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The Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingDon’t Create Shownotes – Simply Publish a Transcript…Many things are said during a podcast. In fact, you know what? You can read all about it. That's right. Transcription services. They're all the rage inside of podcasting, but I can tell you, they're not the most compelling use of time. I mean, like, have you ever actually read a transcript of your podcast? If you haven't, I got good news, but I got more bad news.
We'll share all of that and more inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to...2025-07-1715 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingGuests are the Secret Growth Hack for PodcastsHumans will always hunt for a way to do more, faster, at less expense to ensure that they are #GettinAfterIt. This includes Podcasting and one thing is sure: Guests are the Secret Growth Hack for Podcasts - or ARE they?
We'll share all of that and more inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps th...2025-05-1620 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingAll Hosts Die… But Your Show Lives On.We like to think that we'll live forver. The reality, however - that often finds a face to smack regularly, is that - ALL HOSTS DIE.
Your program though, lives on, as does the thoughts, concepts and conversations you've held while sharing them.
What do they mean to you as a host? What do these online legacies mean to those that are left behind but still have something to tether to those who are no longer here with us?
We'll share all of that and more inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in...2025-04-0617 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingYou Must Copy Your Favorite Podcaster or You Will FAIL!Mike Wilkerson from 2GuysTalking and Bryan Entzminger of Top Tier Audio, as they tackle the often misunderstood idea of copying successful podcasters versus carving out your own podcasting identity.
Share your thoughts about their insights on balancing emulation with originality, acting in podcasting, and the importance of continuous self-improvement, both as a podcaster and in life.
They'll share all of that and more inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this po...2025-03-0414 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingPodcasting is Just the New Talk RadioI can remember a day back in 2005 when there was one podcast directory. Apple iTunes.
If you had a podcast, if you weren't on there, you had no podcast joy of any kind. You would not be found. Discovery was impossible. Some might even call it broken.
Nowadays, people are wondering the same thing. Is podcasting having a problem with discovery?
Is discovery and podcasting broken? We're gonna talk about that inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few...2025-01-2914 min
Podcast Editors MastermindWhat's CRITICAL for a Podcast in 2025?The word for 2024 in podcasting was "CHANGE". We had the rise of AI, the increasing importance of video, and key industry leaders leaving their roles.Podcast Editors Club members emphasized the need to sound natural and not scripted, navigate the complications of offering video editing, and the significance of knowing how to use dynamic ad insertion.We particularly highlight the importance of staying adaptable and diversifying income streams to maintain staying power. Podcast Editors like you can enhance your value by offering SEO services, collateral for social media, and media host management. Most importantly, Podcast...2025-01-2327 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingDiscovery In Podcasting is EASY…I can remember a day back in 2005 when there was one podcast directory. Apple iTunes.
If you had a podcast, if you weren't on there, you had no podcast joy of any kind. You would not be found. Discovery was impossible. Some might even call it broken.
Nowadays, people are wondering the same thing. Is podcasting having a problem with discovery?
Is discovery and podcasting broken? We're gonna talk about that inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few...2024-11-2113 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingForget the Fundamentals: Just Get a Professional Podcast Promoter!Everyone's been been burning the midnite oil when - whattya' know?! Help has arrived! It's time to cast aside all of the fundamentals that have allowed you to enjoy the program you and/or your cohosts have compiled - TIME TO BRING IN THAT PROFESSIONAL PODCAST PROMOTER promising "A1 success and huge audiences around the globe!", right?
Hold on a minute there, Soon-To-Be-Howard-Stern! It's time to crack that subject wide open inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet where we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a fe...2024-09-2022 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingMoney is Money: Just Sign the Contract, Dummy…Those of you that are in podcasting, whether it be as talent as a podcaster or perhaps as a podcast editor, you'll find value in contracts. And no, really. You'll find value in contracts. In fact, you know what? Money is money. Just sign the contract, dummy. That's the focus of this episode of the podcast gauntlet
That's what we're gonna talk about inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlets, where we throw down, discuss, rise, and shine in podcasting
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of...2024-08-3035 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingYou MUST MONETIZE Your PodcastLook. Everyone's interested in money. I'm not saying everybody's greedy, but I am telling you that when it comes to podcasting, there's this dangling little carrot out in front, and very often, it's got dollar signs. Well, you know what? You must monetize your podcast. Or do you?
That's what we're gonna talk about inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlets, where we throw down, discuss, rise, and shine in podcasting
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Po...2024-07-1816 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingFacebook Ads Will Make Your Podcast SuccessfulWe've all got a face. You know, a lot of us still even have books.
But you know what everybody's got?
Facebook.
