PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show

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PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show

Podcraft is your weekly, no-nonsense guide to honing the art of podcasting, hosted by veteran creators Colin and Matthew. With over 30 years of combined experience, they cover everything from choosing the right mic to growing your audience and making money from your show. Some episodes dive deep into one topic, like titling episodes or using live events to build your brand, while others feature real-life case studies from podcasters who've been there and done it. Whether you're just starting out or levelling up an existing show, Podcraft gives you the practical advice and honest insights you need to make it work.

Latest episodes

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28 August 2025

Turning Your Podcast Audience into Paying Members

How do you turn your podcast audience into paying members? In this episode, Colin talks with Mike Morrison from Membership Geeks about the strategies podcasters can use to build successful memberships.

You’ll learn how to choose the right model for your show, whether that’s creating outcomes, fostering mastery, building connection, or offering resources. Mike shares real examples of podcasters who have grown six-figure memberships, explains why content alone is no longer enough, and reveals how to keep members engaged for the long term.

If you're in or near the UK, be sure to check out Retain Live 2025, which is taking place in Newcastle on the 23rd and 24th of September!

And if you want one resource to help you start up a membership, try The Membership Roadmap. This is Mike's full guide to planning and launching a successful membership.

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22 August 2025

Lessons From 3 Years of Podcast Marketing Trends

What can three years of data really tell us about how podcasts grow? In this episode, Jeremy Enns from the Podcast Marketing Academy unpacks the latest Podcast Marketing Trends report, exploring why growth is slowing for big shows but accelerating for independents, the growing role of video in podcasting, and whether social media really moves the needle. The discussion also covers the pull of algorithms, the power of strong show concepts, and how newsletters fit into a sustainable growth strategy. If you want clear insights on what actually works in podcast marketing today, this is the conversation to hear.

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14 August 2025

How to Reach Older or Less Tech-Savvy Listeners

Indy is creating a podcast for his online gardening club, Tender Shoots, aimed at listeners aged 65 to 100. His mission is to make the experience simple, welcoming, and accessible. No technical headaches, just great gardening advice.

The challenge is balancing ease of use with modern podcasting features like chapter images and detailed show notes. Indy is tackling this by streamlining the subscription process and guiding members on how to use podcast apps. The goal is to offer an enjoyable and educational experience tailored to older gardening enthusiasts, without letting the tech get in the way.

Looking for support or coaching in your own podcasting ventures? Head on over to thepodcasthost.com/help and tell us what you need!

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08 August 2025

Income Stream Lessons from 10 Top Indie Podcasters (Classic)

There is no shortage of potential income streams for your podcast. But rather than telling you all the things you could try, how about some real-world case studies from ten successful independent podcasters?

Our recent survey suggested that only 1 in 4 indies monetize their content, despite the majority of them wanting to build some income streams.

So, on this episode of Podcraft, we’re going to dig into the monetization methods and strategies that have actually worked for our IndiePod Legends, as well as the many that haven’t!

The aim here is to show that while some revenue streams are a good fit for some, they don’t work so well for others. We’ll also answer questions like:

  • WHEN should you try to monetize?
  • What are some great on-ramps for smaller podcasts?
  • Can monetizing your content hamper your creativity?

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31 July 2025

Are We Overcomplicating Podcasting?

Podcasting isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Figuring out who you want to reach and how you’ll serve them is hard work, but it’s the kind that truly moves the needle.

In 2025, we risk losing sight of that north star. Too often, clarity is traded for trends, and purpose is swapped for perceived expectations. Stay focused. The best podcasts still begin by serving real people, not chasing the algorithm.

On this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Corbett, who brings a wealth of podcasting experience to the table. We discuss some recent data collected through regular polls in our Podcraft Pointers newsletter. Then, we catch up on the latest tools, tactics, and techniques that are working well for us right now.

Key Talking Points

The "Podcasting" Name Debate

Video vs. Audio-Only Content

Monetisation Challenges with Video

  • Dynamic ad serving (industry standard) doesn't work on YouTube or Spotify's cached video feeds
  • Forces return to baked-in ads, creating same problems the industry solved years ago
  • Cuts off major monetisation channels for creators heavily dependent on Spotify

Platform Control Issues

The Value of Audio-First Content

AI and Workflow Tools

  • ChatGPT valuable for idea generation and content planning, not wholesale content creation
  • Adobe Enhance effective for audio cleanup
  • AI clipping tools not yet reliable for video editing
  • Canva increasingly useful for quick design and video creation

Equipment and Setup

Industry Complexity

  • Podcasting has become significantly more complex compared to simpler early days
  • Multiple platform considerations creating workflow complications
  • Need to balance innovation with accessibility for new creators

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23 July 2025

Growing a Podcast With LinkedIn

Tomas Loucky, better known as Tommen, is an expert in growing an audience on LinkedIN, and has been growing his Podcast 'Produced By' there for the past year. With over 20,000 followers, he joins Colin to talk about building a personal brand, repurposing podcast content, and finding great guests through LinkedIn. They dig into how to strike the right balance between personal and business-focused posts, and why authenticity and experimentation are key to growing an audience.

Check out Tomas's podcast Produced By with Tommen, along with his other channels and projects, right here.

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