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…
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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 creativ
503
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 po
502
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. So
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
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
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