I'm back from Podfest Multimedia Expo 2026 in Orlando. This is now my favorite podcasting conference, and I'd like to share some thoughts.

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When thinking about upgrading your podcasting workflow, you probably immediately think of actual podcasting tools: microphones, recorder/mixer/interface combos, podcast hosting, podcasting software, cameras, lighting, and such. But that's not what I'm going to share with you! In fact, none of these are explicitly podcasting tools (with one on the fence). And not a single one of these is yet another AI tool!

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Try PodChapters FREE on your next episode! [00:52]

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1. Computer mouse and keyboard [02:21]

• Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse: https://podcasting.deals/8i04ai
• Corsair GALLEON 100 SD keyboard with built-in Stream Deck: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/CH-912A31I-NA/galleon-100-sd-stream-deck-integrated-mechanical-keyboard-ch-912a31i-na

1. Control interface [07:15]

• Corsair GALLEON 100 SD keyboard with built-in Stream Deck: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/CH-912A31I-NA/galleon-100-sd-stream-deck-integrated-mechanical-keyboard-ch-912a31i-na
• Stream Deck: https://podcasting.deals/FaX2Je

1. Automation/shortcut tools [12:12]

• TextExpander: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/textexpander
• Keyboard Maestro (macOS): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/keyboardmaestro
• AutoHotKey (Windows): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/autohotkey
• Apple Shortcuts
• Raycast: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/raycast

1. Smarthome accessories [18:42]

2. Furniture [23:13]

3. Cable management [28:36]

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Post office boxes (maybe called something else in other countries) require an investment (especially increasing the last few years), but they could be worth it for you!

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1. Privacy, obviously! [01:05]

2. Use your PO Box for public records [01:51]

• Check your own domain's WHOIS/RDAP information: https://who.is

1. Encourage your audience to send things to your PO Box [03:58]

2. Use your PO Box as a secure delivery address for retailers (may not be available everywhere) [06:12]

3. Boost your reputation with a hint of professionalism [08:52]

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Surveying your audience doesn't have to be a complicated matter. Moving into a new year, here are the three most important questions I recommend you ask your audience.

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• 1,363§ from Bryan Entzminger from TopTierAudio.com

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Is WordPress still the best choice for your podcast website, or should you try something else now?

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• Captivate podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/captivate
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• Transistor podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/transistor

• Blubrry podcast hosting: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/bhosting

• Squarespace: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/squarespace
• Wix: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/wix

• Podpage: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podpage
• Beamly: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/beamly

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Running short on time but feel obligated to podcast? Should you "wing it" or just cram like a procrastinating high-schooler the night before a big test?

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• Should Podcast Episodes Have a Consistent Length?

• Seth Godin's blog

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There are plenty of great podcast-hosting providers, but some of them are committing podcasting sins that could make it harder for you to use them, or impair your podcast's performance.

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(I earn from qualified purchased through my affiliate links in this episode, but I recommend things I truly believe in, regardless of earnings.)

• [Redirects and How to Use Them in Podcasting] (https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/redirects-and-how-to-use-them-in-podcasting-tap280/)

• Podcast GUID from Podcasting 2.0

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• My podcast-hosting performance results

• Lyndsay Phillips had me as a guest on Leverage Your Podcast to talk about engaging your podcast audience. Go listen to it!
• Podfest Multimedia Expo accepted my session proposal, so I will be sharing "What You Need to Know About Podcasting 2.0" at Podfest! Please join me at Podfest, January 15–18, in Orlando, Florida!
• Please support The Audacity to Podcast if you feel you get any value from it!

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In a world that can't correctly define a podcast anymore, there's a new obsession over and pressure to publish video. But if you are able to publish both audio and video, which should actually be your priority?

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• What's a Podcast Anymore? [episode 400] https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whats-a-podcast-anymore/

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• Squadcast: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/squadcast
• Riverside: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/riverside

• 501§ from Bryan Enztminger
• I was a guest on episode 237 of Podcasting 2.0 with Adam Curry and Dave Jones
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• Thoughtful feedback from Dan LeFebvre, from Based on a True Story. Send your own feedback: https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

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