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Matt and Jag went to Podcast Movement in New York City and came home with plenty to talk about. And in Jag’s case, a cold. They re-join Catherine O’Brien, David Yas and Johnny Podcasts to unpack the conference’s biggest takeaways, starting with the debate that refuses to go away: does your podcast need video? The crew explores where audio still shines, how video supports discovery, and why your show’s goals should guide that decision. There’s practical advice on creating YouTube thumbnails that work with your titles and opening hooks, replacing forgettable calls to action with one clear request, and measuring success beyond downloads. Matt and Jag also share lessons on Gen Z’s varied listening habits, honest storytelling, and building a community where listeners feel seen and connected. Then comes the conference review: what worked about New York, what was missing without the traditional exhibit hall, and where independent creators fit as Podcast Movement evolves alongside Sounds Profitable. And just when the audio-versus-video debate seems settled, Catherine points out the irony of sending everyone to YouTube to watch the sessions. That gets the Super Friends going all over again. Finally - if you want to know what Catherine was thinking when she said "Whatever" at the end of the show... this was it.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Podcasters spend countless hours creating their shows—but producing great content is only part of the job. Building an audience, maintaining a website, publishing a newsletter, tracking analytics and generating revenue can quickly become a full-time workload of its own. Ainsley Rossitto, Head of Podcasts at beehiiv, joins the Podcast Super Friends to explain how the newsletter platform is expanding into podcasting and bringing those tools together in one place. We have been on this for a while but she reinforces why email remains one of the most valuable ways for podcasters to own their audience, deepen engagement and create new revenue opportunities beyond downloads. Ainsley also shares what beehiiv has built for podcasters, including hosting, automated episode emails, interactive transcripts, community features and AI-powered tools. She also previews what’s ahead, including video distribution, programmatic advertising, direct campaign management and expanded podcast analytics. Catherine O’Brien leads the conversation with Jon Gay, Johnny Podcasts and Matt Cundill. Connect with them below. Work With the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson – Johnny Podcasts Catherine O'Brien – Branch Out Programs Jon Gay – JAG Podcast Productions David Yas – Pod 617 – The Boston Podcast Network Matt Cundill – The Sound Off Media Company See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Cundill, Jon Gay, Johnny Podcasts and eventually David Yas explore the shifting landscape of podcast production and distribution. We talked about Apple's Podcasts video rollout and asked if it has reached meaningful adoption among creators and listeners. We examine new measurement standards proposed by the Alliance for Measurement in Podcasting, including redefined metrics for plays and ad impressions that could reshape how the industry values downloads. The story was breaking as we were recording so if you want a better understanding, click here on the story from Ashley Carmen (paywalled), Sounds Profitable or check out the interview with Dan Granger on the Podnews Weekly Review. Later in the show, Johnny demonstrates his creation, Podcast Engine AI, a custom tool he built to streamline show notes, social posts, and metadata generation from transcripts. Catherine O'Brien was attending an event and was missed. Especially when we were talking about marketing and Apple. Other Things We Talked About: - The challenge of solo podcasting compared to interview shows and how to approach it authentically - Why YouTube Premium's bundling strategy signals a larger consolidation trend in media - How AI tools like Riverside's editor and Descript's clip generator are compressing production timelines Work With the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson – Johnny Podcasts Catherine O'Brien – Branch Out Programs Jon Gay – JAG Podcast Productions David Yas – Pod 617 – The Boston Podcast Network Matt Cundill – The Sound Off Media Company See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Cundill, Jon Gay, and Catherine O’Brien dig into the growing pile of tools, platforms, and metrics shaping podcast production today. The conversation starts with a key question for creators and clients: are downloads still the best measure of success, or is time spent listening becoming the more meaningful number? The group looks at the challenge of tracking audience behaviour across audio, video, Spotify, YouTube, and social platforms, where the old podcast measurement rules do not always apply. They also compare production tools including Riverside, Descript, Adobe, OneStream, and AI platforms, weighing features against cost, convenience, and workflow friction. Catherine highlights the importance of strong headlines and audience-first positioning, while Jon and Matt examine how subscription creep is forcing producers to rethink their software stack. It is a practical, candid episode about choosing tools that reduce hassle, improve output, and help podcasters focus on the work that actually matters. Both Johnny and David will be back next week. The Products we spoke about: Here’s a list of the products/services mentioned, with