
Your Mic is a podcast for new and aspiring podcasters.
Hosted by Freddy Cruz, founder of Speke Podcasting, Your Mic offers insights, tactics, and mindset strategies. Each episode features practical advice to help listeners build and grow a top 1% podcast.
Join Freddy as he shares his experience and knowledge to guide you through the podcasting journey. Tune in and take your podcast to new height... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 76 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureBusiness | |||

When the job market closed its doors, Freddy Cruz opened a new one.
His path from morning radio to founder of Speke Podcasting started with hundreds of rejections and ended up reshaping Houston’s entrepreneurial podcast scene. Integrity Bank
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It’s time for a no-apologies pep talk from the founder of Speke Podcasting.
Freddy gets real about editing, perfection, and why chasing that seamless sound is overrated. If you’ve ever agonized about every “um,” “ah,” or background bark, this episod... more
Every new podcaster faces the reality of holiday listenership dips, but Freddy Cruz transforms this seasonal curveball into a power move. Expect a direct line on testing bolder formats and rethinking your approach when everyone else disappears for fa... more
Audio quality is everything. When you drop a podcast or step up as a guest, the way you sound says plenty about your show before you ever say a word. A solid mic isn’t just a luxury. It’s a signal that you know what you’re doing, that you respect you... more
Podcasts lose steam when consistency slips and priorities shift. In this episode, Freddy Cruz breaks down how pod fade happens and why batch recording is key for keeping your show alive. Scheduling dedicated recording blocks helps hosts maintain regu... more
Freddy Cruz shares how to launch and plan your podcast using AI. Download Perplexity AI, upload your writing, and use prompts to generate a show description and a full episode roadmap. Grade each transcript for value, clarity, and engagement, then us... more
Have you ever missed a deadline and wondered if it made you less dedicated? On this episode, I talk about how I used to push for strict podcast consistency, what changed after a busy season, and why giving yourself some grace matters.
• The realitie... more
What’s a surefire way make your next podcast episode better than your last? A perfectly crafted prompt. Duh. You might be thinking about your flow, time management, or how the guest shines when you have someone on.
Today, I’m sharing how I use a sim... more
Freddy is an incredibly talented podcast host, who has insights and advice that only a 25 year veteran would bring to the table! If you want to start a podcast, Freddy is The Man to work with! PS - Check out Speke Podcasting to learn more and to put to action all the great things he talks about in these episodes! It’s helped me tremendously! Thanks for all you do, Freddy!










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