You're using it daily, whether it's to chat with family, friends, your coworkers, people you don't know, people that just wanna be your friend, whatever it is, you're using Facebook. But you know what else Facebook is good for? Ads. But you know what it's best for? To make your podcast successful. We're gonna talk about that inside this episode of the Podcast Gauntlet.
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a fe...2024-06-1817 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingDo I Have Time to Podcast? Dividing Your Life’s PieAnother day/week/month/year has started and - oh my - you've finally gotten the Podcast Bug! Time to get the gear, plot out some time, and issue the next "excellent thing" that's going to conjure an amazing audience, an outlet for your ideas, energy and perspective. Isn't that AWESOME?
Just a quick question though: DO YOU HAVE TIME?
We continue to pile upon ourselves, our families and - others around us to "make the dream happen" but how many times have you actually taken a moment to ask yourself:
"Do I Have Time to Podcast?"
You'll start thinking...2024-01-2415 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingThe Brilliance of The Blue Yeti MicrophoneIn 2009, Blue released The Yeti, a handsome, silver recording tool that was destined to change the landscape when it comes to sound/audio/podcast/voiceover capture.
The results were likely not what they were expecting, but not because the product wasn't good, but because - well - people don't read the manual and don't understand how best to use it.
No matter which side of the argument you land on, there's a LOT to learn about the Blue Yeti and this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet challenges YOU to Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise and Shine in Podcasting!
The ultimate success for e...2024-01-0712 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingConstructive Criticism: Says Who?Few things will light the fuse on a variety of emotions, perspectives and life directions faster and deeper than FEEDBACK.
How many of YOU ask for take in and - then DO SOMETHING WITH IT? How many of you have the proverbial "SHIELDS UP" moment when you receive (especially CONSTRUCTIVE) feedback?
As always, it's time to THROW DOWN, Discuss, Rise and SHINE in Podcasting as Mike and Bryan talk about this and a whole lot more inside this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tel...2023-12-1218 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingCan I Use a 3-Second Disney Clip In My Podcast?Few things make Podcaster Satisfaction Meters PING harder, than being able to include a copyrighted clip into your content.
STOP DOING THIS!
if you don't own it, then DON'T USE IT! Mike & Bryan talk about that and a whole lot more inside this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness!
Not an Apple Pod...2023-11-1813 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingWhat Does AI Voice Modeling Do to Voiceover & Podcasting: Will Skynet Kill Us All?Few things make us quiver in our collective creator boots faster than AI. It's a force to be reckoned with not because it absolutely will not stop - until you are dead, but because we ALL need to take the time to know more about it - sooner rather than later. It's time to put AI - and it's impact on the industries of voiceover and podcasting into the crosshairs of this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet.
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast wha...2023-11-1324 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingAlways Mumble & Speed-Through Your Calls to ActionEveryone knows that their listeners already know where to find them online, how to connect to convey feedback and well - making sure to be CLEAR during your calls to action inside of Podcasting is just SIMPLY NOT THAT IMPORTANT.
BALDERDASH.
It's time to talk about that and more inside this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet as we Throw-Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in Podcasting...
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but...2023-11-0310 min
Hiring a Podcast Editor4 Places You Might Find a Great Podcast EditorFind a great podcast editor (for you) doesn't start with where you're looking. It starts with knowing what you want and need. That's why we started with that. But where you look is INCREDIBLY important.If you've been following the process we've talked about in the previous episodes, you already know what you want and need, what you can pay and what you'd prefer your budget to be, and even whether you want to work with an individual, a team, or an agency. Knowing that puts you WAY ahead of the game when you start looking. But...2022-11-2113 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingImportant Guest First-Visits are the Best to Start/Add Video!You've just booked the largest guest to date. It's going to be one for the podcast ages and make you the Podcast Superstar you already know you are! But now, everyone will be able to se-- waitaminit. They CAN'T SEE IT because you DON'T HAVE VIDEO YET!? That's alright! Because now is the time to heap on the ultra-easy, multi-tentacled solution of high-definition video to your tasks lists! Everything will work out just fine! Or will it? It's time to talk about how having an ultra-important guests - is probably NOT the best time to incorporate video into your program...2022-11-0119 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingImportant Guest First-Visits are the Best to to Start/Add Video!You’ve just booked the largest guest to date. It’s going to be one for the podcast ages and make you the Podcast Superstar you already […]2022-11-0119 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingImportant Guest First-Visits are the Best to Start/Add Video!You’ve just booked the largest guest to date. It’s going to be one for the podcast ages and make you the Podcast Superstar you already […]2022-11-0119 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingShut Up and Publish – Improvement “Will Come Naturally…?”Look – you COULD put a lot of time, money, effort and planning into generating a podcast, but when in doubt – SHUT UP […]2022-08-2712 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingShut Up and Publish – Improvement “Will Come Naturally…?”Look - you COULD put a lot of time, money, effort and planning into generating a podcast, but when in doubt - SHUT UP & PUBLISH! Improvement will come naturally... Right? While we all want there to be a start to our podcast adventure, and everyone DREADS the speedbumps of pauses or inadvertant halts in podcast publishing - there are a variety of critical things to remember when it comes to generating content inside a podcast. It's time to listen to what OG Podcaster Mike and Midguard Podcast Bryan have to say about the "Shut Up & Publish phenomenon...