official links and approximate US prices (these change frequently) Riverside – from approx. $19/month (paid plans, annual discounts available)   StreamYard – https://streamyard.com – from approx. $25/month (Basic) and $49/month (Professional, annual billing)   OneStream Live – from approx. $10–$39/month depending on plan   Descript (incl. Rooms) – from approx. $15/month (Creator) and $30/month (Pro, annual billing)   Spotify for Podcasters – free hosting   Simplecast – from approx. $15/month (Basic)   ART19 – enterprise/network pricing (contact Roddy or Andy) - Matt can connect you. Libsyn – from approx. $7/month   Headliner – free tier; paid from approx. $8–$15/month   Adobe Audition – included in Adobe Creative Cloud (All Apps approx. $60–$70/month)   Adobe Premiere Pro – approx. $23–$35/month as a single app; also in All Apps   Adobe Podcast Enhance – limited free use; paid around $9.99/month or $99/year   iZotope RX – RX Elements often around $99; Standard/Advanced in the several‑hundred‑dollar range (frequent sales)   Levelator – free   ChatGPT Plus (OpenAI) – $20/month   Claude – free tier; Claude Pro around $20/month   Grok (via X) – included with some X Premium tiers; Premium/Premium+ roughly $8–$16/month   CoSchedule Headline Analyzer / Headline Studio – free tier; Pro/Headline Studio around $9–$20/month or about $100/year   Shure SM7B – street price around $399   Shure SM7dB – street price around $499   RØDE PodMic – https://rode.com – around $99   Focusrite Scarlett (e.g., 2i2) – common models around $130–$230   RØDECaster Duo – around $499   RØDECaster Pro II – around $699   Dropbox – personal plans from approx. $9.99–$11.99/month (annual billing)   Google Drive (Google One) – https://one.google.com – from $1.99/month (100 GB)   Starlink – hardware around $500+; service often $120–$150+/month depending on plan/region   X Premium (Twitter) – https://x.com/premium – roughly $8–$16/month depending on tier   Microsoft 365 – personal/family from approx. $6.99–$9.99/month (Copilot add‑ons extra)   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is stuff in Podcasting that keeps us up at night. So we tried to answer our own questions the best we could. We discussed various aspects of podcasting, including audience engagement, analytics, and budgeting. Johnny Podcasts emphasized the importance of email lists and surveys for long-term data collection. David Yas highlighted the need for high-quality microphones, recommending the Samson Q2U and Rode PodMic. The group debated the value of podcast awards, with Catherine O'Brien suggesting they can be a marketing opportunity. They also discussed using AI for thumbnails and the importance of vetting podcast studios. The episode concluded with a discussion on the cost-effectiveness of starting a podcast, estimating a budget of around $100 for essential equipment. Here are the links to a number of the products we talked about: Johnny talked about a product he is using called Remini which is an AI photo enhancement tool. It solves the problem of getting hi-resolution photos from your guests. Here is our Microphone Recommendation list: Samson Q2U (USB/XLR dynamic microphone)   RØDE PodMic (XLR dynamic broadcast mic)   Shure MV7 (USB/XLR dynamic podcast mic)   MOTU M2 (USB-C audio interface)   FIFINE USB/XLR microphone MAONO PD300x USB/XLR Dynamic Mic Under no circumstances should you be using a Blue Yeti. Interfaces: Focusrite Scarlett audio interfaces (e.g., 2i2, Solo, etc.)   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Yas hosts with Johnny Podcasts, Matt Cundill, and Jon Gay (Jag) to dig into what makes podcast content truly compelling. Catherine is on vacation and we missed her dearly. They start with opening strategies, debating cold opens versus concise scripted intros. Johnny and Jag explain how they mine transcripts and use tools like Descript and Riverside to find strong teaser clips, while Matt argues for a tightly written 30–45 second intro that clearly explains why listeners should stay. The group then explores recurring segments—Jag in favor for structure and professionalism, Matt mostly against them unless they’re genuinely great, and Johnny suggesting they can help hosts “land the plane” at the end of an interview. They cover introducing guests without reading boring bios, prepping and calming guests technically and emotionally, and how to handle episodes that aren’t good enough to air. The episode closes with practical interview advice: listen deeply, avoid constant verbal tic responses, embrace silence, prep thoroughly so you can be spontaneous, and always protect your audience’s time and attention. Work With the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple’s new HLS-based video podcast initiative is the focus of this episode of Podcast Superfriends with guest Justin Jackson of Transistor.fm. Justin explains what HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) is, why it was originally created by Apple, and how chunked, adaptive streaming makes video more practical than traditional large downloads. He outlines Apple’s decision to deliver video via API partners rather than RSS, the ad-tech angle (Apple taking a fee per ad delivery), and why only certain ad-network-backed hosts are in the first wave. The group digs into technical hurdles (re-encoding, multiple resolutions, manifests, separate audio tracks), costs versus free hosting on YouTube/Spotify, and the new paradigm where one video file powers both video and audio experiences. They debate editing compromises, listener expectations, and how younger audiences