The Audacity to Podcast® - tips and how to start and grow profit in podcasting

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Aug 2026

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I believe podcasting is the BEST way for YOU to share a message to change the world! I give you the guts and teach you the tools to launch and improve your own podcast for passion and P.R.O.F.I.T. (popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles)! Through each episode, I strive to help you communicate better, fully leverage audio and video gear, use podcasting tools for higher quality and efficiency, become an engaging interviewer, improve your podcast website, grow your podcast, and more! My goal is to help you and your audience get P.R.O.F.I.T. from your podcast: popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles. From each episode, you’ll get inspiration, learn easy-to-follow steps, and discover resources to help you podcast better. Please join me, Daniel J. Lewis, and I will give you THE AUDACITY to podcast!

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August 19, 2026Episode 44549 min

445. Eleven Tips for Better Product Reviews in Your Podcast

Learn how to create honest, useful reviews that earn audience trust, strengthen industry relationships, and open new opportunities. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/productreviews Introduction: [00:00] What Is Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T.? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-is-podcasting-profit-tap320/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap445&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction_more_about_podcasting_profit 1. Actually use the product! [02:11] 2. Share your experiences and sincere opinions [06:12] 3. Focus less on specs and features, more on benefits for your audience [10:34] 4. Read/watch the instructions [14:21] 5. Consider others' reviews and questions [16:07] 6. Highlight opportunities for improvement [17:42] 7. Use the product name frequently [20:05] 8. Link to the product throughout your episode [23:33] Pretty Links for WordPress: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/prettylinks?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap445&utm_content=chapter_9-8_link_to_the_product_throughout_your_episode 9. Disclose appropriately [28:50] You MUST Disclose Whenever You're Compensated: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/you-must-disclose-whenever-youre-compensated/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap445&utm_content=chapter_10-9_disclose_appropriately 10. Build a relationship with the product-maker [32:45] 11. Tag the product and product-maker whenever sharing your review [44:10] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

August 12, 2026Episode 44419 min

444. Do You NEED to “Be Everywhere” to Grow Your Podcast?

Posting to every social platform burns out podcasters fast. Pick one place you can do well, automate what you can, and enlist your audience's help. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/beeverywhere Introduction [00:00] Your potential audience is everywhere [00:57] "Everywhere" can be overwhelming [01:59] Special thanks [03:32] https://audacitytopodcast.com/giveback Be where you can be well [07:54] Automate what you can [09:47] Point your audience to where you engage most [11:36] Ask your audience for help [15:14] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

August 5, 2026Episode 44324 min

443. Parasocial Relationships in Podcasting

The outpouring love for John C. Dvorak revealed something every podcaster should understand about the connection your audience feels with you. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/parasocial Introduction [00:00] No Agenda Show #1,888: https://www.noagendashow.net/listen/1888 No Agenda Show #1,889: https://www.noagendashow.net/listen/1889 Understand the power of parasocial relationships [01:02] See why podcasting feels personal [03:47] Let passion and authenticity build the bond [06:11] Meet listeners in the intimate moments of their lives [08:30] Recognize how podcasts can carry people through darkness [11:07] Stop saying “just”—you are connecting with people [12:45] Make intimacy a practice, not a format [15:15] "What Makes Podcasting More Intimate than Other Media": https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-makes-podcasting-more-intimate-than-other-media-tap279/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap443&utm_content=chapter_8-make_intimacy_a_practice_not_a_format Use your influence for good [16:22] Deepen audience relationships with Podgagement [16:54] https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap443&utm_content=chapter_10-deepen_audience_relationships_with_podgagement Honor the relationships listeners build with you [19:28] Be someone’s light, one episode at a time [22:26] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

July 22, 2026Episode 44223 min

442. Five Uses for Dynamic Content-Insertion that Aren't Ads

Dynamic ad-insertion technology can be use for so much more content than just ads! Here are 5 ways to use it in podcasting. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5dci Introduction: What is dynamic content-insertion (DCI)? [00:00] 1. Upcoming events [03:03] 2. Products, services, and cross-promotions [05:19] 3. Time sensitive announcements [09:08] 4. Audience calls to action [11:25] 5. Advanced targeting and experiments [14:43] How to get started with dynamic content insertion [19:02] Captivate: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate RedCircle: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/redcircle Share your ideas or podcasting questions [22:04] https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap442&utm_content=chapter_8-share_your_ideas_or_podcasting_questions Supercharge your audience engagement with Podgagement! [22:19] https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap442&utm_content=chapter_9-supercharge_your_audience_engagement_with_podgagement ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