The ultimate success f...2022-08-2712 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingShut Up and Publish – Improvement “Will Come Naturally…?”Look – you COULD put a lot of time, money, effort and planning into generating a podcast, but when in doubt – SHUT UP […]2022-08-2712 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingA Massive Facebook Group is a Great Place to Get Podcasting AdviceThere’s a LOT OF KNOWLEDGE out there, and it’s all accumulating for you to read, listen to and interact with – IN FACEBOOK! It’s […]2022-08-2016 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingA Massive Facebook Group is a Great Place to Get Podcasting AdviceThere's a LOT OF KNOWLEDGE out there, and it's all accumulating for you to read, listen to and interact with - IN FACEBOOK! It's time to start talking about the avenue of MASSIVE FACEBOOK GROUPS when it comes to getting answers, advice and "sage input" from a very-large collections of Facebook users - on Facebook. Join an OG and Midguard Podcaster as they begin sharing the details, concepts and talking technological terrain you'll need to consider when jumping to the White F!
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the...2022-08-2016 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingA Massive Facebook Group is a Great Place to Get Podcasting AdviceThere’s a LOT OF KNOWLEDGE out there, and it’s all accumulating for you to read, listen to and interact with – IN FACEBOOK! It’s […]2022-08-2016 minHiring a Podcast EditorHow to Describe Your Podcast to An EditorWhen it comes time to describe your podcast to a potential podcast editor, you want to make sure that you have all your bases covered. You don't want to end up with that "deer in the headlights" feeling; you want to be relaxed, confident, and able to engage fully.But what are the important topics to cover? What should you say? How do you know if you're missing anything? Listen to this episode of Hiring a Podcast Editor to discover what's most important, and download the free guide "15 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Podcast...2022-08-0512 minPodcast Editors MastermindHow To Overcome the Fear of Making Sales CallsAre you struggling with making sales calls?Sometimes we all do. Whether it's fear, not knowing what to do, or feeling like nothing seems to go right, we've faced those same things.Join us to discover what we do to overcome those fears. We will share how we prepare, our mindset, how we view objections, and what to do if the conversation goes off track. We can't promise 100% success (and you don't really want that anyway...), but we do want to see us all able to move forward with more confidence as we...2022-07-2153 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingYour Podcast Must Be 25 Minutes – Or You’ll Die!There are many things that all of us can accomplish – in 25 minutes. Did you know that every single episode of your podcast […]2022-07-0617 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingYour Podcast Must Be 25 Minutes – Or You’ll Die!There are many things that all of us can accomplish – in 25 minutes. Did you know that every single episode of your podcast […]2022-07-0617 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingYour Podcast Must Be 25 Minutes – Or You’ll Die!There are many things that all of us can accomplish - in 25 minutes. Did you know that every single episode of your podcast MUST be 25 minutes - or you'll DIE? We're going to talk about that, and a whole lot more inside this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet.
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness!
Not an Apple Pod...2022-07-0617 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingYou MUST Have Comprehensive Shownotes…There are many must-dos inside the arena of Podcasting, however one is emboldened inside all of our Podcasting Brains tonite. “What might it be…” […]2022-07-0512 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingYou MUST Have Comprehensive Shownotes…There are many must-dos inside the arena of Podcasting, however one is emboldened inside all of our Podcasting Brains tonite. "What might it be..." you ask? Well - "You MUST have comprehensive shownotes for each and every episode of your podcast." That's the focus of this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet.
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few minutes but helps the hosts of this program pave the way to future greatness!
Not a...2022-07-0512 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingYou MUST Have Comprehensive Shownotes…There are many must-dos inside the arena of Podcasting, however one is emboldened inside all of our Podcasting Brains tonite. “What might it be…” […]2022-07-0512 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingTime to Spend THOUSANDS on EquipmentThere are many things that we, as podcasters can spend money on. Hosting. Websites, Even the ways to generate social media: You're gonna' spend money, but you know where you've gotta' blow your hundreds, If not thousands of dollars? You've gotta' blow it all -- on equipment! Or do you? We're gonna talk about all that and more inside this episode of The Podcast Gauntlet.
