The Good, Bad, and Ugly of "AI Podcasting" (Big Podcast Insider Issue 126)


Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:

  1. Consistency is more than just frequency. It's about showing up with the right energy and preparedness.
  2. While AI can be helpful in organizing and time-stamping content, it lacks the ability to bring personality to your podcast. You must infuse your unique personalities into AI-generated content to get the most from it.
  3. Taking breaks and downtime are crucial behaviors that podcasters (and people in general) don't do enough of. 

Additional topics covered in this episode:

  • Jeff Sanders' time management approach that will help you get more done with your podcast – setting up focused blocks for specific podcast tasks
  • How working near "railroad tracks" can be a good thing for podcasters
  • The importance of tightly edited podcasts
  • How sharing podcasts can enhance reach and attract a broader audience – how to get more people to share
  • What is the most important factor in podcast consistency?
  • How often should you release new podcast episodes?
  • What's a good approach for scheduling podcasting time?
  • What's the role of AI technology in podcast production?
  • How can podcasters stand out from the "AI" crowd?
  • Why is editing raw podcast output crucial for best podcasting results?
  • Why is taking breaks and downtime important for podcasting production and productivity?

Episode Timestamps:

[00:05:41] Using AI to organize and timestamp podcast episodes is nice, but editing your own podcast will make you a better host 

[00:06:38] Podcast production needs human touch – stand out by bringing more personality and using AI for basic tasks like episode notes and tweets.

[00:14:20] Don't waste time during "stops"

[00:15:11] Consistency is crucial in podcasting, not frequency. Showing up once a weekif plenty, if you do this ...

[00:15:48] Jeff Sanders' productivity method involves focusing on one task block at a time, like podcasting. How to use it for your podcast production ...

[00:17:47] Edit your podcast to save time for listeners and attract more listeners through shareability.

[00:20:47] Low-cost classified ads to help independent podcasters grow an audience quickly.

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About This Episode:

This is the audio companion to Issue 126 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.   

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