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Helping New & Existing Podcasters.
I have already 5 Podcasts with 4 getting to the Top 0.5% and the 5th to the Top 1%. This 6th is currently at 5%.
I have been No. 1 in over 20 countries and have my podcasts in the charts daily 20+ Countries.
As I am a Business Podcast Coach I am sharing plenty of usable Tips and also getting other Podcasters to share their Secret Sauce.
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5 days ago
In this episode, I'm joined by Colin Gray from The Podcast Host and Alitu. With over 15 years in podcasting, Colin shares his journey from recording against his kitchen wall with a cheap digital camera to building one of the most comprehensive podcasting resources online.We dive deep into the realities of podcasting today—from why his cringeworthy "What is a Podcast?" video still gets 50,000 views a month (and why he can't delete it), to the truth about monetization that most gurus won't tell you.Colin breaks down why chasing sponsorships is usually the wrong move for independent podcasters, how to actually make money with small audiences, and why audio-only podcasts are still thriving despite the video hype.We also get technical—covering microphone recommendations that haven't changed in years, the rise of wireless recording gear, and how AI is making editing accessible to everyone through tools like Alitu.
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Bio of Colin Gray
Colin is a podcaster, speaker, PhD and founder of ThePodcastHost.com and Alitu. ThePodcastHost.com is a huge audio, video and written resource on how to create a successful show. Alitu.com is a podcast maker tool, designed to help you create your podcast in the easiest way possible, and with full creative control, including call recording, audio cleanup, audio editing, building your episode and hosting your show.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Who is Colin Gray
01:07 Video 12 yrs ago " What is a Podcast"
02:00 His Podcasting Journey
03:40 Recommendations for a Podcast Mic
06:37 Can you remove wind noises if you record outside
08:06 TheScottish Millitary Tattoo
09:00 How many shows and co-hosts under Colins belt
10:30 When its time to end a Podcast
12:05 The mistake I made taking time off my Podcast
12:50 Can you sell your Podcast
14:20 Changing co-Host
15:35 Sme Podcast are Evergreen
18:05 What they offer with the Podcast Host
22:40 My Thumbnails and Titles can outperform Ai
24:50 A lot of content creators numbers have dropped on YouTube
25:40 Mixed Results making shorts to Promote your Podcast Episode
30:00 Growing your Podcast is Slow & Steady
31:12 Monetization for your Podcast
34:20 You can Interview a 100K Client
34:45 You will not get Sponsors from Bot downloads
37:00 A lot of the Stats are guesstimates
42:05 Having 1 min interactive video of your Podcast
43:50 Audio Only Podcasts are 50%
46:00 The price of his Platform
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Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Former radio DJ turned business coach Rob Z Wentz joins The Podfather to share his journey from 20 years in broadcasting to founding the Unstuck Movement. We dive deep into why most podcasts fail (90% never make it past episode 10), the importance of having a clear vision from day one, and how to build authentic connections that last. Rob reveals his live podcasting workflow using StreamYard, why he ditched heavy editing for one-take authenticity, and how he balances platform growth without getting sucked into the social media validation trap. Essential listening for podcasters who want to create with purpose, not just content.
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Bio of Rob Z WentzRob Z Wentz is a Business Coach with focus on Communication & Leadership. Rob teaches, trains, and develops organizations, teams, and individuals to become exceptional communicators and leaders. He helps business owners grow by enhancing the way they communicate with their teams, make decisions, and solve problems, equipping them with the skills for lasting success.Rob is also a Christian entrepreneur, founder of The Unstuck Movement (on all social & podcast platforms), best-selling author, social media marketer and strategist, award-winning radio personality, speaker, and influencer. For over 20 years Rob has been leading people to communicate at a higher level.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Who is Rob Z Wentz
01:50 His journey to Podcasting
07:00 How he started to be a Coach
09:10 Having the Skill set to have a call back
12:15 Having a Podcast with a mission to help others
13:10 Telling your Story helps you to Heal
15:10 How he made ads very professional on his live Podcasts
1 9:47 How I reduced my time editing my Podcast
21:38 You Meet amazing people Podcasting
23:00 My Future Plans
30:15 Livestream Your Podcast
32:35 Spotify Removed a lot of my Episodes
35:00 What is the Sweet Spot for the Time to Record Live
37:15 Does he engage with the listeners during a live call
40:40 The Platform Channels that get more views
47:00 The Censorship that I face
50:25 Where to find Rob
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Saturday Feb 28, 2026
Saturday Feb 28, 2026
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Bio of Pete Turner
