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Let's Blow This Up: Explosive Conversations About Podcasting, Brand Building, & CommunicationThe Season 3 Livestream Finale w/ The Co-Host CollectiveIt's time to bring the curtain down on Season 3 of Let's Blow This Up and, as is tradition on this show, we're going to close things up in style.If you've been on this ride with us throughout the season, you've heard the voices of some of my closest friends in the podcast space taking 30-minute deep dives in The Co-Host Collective Series. Now, the tribe convenes one last time this season in the name of fun, camaraderie, and having the screen look like The Brady Bunch theme while livestreaming (check out the video on Y...2025-05-161h 10
Let's Blow This Up: Explosive Conversations About Podcasting, Brand Building, & Communication14 Unusual Ways to Promote Your Podcast That Actually Pay OffAs we wind down The Co-Host Collective Series for Season 3 here on Let's Blow This Up, let's break out of the conventional podcast marketing and promotion box and explore some creative strategies that actually move the needle!I'm once again joined by the one and only Simona Costantini, Founder of Volt Productions, and together, we're challenging the usual playbook of posting links to your latest episode on social media and tapping into some fresh, actionable ideas from both of us, as well as other members of The Co-Host Collective AND friends of the podcast.From...2025-05-1333 min
Let's Blow This Up: Explosive Conversations About Podcasting, Brand Building, & CommunicationStop Overcomplicating Your Podcast Guest Pitch and Do This One Simple Thing InsteadMany aspiring podcast guests make the mistake of overloading their pitches with unnecessary details, excessive self-promotion, and a lack of personality. These generic, templated pitches fail to grab a host’s attention and, more and more, are getting ignored as podcasters look for how the guest can impact their audience.In this episode from the Season 3 Co-Host Collective of Let's Blow This Up, Simona Costantini, Traci DeForge, and yours truly are breaking down why simpler is better when it comes to pitching yourself as a podcast guest. Instead of overwhelming hosts with a long-winded email, we reveal an...2025-03-2530 min
Let's Blow This Up: Explosive Conversations About Podcasting, Brand Building, & CommunicationThe Most Important Reasons You Can't Overlook Podcast Download NumbersPodcast download numbers are a crucial metric, but knowing when and how to analyze them is much more important. In this episode of the Let's Blow This Up Co-Host Collective Series, I’m joined by Marc Ronick and Simona Costantini to break down the role of download numbers and how podcasters should use them effectively.How long should you wait until you begin analyzing your metrics?When do download numbers matter?What's the best way to evaluate these numbers and use them to enhance your efforts?Answers to these bur...2025-03-1831 min
Let's Blow This Up: Explosive Conversations About Podcasting, Brand Building, & CommunicationIs the Video Aspect of Podcasting Crushing the Medium?Video continues to be a hot-button issue in the world of podcasting and creators are feeling the pressure to add a visual component to their shows.So today, The Co-Host Collective is here to discuss the impact video is having on podcast production, how its use is changing the landscape, and...we'll answer the question: is video crushing the podcast medium?This installment of The Co-Host Collective features yours truly, Ana Xavier of The Podcast Space, and Simona Costantini of Volt Productions. Together, we are breaking down the difference between basic video production and high-end...2025-03-1130 min
Let's Blow This Up: Explosive Conversations About Podcasting, Brand Building, & CommunicationAre You Committed to Building a Successful Podcast? Good. Start Here...Welcome to Season 3 of Let's Blow This Up! We are kicking off this brand-new season with the first installment of in our Co-Host Collective Series.In this episode, Jason Cercone is joined by Marc Ronick of iRonick Media and Simona Costantini of Volt Productions for a deep dive into the proper mindset every podcaster needs to experience growth and longevity in this space. Without question, it’s the mental approach that sets the foundation for long-term success in podcasting.We'll also explore why many new podcasters are hesitant to embrace the word "authenticity" an...2025-02-2532 min
Let's Blow This Up: Explosive Conversations About Podcasting, Brand Building, & CommunicationAn In-Depth Look at the Underrated Benefits of Podcasting with Simona Costantini | LBTU Live 6.19.24PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 6.19.24Creating a podcast delivers a ton of benefits, including powerful content that can be utilized and repurposed in multiple ways.But have you ever slowed down and appreciated some of the benefits that often get overlooked?The relationships that are forged.The networks that are built.The impact that's made on a listener's life.This just scratches the surface, but adopting podcasting into your life should bring you much more than just creating content.In this episode of Let's...2024-06-211h 11
Podcasting Morning ChatRiverside's New Updates, Storytelling, and Follow for FollowEver wondered what story an inanimate object would tell? In today's episode, we kick off with the question: "If you could tell the story of an inanimate object, what would it be and why?" Our community offers a range of creative ideas. We segue into Riverside's exciting new update that's set to revolutionize podcast recording. We also discuss a mailbag question about the "follow for follow" strategy on social media, offering alternative practices for podcasters looking to grow their community.
Episode Highlights:
[5:39] Creativity and storytelling through inanimate objects.
[8:14] Icebreaker question: If you were...2024-06-2057 min
As It Relates to Podcasting with Simona CostantiniPART 4 - The Do's and Don'ts of Podcast Interviewing with Jason CerconeAre you considering pitching or selling during a podcast interview but not sure how to do it without coming across as pushy? Do you struggle with finding the right balance between speaking and listening as a host or guest? And what about those moments when you accidentally interrupt your guest while they're speaking? These are just some of the common challenges that can arise during a podcast interview, and in this episode, we'll explore tips and strategies for navigating them with ease. Joining me for the last part of our four-part seri...2023-03-2325 minAs It Relates to Podcasting with Simona CostantiniPART 3 - How to Maximize Your Podcast Interview Reach with Jason CerconeAre you wondering why your podcast interviews are not reaching the audience you had hoped for? Do you bring guests on your show only for them to not share your episodes? There’s a reason for that, and we’re diving into it with Jason Cercone. In this episode, we explore why guests don't share their podcast interviews and provide valuable tips on building relationships with guests after the recording is done. We talk about why not sharing your episodes is a waste of your time, and the importance of having an open mind when it co...2023-03-1632 minAs It Relates to Podcasting with Simona CostantiniPART 2 - How to Create Interviews that Captivate with Jason CerconeAre you struggling to create compelling podcast content that resonates with your audience, and keep them coming back? Hear me out! As a podcast guest or host, the conversation you have on a podcast itself is amazing, but maybe you’re having a hard time translating that to your content online. In this episode, I sit down with podcast branding strategist and experienced podcaster, Jason Cercone, to discuss how to get the best content from your interviews and create compelling content for your podcast. Jason shares his insights on thinking about interviews differently and...2023-03-0945 minAs It Relates to Podcasting with Simona CostantiniPART 1 - How to Be a Sought-After Podcast Guest and Host with Jason CerconeAre you looking to up your podcasting game and become a sought-after guest? Are there specific attributes podcast hosts look for when picking their guests, and if so, where do you learn more about how to be a great guest? In this episode of As It Relates to Podcasting, Jason Cercone joins me to discuss the key elements for securing podcast guest slots, how to be an excellent podcast guest and host, recording equipment and much more. Jason is a podcast branding strategist, author, and experienced podcaster. He helps value-driven coaches and consultants es...2023-03-0235 min