Podcasting Made Simple

Hosted by Alex Sanfilippo, PodMatch.com

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407

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Oct 2026

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Podcasting Made Simple helps podcast hosts and podcast guests reach more listeners, create better interviews, and earn more from podcasting. Each week, Alex Sanfilippo and other podcasting industry experts share practical strategies for podcast growth, podcast guesting, audience growth, podcast marketing, and podcast monetization. Whether you're a host or guest, you'll learn how to improve on your side of the mic and get more from every podcast interview!

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October 27, 2026Episode 40733 min

Podcast Episodes That Keep Getting Listeners | Jordan Blair

Most podcast hosts and guests put a lot of effort into creating great podcast episodes, then move on after publishing. But those episodes can keep attracting new listeners long after they’re released! In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Jordan Blair share how better titles, descriptions, transcripts, and blog posts can make your episodes easier to discover through podcast apps, search engines, and AI answers. Get ready to set up your podcast episodes to keep attracting the right listeners for years to come! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/407 Key Moments 00:00:00 Make Episodes Work Long Term 00:04:48 Prepare Better Podcast Episodes 00:10:55 Keep AI From Hurting Edits 00:16:58 Optimize Episodes for Discovery 00:24:25 Use Metadata and Blog Posts 00:28:08 Update Old Podcast Episodes

October 20, 2026Episode 40615 min

How to Connect With Podcast Listeners | Alex Sanfilippo

Many podcast hosts and guests focus on sounding more polished, but polish alone doesn’t create the kind of connection listeners remember. Thankfully, podcasting gives you a unique opportunity to help listeners feel like they belong! In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo shares how to prepare more intentionally and use his Three R’s of Content, real, raw, and relevant, to build a stronger connection with podcast listeners. Get ready to create episodes and guest appearances that help listeners feel like they’re part of the conversation! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/406 Key Moments 00:00:00 Why Listener Connection Matters 00:03:53 Make Content Worth Hearing 00:08:16 Be Real With Listeners 00:10:18 Let Imperfection Stay In 00:12:28 Stay Relevant to Listeners

October 13, 2026Episode 40533 min

How to Stop Procrastinating as a Podcaster | Jon Acuff

Most podcast hosts and guests have big goals, but procrastination can leave a gap between what they intend to do and what they actually follow through on. Thankfully, the answer isn't simply becoming more productive! In this episode, Jon Acuff shares his four-permission framework of Dream, Plan, Do, Review for getting unstuck and turning podcasting intentions into consistent action without burning yourself out. Get ready to stop procrastinating and make tomorrow easier by doing what matters today! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/405 Key Moments 00:00:00 Why Podcasters Procrastinate 00:05:20 Remarkable Life Over Productivity 00:08:57 Four Permissions for Progress 00:16:42 Plan Your Podcasting Goals 00:22:14 Do Without Burning Out 00:26:26 Review What Actually Works

October 6, 2026Episode 40413 min

How to Make Podcast Interviews More Engaging as a Guest

Most podcast guests rely on their expertise to add value, but information alone isn't enough to make people want to keep listening. Thankfully, the way you deliver what you know can make your interviews more engaging! In this episode, Ivan Wanis Ruiz shares how to use infotainment to hold attention, including a simple way to break the ice and why uncertainty keeps people interested. Get ready to deliver your message in a way listeners actually want to hear and remember! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/404 Key Moments 00:00:00 Why Podcast Guest Delivery Matters 00:03:05 Use a Personal Reveal 00:05:47 Use Uncertainty to Hold Attention 00:08:48 Use Movement to Improve Delivery 00:11:33 Make Your Delivery the Advantage

