Episodes

Why Downloads Are a Dying Metric (And What to Track Instead)
Feb. 3, 2026

Why Downloads Are a Dying Metric (And What to Track Instead)

The Podcast Report: Why Downloads Are a Dying Metric (And What to Track Instead) In this solo "walk-and-talk" episode from, Paul Colligan reflects on his recent induction into the Podcasting Hall of Fame and tackles the indus...

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Podcast Success: Publish, Pair, Promote Like a Pro
Feb. 7, 2025

Podcast Success: Publish, Pair, Promote Like a Pro

Podcast Success: Publish, Pair, Promote Like a Pro! In this episode, we break down the essential steps for podcasting success—publishing, pairing, and promoting—and explore how these strategies can elevate your podcast above the noise in the...

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Use AI to Elevate, Not Replace, Your Podcast
Feb. 1, 2025

Use AI to Elevate, Not Replace, Your Podcast

Use AI to enhance, not replace, your podcast! 🎙️ In this episode of the podcast report, we explore the dynamic role of AI in podcasting and how it can help creators elevate their shows. From using AI tools to simplify tasks like creating YouTube...

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Revolutionizing Podcast Production: AI Tools & Future-Proofing Your Workflow
Sept. 27, 2024

Revolutionizing Podcast Production: AI Tools & Future-Proofing Your Workflow

What if you could revolutionize your podcast production workflow overnight? Discover the game-changing potential of AI in our latest episode, where we uncover how advanced tools like the new iOS Notes feature can transcribe audio seamlessly and...

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Debunking Podcast Market Myths: AI Integration & YouTube's Role in Content Creativity
Jan. 23, 2024

Debunking Podcast Market Myths: AI Integration & YouTube's Role in Content Creativity

Paul Colligan and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting dive into the essential insights for podcasters in 2024. They discuss the evolving landscape of podcasting, including the surprising decrease in active podcasts and why the space isn't as...

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Seven Strategies to Master Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver
Aug. 5, 2023

Seven Strategies to Master Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver

In this episode, we explore seven ways to dominate Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver. We emphasize the value of hallway conversations over sessions, the importance of verifying information, asking specific questions, and understanding the environment....

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Navigating the Future of Podcasting: AI, YouTube & Cutting Through the Noise
July 18, 2023

Navigating the Future of Podcasting: AI, YouTube & Cutting Through the Noise

On today's episode of the podcast report, we discuss three themes: AI, YouTube, and noise in podcasting. AI will revolutionize cameras and sound quality, YouTube is a major player in the podcasting world, and we address the issue of noise in the...

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5 Things About Podcasting That Can Bring Big Entrepreneurial Jumps
Oct. 20, 2021

5 Things About Podcasting That Can Bring Big Entrepreneurial Jumps

Podcast Monetization is seldom about the ads. If you're an entrepreneur thinking about Podcasting, here are 5 things to consider.

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How To Leverage How Little Facebook Has Done For Your Podcast
Oct. 13, 2021

How To Leverage How Little Facebook Has Done For Your Podcast

Despite the excitement about the Facebook Podcast updates for late 2021, they will do nothing to help your Podcast. But, you can leverage what they've done for the sake of your Podcast.  The Medium article about Facebook Consumption -

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Thoughts On Owning Your Own Network
Oct. 6, 2021

Thoughts On Owning Your Own Network

When you OWN the network, Facebook going doing doesn't matter, YouTube demonetizing you doesn't matter, Spotify running in and out of favor doesn't matter. What matters is what you do with your content, with your network.  Be smart with it P.s.,...

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How Does Apple Private Relay Affect Your Podcast?
Sept. 29, 2021

How Does Apple Private Relay Affect Your Podcast?

For the last 17 years, people have been telling me different things that are going to "kill" Podcasting.   They've been wrong.  Apple Private Relay isn't going to kill Podcasting either, and today's Sounds Profitable piece () explains...

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The Podcast Promise Of Value For Value
Sept. 22, 2021

The Podcast Promise Of Value For Value

There is a new thing in Podcasting ... so new, it's getting the name "Podcasting 2.0." There are some very exciting things about it.  In this episode, I chat about the concept of "Value For Value." It's pretty exciting.  Here are some of the...

