How many downloads actually counts as good? Do big guests grow your audience? And can a viral clip turn into loyal listeners? In part two, Ant and Damien tackle more common indie podcasting myths around growth, monetisation, discovery and success.

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Do podcast ratings really help you chart? Do you need video? And is there such a thing as the perfect episode length? Join Ant and Damien as they bust six of the biggest myths in indie podcasting and separate useful advice from outdated rules.

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Why should a business make a podcast and how do you know if it’s worth the time and money? Ant and Damien look at what a B2B podcast can actually do for a company, how many listeners really matter, what makes a good host, and how to judge whether a show deserves another season. They’re joined by Niall Sullivan from Siemens to share what he’s learned from making B2B podcast content in the real world. Expect practical advice for B2B marketers thinking about launching or optimising a podcast.

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If you’re an indie podcaster, when does something you love making start to feel like another job? In this mental health special in aid of CALM, Damien St John and Ant McGinley talk about the pressure to stay consistent, obsessing over podcast analytics, feeding the social media machine and knowing when it’s time to take a break. With insight from podcasting advocate and Hall of Famer Elsie Escobar, they explore what a healthier, more sustainable version of podcasting might actually look like, especially when you’re making your show alongside everything else in life.

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Busy podcasting alongside work, family and everything else?

The Podcast Advice Show is back with practical advice, honest experience and useful conversations for independent podcasters.

Damien St John and Ant McGinley talk to podcasters like you about advice growth, audience, analytics, promotion, monetisation and workflow advice learned along the way.

Hear what’s working (and why), what isn’t and how you can make a better podcast without it taking over your life.

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Tired of your podcast vanishing into the social media void? Discover how AI can revolutionise your keyword research and boost discoverability without the hefty price tag. Learn platform-specific strategies for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts that actually work for indie podcasters. From trending hashtags to niche targeting, get actionable steps to make algorithms work for you, not against you. Hosted by Damien St John and Ant McGinley.

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In this special episode recorded at the Podcast Show in London, Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery from Holy Smokes Audio discuss their journey from The Offensive to creating Sherlock & Co, the hit modern adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. They share insights on found-footage audio drama techniques, building passionate fan communities, effective Patreon strategies, and working with Goalhanger Productions.

The duo reveal how they balance writing with production, create authentic podcast-style storytelling, and develop sustainable creative partnerships in the competitive audio drama landscape. Special thanks to ⁠Spiritland Podcast Studio⁠ in London for providing the recording equipment for this episode.

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In this special episode recorded at the Podcast Show in London, Damien St John and Ant McGinley explore AI's impact on podcasting for UK creatives with Cliff Fluet of Lewis Silkin/Eleven Advisory. Topics include voice cloning, automated editing and legal concerns like copyright and deepfakes. Hit play to discover how podcast creators are blending human creativity with AI innovation. If you find our battle-tested insight is useful, why not buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/podcastadviceshow

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