Moon Base Alpha 11/30
In this episode, we return to the Todd Cochrane interview conducted in September 2024 for National Podcast Post Month. We hear from Todd as he shares his strategies for attracting audiences to his website. The episode highlights Todd's experience in painting his extensive content library over 20 years, and the necessity of having your own domain for brand longevity, especially in the evolving digital landscape influenced by AI.
Why Are YOU Podcasting? 10/30
There are as many reason to podcast as there are people podcasting. So why are YOU podcasting? What is the reason you sit in front of a microphone, hit record, and share it with the world? Your reason doesn't have to be anyone else's reason. Your reason could be just because you can. It could be because it brings you joy. It could be because you enjoy the community that has developed. Or the people that you never would have met were it not for being a podcaster. The best part about podcasting is that it is all things to…
**RANT** No One Can Stop You
Reading ridiculous headlines that are meant to divide podcasters instead of bringing them together causes Jennifer to let loose on a news story making the rounds in the podcast industry. TL;DR The reality is that RSS = Freedom which means there is no one that can stop anyone from podcasting.
The Power and Burden of Ownership 8/30
In this episode, we hear a new interview segment from 2024 where Jennifer and Todd talk about ownership. They share reasons why podcasters and content creators should be mindful of building their brand solely on third-party social media platforms. Todd gives a real-life example of this happening, and Jennifer shares an analogy about the difference between being a homeowner and renter. The reality is that control of your content and brand matters now more than ever.
There Wasn’t Always Social 7/30
In this episode, we hear the late Todd Cochrane and Jennifer Navarrete reminisce about what podcasting and online connection looked like before social media dominated the internet.
Podcast Your Why 6/30
In this episode, I dive into a quote I heard listening to The Flow: "Every business should have a podcast because it will help you get clear on the why of your business." This hit me like a bolt of lightning. The reality is that what may seem clear to us about our business or purpose, may not be clear at all. However, a regular podcast allows us the opportunity to express our why over and over again on a regular and consistent basis. I would also add to this that I believe creating content in multiple ways is another…
Finding Your Community Through Podcasting
In this episode, Jennifer shares the significance of origin stories in podcasting with an emphasis on their potential to resonate with new listeners and grow community. This episode is meant to encourage podcast creators to embrace their unique stories, persistently share their message, and focus on impactful engagement rather than just numbers. The reality is that every episode is a love letter to yourself and the world.
Origin Stories Featuring Todd Cochrane
Join Jennifer as she shares a never before released interview clip with the late Todd Cochrane recorded in 2024 for National Podcast Post Month. In this clip, Todd shares his podcast origin story behind how he got started in podcasting and it all started during a hot summer in Texas.
Do You Know What Are You Known For? 3/30
"The simple fact now that you have to have a religion on what people love you for, and we have to know our brand and we have to know our people or our tribe. If we don't, when AI reduces search to a few, a few results, we could be eliminated unless we know what people love and build upon that." – Todd Cochrane In this episode we take a look at the foundational concept of knowing why we do what we do, who we do it for, and being known for doing it. This NaPodPoMo, I thank each and…
NaPodPo…What? 2/30
Let's break down the emotional and psychological roller coaster ride we will all experience during NaPodPoMo: Week 1: High energy, excitement, and big plans Week 2: Reality sets in as life interferes. You might find yourself skipping a day or two. Week 3: The painful third week is not for the faint-hearted. Never give up, never surrender! Week 4: The second wind hits with a tiny bit of sadness as we charge towards completing the challenge The key to NaPodPoMo is remembering that every episode removes a brick from the wall blocking your podcast path. Note: Even a rant episode…
NaPodPoMo 2025: A Tribute to Todd Cochrane
We kick off the 18th Annual National Podcast Post Month #NaPodPoMo with a heartfelt dedication to the late Todd Cochrane, podcaster, founder of Blubrry podcast hosting, and champion of independent podcasters everywhere. This episode features a behind-the-scenes conversation from a previously unreleased interview with Todd from September 2024 where Jennifer was talking with Todd about the focus of the interview and the motivation behind why ownership is more important now than it has ever been before.
Podcast Content Considerations
#NaPodPoMoMPC Prompt Day 1: A simple way to think about your podcast content structure A blank calendar can be intimidating. You have an idea for a podcast, but where to start? What part of what you want to say should go where? How do you even begin to put this tiny spark of an idea into a podcast listeners will come back to time and time again? All good questions. For this specific 30-day challenge we're going with a standalone series model. In this case a 4-part series with a possible bonus 5th episode. Let's start with the basics. Pick…