How to Name Your Podcast (Insider 198)


Discover the impact of a strong domain name, the secrets to naming your podcast, and how to make your podcast sound bigger with this episode of Build a Big Podcast!

Main Objectives of this Episode

  • Growing your podcast audience
  • Making a podcast that people seek out
  • Creating content that helps people (and makes you money)

Episode Overview

  • Dotcom domains: Ego stroke or good decision
  • How to book an interview and its benefits
  • Naming or renaming your podcast
  • Robot podcasting and related ideas
  • Tricks to make your podcast sound bigger

Dotcom Domains Discussion

  • Importance of having a dotcom domain
  • Comparison of dotcom domains to alternative domain variations
  • Market insights and advice on purchasing dotcom domains
  • Personal experiences and anecdotes related to domain names
  • Creativity in domain naming using different examples
  • Tools to find available domains

Be a Guest Segment

  • Story of Engel Jones and his 3000-interview goal
  • Invitation to participate in Engel Jones' current podcast
  • Benefits of learning from high-volume interview operations

How to Name or Rename Your Podcast

  • Complexity of changing a podcast name
  • Tools for brainstorming and vetting podcast names
  • Importance of cultural and linguistic sensitivity
  • Cautionary tales and lessons from naming mistakes
  • Agencies and services for professional rebranding assistance

Robot Podcasting and More

  • Insights from RadioDaysAsia
  • Human elements that improve podcasting (authenticity, respect, fun, etc.)
  • Importance of preparation and its impact on live radio vs. taped podcasts
  • Encouragement to consider more thorough preparation

Tricks to Make Your Podcast Sound Bigger

  • Importance of multiple voices for listener engagement
  • Use of AI-generated voices for variety
  • Additional suggested resources and article links

Importance of Consistency

  • Consistency in release schedules to build and maintain audience trust
  • Examples of consistent release schedules (daily, weekly, monthly)

Additional Information

Episode Timestamps

  • 06:05 Losing a domain forces creative name choices
  • 08:10 Get a valuable domain; negotiate lower prices
  • 14:58 Write/podcast about lasting topics; plan, adapt accordingly
  • 17:36 Preparation is essential for delivering effective broadcasts
  • 22:11 Consistency is key to growing podcast audience
  • 22:43 Consistent podcast releases build trust and audience

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 198 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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