Pete A. Turner is a former US Army Counterintelligence Agent who conducted over a thousand missions in conflict zones, including Bosnia, Egypt, Iraq, and Afghanistan. His off-camp operations focused on gathering people, information, and secrets to help commanders achieve objectives and secure victories. Turner's constant access to "Ground Truth" honed his industry-leading expertise in field collection, delivering unparalleled guidance and operational accuracy for US forces. By building trust and applying cultural intelligence, he engaged host national leaders, tribal elders, and religious scholars, uncovering their needs and fostering unprecedented insights and partnerships. He holds a BA in Mass Communication from Cal State University Hayward and an MA in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix. Turner has co-authored peer-reviewed articles on ethical pitfalls in female engagement, action research for Afghan governance, and "Ground Truth" in military operations involving Islam, state-building, and NATO. He co-authored Transition Operations, a discussion with 29 articles on doctrinal gaps for US forces exiting partnered conflicts. Turner is the Executive Producer and Host of the Break It Down Show, he has produced over 2000 episodes in 10+ years, blending insights from combat scholars, authors, and professionals across echelons
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:29 Who is Pete Turner
01:55 His Podcasting Journey to 2,000 Shows
03:30 Why he sometimes has co-hosts
05:00 Stopping someone hogging the Stage
08:35 How to Navigate Yes & No Questions
09:20 How to get the guest to speak more
10:00 Using a Live Platform
11:20 Should you engage with the Audience on Lives
12:50 The Software he uses switching cameras
13:50 The A10 Mini Pro for Podcasting
15:25 The Clapping and other sounds
16:03 The Sweet spot time for doing a live Podcast
19:10 Censorship and coded wording
22:28 How the Title can change the censorship
30:10 People using Ai to pitch for your Podcast
36:15 YouTube Putting too many ads on your Podcast
37:40 Does YouTube Software work?
39:00 Trying to Navigate Tik Tok & other Social Media Channels
41:15 The Platform wants access to your Audience
45:00 Paypal taking up to 10% Commisson
46:10 Getting More Donations for your Podcast
52:45 Building your Audience with Sweat Equity
54:40 The compound effect to growing your numbers
57:25 Where to find Pete Turner
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Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Welcome to the PodFather Podcast where we help Podcaster improve their shows and also those thinking of starting a podcast
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Bio of Gabe Marusca
Gabe Marusca is a business development strategist and host of the Authority in the Wild Podcast. He's focus is on helping established coaches and consultants serve clients better and longer, doing what they love and know best. Gabe's being driven by the mission to help 10,000 individuals achieve freedom through entrepreneurship. Having lived through earning a mere $200 paycheck, experiencing burnout, and repeatedly rebuilding from scratch, Gabe deeply understands resilience and adaptation. Over six years ago, he sold everything, bought a one-way ticket to Asia, and began traveling across continents. He's now visited 27 countries and lived in more than 10, proving his belief that anyone can design a fulfilling life without compromising their health or personal relationships. When he's not developing new business strategies or engaging with industry leaders on podcasts, you'll likely find Gabe exploring tropical jungles, hiking active volcanoes, or swimming in the ocean.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:22 Who is Gabe Marusca
01:30 Podcasting on the Road
03:22 Carry your Podcast with you when Flying
05:12 Solutions to Internet Issues
09:43 How he Created Systems to help his Podcast
13:00 The Platform he uses for his SOP's
15:30 Ways to get your clients onboard with SOP's
18:28 Different Platform for recording your Video Interview
23:20 Do not organise too many Interviews in 1 day
25:12 The Calendar System I use
27:30 Descript for your Podcast
33:00 How AI can make errors
35:45 Sometimes a text Error can get more engagement
38:50 Who he Hosts his Podcast with
39:35 Changing the Name of Your Podcast
41:55 Put on a few Video Platforms
43:10 Getting Clients from his Podcast
47:20 Know what ads are being played on your Podcast
50:50 Where to find Gabe Marusca
How to Contact Gabe Marusca
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Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Welcome to the PodFather Podcast where we help Podcasters improve their shows and also those thinking of starting a podcast
Podfather.me Podcast - Interview with Noah May of "Lethal Venom"
In this episode, I sit down with Noah May, the host of "Lethal Venom" podcast, to unpack how a college journalism student turned a classroom assignment into a thriving variety show with a bold, truth-telling edge.Noah shares his unconventional path to podcasting—from nearly giving up after hitting technical roadblocks, to landing a spot in Auburn University's exclusive podcasting class, to designing his own AI-assisted artwork when professional quotes broke the student budget.We dive deep into:
Why he ditched intro music entirely (and why you might want to too)
How anonymous Google Forms turned listeners into active participants
The legal art of "bleeping out names" to tell explosive stories without getting sued
His multi-platform strategy that's landed him on Spotify, Apple, Pandora, and beyond
If you're grinding through solo production, wrestling with video vs. audio-only decisions, or trying to build community without a team—Noah's DIY approach will give you tactical ideas you can implement this week.