increasingly define “podcasts” as YouTube-style video. Justin frames it all as “playing the game on the field” while still being bullish on RSS and the open ecosystem. Also, in case you missed Podcast Movement Evolutions at SXSW, there's a pretty big update on Apple Podcasts' upcoming HLS video feature: It will soon be supported by Transistor, Audiomeans, PodBean, Captivate, RSS.com and Podigee, alongside previously-announced supporters Acast, Omny, ART19 and Simplecast. Work With the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Podcast Superfriends welcome podcast editor and community leader Steve Stewart to discuss the craft and business of podcast editing. Steve shares how he went from financial blogger and podcaster in the FinCon community to a full‑time editor after well-known bloggers asked him to “just handle everything after we hit record.” He explains how early tools like Audacity and basic mics evolved into today’s ecosystem of AI-assisted workflows, transcription tools, and plugins, and why efficiency and smart processes are key to profitability. The group explores what “podcast editor” really means today—often extending into producer, manager, and strategist roles including show notes, media host management, dynamic ad insertion, and client coaching. Steve stresses niching down (his is personal finance), delivering excellent customer service, and getting clients through referrals, in‑person events, and industry conferences. He also describes his work building the Podcast Editors Club and Podcast Editor Academy to train and support editors worldwide. Sign Up For Steve's Newsletter here Join the Facebook Group here And finally - Steve mentioned a nice price for registering for his Podcast Editor's Academy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this first 2026 episode of Podcast Super Friends, the friends discuss the rapidly changing podcast landscape and predict what lies ahead, including the ongoing tension between walled gardens and open platforms, with debate over whether platforms like Spotify and YouTube will be more creator-friendly. The friends explores emerging monetization models, such as subscriptions and Patreon, highlighting the need for niche content and subscriber engagement. Panelists stress the rising importance of optimizing podcasts for YouTube, professionalizing video and audio production, and leveraging AI for creative assets—while remaining cautious about AI-generated voices. The discussion underscores host-read ads’ increasing value and the shift from simple download metrics to deeper audience analytics. The team also predicts more focused, regional industry events, anticipates a blend of audio and video content (“liquid content”), and foresees podcasting’s pop culture crossover. ⁠Check out Steve Goldstein's blog post on Liquid Content here.⁠ And follow his work if you want to stay in the game. Ultimately, authentic voices and creative, audience-driven strategies are seen as vital for success in the evolving industry. Work With the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Podcast Super Friends unpsck the intricacies of social media strategies for podcast promotion. They explore effective uses of platforms like LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Blue Sky, and Threads, sharing various tips and anecdotes. The conversation highlights the importance of video clips and consistency in social media posting, despite some challenges posed by AI tools and changing algorithms. Johnny Podcasts shares a detailed weekly social media schedule for LinkedIn, emphasizing on the importance of medium-sized and short video clips. The discussion also touches on the potential of paid advertising versus organic social media efforts. The episode concludes with thoughts on leveraging AI tools for creating social media assets and the reliability issues encountered with these technologies. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Podcast Superfriends discuss the recent AWS outage and its widespread impact on digital services and podcasting tools. The group shares personal experiences of how the outage disrupted their workflow, affecting platforms like Riverside, Descript, and Streamyard. They emphasize the importance of having backup strategies for podcast production, including maintaining multiple copies of recordings, using alternative recording methods like Google Meet, returning to the days of "double-enders" and having pre-recorded episodes ready. The conversation explores practical solutions for potential technical disasters, such as using external hard drives, cloud storage, and backup internet options like Starlink. They stress the value of being prepared with contingency plans, having episodes recorded in advance, and maintaining flexibility during unexpected technical challenges. Work With the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Friends welcome Kendall Breitman on International Podcast Day. Kendall is Riverside's community lead, who announces the launch of chat-based editing, a new AI feature that allows users to make edits via text, enhancing video engagement. The feature, named "AI Co-Creator," and baptized as "Coco" unofficially, complements existing transcript and timeline editing. Breitman also discusses the importance of community feedback and the evolving nature of Riverside's tools, including live streaming capabilities and audio enhancements. The team also addresses the challenges of balancing creative work with AI tools and the importance of staying updated with platform features. Kendall is encouraging Riverside