Podcast Answer Man
Cliff Ravenscraft
For the past twenty years, I have been immersed in the world of podcasting. I’ve produced more than fifty-five of my own shows and published over 4,800 episodes. As a podcast consultant, I’ve trained tens of thousands of people on how to successfully launch their show and build a profitable business around their expertise.
Podcast Answer Man is where you can bring every question you have about podcasting. Gear. Workflow. Strategy. Audience growth. Monetization. Industry shifts. The landscape is always changing. I may not have every answer on the spot. I do know how to find the right answer for you, and I’m eager to be of service.
If you want a clear, dependable guide in a noisy industry, this is the place. Each episode is focused on practical insight, proven experience, and the mindset required to create content that serves your audience and supports the business you want to build.
Ask your questions. I’ll help you find your path forward in podcasting.
Podcast Answer Man is where you can bring every question you have about podcasting. Gear. Workflow. Strategy. Audience growth. Monetization. Industry shifts. The landscape is always changing. I may not have every answer on the spot. I do know how to find the right answer for you, and I’m eager to be of service.
If you want a clear, dependable guide in a noisy industry, this is the place. Each episode is focused on practical insight, proven experience, and the mindset required to create content that serves your audience and supports the business you want to build.
Ask your questions. I’ll help you find your path forward in podcasting.
Episodes
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May 10, 2012 • 1h
260 Will Google Plus Be An Option For Live Streaming?
Will Google Take Live Streaming To The Next Level? A recent post on the Google Blog announced that Google Plus Hangouts On Air feature is going to be rolled out to all members of the Google Plus Community. The post said that you will be able to broadcast publicly. By checking “Enable Hangouts On Air,” you […]
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May 3, 2012 • 1h 5min
259 A Case of Stolen Network Identity – The BlogWorld Virtual Ticket Option – PJ Jonas Tells Us About Using A Publicist
A Case of Stolen Network Identity In this week's episode, I share how upset I was to learn that someone had gone and copied everything that I had spent seven years building at gspn.tv. Some say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. To some degree, I certainly believe this is true. However, there […]
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Apr 20, 2012 • 50min
258 How Andrew Zarian Went From Hobby To Building The Profitable GFQ Network
From Hobby To Profitable Podcast Network In this episode, I interview Andrew Zarian of the Guys From Queens Network. Andrew shares how he started out with a hobby of streaming video via Ustream.tv after being laid off in 2008 and how he turned that hobby into the profitable podcast network that he runs today. I […]
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Apr 13, 2012 • 1h 5min
257 New Libsyn Stats Algorithm – Bringing Audio Clips Into Skype Call – And So Much More!
Random Plug of The Week This week's random plug of the week goes out to the Busy Mom's Survival Guide with PJ Jonas. If you check out her show and like it, please be sure to let PJ know you heard about her show from The Podcast Answer Man! Problem Getting Audio Clips Into Skype […]
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Apr 5, 2012 • 58min
256 iTunes Now Prefers 1200×1200 (UPDATE 1400×1400 Now) Podcast Artwork – Is Weekly Better Than Every Other Week? – Facebook Posting Advice – And So Much More!
UPDATE: A few weeks after this episode was posted, iTunes made an additional update an they now require 1400×14000 artwork. MAJOR UPDATE: Just a few short weeks after this episode was posted, iTunes made ANOTHER quiet change to their specs page and are not suggesting that they “prefer” 1400×1400 artwork. For full details, have a […]
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Mar 29, 2012 • 1h
255 – Consistency Vs Can’t Live Without Content – New Podcast For BlogWorld & New Media Expo – And More!
The Podcast Report – Devoted to the Podcasting Track of BlogWorld & New Media Expo Earlier this month, I accepted an offer to join the BlogWorld & New Media Expo team in building an amazing Podcasting Track for their conference. Over the past few weeks, I have been on the phone with no less than […]
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Mar 24, 2012 • 1h 7min
254 – How To Grow Your Audience And Market Your Podcast! Facebook Interest Lists And More!
So You Have A Podcast… Now What? One the questions that I am asked most often is “How Do I Grow My Audience?” Many times it's phrased something like, “I've been podcasting for (insert number) of months/years and I only have (insert number) of people who are consistently downloading each of my episodes.” Those who […]
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Mar 15, 2012 • 1h 8min
253 Podcast Answer Man – Slow Start With Affiliate Programs And An Interview With Gary Takacs
Mixergy Interview I started off this week's episode explaining what honor it was to be invited as a guest on Andrew Warner's Mixergy podcast. If you would like to see the interview, please check it out at by clicking here. Random Plug of The Week This week's random plug of the week goes out to […]
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Mar 8, 2012 • 41min
252 Podcast Answer Man – You Inspired Me To Stop Podcasting?
You Inspired Me To Stop Podcasting I never thought the day would come where I would be happy to receive feedback from a podcaster who said that I've inspired them to end several of their podcasts. However, I could not be more delighted to receive such feedback from John Wilkerson of the Wired Homeschool Podcast. […]
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Mar 1, 2012 • 60min
251 Podcast Answer Man – Major BlogWorld Announcement – Interview With Leslie Samuel – And So Much More!
Leslie Samuel's Online Content Paves Way For Dream Job! I am so excited about this week's “Where Are They Now” interview with Leslie Samuel from LearningWithLeslie.com and Interactive-Biology.com. Leslie's story is full of so much valuable insight and inspiration. I know that you are going to love hearing about how a site with some online […]
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