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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Dave turns the overlooked mechanics of podcast conversations into practical coaching grounded in his own hosting habits and exchanges with other creators.
Dave treats podcasting as a craft learned through repetition, reflection and conversation. The How To Podcast Series moves between solo coaching and guest co-host exchanges, turning everyday production questions into usable lessons.
Dave has heard a twenty-minute answer to a one-minute question; your next interview deserves better.
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A clear case for podcasting from lived experience, with the messy middle left in view.
Why You frames podcasting authority as something earned through lived experience, not distant expertise. Dave's "Okay, we're rolling" habit, carried over from recording bands, becomes an entry point into a broader reflection on doing the work, sustaining content for 365 days,…
A concise, practical lesson on replacing upward sentence endings with a steadier, more authoritative finish.
The episode frames upspeak as a small speaking habit that can carry a real cost: when a statement rises at the end, a solid idea may land as if it is still asking permission.
A practical argument for borrowing with intention when originality starts getting in the way of publishing.
Originality takes a useful step down in this coaching episode, as the host uses Austin Kleon's Steal Like an Artist to make a practical point: podcasters can learn from existing work instead of waiting for a perfect bolt of never-before-seen inspiration.
A practical case for promoting similar podcasts without white-knuckling an audience.
Dave frames the episode around a counterintuitive but useful point for anxious podcasters: helping listeners find other shows can be part of growth, not a surrender of audience.
A grounded coaching episode about building the support system that helps podcasters keep going.
Podcasting can feel like lonely work, and this coaching episode meets that feeling with a clean corner-team frame: someone to challenge, someone to encourage, and someone to coach.
A practical look at an AI note-taker that turns podcast audio into useful timestamps, quotes, and sections.
This episode offers a practical look at an AI note-taker that analyzes podcast audio and pulls out timestamps, sections, quotes, and memorable moments.
A plainspoken case for local podcasting as a civic voice.
The episode makes a straightforward case for local podcasting as a way to close gaps left by distant radio and thinner newspapers. Dave presents it as a practical way to reconnect city hall, schools, businesses, and charities, while also giving students a place to build…
A practical case for using a podcast to build trust and reach the right audience.
It makes a practical case for service professionals who want a closer relationship with the people they serve and a more useful marketing channel.
Héctor and Beto dissect Mexican grammar, slang, and news in native-speed Spanish conversations.
Asian Efficiency's Tan Pham and Brooks Duncan on time management, habits, and AI tools.
A call-in helpline where listener questions turn into reported science and history investigations.
Dave uses the How To Podcast Series’ "Podcasting for Professionals" mini-series to argue that teachers can use a private podcast to reach parents, students, and school leadership.
Dave on The How To Podcast Series argues that upspeak can make a podcaster sound unsure, and he frames it as a “verbal eraser” for authority on the microphone.
The host discusses how podcasters can use their platform to elevate others, using his author-focused podcast as an example of celebrating guests rather than himself.
This episode segment discusses overcoming 'boring fatigue' in virtual communication, suggesting that the issue may not be Zoom itself but rather a lack of engagement and energy in online interactions.
Host Dave Campbell discusses why being original is overrated for podcasters, drawing from Austin Kleon's book 'Steal Like an Artist' to encourage ethical idea borrowing.
Dave makes a compelling case for why on-air radio talent should start podcasts as career safety nets and creative outlets.
Dave opens with an update on the show, saying the machine is humming along nicely and that he is ahead of schedule with more content than he can put out.
The show turns into a mini-series about podcasting for professionals and asks how a podcast can help service businesses stay close to the people they serve.
Dave brings on Mark as guest co-host after Mark reaches out through a comment and a message.
Dave opens a three-part mini-series on podcast guesting and hosting guests, and he keeps it grounded in the host’s point of view.
Dave uses this How to Podcast segment to make a plain argument: a podcast title has to carry real weight.
Dave kicks off a three-part mini-series by focusing on the host's side of guesting.
Dave comes in with a new app that a podcasting friend sent his way.
Dave welcomes Jordan Blair and frames the conversation around two sides of her work.
International Women's Day sets the tone.
This episode opens with a big thank-you to the show's listeners and a nod to new podcasters who took the encouragement and ran with it.
Dave opens by pitching podcasting to mayors and community leaders as a way to bring local voices back.
FORD gives podcasters four paths in.
Who is in your corner?
Dave talks with a podcaster who wants to make a strong first impression before launching a new show.
Dave’s Behind The Mic episode on The How To Podcast Series argues that talking over guests and co-hosts “kills the flow” and makes listeners mentally check out.
Dave on The How To Podcast Series centers E617 on the question "Why you?" and argues that podcasters need a clear answer for why they should be the voice behind a topic.
Dave opens with a simple boat metaphor.
Dave says Spotify Clips are short video snippets for audio-only podcasts, and he argues that podcasters who want growth on Spotify should not skip them.
Dave starts by noting they are halfway through March.
Dave closes out the Guest to Great mini-series by walking through how a podcast interview can work well for both the guest and the host.
Host Dave Campbell introduces a mini-series on behind-the-mic techniques, focusing on improving enunciation for clearer podcast audio.
Dave Campbell wraps up a mini-series on podcast hosting skills, focusing on protecting and comforting guests during interviews.
Dave Campbell discusses the importance of creating a safe space for podcast guests, illustrated by a guest's tragic story, and offers tips for solo podcasters.
Dave Campbell discusses how to keep podcasting when your schedule changes and outside pressures reduce your time.
Dave Campbell discusses how podcast hosts can create psychological safety for guests and listeners during difficult conversations.
Dave Campbell discusses how to pitch your podcast effectively and avoid common PR pitch mistakes.
This episode discusses the importance of consistency over intensity in podcasting, wrapping up a mini-series on productivity lessons from Darius Foroux's book 'Do It Today'.
Dave Campbell reviews the book 'Do It Today' and discusses how time blocking can help podcasters stay productive and motivated.
Dave Campbell introduces the two-minute rule from a productivity book and adapts it for podcasters to boost motivation and efficiency.
Dave Campbell introduces the concept of a show flow blueprint to help podcasters structure their episodes efficiently.
Dave Campbell discusses a tool called Pod Snacks that summarized one of his episodes, and reflects on the shift from MTV to video podcasting.