go, then how that content could be perceived changes.

Usually the issue is your guest does something stupid. I've had that happen a couple of times. 

You have three options when put in a situation like this. Those three options are what I talk about on this episode.

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How To Increase Podcast Audience Interaction

Want more interaction from your podcast audience?

Want more loyalty?

In this episode, I share an easy way to make both these things happen. As a bonus, you'll end up with a better episode.

I also share a way for you to get on stage at conferences and other live events using your podcasting skills.

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Podcast Longevity, Failures, And How To Know If You'll Make It In Podcasting

Dave Jackson from School Of Podcasting is in Nashville this week, so I brought him in to talk about his longevity in podcasting, podcasting failure, staying motivated getting everything done, and the truth about editing.

FUN FACT: The full interview we did together is over 40 minutes long. This episode is 21:36.

Why? Because I love you... Also because I'll be using what I cut on future, hyper-focused episodes. To make sure you don't miss anything, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or RSS.

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Podcast Movement - The Recap

This is my review of Podcast Movement 2018, but also my thoughts on the general business/industry of podcasting right now.

We're in a great position as far as people finally starting to pay attention to podcasts in a major way. And that has brought in a lot of new investment, funding companies that can help us to spread our messages.

But where does that leave us as far as podcasting culture and community? How will those things change?

Let me know your thoughts. You can write me here.

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A Message For New Podcasters (Or Podcasters Who Want To Take Things To The Next Level)

I met more than a few people at Podcast Movement this year who were interested in starting podcasts, but were delaying for various reasons such as, "I don't like the sound of my voice."

I get it. It's easy to become overwhelmed when you're doing something outside your comfort zone and it's easy to let "small things" keep you from moving forward.

And it's not just new podcasters that have this issue -- it's all podcasters. It happens to me. It happens to everybody.

In this episode, I share a story of my flight home from Podcast Movement and how, after six days of going outside my comfort zone, I let fear get the best of me and completely lost my shit.

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Podcast Movement - Final Day (Live and Unedited)

In this episode I talk about the final day of Podcast Movement 2018, which included Terry Gross. I also talk about how I do podcast episodes on the road. RELATED - Want to be a better interviewer? Look up Podcast Interviewing School on your favorite podcast directory. Back to Nashville tomorrow...

           

Podcast Movement - Day 4 (Live and Unedited)

Another update from my hotel at Podcast Movement 2018. On this episode, I share my thoughts on the value of conversation and why you should jump in and talk to people at events like this.