Episodes
Why Downloads Might Be The Worst Possible Metric For Your Podcast - The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #85
In this episode of The Podcast Report, Paul Colligan explains why downloads might be the WORST POSSIBLE METRIC for your Podcast.
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7 Surprising Benefits Of The Simple Podcast - The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #84
When considering a Podcast format (or even changing from / or moving to one), it's important to understand what a simple Podcast format brings to the producer. In this episode, Paul Colligan speaks to the "7 Surprising Benefits Of The Simple Podcast"...
Why Is The Simple Podcast The Winning Podcast? The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #83
We've been Podcasting for more than a decade but, for some reason, people seem to want to make Podcasting MORE AND MORE COMPLICATED. Not only does it not need to be hard, but when you make it complicated, you STEAL from your Podcast content and your...
Why The Podcast Interview Is The Perfect Podcast Prescription - The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #82
Yes, Paul Colligan () has "changed his song" on Podcast interviews and offers in this episode, his thoughts on what is needed for the "Perfect Podcast Interview." Topics covered include:
Why interviews can be the FASTEST way to get new Podcast...
Podcast Interviews With Impact – An Interview With Jessica Rhodes – The Podcast Report Episode #81
Nobody knows the world and economics of Podcast Interviews more than Jessica Rhodes and we’ve got her for a LIVE BLAB – of which most of the content will become episode #81 of The Podcast Report.
If you would like access to the rest of...
What Does The New Podcast iTunes Submission Process Mean For Podcasters? – The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #80
iTunes has made some BIG changes to the Podcast submission process.
Paul is going LIVE on YouTube to explain what he knows and how you can prepare.
He'll answer questions for anyone who can attend. After the live event, he'll prepare a quick report....
What Podcast Stats Should I Track? The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan #79
With all of the options and numbers that the Podcaster has to track, a strategic approach to tracking the variables that matter is extremely important. In this LIVE episode of The Podcast Report, Paul Colligan will share the 7 things every podcaster...
5 Essentials To A Profitable Podcast - The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #78
Too many are publishing their Podcast with a "fire, aim, ready" approaching of hoping their show will one day find profitability. This is a lousy strategy - but you already know that.
In this episode of The Podcast Report, Paul Colligan...
A Smart Process For Dealing With Podcast Criticism - The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #77
As suggested by listener Byron Friday, Paul Colligan examines a simple and smart way to deal with Podcast Criticism that might be a little different from what you think and what you've heard. The key is in understanding who your Podcast...
How To Get More Listeners For Your Podcast - The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #76
There are 4 places that Podcast audiences come from - and 4 places they more certainly do not.
Understanding these 8 variables will let you focus your time and attention on growing your Podcast Audience so that you can reach more people and profit...
Podcast Predictions For 2016 - The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #75
In this final episode of Season 1 of The Podcast Report, Paul Colligan shares his Podcasting Predictions for 2016 (and looks at how well he faired with his 2015 predictions).
This episode was taken from a Live YouTube Stream. More details, and...
What’s The State Of Podcasting? - The Podcast Report Episode #74
As Paul Colligan closes up Season 1 of the Podcast Report, he thought it would be fun to asses all things Podcasting right now and how it’s affecting his Podcast (and what effects you might want it to have on yours).
Big Idea -...
What's Next For The Podcast Report? - The Podcast Report Episode #73
It’s time to bring Season 1 of the Podcast Report to a close. Paul Colligan explains why he’s closing up the season, what’s coming next, and offers a few ideas that you might want to ponder in your own Podcast.
Big Idea -...
What Does Season 2 Of Serial Tell Us About Podcasting? - The Podcast Report Episode #72
The recent announcement that Serial Season 2 will also be available on Pandora brings up some interesting questions and ideas about the role and scope of Podcasting. Paul Colligan examines them in this issue of The Podcast Report. Big Idea - Serial On...
He Hit iTunes New And Notable About 175 Episodes In - Meet Andrew Lock From HelpMyBusiness.com - The Podcast Report Episode #71
Andrew Lock recently hit “New And Notable” at iTunes. The funny thing is, he’s 175 episodes into his Podcast. This story is worth getting to know - but Andrew’s approach to Podcasting is refreshing and also extremely powerful...
How Does Google Play Embracing Podcasts Change Things? - The Podcast Report Episode #70
Now that Google is embracing Podcasting inside of Google Play, there are a lot of Podcasters asking how it will impact Podcasting and, more importantly, what it will do for downloads and subscribers. Paul Colligan, author of the How To Podcast books...
3 Podcast Mistakes That Just Make Me Kind Of Sad - The Podcast Report Episode #69
The Podcasting industry is fascinating because many people copy (and teach) each others methods - even when some of them are wrong. In this episode of The Podcast Report, Paul Colligan examines 3 big mistakes he see all too often in Podcasting - and...
The Two Skills Of Podcasting - The Podcast Report With Paul Colligan Episode #68
Paul recorded this episode of The Podcast Report in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE demonstrating that there really are two skills in Podcasting - The Tech AND The Content. To show how easy the tech is, he used a simple $20 microphone on his phone to record...
What Kind Of Downloads Does iTunes New And Noteworthy Bring You? A Case Study From The Field - The Podcast Report Episode #67
How many downloads / subscribers does an iTunes New And Noteworthy position bring you? Paul Colligan, author of multiple Amazon best sellers on Podcasting answers that question with specific numbers from a test in the field - and offers a few ideas...
About My Unique Podcasting Concepts - The Podcast Report Episode #66
A recent review of my "How To Podcast 2015" book said that the book “tries too hard at times to be a contrarian and gives little reason and/or evidence for many of his more "unique" Podcasting concepts.”
There is some truth to...
What Should Podcasters Do About YouTube? - The Podcast Report Episode #65
Many Podcasters put their audio podcast content at YouTube with nothing more than an image or logo hoping to get a few more listens to their show. Is this a good idea? Can you do more with YouTube? Why do some gurus recommend it? Paul Colligan has...
What Ad Blocking Means To Podcasters - The Podcast Report Episode #64
Ad blocking is a big topic these days - and will be a big topic for some time to come. Although there are no ad blocking apps for Podcasts currently, every Podcast should examine what they can learn from, and do about, this trend.
Big...
Why Apps And Apple TVs Matter To Podcasters - Even If You Are An Android User - The Podcast Report Episode #63
Apple made some big announcements that should cause all Podcasters to sit down and take notice. If the "future" of television really is apps, it's probably the future of Podcasts as well.
In a live Periscope stream (playing off of what he examined...
What Do Podcasters Have To Learn From Periscope, Meerkat and Blab? - The Podcast Report Episode #62
Periscope, Meerkat, Blab, etc. are all the rage these days. Some are calling it the “future” of content distribution. Others are calling it a fad. Paul Colligan, author of the #1 top selling “How To Podcast 2015” examines what...