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Impact Versus Downloads And The Mindset Scorecard
Feb. 24, 2021

Impact Versus Downloads And The Mindset Scorecard

You want MORE than downloads from your Podcast - here's why.   Part 8 in an 8-part series about The Podcast Partnership Mindset Scorecard.  You can get your copy at

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Assets Versus Episodes And The Mindset Scorecard
Oct. 26, 2020

Assets Versus Episodes And The Mindset Scorecard

Yes, it's true, the "show about nothing" has lots to teach us about the best possible kind of Podcast content.   Part 7 in an 8-part series about The Podcast Partnership Mindset Scorecard.  You can get your copy at

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Content Versus Sound Quality And The Mindset Scorecard
Oct. 10, 2020

Content Versus Sound Quality And The Mindset Scorecard

A story about an influencer named Martin Luther King Jr. and how his message of a dream needed better audio.  And, part 6 of 8, of our series on the Podcast Partnership Mindset Scorecard.  Grab your Scorecard at http://HeadsUpTuesday.com.

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Effort Versus Strategy And The Mindset Scorecard
Sept. 25, 2020

Effort Versus Strategy And The Mindset Scorecard

Is a "good heart" and effort enough to make your Podcast successful? Is the old cry of "Podcast your passions and profits will follow" a good idea? In part 5 of this 8 part series on The Podcast Partnership Mindset Scorecard (get yours at ), Paul...

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Who Versus How And The Mindset Scorecard
Sept. 18, 2020

Who Versus How And The Mindset Scorecard

The idea of "Who Not How" comes from Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach who has leveraged that very concept to be part of 11 different Podcasts. We started the first one but love how this smart (do I dare say "Strategic"?) element has made it...

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Podcast Technology And The Mindset Scorecard
Aug. 28, 2020

Podcast Technology And The Mindset Scorecard

Technology is here to SERVE me - not vice versa.  If we figure out how to leverage the latest technology to serve our Podcast content (a tech 15+ years old), we'll do even better.  It's part of The Podcast Partnership Mindset...

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Podcast Seasons And The Mindset Scorecard
Aug. 21, 2020

Podcast Seasons And The Mindset Scorecard

Podcast Seasons? I was introduced to the idea by the great Michael Hyatt and it's been a part of our Podcasting strategy pretty much from that day on.  It's the second point in our Strategic Coach inspired Mindset Scorecard - and we're taking 8...

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Business Podcast Gold and The Mindset Scorecard
Aug. 14, 2020

Business Podcast Gold and The Mindset Scorecard

As was promised in the last episode - part 1 of The Mindset Scorecard - our concept of Business Podcast Gold.  If you want to grab your copy of these two documents, grab the Heads Up Tuesday newsletter which will get you access to our grand...

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Catching Up With Dave Jackson - It's Been A Long Year
Aug. 7, 2020

Catching Up With Dave Jackson - It's Been A Long Year

The Podcast Report is BACK - and no better way to celebrate than a simple (but hour long) catchup with friend of the show - Dave Jackson (School of Podcasting, Libsyn, Building A Better Dave, Podcast Hall of Fame, Profit From Your Podcast ...).

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The Operation - Finishing Up The Team Clarity Matrix - Part 6 of 6
July 31, 2019

The Operation - Finishing Up The Team Clarity Matrix - Part 6 of 6

The last piece of your team is the person who makes sure it all "happens." The Operation makes sure the big picture is at play and, yes, is there to make EVERYTHING is done correctly for the bigger picture of your Podcast. This is the final episode in...

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Promote Your Podcast With The Team Clarity Matrix
July 26, 2019

Promote Your Podcast With The Team Clarity Matrix

Once the show is done, it's time to promote your Podcast. The right person for the job will do amazing things. The wrong person will waste your time and money. Understand (and build) your Podcast Team with The Podcast Partnership's Free Team Clarity...

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The Podcast Publish - Team Clarity Matrix Part 4 of 6
July 24, 2019

The Podcast Publish - Team Clarity Matrix Part 4 of 6

Publishing your Podcast is so much more than clicking a button and filling out forms. Do you know the right 7 questions to ask the team member publishing your Podcast?

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