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Bio of Noah May
Noah is the host of the lethal venom, a podcast centered around various topics where he speaks nothing but the truth. He is also an Auburn University Alum with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Today, Noah is here to share his life story and how his past has made him the person he is now.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Who is Noah May
0:45 His Podcasting Journey
04:45 How his logo grabs Your Attention
07:07 How to Research topics
09:35 Having his Social Media on a Green Screen
12:00 What Social Media serves his Podcast best
13:40 Using Survey to Engage with your Podcast Listeners
17:45 Which Podcast platforms gave the best results
20:40 What is his Music Talks Podcast
24:15 Should you use Intro & Outro Music on your Podcast
28:29 Split Screen Vs Speaker View on your Podcast
31:20 Putting your Podcast out in Audio & Video
36:50 I do not fear about a legal case over my podcast
38:20 Where to find Noah May
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Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Demetria Zinga is the founder of Soul Podcasting Collective, a boutique agency that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs launch and grow meaningful podcasts.
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Bio of Demetria ZingaDemetria Zinga is the founder of Soul Podcasting Collective, a boutique agency that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs launch and grow meaningful podcasts. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing and podcasting, she has hosted multiple top-ranking shows and helped countless creatives turn their ideas into soulful, standout brands.A former homeschool mom turned full-time solopreneur, Demetria is passionate about supporting women—especially mompreneurs and creatives—who feel stuck in tech overwhelm, mindset blocks, or burnout. She’s known for her honest, actionable insights that blend strategy with heart, helping entrepreneurs build authority, share their voice confidently, and create lasting impact through podcasting.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Who is Demetria Zinga
01:30 Her Podcasting Journey
07:45 How did People listen to Podcast in 2004
08:35 What she wished she had know when she starting Podcasting
12:00 How does it feel when you decide to finish a Podcast
16:06 Does Changing the Name of your Podcast effect the listeners
19:05 Different Podcast Platforms she used
21:10 The Ai on Podbean
21:40 Transfer to a Free planform if you plan on finishing your show
24:40 How to pick the Platform for your Podcast
26:10 Home Schooling
32:27 Having kids while recording a podcast
34:32 Having my son on my Podcast when he was 4yrs
36:30 Should you remove your history from YouTube of another business
39:20 Her Podcast Audit
44:23 The Analytics tell you a lot to improve your Podcast 46:15 Why I edit all my Podcasts myself
47:00 Show you add a Hook at the begining of the Podcast
48:00 Marketing your Podcast is more important than over editing
53:10 Using SEO for your Podcast
55:55 Monetizing your Podcast
58:22 Promoting Yourself and finding Guests that can be a Client
1:00:19 How to Navigate Social Media for your Podcast
1:06:20 Software that Demetris & Roy Recommends
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Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Michelle Nezat is the host of the More Than a Song podcast and has been podcasting since 2014. A marketer by education and trade
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Bio of Michelle NezatMichelle Nezat is the host of the More Than a Song podcast and has been podcasting since 2014. A marketer by education and trade, she recently released her first novel, "A Seat at the Table" where the main character is a young marketing entrepreneur...write what you know! She is passionate about helping others discover and meditate on God's Word for themselves which is what drives the content of her podcast and her novel. but is always up to help others enter the podcasting world as a way to pay it forward for those who have helped her along the way.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Who is Michelle Nezat
01:25 Her Podcast Journey Starting in 2014
05:20 Overcoming Copyright of Music on your Podcast
07:15 Different Podcast Hosting Platforms
09:45 Dynamic Inserts
11:05 Do not accept the Nasty Comments
13:55 Getting diferent * Reviews is not a bad thing
19:15 Monetization her Show
23:45 Platform for Courses
28:30 Have your Name as the Brand
31:25 Re-Mastering Old Content
35:20 Getting content out
38:00 The Advantages of a Podcast Tour.
41:15 What her Book is about
44:00 Marketing Tips for your show
47:20 Should you Trim your email list
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https://michellenezat.com/
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Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.
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Bio of Marianne Hickman
Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.From being a single mom on food stamps to running a thriving business with her husband and raising six incredible children, Marianne knows firsthand the power of crafting a message that moves people to action.Through her programs Marianne equips her clients with the tools to own the stage, deliver unforgettable presentations, and turn those moments into measurable results.
