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Will Changing Hosting Providers Grow Your Podcast?

July 16, 2025
Episode 398
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I see podcasters often think their podcast might grow faster if they switch podcast-hosting providers. But is this true?

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Top 5 Podcasting Things to Evaluate Yearly

July 9, 2025
Episode 397
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Intentional growth requires regular evaluation and adjustment, and your podcast is no different! Here are 5 things I suggest you evaluate about your podcast every year so that you can make the changes necessary to keep growing your podcast.

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Best “Prime Day” Podcasting Deals (2025)

July 8, 2025 Daniel J. Lewis Blog 0 Comments

It's Amazon Prime Day! This is a great day to find great deals on podcasting gear and more—but not only from Amazon!  Amazon has the best prices on these, but that requires an Amazon Prime subscription. Several other retailers often jump on the opportunity and drop their prices, too! Here's a roundup of the best days...

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How Long Should Your Episode Closing Be?

July 2, 2025
Episode 396
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While your episode openings should be as short as possible, the length of your episode closings can be a bit more dynamic, but keep them simple.

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How Long Should Your Episode Opening Be?

June 25, 2025
Episode 395
 Daniel J. Lewis Audio 0:16:13 0 Comments

What is the first thing your audience hears when they play your latest episode? Are your providing value in your opening, or just keeping your audience from what they came to hear?

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15 Regrets from 15 Years of Professional Podcasting

June 18, 2025
Episode 388
 Daniel J. Lewis Audio 0:36:49 0 Comments

As The Audacity to Podcast celebrates 15 years of professional podcasting, I invite you to take a critical look back at the biggest mistakes I've made and things I wish I did differently with my show. My hope is that this will inspire you to either fix these things early for yourself, or avoid them altogether!

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