Interview podcasts are a dime a dozen these days which means it's more important than ever for yours to stand out above the rest. Though it might be the least sexiest part, your interview prep is the thing that will most define your success or failure.

On this episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, we're continuing our series on interview podcasts with a discussion about your preparation. I'll explain why your interview prep is important, what things you should focus on to get it done not just well but efficiently, and how you can get your guest's guard down to get better answers for your podcast.

As you begin to think about creating a podcast for yourself or your business, you need to figure out what style you want your podcast to have. On this episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, we're going to be discussing why an interview podcast should be on your radar.

Join host Matthew Stevens as he takes a look at what an interview podcast entails, the benefits of having one, and the unique challenges you'll likely face along the way. If you're contemplating starting an interview podcast, this is a must-listen episode to learn what's needed to make it great.

It's that time of the year again . . . The new Infinite Dial report has come out, providing insight on how the podcast industry is moving. On this bonus episode of the Podcast Industry Experts, hosts John and Matt take you through the highlights of the Infinite Dial 2022 report.

Matt and John look at important metrics that can help you as a podcaster. From what social media apps are most popular and the lack of emergence in social audio to how the pandemic continues to impact where and when people listen to podcasts. This episode will give you unique insights you can use on your podcast and in your marketing so you stay ahead of the curve.

Music is practically a necessity in podcasts these days. Listeners expect higher production value and one of the easier ways to improve the sound of your podcast is by incorporating royalty-free podcast music and sound effects. But where you get your music matters a great deal as a copyright strike can ruin your day or potentially even cost you serious money. On this episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, we're going to take a closer look at royalty-free podcast music -- from its importance to a list of reputable websites where you can find high-quality tracks that won't break your budget.

From independents podcasters looking to quit their day jobs to do this full time to brands wanting to offset their costs, podcast monetization is seemingly on everyone's mind right now. But is it actually right for everyone and where should you even start?

That's what we'll be discussing on this week's episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting. Join host Matthew Stevens as he discusses when you should begin thinking of podcast monetization and details a few of the best options available for both large and small podcasts alike.

If you've been looking to make a few bucks from your podcast, this is the episode to listen to.

When writer's block hits, it hits hard and absolutely no one is immune to its effects. But did you know that writer's block can refer to a ton of different issues all with wildly different symptoms and solutions? That's precisely what we're talking about on this episode of Cover 2 Cover.

Join host Isabelle Mongeau as she breaks down some different types of writer's block you'll likely come across and tips on how to overcome each of them. Whether you're a professional writer, an amateur, or you have to write anything ever; this is an episode you're surely going to want to listen to.

Everyone is searching for what I like to call the "golden brick road" in podcasting -- That single thing that, if done well, will guarantee you more listeners and a booming podcast. That's led podcasters to look for answers in all the wrong spots. On today's episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, I'm going to give you the two main things that will truly give your podcast the best shot at success: great content and consistency.

"If content is king, consistency is queen" is a phrase I've used often on this podcast and in discussions with our clients. Essentially, your podcast is nothing without great and engaging content that you deliver in a consistent way on a consistent schedule. Missing an episode or putting out a lackluster one because you were rushing is the quickest way to chip away at your audience and limit your growth as a podcaster. You should always be focused on making the best content humanly possible for every episode, so we turn our attention to the power of consistency in this episode with some useful tips that will help you become more consistent in everything you do.

Spotify continues to invest heavily in its podcast infrastructure, acquiring PodSights and Chartable most recently. It's a move that's sure to give Spotify a lot of relevant data, while boosting its ad network and the capabilities of both Anchor and Megaphone. But is that a good thing?

On this month's episode of the Podcast Industry Experts, hosts John Luckenbaugh and Matthew Stevens take a look at what this deal means for the independent podcaster as well as the industry as a whole. Matt and John discuss the short- and long-term impact of third-party stat services getting acquired and what Spotify is likely really up to with these most recent acquisitions.