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Send a textIn this episode, we sit down with Badr Milligan, host of The Short Box Podcast and co-founder of JAX Podcasters United, to talk about how a simple meetup in 2018 turned into a 500+ member podcasting community.We're covering:How to start a local podcast meetup (even if you’ve never hosted an event)Why bars and restaurants want your group thereHow to market your event using Eventbrite, local news, libraries, and word-of-mouthWhen to add workshops, education tracks, or even a charity elementHow to keep events free without burning out (or selling your soul)Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textWe talk through the real costs of a bad interview and share when to publish, when to pass and how to protect your feed without burning bridges. From SmartLess canceling a big-name taping to our own not-so-good experiences, we give practical tips for handling awkward recordings.Special thanks to Kevin of Grit, Grace, and Inspiration for our custom Buzzcast song! (Stay until the end to hear it!)If you have any tips or questions about hosting a meetup, let us know before the next episode.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textWhen you first start a podcast, everything feels exciting! But somewhere around six months in, that feeling can change. Recording starts to feel routine. Metrics feel heavier. Deadlines creep in. And podcasting slowly starts to feel more like work than a creative outlet.We are talking honestly about what happens when podcasting stops being fun, and how to bring that joy back without quitting your show.If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just tired of hitting publish, there are small, realistic shifts that make podcasting feel lighter, more creative, and more sustainable.8 Tips to Make Podcasting More FunStop letting metrics decide whether you’re enjoying podcasting. Use stats as feedback, not validation.Find the right amount of pressure for you. Too much kills creativity; too little leads to boredom.Lower the bar when you need to. “Good enough” can keep your show alive during busy seasons.Identify what’s draining you and streamline or cut it. Not every task is essential.Play with your format instead of trapping yourself in it. You made the rules and you can change them.Bring your personal interests into the show. Fun increases when the work overlaps with what you love.Change your environment to change your energy. Small physical shifts can unlock creativity.Build community so you’re not podcasting alone. Connection makes the work feel worth it.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textWe’re back from Podfest and this year felt different in some ways. We're recapping our favorite moments from the conference, from reconnecting with Buzzcast listeners and hosting our meetup to surprising industry shifts on the expo floor. We talk about what stood out, what was missing, why the sessions felt more creator-first than salesy, and get into frozen hallways, cold showers, Hall of Fame moments, and one legendary birthday party!Links mentioned in this episode: Join the Buzzsprout Facebook Community Group or the Reddit Community2026 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyTom Webster: What Would You Do If You Actually Loved Podcasting?Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textThis episode, we start with a quick look at Apple’s new Creator Studio announcement and what it could mean for podcasters (plus some thoughts on GarageBand, Logic Pro, CapCut, and pricing across creator tools).Then we dig into realistic, healthy podcasting goals. We asked listeners what success would look like for them in 2026, and the answers weren’t about chasing downloads or quitting day jobs. Instead, podcasters talked about consistency, letting go of perfection, building skills, listener engagement, and slowly working toward monetization.Links mentioned in this episode:Apple Creator StudioAlban's Podcast Goals Short VideoBuzzcast: Top 5 Motivations To Keep PodcastingContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textThis episode is a behind-the-scenes look at Buzzsprout’s most ambitious yearly recap yet! Learn how it was built, why it’s animated, and how it’s designed to help podcasters celebrate their work and share it easily. We dig into favorite stats, surprising listener data, and creative ways podcasters are using playback on social media.Podcast Playback BreakdownWe're doing a giveaway for $4,000 in Buzzsprout Ad credits! Find out how to participate: Playback GiveawayContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send a textWant to know how to start a podcast? We're running an experiment in (almost) real time to see if we can create a brand new podcast in one Buzzcast episode. Megan from Buzzsprout Weekly joins us as we work through her concept and niche, to format, equipment, software, artwork, and launching. We walk through the exact decisions we’d make if we were starting a podcast today!If you’ve been sitting on a podcast idea, feeling overwhelmed, or trying to convince a friend to finally hit publish, this episode shows you exactly how doable starting a podcast really is!Links mentioned in this episode:Buzzsprout About Us Page (can you find Sparkling Dee?)Sign up for Buzzsprout’s upcoming Start Podcasting Cohort for additional support launching!How to Start a Podcast GuideBuzzcast Episode: Never Run Out Of Episode IdeasPodcast Equipment GuidePodcast Name Generator10 Places to Get Free Music for Your PodcastContact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textIn this quick episode, we take a step back to appreciate how much podcast listening apps have improved and why that’s such a win for listeners and independent podcasters. Updates from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast, and Fountain, had three big themes:Discoverability: making it easier to find new shows you’ll actually want to listen toInteractivity: likes, comments, and recommendations that help great episodes spreadQuality of life: smarter playback controls, enhanced dialogue, chapters, and fewer accidental tapsIt feels like podcast apps are finally competing on listening experience and we think that’s a really good sign for the future of podcasting!Don't forget to send in your tips as we start planning an episode on how to start a podcast in 2026. If there’s something you wish you’d known when you started, send it our way!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textIn this episode, we turn Buzzcast into a mini help desk: listeners wrote in with their biggest podcasting pain points and bravely submitted their shows for honest, constructive feedback. We dig into things like tightening edits without making conversations feel “too clipped,” keeping loudness consistent across episodes, making dynamic content transitions feel natural, and using your show title and cover art to instantly communicate who your podcast is for.We also talk strategy: How creators with big audiences (especially on YouTube/IG) can guide casual viewers into becoming true podcast subscribers and getting guests to actually share their episode.Podcasts we give feedback to:7:20 Wander Worldschool16:50 Two Guys on a Plane27:58 Midlife with Courage31:56 Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr37:57 How to Start Up48:33 This Is How You ThinkLinks mentioned in this episode:Answer the PublicBuzzsprout Name GeneratorPodcasting Q&A: How to Get Guests to Promote Your Podcast with Kate CaseyQuestion for next episode: What do you wish you knew when you started your podcast or what tool exists today that you wish you had back then? Tap the text link in the show notes and send us your answer.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textA small moment on Podnews Weekly Review sparked a chain reaction: episode shout-outs, listener fan mail jumping in, and a wholesome engagement loop that social media rarely delivers.We also share that Buzzsprout’s annual year-in-review is back with a new name and it’s coming in January (so it includes 100% of your year). Download the Buzzsprout mobile app so you don’t miss it!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!