The Podcasting Morning Chat

Podfest 2025 is in full swing here in Orlando, Florida, and we have stories to share! Several Empowered Podcasting Community members took the stage on opening day, and in this episode, they’re reflecting on the highs, the challenges, and the surprises along the way. We’re also closing out the week by celebrating every podcasting victory—no matter how big or small. Be sure to join us on Tuesday, January 21st, for the full Podfest recap!  Episode Highlights: [6:56] Supporting Others and Setting Boundaries [7:15] Personal Experiences and Community [11:26] Speaking Experiences [30:25] An Unexpected Experience as an Emcee [35:28] Approaches to Connecting at Podfest [38:06] Celebrating Weekly Wins Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/?utm_source=clubhouse] Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting] Podfest: www.podfest.com [http://www.podfest.com/]  Shure MV7i: https://bit.ly/3C9jEWz [https://bit.ly/3C9jEWz] Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ [https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w] Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ [http://ironickmedia.com/]⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠ [http://nextgenpodcaster.com/]⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/] or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b]

We're coming to you from PodFest in Orlando with a glimpse into the event's energy and networking opportunities. We kick off our conversation by addressing a question from the mailbag regarding shifts in podcast platform preferences, particularly the rise of Spotify over Apple Podcasts in recent years. We also expand on how to make the most of large conferences like PodFest and discuss the latest updates on the potential TikTok ban, emphasizing the importance of adapting to significant changes in social media platforms to maintain growth and connection with audiences. Episode Highlights: [3:52] Challenges and Commitments in Podcasting [6:59] Audience Engagement and Coping Strategies [17:52] Podfest Itinerary and Session Highlights [41:58] TikTok Ban and Creator Reactions [50:50] Social Media Impact and Long-Term Strategies Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/?utm_source=clubhouse] Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting] Steven’s Mailbag Question About Platform Shifts:  https://bit.ly/4g11fcl [https://bit.ly/4g11fcl] Podfest Expo:  https://podfestexpo.com [https://podfestexpo.com/] Biden Administration Looks For Ways to Keep Tiktok Available in U.S:  https://bit.ly/4hfQ8NJ [https://bit.ly/4hfQ8NJ] The AI Dillema:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoVJKj8lcNQ] AI, Capitalism, Misalignment & Moloch Win-Win with Liv Boeree [https://www.youtube.com/@LivBoeree] Voice Note: TikTok Ban & the Race to the Brain Stem: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/426bd87c-8cae-4bc6-ab10-dc94c3759080/ [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/426bd87c-8cae-4bc6-ab10-dc94c3759080/] Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ [https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w] Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ [http://ironickmedia.com/]⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠ [http://nextgenpodcaster.com/]⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/] or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b]

Joe Rogan "broke a promise" to his listeners, and his fans aren't happy after  Spotify quietly added unskippable midroll ads to his podcast—despite Rogan once claiming he'd never interrupt conversations with ads. Would you be upset if your favorite host did the same? Or is this just part of the business? Today, we're sharing the rest of the story and more of the latest podcasting news including the unveiling of Shure's innovative MV7i smart microphone, and we lightly analyze fresh industry data on listener engagement and its connection to podfade. We also highlight upcoming events like Podfest, Cre8tive Con, and the Toronto Podcaster Meetup. Join us on January 15, 2025, for our next episode coming to you from Podfest in Orlando, Florida. Episode Highlights: [3:19] Advice for Podcasters Affected by Natural Disasters [15:16] Events and Community Support [18:48] Data and Industry Insights [42:46] Challenges and Strategies [43:04] Technology and Innovations [52:26] Community and Future Trends Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/?utm_source=clubhouse] Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting] Soda’s Post on Support for Podcasters Post Natural Diaster:  https://bit.ly/3Cdqudx [https://bit.ly/3Cdqudx] PodNews: www.Podnews.net [http://www.podnews.net/] Shure Introduces MV7I: https://bit.ly/4ak53Ej [https://bit.ly/4ak53Ej] PodMatch Report:  https://podmatch.com/report [https://podmatch.com/report] Toronto Area Podcaster Meetup:  https://podnews.net/event/toronto-area-podcaster-meetup [https://podnews.net/event/toronto-area-podcaster-meetup] Podfest: www.Podfestexpo.com [http://www.podfestexpo.com/]  PodCamp Toronto:  https://podnews.net/event/podcamp-toronto-2025 [https://podnews.net/event/podcamp-toronto-2025] Evolutions 2025: https://podnews.net/event/evolutions-2025 [https://podnews.net/event/evolutions-2025] Cre8tivecon: https://www.cre8tivecon.com [https://www.cre8tivecon.com/]/ Joe Rogan Mid-Roll Ad Controversy:  https://bit.ly/42gb430 [https://bit.ly/42gb430] Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ [https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w] Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ [http://ironickmedia.com/]⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠ [http://nextgenpodcaster.com/]⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/] or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b]

