Podcast Answer Man

Podcast Answer Man

I’ve produced more than fifty of my own shows and published over 5,000 episodes. As a podcast consultant, I’ve trained tens of thousands of people on how to successfully launch their show and build a profitable business around their expertise.

Podcast Answer Man is where I share what actually works in podcasting after two decades of experience. It’s a place for thoughtful creators who use podcasting as a tool for building something meaningful with their voice.

In each episode, I explore the decisions behind a podcast that grows trust, attracts the right audience, and supports a real business. I cover tools and workflows when they matter. More importantly, I focus on clarity, positioning, consistency, and the long-term thinking required to make a podcast worth creating.

If you’re looking for quick hacks, this probably isn’t your show. If you want a clear signal in a noisy industry, you’re in the right place.

Recent Episodes

501 - Let Them Unsubscribe
501
June 12, 2026

501 - Let Them Unsubscribe

I recently came across a LinkedIn post that made a strong case for podcast hosts getting to the point more quickly. The idea was simple: if your episode could be ten minutes, don’t stretch it into forty-five. Respect your listener’s time. Say the thing. And honestly, I get it. If I’m reading a book, listening to an audiobook, or sitting in a conference room while someone gives a presentation, I usually appreciate clarity, structure, and a clear point. I don’t want unnecessary repetition. I don’t
500 - Podcasting As A Trust Engine
500
June 5, 2026

500 - Podcasting As A Trust Engine

Welcome to episode 500 of Podcast Answer Man. This milestone episode gave me an opportunity to reflect on what podcasting has meant to me over the past two decades, how the podcasting space has changed, and why I still believe so deeply in the power of this medium. There is no shortage of commentary today about whether podcasting is growing, shrinking, oversaturated, being disrupted by AI, replaced by YouTube, or simply no longer worth the effort. I understand why people ask those questions. I’v
499 - Why I’m Live Streaming the Making of My Podcast
499
May 29, 2026

499 - Why I’m Live Streaming the Making of My Podcast

In this episode, I share the thinking behind my new live streaming and video content strategy. For the past several months, I’ve been very clear that Podcast Answer Man is an audio-only podcast, and that is still true. I remain a strong advocate for creating audio content that is designed first and foremost for the person who will listen later, away from the screen, in the flow of their real life. At the same time, I’ve always loved video and live streaming. In fact, I used to host “Live Show Th
498 - Does The World Really Need Another Podcast?
498
May 22, 2026

498 - Does The World Really Need Another Podcast?

A question came up while I was preparing for my podcasting workshop at Social Media Marketing World: Does the world really need another podcast? It is a fair question. There are already millions of podcasts out there. Many industries feel crowded. A lot of topics have already been covered. AI has made it easier than ever to create average content. And with so much short-form video competing for attention, it is understandable that someone might wonder whether starting a podcast is still worth th
497 - In A World Of AI Polish, Presence Stands Out
497
May 15, 2026

497 - In A World Of AI Polish, Presence Stands Out

In this episode, I recorded while out for a walk using a small wired lavalier recorder clipped to my shirt. It was not a studio setup. It was not polished. It was not carefully produced. And that is exactly the point. The recorder I used for this episode is the TASCAM DR-10L PRO - https://amzn.to/4d9vEHd In a world where AI is making it easier than ever for content to sound clean, refined, and professional, I believe genuine presence is becoming more valuable than polish. For those of us who are

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The Start of it All!

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The Podcasting Godfather!

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The OG!!!

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