Since we opened up our new Community Notes form, we've gotten dozens of submissions 📣 Stay tuned: in the next issue of our newsletter, you'll read the latest news and milestones from our community of creative readers. Find the @earbudspodcol.bsky.social form & share some news: tally.so/r/Bz27VQ

If you've ever considered buying Facebook ads to grow your podcast, this is for you... I've been writing about earned and paid podcast marketing efforts for a while and usually... I don't recommend spending on Facebook.

If you have podcast news, I want to share it in my newsletter! a new season launch a special episode amilestone a particularly amazing guest get anything you think is newsy Here’s the form: tally.so/r/Bz27VQ

My big, hairy NUMBER ONE goal whenever I teach or present is to be as action-oriented as possible and to share tidbits that you can try RIGHT NOW. That's why the format of the 100 Podcast Marketing Tips presentation that I do with Shreya & @laurenpassell.bsky.social is one of my faves.

Recommendations from @earbudspodcol.bsky.social this week:

Looking to feature a podcast in the Spotlight🔆 section of my recommendation newsletter. If you want that spot, leave a comment here: - Name of the show - A link to it (preferably your website or pod. link - A one-liner about it And make sure you’re subscribed to @earbudspodcol.bsky.social

File under “good podcast news” From @podnews.net: CBC, ABC and BBC Partner to Revive Beloved Audio Series 'Short Cuts' Learn more: podnews.net/press-releas...

Congrats to Indigenous House on the launch of Power in Numbers! Hosted by Crystal Echo Hawk, the show explores political, economic, & cultural forces shaping Native & non-Native communities. It provides a platform for indigenous voices, covering topics like MMIW, systemic issues, and more.

Hi, I’m Arielle, and I’m building an events company for podcasters and digital creators. Lmk if you want updates via email!

Podcasts Full of Tiny Pep Talks and Practical Ideas Thank you to Claire FitzSimmons for curating this week's list for @earbudspodcol.bsky.social. Claire's list features episodes from... Daily Tips That May Or May Not Help You The Next Big Idea A Thought I Kept Life Kit from NPR Just One Thing

Hello! We put together a HUGE list of newsletters for podcast creators and industry professionals. Featuring many you know and love💕 Read it here: podcastswetextabout.substack.com

LAST CALL: if you write a newsletter about the podcast world or that's geared towards podcast / digital creators, I want to know about it! We're publishing an article this week in Podcasts We Text About listing as many creator-focused newsletters as we can find. THANK YOU!

I'll see you tomorrow for Defining Terms: Podcast Marketing 101 There are still a few tickets left to join me in convo with Joni Deutsch & Kevin Chemidlin as we go through commonly-used audience & podcast growth phrases and put them into context with case studies and examples.

Big News: we announced today that we're joining forces with Everybody Media Ltd. as co-presenters of the International Women's Podcast Awards for 2026! We're PUMPED to make this announcement and to let you know that more details will be rolling out 🔜.

I’m hosting this event and thought you might like it so this post is for you: luma.com/j5he4p6t

@laurenpassell.bsky.social and I introduced a new series within our Podcasts We Text About newsletter: PODCAST RATS🐀🎧 I’m sharing a few of the images we made for the first edition here. To learn what *any of this* means and how it works… read on: podcastswetextabout.substack.com/p/podcast-ra...

I have a guest pass to give away for the @podcastshowldn.bsky.social and I want to give it to YOU! Here's my ask:

Want to add a video component to your audio-first podcast? Here’s a cool example from iHeart Podcasts and Best Case Studios’ Rohrshach: Murder at City Hall — from the launch event of the show… at City Hall!

Their Dad Wrote a Sex Book, Then He Died. They Made a Podcast. Read the story of how Lust To Dust came to be, from the Dodenhoff brothers. Find it here: earbuds.audio/blog/lust-to...

If you're reading this, chances are... this event is up your alley. Join me, Joni Deutsch, and Kevin Chemidlin next week for a workshop: luma.com/j5he4p6t

“Ned, you do a lot in your spare time. Downtime. You have a lot of hobbies” might be the understatement of the century from @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social :P

What if working out was about more than the workout? Writer & fitness enthusiast Sebastian Langdell talks to an author, musician, comedian, filmmaker, or creative about their exercise routine, athletic passions, approach to nutrition – & most importantly, how their fitness practice fuels their art.

Just gonna leave this here for the scrollers who need it. My guest presenters have all agreed to share case studies and real examples from their worlds of what's been working for them and their clients when it comes to podcast growth. Hope you can make it! luma.com/ys9zk3hq

The goal of this post is to get you to RSVP for this free event I'm hosting later today with Tyler Denk of @beehiiv.com luma.com/lst0acqm

Today's tip? A podcast rec from @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social . Nudge, hosted by Phill Agnew — “Behavioral Science Simplified.” Find us everywhere at dailytipspodcast.com/. #DailyTipsPod #podcastrecommendation #behavioralscience

Podcast discovery, it's a thorny topic. Here's what @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social thinks about it.

