THE PODCAST ACCELERATOR

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Helping Busy Podcasters to Grow Their Audience in Specific, Actionable Ways

Monday, 9am UK

Long-form podcasting education

Friday, 9am UK

Podcaster audience questions

Welcome to The Podcast Accelerator, the show that helps busy podcasters to grow their audience in specific, actionable ways.

This short-form show typically runs for between 7 and 15 minutes and releases every Monday and Friday. Usually a solo show, every now and then, I’ll feature expert podcast industry guests and release bonus episodes as the podcast industry continues to grow and develop.

I can’t wait for you to join me on the Podcast Accelerator, remember to tell your podcasting friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts, now go dive into the episodes and keep on captivating!

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How Many Downloads Do I Need to Monetize My Podcast?

Most podcasters at some point want to monetize their show. I saw a post last week from a podcaster who mentioned that their guests were asking why they weren't making money yet, with only 500 downloads TOTAL – and it worried me, so I want to dive in here.

When an Interview Format Isn't the Right Choice

I love interviewing people and I love interview shows, but even though this is the most popular format amongst many categories of podcasts, It's not always the best choice. Here's why and when it isn't…

Podcasting is Changing Quickly, What Should I Do?

There's a LOT of money flowing into the podcasting space right now. How will that affect you and I, the independent creators and what should you do right now?

When NOT to Batch Record Your Podcast

Batching anything is a great way to manage a heavy amount of content in one go. But, although that can be superb for your podcast there are times when batching content actually holds you back. Let's take a look at how to stay flexible…

Making Your Podcast Easy to Share, A Vital Lesson

Taking potential listeners through the listener acquisition flow is a vital piece of the podcast growth formula and making sure that your podcast is easily shareable is absolutely paramount. Let's find out how you can make some changes to that, today.

Podcast Trailer Script: A Quick, Surefire Podcast Trailer Format That You Can Copy

Podcast trailers didn't really exist as they do now before late 2017 when Apple introduced the new “trailer” tag. Gone is the “Episode 000”, and here's a simple yet effective trailer format that you can copy right now.

Understanding The Listener Acquisition Flow

The podcast landscape has changed and with it, more and more podcasts are appearing daily. No longer can we expect potential listeners to just dive into our show, rather we must consider how we nurture them with our audio. Here's my take on the Listener Acquisition Flow.

The One Skill That You Must Master as a Podcaster

Being a podcaster is easy. Being a good podcaster is fairly easy. Being a great podcaster well, that's not quite as easy and requires the same level of practice as mastering any art does. This is where I would recommend you start…

What is a Good Podcast Download Number?

Podcast download growth is the single biggest challenge facing podcasters but with so many podcasters at so many different levels, how the heck do you even know what a “good” number is?!

Are Your Social Profiles Costing You Podcast Listeners?

Social media is vital to any modern marketing plan, but so many podcasters get the basics wrong and in particular, they think of their social profiles in isolation from their wider brand and marketing. That ain't gravy.

9 Unconventional Ways to Grow Your Podcast

Grow Your Podcast Today!

I'm not a podcast guru. I just try things and I'm fortunate enough to work with thousands of podcasters at Rebel Base Media who also try things. These are the things that we have found work.

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The thrice-weekly show that brings you podcast education, industry insights and straight-talking reactions to podcasting news. This short-form show typically runs for between 7 and 15 minutes and releases every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Usually a solo show, every now and then, the show features expert podcast industry guests and release bonus episodes as the podcast industry continues to grow and develop.