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

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July 24, 2026

506 - The Feedback That Could Keep a Creator Going for Six Months

There may be a podcast you’ve listened to for years—someone who has taught you, encouraged you, entertained you, or helped you make decisions that changed your life. But have you ever actually told them? I’ve been listening to podcasts since the summer of 2005. Over those twenty years, I’ve listened to thousands of episodes from countless creators. Yet when I honestly thought about how often I’ve personally reached out to tell one of those creators about the impact they’ve had on my life, the
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July 17, 2026

505 - Has Your Business Outgrown What You’re Known For?

What happens when your work has evolved, but the market still associates you with an earlier version of your professional identity? In this episode, I explore how to use the content you create to intentionally change what people know you for, especially when your current work is profitable enough to keep postponing the work you most want to become known for. This episode was inspired by a powerful question that someone brought to a hot seat in one of my mastermind groups. This entrepreneur al
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July 10, 2026

504 - What Do You Really Want Your Podcast to Do for You?

Many people begin podcasting with the goal of launching a show and growing an audience. But after observing thousands of podcasting journeys over the past two decades, I have become convinced that the podcast itself is rarely the true desired outcome. What people really want is what they hope the podcast will help them experience. That might include more fulfilling work, meaningful income, greater freedom, stronger professional relationships, increased influence, thought leadership, or a creat
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July 3, 2026

503 - Does Every Podcast Need To Be On YouTube?

Does every podcaster need to be on YouTube? That is the question I’m answering in this episode of Podcast Answer Man. A recent LinkedIn post, sent to me by my friend Stuart Crane, talked about YouTube’s latest podcast-focused features and the growing amount of podcast consumption happening on YouTube. The post suggested that the future of podcasting is not audio-first or video-first, but audience-first. There is a lot in that statement that I agree with. YouTube clearly wants to be seen as a
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June 26, 2026

502 - Should Your Podcast Be Listed on IMDb?

Last week, while attending a social media conference in Lima, Ohio, I heard a speaker recommend something I had never seriously considered before: Submit your podcast to IMDb. The idea was that IMDb has become a highly trusted source that AI tools and search engines often reference when gathering information about people. If that's true, having an accurate IMDb profile and podcast listing could influence what people learn about you when they search your name. That immediately made me curious. S

Reviews

13 Million Downloads and Counting Thanks to Cliff!

"When I wanted to learn podcasting years ago, Cliff was the guy who kept rising to the top in my research, and I knew he was the one who I wanted to work with. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever…"

Joe Lamp'l - The joe gardener Show | Dec. 14, 2025

The Start of it All!

"Podcasting A to Z was the start of it all for me becoming a thought leader in my industry. It was 2013 and I was struggling with blogging and the early days of social media when I came across Cliff …"

Heather Bayer | Dec. 13, 2025

The Podcasting Godfather!

"Cliff is the reason I ever picked up a microphone. He is more than a pioneer. He shaped the podcasting space. Since taking his industry-leading Podcasting A-Z course back in 2014, I’ve continued to l…"

Steven Foust | Dec. 12, 2025

The OG!!!

"Cliff is an OG! He isn’t 'just' the Podcast Answer Man... he’s the reason half the internet even knows how to podcast. His heart for helping people to help people, and his decades of experience go wa…"

Luria Petrucci | Dec. 13, 2025