Newsletters 🤝 podcasts @beehiiv.com thinks so too. Come learn why (and how to make this work for your show): luma.com/lst0acqm

There are 7 free tickets left for this event: luma.com/j5he4p6t ​What do we mean when we say “podcast marketing”? ​Defining Terms: Podcast Marketing 101 is a 1-hour, action-oriented session designed to give you shared vocabulary for podcast marketing.

New on Podcast Rex: Easter Roundup… Our Podcasts of the Year (so far) https://podcastrex.com/reviews/easter-roundup-our-podcasts-of-the-year-so-far

Just got a press release from the PR team at WNYC announcing: Nick Offerman to Host WNYC's National Poetry Month Series I'm sharing it here because LOOK AT THAT COVER ART. Wow.

Welcome to Proof of Concept, the official podcast of The Tasting Alliance, where Toby Blue and Jason Rabinowitz explore the fascinating journeys behind Double Gold-winning spirits. Discover the stories of bold founders and the art of craft and innovation.

In the first episode, @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social laments whether podcasters have made their shows findable, and are they making it clear who they are speaking to? Listen to the whole episode on YouTube or anywhere you get your podcasts, just search for Talk That Pod.

A bit of a niche audience for this piece I wrote. If you want the link, let me know!

If you've found your podcast growth is at a standstill, or you're not even sure where to begin, I've got just the workshop for you. Amanda McLoughlin, Francis Zierer, & Timothy Lee are joining me for a virtual presentation that'll focus on podcast growth in 2026... and what's really working.

My reaction when being asked about generative AI in podcasting: If it's useful to you, use AI for your outlines and for other organizational purposes. But please, keep podcasting human. Human voice is what makes this such a special medium! Honored to be a guest on Talk That Pod!

Hysteria uncovers the stories that shaped basketball in Indiana. From Quinn Buckner's undefeated college team to Butler's near-miracle shot, and the bubble hosting of March Madness, to women pioneers like Tamika Catchings, explore the game's legendary moments.

What’s actually working for podcast growth in 2026? I’m asking 3 people to present their findings in different areas of audience growth & development: - promo swaps and fostering effective collaborations - how newsletters can feed podcasts and vice versa - paid growth strategies

I want to make sure the right podcasts are in the running for The Timbre Awards! (So that I can judge you). The Timbre Awards, launched by Voxtopica, celebrate podcasts that inform and educate while strengthening democracy.

First three episodes of Talk That Pod are now recorded. Now to figure out this whole editing thing 😆 I'm a podcaster now? Deeply thankful to @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social @plodding.bsky.social @unpackingpeanuts.bsky.social for joining me this week! Stay tuned...

It’s a @dailytipspod.bsky.social gathering at the Botanic Garden: The Musical listening party hosted by none other than my phenomenal co-host, @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social! #MusicalTheatre #FictionPodcast #AudioFiction #AudioDrama

Hi! Here’s an optimistic field guide for creators (podcasters, writers, video makers). My goal is to equip you with the concepts, tools, and mindset to carve out a niche, reach that audience, and engage with them in meaningful ways. Happy reading: open.substack.com/pub/podcastp...

Gonna start a strategic consulting biz serving content creators called It Really Depends

If you’re putting out a podcast episode recapping the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show, I want to hear it (and include in a list of podcast recommendations for my newsletter)

Arielle Nissenblatt is the Founder of @earbudspodcol.bsky.social. She’s also a 2026 inductee to the #podcasthalloffame. Good reasons to welcome her to OUR podcast! She gave us advice, and we challenged her with #KROQ music from 1989. @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social

a final FYC for TWO THOUSAND AND LATE! thanks as always to @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social champion of podcasts! podcastplunge.substack.com/p/fyc-ambies...

Sneak peek 👀: at On Air Fest fest, me & @laurenpassell.bsky.social are presenting our findings — we spent 3+ hours asking passersby about their podcast consumption habits Not to be clickbaity, but…The Results Will Shock You! See ya there? Shoutout to our producer extraordinaire, Amanda McLoughlin

🔔Micro-grant alert! If you're looking for a lil $ infusion for your podcast, consider applying for PodGround's Creator Micro-Grant I'm excited to be supporting early-stage podcasters with funding, visibility, and encouragement as a judge!

Vague podcast pitches don't work. @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social offered something concrete—free show audits—and booked 15+ guest spots in weeks. Find us everywhere at dailytipspodcast.com/. #DailyTipsPod #podcasting #mediaappearances #pitching

Want more Bad Bunny in your life? Good news. We've got THE Bad Bunny podcast list at @earbudspodcastcollective, curated by JP Marín. Ft.: All Songs Considered, Minoritea Report, 5 Things, The Wheel House, and Sidetracked🎶 Listen here: newsletter.earbuds.audio/p/bad-bunny-...

Podcasters, have you identified your competitors? HA! That was a trick question. They're not competitors, they're future collaborators.