The Audacity to Podcast

433. Four Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic!
You've probably heard the podcasting advice that you must choose a niche, or even "niche down." But your topic isn't the only kind of niche your podcast could have!

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/niches

What is a "niche podcast"? [01:42]
- https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niche
1. Topic [03:58]

2. Audience [06:52]

3. Style/approach [08:50]

4. Voice [14:39]
- Office Ladies podcast: https://officeladies.com
- Podgagement: https://podgagement.com
- PodChapters: https://podchapters.com
- School of Podcasting: https://schoolofpodcasting.com
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
20 May 2026, 10:00 am
18 minutes 19 seconds
432. Five Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles
Here's how to balance your podcast SEO, spark curiosity, and maintain clarity when naming podcast episodes that don’t fit neatly under one topic.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/multitopictitles

Introduction [00:00]

1. Find a theme [01:44]

2. Use the most compelling topic—keep those promises! [05:05]
- https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/remember-and-keep-your-podcasts-promises/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432
3. List topics concisely [08:42]

4. Be creative instead of descriptive—inside jokes are okay! [10:26]
- https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-have-inside-jokes/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432
5. Combine these techniques [12:52]

Do value the podcast? [16:11]
- https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432
Track your podcast SEO in Podgagement! [17:05]
- https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
13 May 2026, 10:00 am
23 minutes 18 seconds
431. How I Improved My Podcasting Workflow in 2025
I've been teasing for a while that I made some major workflow changes for The Audacity to Podcast, Here's what I change and why.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/workflow25

Introduction [00:00]

1. Chapters and transcripts with PodChapters [01:24]
- Try PodChapters FREE on your next episode! https://podchapters.com/
2. Back to outlines instead of scripts [05:01]

3. Episode articles with trained AI [14:10]
- Use Magai as your AI toolbox! https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
6 May 2026, 10:00 am
18 minutes 46 seconds
430. Ten Lightweight Portable Podcasting Accessories Every Podcaster Should Own
Skip the mixers and mic stands. These lightweight podcasting accessories fit in a small bag and can help you podcast from anywhere.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/lightweightgear

Introduction [00:00]

1. Smartphone [01:11]

2. Wireless lav mic kit [02:40]
- https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/larkm2s
3. Phone stand with selfie stick [06:58]

4. Miniature lighting [08:50]
- https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/lightweightled
5. USB drive [09:45]

6. Backup batteries [10:41]

7. Wired headphones [12:06]

8. Cables and adapters [13:43]

9. Printed promotional material [14:43]

10. Ultra-fine-point permanent marker [16:28]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
29 April 2026, 10:00 am
22 minutes 25 seconds
429. Remember and Keep Your Podcast Promises
Your podcast makes promises through its branding, titles and descriptions, and your own words. Learn 3 ways to identify and keep those promises.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/promises

Introduction [00:00]

1. What might your audience expect? [01:56]
- Listen to my first episode
2. What does your description promise? [11:10]

3. What have you said in your podcast? [14:51]

Track your Podcast SEO in Podgagement! [19:14]
- Try Podgagement
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
22 April 2026, 10:00 am
428. What Are the Ethics of Paying for Podcast Interviews?
When is it okay to pay a guest or pay to be a guest? And when you should you disclose compensation to your audience?

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/payinterviews

Introduction [00:00]

1. It's okay to pay to interview a guest on your podcast [00:54]

2. It's okay to pay to be a guest on another podcast [03:16]

3. Podcasters must disclose if they're getting paid to feature a guest [06:15]
- You MUST Disclose Whenever You’re Compensated!
4. You don't need to disclose if a booking service was used [13:27]
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
15 April 2026, 10:00 am
427. Three Ways to Combine Episode Numbers with Numbers in Titles
Learn how to smartly handle podcast episode numbers when your title starts with a number, so your RSS feed, website, and podcast apps are optimized.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/combinenumbers

Introduction [00:00]
1. Add a leading word [05:13]

2. Spell the number in the title [07:03]

3. Title your episode differently in your RSS feed [09:10]

Special thanks [19:34]
- Click here to support The Audacity to Podcast!
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
8 April 2026, 10:00 am
30 minutes 3 seconds
426. Podcasting with a Teleprompter—Even for Audio Podcasts
Teleprompters aren't only for newscaster and politicians! They can be great for podcasting—even if you podcast in only audio!

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/teleprompter

Introduction [00:00]
- Get one of my recommended teleprompters: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-consider-a-teleprompter-for-your-podcasting-workflow/#recommendations
1. Make "eye-contact" with your audience [02:01]

2. Display your notes or script [07:08]

3. See yourself as the camera sees you [19:01]

4. Look at your remote guest, cohost, or interviewer [20:14]

5. Use as an extra display [22:52]

My recommendation: Elgato Creator's Prompter and Prompter XL [26:50]
- https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-consider-a-teleprompter-for-your-podcasting-workflow/#recommendations
Special thanks [29:10]
- https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback
———

Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
1 April 2026, 10:00 am
23 minutes 44 seconds
425. When Clever Titles Are Okay for Podcasts and Episodes
Discover when it makes sense to use clever podcast titles instead of descriptive ones, and learn how to protect your podcast SEO while doing it.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/clevertitles

Introduction [00:00]

1. When clever podcast titles have clarifying subtitles [01:41]
- Kicked from Apple Podcasts? What Happens When You Keyword-Stuff Podcast Tags: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/kicked-from-apple-podcasts-what-happens-when-you-keyword-stuff-podcast-tags-tap334/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=chapter&utm_campaign=tap425
2. When clever episode titles are for entertainment-based podcasts [08:02]

3. When uniqueness is more important than podcast SEO [11:58]
- PodChapters: https://podchapters.com/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=chapter&utm_campaign=tap425
4. When clever-titled podcasts have amazing marketing [16:52]
- Debunking the Myth: “It’s Not Hurting Their Podcast”: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/debunking-the-myth-its-not-hurting-their-podcast/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=chapter&utm_campaign=tap425
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
25 March 2026, 10:00 am
26 minutes 19 seconds
424. A New Way to See Podcast Industry Insights!
Track active podcast metrics from Apple Podcasts, analyze 110 categories, monitor Podcasting 2.0 trends, and easily download beautiful 4K charts!

