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What determines whether celebrity podcasts succeed or fail, and what can indie podcasters learn from their mistakes? We explore the surprising patterns behind celebrity podcast success stories and the ever-growing celebrity podcast graveyard.

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We're discussing a powerful shift in podcast discovery: trusted recommendations from real people instead of algorithms. With Pocket Casts now surfacing creator-curated suggestions, listeners have a new way to uncover shows they’ll actually love. We share how this works behind the scenes and why podcaster-driven discovery offers something smarter and more authentic than charts and rankings ever could.

We also highlight a creative summer listening challenge for kids, reflect on Apple’s unexpected role in preserving open podcasting over the last 20 years, and share updates on remote recording reliability. 

Sound-Off Question: What is something you wish you knew when you started podcasting?

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After a flawless escape room victory, we're tackling a puzzle we can't solve: why remote podcast recording software still fails so often. From audio glitches to browser limitations, these are our frustrations of creating studio-quality content online. 

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Buzzsprout just rolled out a major update to its subscription features! We're talking about the six Buzzsprout Support & Subscriptions options now available. These include premium episodes, ad-free content, back catalog access, early access, subscriber-only podcasts, and listener support. 

We share tips on engaging supporters without adding more work to your production schedule and cover the new Apple Podcasts integration that allows you to manage both platforms from inside your Buzzsprout dashboard.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Apple Podcasts for Creators new artwork page
• Spotify’s public play count feature and why it sparked backlash
• The mystery behind the ATR2100x mic being discontinued

Sound-Off: Have you ever subscribed to a podcast or offered subscriptions on your own show? Which perks made it worth it for you (or your listeners)? 

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We're digging into a recent trend showing up in podcast feeds: bonus episodes labeled “You Might Also Like” that are actually full episodes from completely different shows. We look at what’s behind this, how companies like PodRoll are using dynamic feed drops to scale podcast promotions, and why this can feel different from a traditional feed drop or ad.

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Whether you’re interviewing seasoned pros or first-time guests, the key to a successful podcast interview is thoughtful preparation. In this episode, we break down practical strategies for helping your guests feel confident, relaxed, and ready to deliver their best. From pre-interview communication and tech checks to question outlines and managing nerves, you’ll learn how great prep leads to great conversations. 

Guest host Priscilla, Head of Podcaster Success and host of Happy to Help, shares the exact steps she uses to prep nervous guests into confident storytellers. 

Plus, explore Buzzsprout’s free guest preparation resources to help you deliver the best possible recording experience for every guest on your show.

Sound-Off: If you have a tip for preparing a guest for an interview, especially if you have a story behind it, send it in!

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In this episode, we explore the best places to find pro-level, royalty-free music for your podcast in 2025—including a surprising archive from Grammy-nominated artist Moby, who just dropped 500+ tracks for creators to use. We’ll also share some of our favorite free and low-cost music libraries! 

Music Resources:

• Buzzsprout Blog: Free Music For Podcasts
• Mobygratis
• Blue Dot Sessions
• Breakmaster Cylinder
• Free Music Archive
• Incompetech
• Pixabay Music
• YouTube Audio Library

The music in this episode is by Breakmaster Cylinder (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)

Check out Riverside's video, "I Asked Podcast Experts How to Grow Your Audience — Here’s What They Said!".

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What would you do if someone offered you $100 million for your podcast?

In this episode, we dive into Steven Bartlett’s recent disclosure that he turned down not one, but two massive podcasting deals — including a $100M offer. Why? Because they came with strings attached: platform exclusivity, ad overload, and a loss of creative control.

We discuss why prioritizing your listeners, values, and long-term vision might be worth more than the biggest paycheck. Plus, we hear the drawbacks of video podcasting through perspectives of reluctant celebrity podcasters.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Only Men Allowed to Podcast Are Tween Boys
• The Diary of a CEO Turned Down $100M Podcast Deal
• Smartless: Maria Shriver
• Office Ladies: Webisodes: The Podcast & The Office Ladies Podcast Pilot
• The Compassion of Sound 

Sound-off question: What is the strangest podcast growth tip that actually works?

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Pocket Casts adopted the podcast namespace's funding tag feature, giving podcasters a way for listeners to directly support their favorite shows right from the app. We also discuss The Fandom Phenomenon from Wondery and Edison Research and why podcast listeners love their favorite shows so much!

Reminder: we're looking for more thoughts on what feature you'd like to see in your podcast listening apps! 

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