Dave talks about stats and how The Snack Authority podcast is doing. He also has a big announcement.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast:

What are the stats for The Snack Authority?

How could this be monetized?

What are the stats for all podcasts on Apple Podcasts?

Podcasts live forever, along with their advertisements

What is your call to action?

What topics have been covered on The Studio 21 Podcast?

Why haven’t you started podcasting yet?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

More Podcast Stats & the BIG Announcement

Dave talks about how structure your show and the benefits of doing so. Putting you show into segments helps with the preparation and delivery.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast:

Segments help with the flow of the show

What kind of segments should I have?

Do segments help with sponsors?

How do I match segments to sponsors?

Record the segment for your pitch to the sponsor


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Ideas for Segments on Your Podcast

Dave talks about the three P’s of podcasting. He shares his ideas about how to be ready no matter what situation arises.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast:

What are the 3 P’s of podcasting?

A no show guest does not mean there is not a show

Should I do a podcast on the same topic without the guest?

Have a list of topics with enough detail to do a podcast, even if it’s shorter than normal

The show must go on!

Consistency is the most important thing – don’t skip episodes

You need to be there for your audience when they expect you


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

 

What’s Your Plan B?

Dave talks about how to tell whether your show is a turkey. He shares his thoughts on how you should look at the success of your show.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about evaluating your show:

Do the download numbers tell the whole story?

Is my show a financial success?

Is it all about money and numbers?

Is there anything wrong with just enjoying doing your show?

Is my podcast a valuable learning experience?

How can I fix problems with my podcast?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Is Your Show a Turkey?

Dave talks about why people stop doing their podcast. What’s the right mindset to start your podcast and what can you do to stay motivated to keep doing it.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about listener acquisition:

Why do so many people stop doing their podcast?

Why do so many people have trouble starting their podcast?

What can go wrong if I plan everything properly?

It’s important to always have a plan B

What show format works and makes it easy to prepare?

You need to allocate time to prepare and do your show

What are you going to stop doing so you have time for your podcast?

What percentage of podcasts only have 1 episode?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

 

Are You Still Motivated to Do Your Podcast?

Dave talks about using teasers on your podcast. He explains why some view teasers as negative and why they are not.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about why your podcast needs teasers:

Should I be using teasers on my podcast?

What makes a teaser effective?

Is there any such thing as a bad teaser?

How do I decide which content is worth teasing?

What are the common mistakes people make with teasers?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Should My Podcast Have Teasers?

Dave talks about the best ways to promote your podcast. He shares ideas that have worked for his podcasts and the ones on the United Podcast Network.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about promoting your podcast:

How do I promote my podcast?

What makes a podcast go viral?

Where should I promote my podcast online?

Where else can I promote my podcast?

Should I run a contest for my listeners?

What kind of promotional items should I consider?

How can I get guests to help me promote?

Is it a mistake to be a guest on a competitor’s podcast?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Promotions FOR and ON Your Podcast

Dave talks about the cost of producing a podcast. He shares his thoughts about investing in your podcast.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about listener acquisition:

The cost of podcasting should be viewed as an investment

The barrier to entry is very low

Podcasting is a real business

What do you need to get started?

How do you market and promote your podcast?

Promoting before, during and after the podcast

Promotions to build listener engagement and retention


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Is Your Podcast an Expense or an Investment?

Dave talks about some ways to get new listeners. He shares some strategies that have worked for his podcasts.

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to improve your podcast. This week is about listener acquisition:

Consistency is the number 1 secret for podcast success

Leverage social media to find new listeners

What about Facebook Live?

What other ways can I make potential listeners aware of my podcast?

Growing your listenership requires dedication and work


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

How Can I Get More Listeners for My Podcast?

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

What are the numbers for The Snack Authority?

How should I interpret my number of downloads?

How do I improve my numbers?

Where should I host my podcast?

Is The Snack Authority succeeding?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

What Should My Download Numbers Be for My New Podcast?

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

Invite criticism of your podcast

Would you rather have praise or criticism?

You need to be able to handle criticism and make the right changes

How do I get to the next level?

What are the things that might be criticized?

What to do with the criticism?

Constructive vs. destructive criticism


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Constructive Criticism

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

How did the first year go?

What were the first broadcasts from Studio 21?

What shows are being done currently at Studio 21?

What do we have coming up?

What kind of shows would we like to see in the lineup?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

The Anniversary Show – One Year of the Studio 21 Podcast Café

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

Radio is an old technology

Early uses were in maritime for sending telegraphic and Morse code between ships

Voice audio started on Christmas Eve in 1906

The Golden Age of Radio lasted roughly from 1930-1936

Radio is not on demand – you need to tune in at the time you want to hear the program

Podcasting started with Adam Curry and Dave Winer in 2004

Podcasting is just 14 years old

There are more ways than ever to consume Podcasts


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Podcast Shows vs Radio Shows

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

Why do so many people have trouble starting their podcasts?

What excuses do people have?

Does it need to be perfect?

What if I don’t have enough time?

Will I run out of things to talk about?

What if I’m afraid of public speaking?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Why Haven’t You Started Your Podcast?

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

Why would I want a guest on my podcast?

What problems might occur with guests?

How do I anticipate problems and avoid them?

How should I treat my guests?

How do I get guests for my show?

How do I promote my guest?

What about guests on Skype?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Guests on Your Podcast

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

17% of People in the US now listen to podcasts

What about the other 83%

Is the answer social media?

Podcast v VODcast

Learning from your mistakes

Can I put my podcast on video?

Can I upload my podcast to YouTube?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Your Podcast and Facebook Live

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

It’s important to measure and track the numbers

Is it easy to engineer a podcast?

Do I need a podcast engineer?

What hardware do we use for out podcast?

What software are we using?

What about VODcasts?

Publishing your podcast

Tracking your podcast

What about backup for the podcast?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Engineering Your Podcast

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

The podcaster must become a chameleon

The guest mirrors the interviewer

You can bring the guest up or down

What about body language?

How to handle guests who aren’t in the studio


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

Perfecting the Podcast Interview

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

It’s important to measure and track the numbers

What is a podcast feed?

A download means that someone has retrieved a new episode

What counts a download?

It’s difficult to determine exactly how many listeners there are

What is a unique download?

What about video?


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

It’s a Game of Numbers

Join David Garofalo at the Studio 21 Podcast Café as he teaches you how to start a new podcast. Dave will be talking about the steps to get going.

Keep It Simple

Preparing for the Podcast

All about peanuts

New hosts can be nervous

Is it OK to go off script?

It’s better to be overprepared

Don’t use “The” in the title


All this and much more! This and every Studio 21 Podcast was recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is proudly Hosted on The United Podcast Network.

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