The Podcast Life
Join Deanna Chapman as she helps teach you how to create the best podcast that you can. Looking for advice on marketing your podcast? Not sure which hosting platform is right for you? Featuring guests from Wondery, This American Life, Rolling Stone, and more, you’ll learn about pre-production, monetization, mixing, and every other aspect of podcasting that you can think of. Tune in every other week to get the answers to all of your podcasting questions.
Tue, April 22, 2025
Editing The Adventure Zone with Rachel Jacobs
Rachel Jacobs is the editor for The McElroy Family and she joins me to discuss how The Adventure Zone and My Brother, My Brother & Me are edited. We dive into the differences between the shows, what her role is at the live events, and more. Rachel's website The McElroy Family Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads
Tue, April 08, 2025
How To Quit A Podast
I've quit 4 podcasts over the years. Here, I break down why, what conversations needed to be had, and what you can do once you've quit a podcast. Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads
Tue, March 18, 2025
How To (and How Not To) Market Your Podcast Episodes
Lauren Passell from Tink Media joins Deanna Chapman for a candid discussion about when you should and shouldn't market your podcast episodes. Lauren also gives tips on what you can do outside of posting on social media to increase your show's reach. Apple Podcast's Feature Request Form Connect with Lauren: Tink Media Podcast the Newsletter Podcast Marketing Magic Instagram Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads
Tue, March 04, 2025
What To Focus On When Starting a Podcast Instead Of Making Money
I have a few pet peeves when it comes to podcasting, but getting caught up in wanting to make money before launching your podcast is the biggest one. Here's what to focus on instead. Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads
Tue, February 18, 2025
Building Community Through Podcasts
Amanda McLoughlin joins Deanna Chapman for a discussion about what a podcast collective is and how her company, Multitude, builds community through podcasts. Patreon article Open pitches Connect with Multitude: Website Instagram TikTok Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads
Tue, February 04, 2025
4 Ways to Monetize Your Podcast
In this solo episode, I cover 4 different ways you can monetize your podcast, even with a small audience. Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads
Tue, January 21, 2025
Tips for DIY Podcasting
Travis Newton joins the podcast to dig into DIY podcasting. We discuss formats, how to stay consistent, and what it takes to make a podcast. Connect with Travis Newton: Check out GenreVision . Check out Travis's website . Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads
Tue, January 07, 2025
Choosing a Podcast Distribution Host
Before you distribute your podcast to Apple and Spotify, you need to choose a hosting platform. In this episode, I discuss a few things you'll want to consider before you make your choice and get your podcast out into the world. Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 17, 2024
Why You Need A Podcast Trailer
Arielle Nissenblatt joins the show to talk about podcast trailers! We break down why it's important to have one for both people who have yet to launch their podcast and people who already have one. Check out Feed the Queue . Connect with Arielle: Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You Earbuds Podcast Collective Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with Deanna: Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Instagram Threads Bluesky LinkedIn Connect with The Podcast Life: Email your questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Instagram Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 03, 2024
Podcast Networks: Good or Bad?
After some personal experience with podcast networks, I wanted to mention the biggest pros and cons joining one. I discuss: 3 different types of cross promotion One major con to ad sales through a podcast network Email your mailbag questions to podcastlifepod@gmail.com! Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Follow The Podcast Life: Instagram Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 19, 2024
How Is This American Life Mixed?
Mike Comite joins Deanna Chapman to talk about his job as Senior Mixer over at This American Life, the award-winning podcast hosted by Ira Glass. We dive into: The process for mixing a podcast with many moving parts Loudness standards Our favorite plug-ins Follow Mike Comite on Instagram . Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Follow The Podcast Life: Instagram Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 05, 2024
3 Things To Do Before Launching Your Podcast
Before you start your podcast, there are 3 big things that you should do. In this episode, you'll learn why it's important to: Figure out your show idea and format Record test episodes Make a podcast trailer Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Follow The Podcast Life: Instagram Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 22, 2024
The Art of Podcast Ads: What Really Works?
Ray Harkins, a Senior Account Executive at Wonder, joins the podcast to talks about all things ads! We talk about how top shows get sponsors, how Wondery handles ad placement across multiple shows, what options exist for smaller podcasts, and more. Check out Wondery . Follow Ray Harkins on Instagram . Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Follow The Podcast Life: Instagram Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 08, 2024
What I Learned From Hosting a Stephen King Podcast
I used to host a Stephen King podcast called Chat Sematary and I learned 3 MAJOR things from it. Check out Chat Sematary . Check out Welcome to Geekdom . Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Follow The Podcast Life: Instagram Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 24, 2024
How Pre-Production Can Make or Break Your Podcast
Jesse Cannon is a podcast producer for hit shows like Being Black: The 80s , The Daily Beast's The New Abnormal , Air Mail's Morning Meeting , and Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast . He dives in to what some best practices are for producing a chart-topping podcast, which includes making competition reports and the importance of pre-production. Check out Musformation Growth . Check out Jesse's newsletter Music Marketing Trends . Follow Jesse Cannon on Instagram . Need help with your podcast? Let me help you ! Sign up for The Podcast Life newsletter for bonus content. Follow The Podcast Life: Instagram Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Tue, September 17, 2024
Introducing The Podcast Life
Welcome to The Podcast Life! Here's a look at what you can expect to learn from the show. Hosted by Deanna Chapman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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