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Podcasting Made Simple

Alex Sanfilippo, PodMatch.com
Podcasting
Podcast Guesting
Audience Engagement
Content Creation
Communication Skills
Interview Techniques
Podmatch
Marketing
Storytelling
Podcast Growth
Artificial Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Email Marketing
Imposter Syndrome
Community Building
Podcast Pitching
Networking
Call To Action
Social Media
Public Speaking

Podcasting Made Simple helps podcast hosts and podcast guests reach more listeners, create better interviews, and earn more from podcasting. Each week, Alex Sanfilippo and other podcasting industry experts share practical strategies for podcast growth, podcast guesting, audience growth, podcast marketing, and podcast monetization. Whether you're a host or guest, you'll learn how to improve on your... more

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Most podcast hosts and guests put a lot of effort into creating great podcast episodes, then move on after publishing. But those episodes can keep attracting new listeners long after they’re released! In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Jordan Blair... more

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Many podcast hosts and guests focus on sounding more polished, but polish alone doesn’t create the kind of connection listeners remember. Thankfully, podcasting gives you a unique opportunity to help listeners feel like they belong! In this episode, ... more

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Most podcast hosts and guests have big goals, but procrastination can leave a gap between what they intend to do and what they actually follow through on. Thankfully, the answer isn't simply becoming more productive! In this episode, Jon Acuff shares... more

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Most podcast guests rely on their expertise to add value, but information alone isn't enough to make people want to keep listening. Thankfully, the way you deliver what you know can make your interviews more engaging! In this episode, Ivan Wanis Ruiz... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Blair
Podcasting professional and co-host of Buzzcast
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Episode: Podcast Episodes That Keep Getting Listeners | Jordan Blair
Jon Acuff
Author of Procrastination Proof and speaker who helps people set and achieve goals
Episode: How to Stop Procrastinating as a Podcaster | Jon Acuff
Jason Willis-Lee
Speaker introducing the Bridge Authority Framework
Episode: How to Stand Out as a Podcast Guest by Narrowing Your Niche
Tiffanie Richards
Guest introduced as a survivor and host, discussing connection and interview dynamics
Episode: How to Get Podcast Guests to Share Their Episodes
Antoinette Lee
Wellness coach and podcasting guest known as The Wellness Warrior
Episode: How to Connect With Podcast Listeners as a Guest
Chris Papin
Episode: How to Make Podcast Guesting Work for Your Business
Anjel B. Hartwell
Business coach specializing in podcast monetization and sales
Episode: How to Sell Your Podcast for a Profit | Anjel B. Hartwell
Lyndsay Phillips
Founder of Podcast Conversations That Convert
Podcast Conversations That Convert
Episode: Turn Podcast Guest Interviews Into Clients | Lyndsay Phillips
Rachel Allen
Guest expert on podcast guesting and relationship-building for business
Episode: How to Build Business Relationships Through Podcast Guesting

Host

Alex Sanfilippo
Host of the show focused on practical podcast growth, guesting strategies, and monetization.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 885 ratings
  • Great episode!

    I like this perspective on what the other person in the interview gets out of it rather than just the host. To help promote the episode. Well said!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kathrin Shaffer
    Canada2 months ago
  • Beneficial for anyone in the podcast space

    As a professional podcast producer, I love this show for myself, my clients and anyone who dabbles in podcasting. There’s so much we can all learn from each other about this growing and evolving industry, and this show is so helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agprod95
    United States2 months ago
  • Easy to follow

    I enjoyed your podcast. Very easy to follow. I will listen to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chad Coe
    United States3 months ago
  • Great resource for Podcast hosts of all levels.

    I’ve been a big fan of Alex work for a long time, Podmatch member and this podcast is my go to resource to learn from other podcast hosts.

    If you want to elevate your podcast game this show is a must!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DPL -20
    United States3 months ago
  • Great information for podcasters.

    The episodes are quick and jump right into what you need to know to grow as a podcaster.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    KelseyLeeWritesLLC
    United States4 months ago

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Audience notes the show's clarity, focus, and real-world applicability.
Listeners praise guest expertise and the emphasis on relationship-building over gimmicks.
Episodes are described as valuable for both newcomers and veterans seeking ROI.
Shows are practical and concise with actionable advice for podcasters and guests.
Quality of interviews and host sincerity are highlighted as strong positives.

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#216
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#69
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#150
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Podcast Episodes That Keep Getting Listeners | Jordan Blair
Q: Are there any other key elements that you say that as creators we should be doing?
Jordan Blair recommends optimizing the overall podcast title and author tag with relevant keywords, and publishing transcripts and blog posts so episodes can be found through search engines.
Podcast Episodes That Keep Getting Listeners | Jordan Blair
Q: Can you talk a little bit about this point? Because I know that you're passionate about being ready as well.
Jordan Blair says preparation styles vary, but she prefers structure while remaining open to interesting conversational turns. AI can help, but it cannot replace human context, nuance, and curiosity.
How to Stop Procrastinating as a Podcaster | Jon Acuff
Q: What are the four permissions, and what does each one mean?
Acuff describes Dream as deciding what you want, Plan as determining how to do it, Do as taking action, and Review as checking whether the approach worked and what should change.
How to Stop Procrastinating as a Podcaster | Jon Acuff
Q: What made you decide to write this book with a focus on procrastination?
Acuff says he had struggled with procrastination and later wrote 12 books after addressing it. He also sees procrastination as reinforced by services competing for people's attention and time.
How to Keep Podcast Listeners Engaged | Lindsay Graham
Q: Can you talk about the very end of an episode—how to end it back on a high note with energy that makes someone say they can't wait for the next one?
Endings should provide closure and crystallize the core idea of the episode, ideally tying the conclusion to the overarching theme and leaving the audience with a memorable takeaway that motivates them to engage with future episodes.

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This show focuses on practical, action-oriented strategies for growing podcasts, securing quality guests, monetization, and audience engagement. Episodes typically explore guesting frameworks, interview techniques, branding, and relationship-building with hosts and listeners, often featuring frameworks, step-by-step plans, and real-world examples. A notable strength is the emphasis on tangible takeaways—whether refining guest appearances, turning appearances into clients, or building sustainable podcasting habits. The pacing is concise, with short-to-mid length episodes that prioritize applicability over theory, making it helpful for hosts and guests aiming to improve ROI from each interview.

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What guests have appeared on Podcasting Made Simple?

Recent guests on Podcasting Made Simple include:

1. Jordan Blair
2. Jon Acuff
3. Jason Willis-Lee
4. Tiffanie Richards
5. Antoinette Lee
6. Chris Papin
7. Anjel B. Hartwell
8. Lyndsay Phillips

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