What happens when you book a guest with a big audience, publish the episode, and then... crickets? In this episode, I’m sharing the podcasting lesson I learned the hard way: your guest doesn’t owe you their audience. Unless sharing the episode was part of an agreement, you can’t expect a guest to promote it, post it, or collaborate with you on social media. I’ll share the experience that completely changed my expectations around guests, why someone might choose not to share an interview, and how letting go of that expectation can make podcasting a whole lot better.

Podcasting is starting to look a lot like a full-on TV show. But does your podcast actually need to become one?

Video podcasts are everywhere, and there are real benefits to getting your show on camera. But video also means lighting, backgrounds, editing, clips, and a whole new list of tasks that can make hitting record harder than it needs to be.

In this episode, I’m sharing my producer take on when video is worth the extra work, when audio is more than enough, and the questions to ask before adding video to your podcast. Because if worrying about the camera is keeping you from publishing at all, hit record without it. Done is better than perfect.

What if AI is making your podcast easier but also making it sound less like you? I use AI constantly for podcasting, from researching guests and brainstorming questions to writing show notes and automating the little tasks I don’t want on my plate. But there’s a line between using AI to remove friction and letting it replace your personality.

In this episode, I’m sharing my producer take on where AI helps, where I think we’re letting it do too much, and why your curiosity, tangents, humor, and imperfect human moments are still some of the best parts of your podcast.