Podcast about Podcasting with Gabe Leal
Most podcasts die before episode ten because the "why" isn't strong enough.Podcast about Podcasting is here to fix that. We sit down with the pros...from technical wizards to creative masterminds, to answer the ultimate question: Why should you do a podcast? If you’re tired of technical friction and...
"From Print to Podcasting: A Media Journey Built on Storytelling That Connects with Cindy Mich.”
From Print to Podcasting: A Media Journey Built on Storytelling That Connects with Cindy Mich In this episode of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with award-winning journalist, media personality, filmmaker, publisher, and podcast host Cindy Mich for a powerful conversation about storytelling, resilience, media evolution, and finding your voice through podcasting. With a career spanning journalism, radio, television, filmmaking, publishing, and podcasting, Cindy shares how podca.…
How to Grow a Podcast Audience Without Making It About Yourself with Dave Campbell
Focus on Your Audience, Not Yourself with Dave Campbell What does it actually take to build a podcast people care about? In this episode of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with podcaster, creator, and community builder Dave Campbell for a deep conversation about sustainable podcasting, audience connection, and why podcast growth has less to do with algorithms… and more to do with people. Dave shares lessons learned from producing over 2,000 podcast episodes across 9 different..…
Your Podcast Will Suck at First (That’s Normal) with Heather Herington
Your Podcast Will Suck at First (That’s Normal) | Heather Herington | Episode 15 Most new podcasters think they need the perfect setup, perfect strategy, or perfect first episode before they can finally start. But the truth is… Every creator starts messy. In Episode 15 of Podcast About Podcasting, Gabe Leal sits down with Heather Herrington, host of Hot Mess Espresso, for an honest conversation about what it really feels like to build a podcast in public. This episode explores: * Why mo...
“Why Most Podcasts Stay Invisible (And How to Fix It)” with John Taylor
Most podcasters think their problem is consistency. It’s not. Their real problem? Nobody can find them. In this episode, Gabe sits down with podcast agency owner John Taylor to break down: why most podcasts never get discovered how AI search is changing podcast growth why niche creators outperform broad creators why YouTube is actually a search engine how small podcasts generate massive business results the real role podcastin...
The Power of Authenticity in Podcasting: Insights from Paula Sima
Paula Sima didn't start Talk Shit With P to build an audience. She started it because she needed somewhere to put what she was carrying: COVID, depression, a breakup, and the particular weight of living a full life mostly alone. What happened next is the part nobody tells you: pressing record on the honest version of yourself is what builds the room other people actually want to walk into. Over five years, ten seasons, and 219 episodes, Paula built one of the most genuine spaces in inde…
Podcast Editing in 2026: "What to Cut, What to Keep, and How AI Does It For You"
Should you edit your podcast audio? Short answer: Yes — but probably not how you think. Editing is the #1 reason podcasters quit before episode 7. It’s also the #1 reason listeners quit before minute 7. Today on Podcast About Podcasting, I’m cutting through the noise on editing. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why editing is essential – The 5 barriers between your idea and your listener’s brain • The 80/20 of what to actually fix – Skip perfectionism. Do this in 15 min instead • To edit o..…