users to join the Facebook Community Group or the Riverside Community Hub. Chapters: (00:00:07) Intro & Host Roll Call (00:01:19) Guest: Kendall Breitman (Riverside) (00:01:31) Riverside’s Big Announcement (00:03:09) Podcast Movement & Competition (00:04:39) Origins of Chat-Based Editing (00:08:07) Naming the AI: “Coco” (00:08:56) Coco’s Early Journey (00:11:09) AI for Show Notes & Summaries (00:12:54) Advanced Editing with Coco (00:15:10) Magic Audio Features (00:20:27) Visual Enhancements & Feedback (00:23:09) Video Editing Tools (00:27:20) Browser Tips & Compatibility (00:31:12) Feature Rollouts & Adoption (00:34:21) Community Resources & Workshops (00:37:16) Repurposing Podcast Content (00:40:40) YouTube & Discoverability (00:43:14) Producer Link Feedback (00:47:37) Live Streaming on Riverside (00:55:00) Hosting on Riverside (00:56:53) Final Thoughts & Sign-Offs Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Podcast Super Friends discussed Jag's experiences at Podcast Movement 2025. For most of this episode you will hear a takeaway from Jag followed by the group discussing and debating the issue at hand. We talked about Podcast Movement’s shift toward serving larger, corporate entities and its upcoming move to New York, raising concerns about the event’s accessibility and relevance for independent creators. The hosts debate the impact of this change, the corporatization of podcasting conferences, and suggested alternative events like Podfest for indie podcasters. Jag reminded us about the importance of optimizing podcasts for SEO and platform search, and the growing role of AI in podcast production. We also went in on social media and word-of-mouth for discoverability, the need for high-quality content, and the value of networking at conferences. The episode closes with practical tips for podcasters and plans to attend future industry events, emphasizing adaptability in the evolving podcast landscape. Chapters: (likely affected by Dynamic Audio Insertion) (00:00) – Intro & Host Intros (03:00) – Podcast Movement Recap (08:00) – Indie Creators vs. Corporates (14:30) – Podcast Movement in New York (19:30) – AI in Podcasting (23:30) – Exhibitors & Vendors (28:00) – First Impressions & Retention (38:00) – Reach: Video vs. Audio (48:00) – SEO & Search Optimization (54:00) – Discoverability & Social Media (59:00) – Final Thoughts & Events Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lively “Show and Tell” episode of Podcast Super Friends, five podcast producers from across North America—Catherine O’Brien, Johnny Podcasts, Matt Cundill, Jon Gay (Jag), and David Yas—gather to share their latest insights, tools, and strategies for podcasting success. The group kicks off with a roundtable on podcasting hardware, comparing microphones like the Shure SM7B and the RØDECaster Duo, and offering practical advice for both new and seasoned podcasters. The conversation shifts to the power of AI in podcast production, with detailed discussions on using ChatGPT and Descript for editing, show notes, and creative brainstorming. The hosts share their favorite AI-driven workflows, tips for interview prep, and the importance of human review in the editing process. Monetization is also on the agenda, as Matt explains how RedCircle’s programmatic ads can generate passive income, even for shows not hosted on their platform. Johnny and Jag had a few helpful plugins for those who want to go beyond Adobe Enhance. Check out: DXRevive Waves AQ Izotope RX11 Chapters (0:00) – Introduction & Host Roundtable (0:17) – Summer Podcasting & Rebranding Updates (3:07) – Podcast Microphone Show & Tell (5:19) – New Hardware Experiences (6:34) – Rodecaster Duo & Audio Equipment Deep Dive (14:40) – AI Tools for Podcasting: ChatGPT, Descript, and More (28:46) – Editing Workflows & AI-Driven Audio Cleanup (40:45) – Newsletters, Substack, and Beehive (53:46) – Monetization: RedCircle & Programmatic Ads (56:42) – Looking Ahead: Hopes for the Rest of the Year (59:14) – Final Thoughts & Sign-Offs Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arielle Nissenblatt, founder of Earbuds Podcast Collective, discussed her journey from Squad Cast and Descript to her current role at Autoly, where she manages the Pinwheel project. She emphasized the importance of newsletters, recommending tools like Substack, Beehive, and MailChimp for email capture and engagement. Arielle highlighted the value of community feedback and collaboration, suggesting podcasters integrate marketing into their content. She also explored the use of AI for organizing tasks and analyzing data, and stressed the need for podcasters to balance creativity with effective marketing strategies. Resources mentioned: You heard the name Lauren Passell and her newsletter Podcast Marketing Magic is stellar. Also if you are looking for Promo and Guest swaps - this free service is very helpful. Sign up for Arielle's Earbuds Collective Newsletter. Check out more from the Superfriends below: Johnny Peterson - ⁠⁠⁠Johnny Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.johnnypodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠ Catherine O’Brien -⁠⁠⁠ Branch Out Programs ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.branchoutprograms.com/⁠⁠⁠  Jon Gay: Jag in Detroit ⁠⁠⁠https://www.jagindetroit.com⁠⁠⁠ David Yas: Pod 617 -⁠⁠⁠ The Boston Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pod617.com/⁠⁠⁠ Matt Cundill - ⁠⁠⁠The Sound Off Media Company⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://soundoff.network⁠⁠⁠  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.