July 15, 2026Episode 44112 min

441. Three Benefits to Involving Your Audience in Your Podcast

Whether reading their reviews, sharing their feedback, playing their voicemail, or using their creative contribution, involving your podcast episodes can be powerful to deepen your relationships and grow your podcast. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/involveyouraudience Introduction [00:00] Try Podgagement to get more ratings, reviews, rankings, and feedback: https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap441&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction What kind of audience involvement? [01:19] 1. It makes your listener feel special [04:42] 2. It encourages more involvement [06:21] 3. It boosts your reputation [07:12] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

July 8, 2026Episode 44013 min

440. Should You Repeat Topics on Your Podcast?

It might be okay to cover the same topic in multiple episodes from your podcast. Here are 4 questions to guide your decision. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/repeattopics Introduction [00:00] My first episode about the independence of podcasting, from 2017: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/the-powerful-independence-of-podcasting-tap312/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap440&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction 1. Do you have more to add? [02:20] 2. Is your original episode still available? [04:18] What You Need to Know about Episode Limits and Your Podcast RSS Feed: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-episode-limits-and-your-podcast-rss-feed-tap302/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap440&utm_content=chapter_3-2_is_your_original_episode_still_available_feed_limits_affect_this 3. How much time has passed? [06:19] 4. Do you have a different approach to the topic now? [08:49] Do you value The Audacity to Podcast? [12:36] Give back what you feel it's worth to you: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap440&utm_content=chapter_6-do_you_value_the_audacity_to_podcast ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

July 1, 2026Episode 43930 min

439. Ten Reasons to Celebrate the Independence of Podcasting

Independence is the greatest power of podcasting—even for corporate podcasters. Here are some reasons to celebrate the freedom of podcasts. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/independence26 Introduction [00:00] 1. Talk about whatever you want [01:23] 2. Run your podcast however you like [03:55] 3. Reach a global audience with your voice [05:26] 4. Produce content from anywhere [08:09] 5. Host or move your podcast where you choose [11:05] 6. Monetize your podcast (or don't) however you want [14:14] 7. Publish on your schedule [17:48] 8. Build your own audience [19:14] 9. Distribute to any podcast app [22:12] 10. No algorithms (yet) between you and your audience [24:49] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

June 24, 2026Episode 43834 min

438. Podcast Metrics Explained: Downloads vs. Plays vs. Audience

The world of podcast metrics can get confusing. Here are the most important terms, what they actually mean, and the caveats you need to know. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/dvpva Introduction [00:00] 1. Downloads (and "streams") [01:18] 2. Plays [12:02] Special thanks [17:34] If you value The Audacity to Podcast, please consider giving back whatever its worth to you! https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap438&utm_content=chapter_4-special_thanks 3. Audience [19:57] The most important metric is what measures your goals [30:10] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

June 17, 2026Episode 43737 min

437. Should You Mix Topics on Your Podcast?

Covering more than one subject on your show? Discover how it affects your listeners, findability, and growth, plus a smarter way to handle multiple topics. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/mixtopics Introduction [00:00] 1. The podcast versus its episodes [01:28] 5 Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5-ways-to-handle-multi-topic-episode-titles/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_3-5_ways_to_handle_multi_topic_episode_titles Chapter your episodes with PodChapters : https://podchapters.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_5-chapter_your_episodes_with_podchapters 4 Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/4-types-of-podcast-niches-its-not-just-your-topic/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_7-4_types_of_podcast_nichesits_not_just_your_topic 2. What audience and expectations have you built? [07:18] 3. What do you want your podcast known for? [10:33] 4. Consider your podcast SEO [14:42] Track your podcast SEO with Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_10-4_consider_your_podcast_seo_and_track_it_with_podgagement 5. What prevents you from starting a separate show? [24:29] Try Captivate for hosting multiple podcasts: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/captivate?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_11-5_what_prevents_you_from_starting_a_separate_show_try_captivate ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005

June 10, 2026Episode 43622 min

436. Should You Keep Podcasting with a Small Audience?

Use four practical questions to reconnect with your podcasting goals, measure success by the right outcomes, and better serve the audience you already have. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/smallaudience Introduction [00:00] 1. Why did you start podcasting? [02:34] What Is Podcasting PROFIT? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-is-podcasting-profit-tap320/ Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-put-podcasting-profit-first/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap436&utm_content=chapter_2-1_why_did_you_start_podcasting 2. Are you achieving your "why"? [07:14] Special thanks [10:02] Please support The Audacity to Podcast with whatever you feel it's worth to you: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap436&utm_content=chapter_4-special_thanks 3. What are you doing to work toward your goals? [14:31] 4. How can you invest in what your have? [16:56] ——— Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/ Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/ FEEDBACK Call (903) 231-2221 Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity MAILING ADDRESS The Audacity to Podcast PO Box 739 Burlington, KY 41005