What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Who is Marianne Hickman
01:18 What she covers on her Podcast
03:45 Interviewing the Authors
04:22 Let People know who you would like to Interview
05:25 Use different Social media to contact people
06:06 Use Threads for your Podcast
10:54 Improving your YouTube
14:40 Batch Recording
17:17 Should you put the Number of the episode on your Podcast
19:43 Don't Start a Podcast unless you commit to 2000 Episodes
21:35 What is the Platform Lemonade
23:00 Figuring out Tik Tok
26:23 You do not know what will go virual
27:30 Be aware of companies promising Virual Videos
29:20 People pay to make them appear on Forbes and videos
33:05 Do not think that you need Millions of downloads
35:25 Enjoy what you are doing
38:25 How to give yourself Energy from within
40:00 Creating a SKOOL Platfrom
46:00 Affiliates for SKOOL
48:00 Skool Group Options
53:00 Software she uses for her Podcast
57:40 Using Ai for her Business
How to Contact Marianne Hickman
https://mariannehickman.com/
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Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Michael Klassen is a seasoned media professional and the visionary co-founder of the 5AM Podcast, which he established in 2019 alongside Susan Klassen. With extensive experience spanning broadcast television, video production, and project management, Michael brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his role as host and producer.
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As the voice behind the 5AM Podcast, Michael is dedicated to helping listeners thrive through purposeful early rising, cultivating gratitude, and developing an abundance mindset. His engaging interview style and practical approach to personal development have made the podcast a valuable resource for those seeking business insights, lifestyle improvements, and motivational guidance.
Michael's background in broadcast television has equipped him with exceptional storytelling abilities and technical expertise, allowing him to create high-quality content that resonates with audiences. In 2025, Michael & Susan expanded the 5AM Podcast platform to include audio-visual episodes available across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
What we Discussed: 0:00 Intro 0:22 Who is Michael Klassen
01:25 His Broadcasting Journey
04:16 Working with his wife on the Podcast and where hosted
05:45 Why he Records on Riverside
06:40 Creating the Shorts from the Interview
07:55 Tube Buddy & VidIQ
08:55 How well do the Video Software works
09:40 The Captions Create better downloads on YouTube
11:07 YouTube now putting out in Different Languages
12:13 Software for Titles
14:00 Ai Software helping with your Podcast
15:20 Riverside Price and advantages
17:10 Monetizating the Podcast
20:05 Creating a Store for your Podcast
21:20 Working with your Wife
22:55 Putting a QR to allow people to find the Episode
25: 25 What the Colour Orange is important for a Pay Button
26:30 Research on Youtube Videos to Improve
28:00 Advertising on YouTube works
29:50 Do not pay to get fake Subscribers
30:25 Giving a Thumbs up from your own Channels
33:00 Improving the Views on Your Shorts
35:00 Putting your Youtube video out on the minute before the 15 mins mark
36:50 Social Media to share your Podcast
40:20 Tik Tok can work for your Podcast
42:35 How Many Hashtags should you use
44:40 Putting Like and Love Symbols in your Videos
46:05 Do not ask for too much of your audience
47:55 His 5am Podcast
51:09 Why you can change your life for the better having a Podcast
54:04 Do the Right thing and Creation rewards you
How to Contact Michael Klassen
CONNECT WITH 5AM PODCAST:
Follow 5AM on our YouTube channel: /@5ampodcastchannel
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06ptr5B...
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...
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Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Melanie Gorman is the founder and Chief Strategist of Crownsville Media, an SEO and digital marketing agency that helps therapists, healers, and small business owners grow thriving practices online.
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Melanie Gorman is the founder and Chief Strategist of Crownsville Media, an SEO and digital marketing agency that helps therapists, healers, and small business owners grow thriving practices online. With a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and more than two decades of experience in mental health and digital publishing, Melanie bridges the gap between healing work and online visibility.Today, through her “Common Sense SEO” approach, Melanie teaches her clients how to turn their websites into lead-generating machines — without gimmicks or overwhelm. She specializes in helping clients grow cash-based services and using content marketing to scale sustainably.In addition to SEO, Melanie is a leading voice in making AI practical and empowering for small businesses. She helps demystify AI tools and teaches her clients how to use them with integrity, strategy, and heart — so that business owners can work smarter, not harder, and stay true to their voice.
What we Discussed:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Who is Melanie Gorman
02:30 Melanie's Career
04:48 Your Tango was created and her duties
06:10 Be Prepare to Change and Update
08:20 How Google and other Social Media Platforms can take things away
10:30 How to Navigate Censorship
11:45 The importance of Your About Page
14:20 Are Newsletter's as Important Now
17:10 Keeping the separate in a different video channels
18:10 Owning your own Website has Major advantages
21:30 Court Case with Ai searching Paid content
22:15 Things to do with Ai and what to avoid
27:38 Can Ai tell us what's the best way to get SEO
32:00 You Must Measure the Data
33:25 Support is not giving a heart but listening to the content
36:25 Interest Metrics
39:00 What her company offers
40:00 Been too close that you make errors on your own website
How to Contact Melanie Gorman
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