September 29, 2026Episode 40311 min

How to Use Your Podcast to Grow Your Business

Most podcast hosts focus so much on growing a big audience that they overlook the business opportunities right in front of them. Thankfully, your podcast can also help you grow your business by building stronger local relationships that lead to warm referrals! In this episode, Billy Sammons shares a four-step approach for using your podcast to support values-aligned businesses and create ongoing value through consistent follow-up. Get ready to build the kind of relationships that grow your business without relying on cold outreach! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/403 Key Moments 00:00:00 Grow Your Business Locally 00:02:43 Define Your Business Values 00:04:18 Find Values-Aligned Partners 00:06:06 Give Through Your Podcast 00:07:28 Distribute and Follow Up

September 22, 2026Episode 40211 min

How to Stand Out as a Podcast Guest by Narrowing Your Niche

Most podcast guests blend in because they try to appeal to everyone instead of clearly showing what makes them different. Thankfully, getting more specific can make you easier for the right podcast hosts to understand and remember! In this episode, Jason Willis-Lee shares how narrowing your niche and using the BRIDGE Authority Framework can sharpen your positioning and give hosts a clearer reason to book you. Get ready to stop sounding like everyone else and become known for the specific expertise only you can bring! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/402 Key Moments 00:00:00 Why Guests Get Forgotten 00:01:24 Narrow Your Niche 00:04:27 The BRIDGE Authority Framework 00:08:02 Apply BRIDGE to Get Booked

September 15, 2026Episode 40110 min

How to Get Podcast Guests to Share Their Episodes

Podcast hosts often wonder why their guests don't share their episodes after they go live. The problem may start during the interview itself. When guests don't feel fully heard or valued, they're less likely to be excited about promoting the finished conversation. Thankfully, small changes to the way you interview can create a stronger connection! In this episode, Tiffanie Richards shares how to help podcast guests feel heard and use deeper questions to create conversations they genuinely value. Get ready to create podcast interviews your guests are proud to share! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/401 Key Moments 00:00:00 Why Podcast Guests Don't Share 00:03:49 Help Guests Feel Heard 00:05:30 Ask Deeper Questions 00:07:16 Close Interviews With Curiosity 00:09:01 The CAFE Method

September 8, 2026Episode 40011 min

How to Connect With Podcast Listeners as a Guest

Many podcast guests struggle to connect with podcast listeners because they speak from their own perspective instead of the listener’s. Thankfully, three simple shifts can make your message feel much more relevant! In this episode, Antoinette Berrafato shares how to speak from the listener’s future, use language they already relate to, and protect how they see themselves. Get ready to become the kind of podcast guest who makes listeners feel understood and remember what you said! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/400 Key Moments 00:00:00 Why Guests Blend In 00:02:37 Speak From Their Future 00:05:45 Use the Listener’s Language 00:08:35 Speak to Their Identity

September 1, 2026Episode 39911 min

Podcast Website Design That Turns Visitors Into Listeners

A lot of podcast hosts put all their focus into the episodes themselves and forget that their website is often where potential listeners land first. If your podcast website is poorly designed or simply repeats the same linear episode list found in podcast apps, it may be pushing people away before they ever press play. Thankfully, there’s a better way to design your podcast website! In this episode, Mr. Whiskey shares how to organize episodes around listener interests and use guests and resources to make your site more engaging. Get ready to create a podcast website that gives visitors more reasons to become listeners! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/399 Key Moments 00:00:00 Why Podcast Websites Matter 00:03:18 Organize Episodes for Listeners 00:06:12 Feature Guests and Resources 00:09:33 Prioritize People Over SEO

August 25, 2026Episode 39812 min

How to Make Podcast Guesting Work for Your Business

Most podcast guests treat an interview like a one-time event, then move on and wonder why nothing comes from it. Thankfully, there’s a better way to turn podcast guesting into a real business investment! In this episode, Chris Papin shares how to set a clear objective before saying yes, prepare around the audience, and follow up by tracking what actually happens. Get ready to make every guest appearance count! MORE FROM THIS EPISODE: HTTPS://PODMATCH.COM/EP/398 Key Moments 00:00:00 Stop Wasting Guest Spots 00:02:33 Set Goals and Prepare 00:05:29 Show Up Authentically 00:07:30 Follow Up After the Interview 00:09:20 Track Results and Improve

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