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/newpii

Introduction [00:00]
- Visit Podcast Industry Insights: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_1&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424
Track the total number of podcasts in Apple Podcasts, Podcast Index, and YouTube [09:21]
- https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_2&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424
See how active podcasts are [13:23]
- https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_3&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424
Discover deeper category details from Apple Podcasts [15:38]
- https://podcastindustryinsights.com/apple-podcasts-statistics/categories?utm_source=chapter_4&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424
Watch Podcasting 2.0 feature-adoption grow [18:49]
- https://podcastindustryinsights.com/podcasting-2-0-statistics?utm_source=chapter_5&utm_medium=chapter&utm_campaign=tap424
Download chart images for easy sharing [19:44]
- https://podcastindustryinsights.com/?utm_source=chapter_6&utm_medium=notes&utm_campaign=tap424
Special thanks [24:12]
- https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
18 March 2026, 10:00 am
36 minutes 37 seconds
423. Should You Try OpenClaw in Podcasting?
Explore whether OpenClaw belongs in your podcasting workflow, including the security risks, potential costs, practical use cases, and why you should never sacrifice your humanity for AI automation.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/SLUG

Introduction: What is OpenClaw? [00:00]
- Try OpenClaw, if you dare: https://openclaw.ai
1. OpenClaw has massive security risks [05:16]

2. Using OpenClaw can be expensive [11:15]

3. OpenClaw is not SkyNet [19:25]

4. Do you actually need AI automation? [25:56]
- OP3 stats: https://op3.dev
5. Never sacrifice your humanity [30:23]
- 11 Warnings about Using AI in Content-Creation: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/11-warnings-about-using-ai-in-content-creation-including-podcasting/
- Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/
- PodChapters: https://podchapters.com/
- Magai: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai
Tell me your uses for OpenClaw (or similar)! [34:23]
- Send your feedback to https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity
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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email [email protected] Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005
11 March 2026, 10:00 am
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What is a "niche podcast"? [01:42]

1. Topic [03:58]

2. Audience [06:52]

3. Style/approach [08:50]

4. Voice [14:39]

Introduction [00:00]

1. Find a theme [01:44]

2. Use the most compelling topic—keep those promises! [05:05]

3. List topics concisely [08:42]

4. Be creative instead of descriptive—inside jokes are okay! [10:26]

5. Combine these techniques [12:52]

Do value the podcast? [16:11]

Track your podcast SEO in Podgagement! [17:05]

Introduction [00:00]

1. Chapters and transcripts with PodChapters [01:24]

2. Back to outlines instead of scripts [05:01]

3. Episode articles with trained AI [14:10]

Introduction [00:00]

1. Smartphone [01:11]

2. Wireless lav mic kit [02:40]

3. Phone stand with selfie stick [06:58]

4. Miniature lighting [08:50]

5. USB drive [09:45]

6. Backup batteries [10:41]

7. Wired headphones [12:06]

8. Cables and adapters [13:43]

9. Printed promotional material [14:43]

10. Ultra-fine-point permanent marker [16:28]

Introduction [00:00]

1. What might your audience expect? [01:56]

2. What does your description promise? [11:10]

3. What have you said in your podcast? [14:51]

Track your Podcast SEO in Podgagement! [19:14]

Introduction [00:00]

1. It's okay to pay to interview a guest on your podcast [00:54]

2. It's okay to pay to be a guest on another podcast [03:16]

3. Podcasters must disclose if they're getting paid to feature a guest [06:15]

4. You don't need to disclose if a booking service was used [13:27]

Introduction [00:00]

1. Add a leading word [05:13]

2. Spell the number in the title [07:03]

3. Title your episode differently in your RSS feed [09:10]

Special thanks [19:34]

Introduction [00:00]

1. Make "eye-contact" with your audience [02:01]

2. Display your notes or script [07:08]

3. See yourself as the camera sees you [19:01]

4. Look at your remote guest, cohost, or interviewer [20:14]

5. Use as an extra display [22:52]

My recommendation: Elgato Creator's Prompter and Prompter XL [26:50]

Special thanks [29:10]

Introduction [00:00]

1. When clever podcast titles have clarifying subtitles [01:41]

2. When clever episode titles are for entertainment-based podcasts [08:02]

3. When uniqueness is more important than podcast SEO [11:58]

4. When clever-titled podcasts have amazing marketing [16:52]

Introduction [00:00]

Track the total number of podcasts in Apple Podcasts, Podcast Index, and YouTube [09:21]

See how active podcasts are [13:23]

Discover deeper category details from Apple Podcasts [15:38]

Watch Podcasting 2.0 feature-adoption grow [18:49]

Download chart images for easy sharing [19:44]

Special thanks [24:12]

Introduction: What is OpenClaw? [00:00]

1. OpenClaw has massive security risks [05:16]

2. Using OpenClaw can be expensive [11:15]

3. OpenClaw is not SkyNet [19:25]

4. Do you actually need AI automation? [25:56]

5. Never sacrifice your humanity [30:23]

Tell me your uses for OpenClaw (or similar)! [34:23]