The ultimate success for every podcaster – is FEEDBACK! Be sure to take just a few minutes to tell the hosts of this podcast what YOU think over at Apple Podcasts! It takes only a few min...2022-06-2718 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingTime to Spend THOUSANDS on EquipmentThere are many things that we, as podcasters can spend money on. Hosting. Websites, Even the ways to generate social media: You’re gonna’ spend […]2022-06-2718 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingTime to Spend THOUSANDS on EquipmentThere are many things that we, as podcasters can spend money on. Hosting. Websites, Even the ways to generate social media: You’re gonna’ spend […]2022-06-2718 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingOur 101: Why This Program Exists…There are MANY things inside The Podcast Gauntlet that feature numbers. While ALL of them will be talked about, one of the most vital “numbers” […]2022-05-2008 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingOur 101: Why This Program Exists…There are MANY things inside The Podcast Gauntlet that feature numbers. While ALL of them will be talked about, one of the most vital “numbers” […]2022-05-2008 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingOur 101: Why This Program Exists…There are MANY things inside The Podcast Gauntlet that feature numbers. While ALL of them will be talked about, one of the most vital "numbers" in the existence of a podcast, is "The 101" - the program that details why it exists.
OG Podcaster Mike Wilkerson, owner of The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network, & Top Tier Audio owner Bryan Entzminger launch their Podcast industry discussion program with this episode. Their goal?
To put ALL of the "requirements", "benchmarks", "hallmarks" & "you must do this or you will FAIL"s under a focused, experiential microscope - and discuss.
This is YOUR CHANCE to Throw-Down, Discuss...2022-05-2008 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingThe Podcast Gauntlet – Challenging Podcasting Requirements, Benchmarks & More…Various sources within the Podcasting industry continue to issue "requirements", "benchmarks" & "you must do this or you will FAIL!"s. Which ones are worthy and - which are driving an agenda, program or coaching process that may sound good but - doesn't really provide any impact?
The realm of podcasting can be engaging, exciting and worthy of long spans of attention, activity and focus.
Our question to YOU is:
How are YOU striving to improve your podcasting game?
Join Mike Wilkerson & Bryan Entzminger, and a growing number of visiting co-hosts, visitors, thought leaders and more as they compile a living...2022-05-1908 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingThe Podcast Gauntlet – Challenging Podcasting Requirements, Benchmarks & More…Various sources within the Podcasting industry continue to issue “requirements”, “benchmarks” & “you must do this or you will FAIL!”s. Which ones are worthy and […]2022-05-1908 minThe Podcast Gauntlet - Throw Down, Discuss, Rise & Shine in PodcastingThe Podcast Gauntlet – Challenging Podcasting Requirements, Benchmarks & More…Various sources within the Podcasting industry continue to issue “requirements”, “benchmarks” & “you must do this or you will FAIL!”s. Which ones are worthy and […]2022-05-1908 minPodcast Editors MastermindHow to Optimize Your Podcast Editing Workflow, Fire Clients, and Launch New BusinessesProducing a podcast is a LOT of work, and it can be confusing. Fortunately, there are editors like us who not only take on some of the workload, but also bring our expertise and structure to the process. And as an added benefit, we are always looking for ways to improve what we do, for our benefit and our clients.We focus on improving our processes, get better at identifying issues, improving client relationships, and more. However, that doesn't mean that every client is a fit for us and sometimes we have to make the tough call...2022-02-1859 min
The Podcast Engineering ShowChris’s Goody Bag I overview 9 recent Daily Goody‘s from Nov. 13 - Dec. 2 (see list below). You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here. Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode: Earning a Lot Being a Professional Podcast Editor, Engineer and Producer EQ’ing is a Skill Apollo Solo Set up Your Microphone To Point Away From Any Sources of Noise Black Box Analog Design HG-2 Podcast Participants Trailing off at the End of Sentences The World Thanks You for Caring Ab...2021-03-2536 minThe Podcast Engineering ShowChris’s Goody Bag I overview 9 recent Daily Goody‘s from Oct. 2 - Oct. 21 (see list below). You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here. Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode: Remind Guests To Stay on After the Interview Ends Advice for Speaking Into a Lavalier Microphone? Zoom PodTrak P8 Hooke Lav Trivia: What Compression Ratio Do I Use on My Channel Strip on the Way “To Tape?” EQ then Compress, or Compress then EQ? Should You Edit a Boring Speaker Dif...2021-01-2832 min