Podfest 2025 is just around the corner, taking place from January 16th to 19th at the Renaissance Hotel in Orlando, Florida! As the longest-running in-person podcasting event, it's the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. With so much happening, how can you make the most of your experience? Today, we're joined by Podfest insider Larry Roberts, the host of the podcast "Branded" and the writer behind "Podfest Messenger," the official Podfest newsletter, to share tips on how to navigate the conference, stay focused on your goals, and foster meaningful connections. If this is your first time attending Podfest, tune in—we have a complete Podfest Playbook ready for you! Episode Highlights: [2:38] Icebreaker Question: What is your favorite piece of podcasting advice from another podcaster? [18:59] Preparing for Podfest: Business Cards and Networking Strategies [41:57] Planning and Maximizing Your Podfest Experience [48:23] Handling Overlapping Sessions and Making the Most of Podfest [52:15] Final Tips and Encouragement for Podfest Attendees Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/?utm_source=clubhouse] Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting] Podfest Expo:  www.Podfestexpo.com [http://www.podfestexpo.com/]  Connect with Larry: https://larryroberts.com/ [https://larryroberts.com/] Podfest Messenger:  www.podfestmessenger.com/ [https://www.podfestmessenger.com/] PodMatch:  www.PodMatch.com [http://www.podmatch.com/] Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ [https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w] Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ [http://ironickmedia.com/]⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠ [http://nextgenpodcaster.com/]⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/] or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b]

How do you stay true to your values while creating an engaging podcast? Today, we discuss "What would you do" scenarios that many podcasters encounter when featuring guests with differing opinions, all while preserving the integrity of their show. But first, we reveal our favorite productivity tools and methods that help keep our workflows efficient and manage looming deadlines. Episode Highlights: [7:46] Icebreaker Question: What is the number one time saver you've created, found or bought that has helped make your podcasting workflow more efficient? [19:52] Discussion on Podcasting Tools and Techniques [29:44] Morals and Values in Podcast Guest Selection [41:35] "What Would You Do" Questions [58:17] Preparation for Podfest Links & Resources:  The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/?utm_source=clubhouse] Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting] Empowered Podcasting Podfest Meetup:  https://bit.ly/40bUNJI [https://bit.ly/40bUNJI] Chris Hall-Franzkowiak’s Post About Steven Bartlett: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7283544981338787840/ [http://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7283544981338787840/] Auhonic:  www.Auphonic.com [http://www.auphonic.com/]  ECamm Live: https://bit.ly/3DTjW4p [https://bit.ly/3DTjW4p] Late Bloomer Living, A Conversation About Life, Death, and Dignity:  https://bit.ly/4jbF9Xo [https://bit.ly/4jbF9Xo] Podfest:  https://podfestexpo.com/ [https://podfestexpo.com/] Trello:  www.Trello.com [http://www.trello.com/]  Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠ [https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w] Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ [http://ironickmedia.com/]⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠ [http://nextgenpodcaster.com/]⁠ Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you! --- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ [https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/] or ⁠marc@ironickmedia.com⁠ Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:  ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠ [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b]