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.

Wondering what podcasts Alex Honnold was listening to when he climbed Taipei 101? Ok, probably not during his climb. But actually, you never know with him. Luckily, @earbudspodcol.bsky.social is on the case. Read about Alex's podcast picks here: newsletter.earbuds.audio/p/alex-honno...

Going comment-viral is an underrated tactic that more companies / creators who are growing personal brands should go for. What is it? It's as simple as commenting on posts with *useful,* *additive* ideas. Over time, you'll be seen as trustworthy -- the clicks / profile views will follow.

This! I have a few clients who have brought up video with me & decided to stick to audio - what are your goals? How would video help those goals? Would it help enough to counteract the costs (money & time) of video podcasting? "because everyone else is doing it" is not a reason for a video pod

In 2026, we're going to see podcasters get more comfortable saying that their shows are staunchly AUDIO ONLY This is my prediction, yes, but it's also my hope. No, every podcast doesn't need a video strategy. Every podcast needs to do what's right for them -- starting with answering the questions:

I have been blocked from posting on Threads for 7 days. My content about helping creators grow their audiences was too subversive I think.

A podcast where couples try to explain what their partners do for a living.

A little Snoopspiration for my fellow podcast people:

Here’s my contribution to the Golden Globes viewing experience this evening in honor of the new podcast category😎

In 2026 I want to be a guest on your podcast for a bonus episode. I’ll audit your show and give you feedback on content strategy and present you with 3 to 5 out-of-the-box marketing /audience engagement ideas.

I'm going live tomorrow with Alberto Betella of RSS.com to talk about why he just launched a free tier for creators and how the technology of RSS is constantly innovating. Join us: open.substack.com/live-stream/...

Running out of gift ideas? Frame a memory—photos, collages, anything meaningful. @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social recommends @framebridge.bsky.social. Find us everywhere at dailytipspodcast.com/. #DailyTipsPod #Gifting #Framebridge

I need to know (for my podcast newsletter): What was your gateway podcast (the show that got you into listening to more podcasts)?

Congratulations @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social for induction into the Podcast Hall of Fame! Well deserved. Please say hello to Dan Carlin for me.

I'm always trying to "solve" the podcast discoverability problem (or at least, make independent shows easier to find), and I love finding others who are coming up with creative solutions to aid in this effort as well. Discover The Pod Radar from Steven Craig & submit your show: thepodradar.com

👀Black Friday Deal: my newsletter is free today! Subscribe at newsletter.earbuds.audio (@earbudspodcol.bsky.social is always free)

"The day after Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of America's Christmas shopping season since 1952, although the term 'Black Friday' was not in wide use until decades later!" - ARIELLE NISSENBLATT, BONUS: Black Friday Deal$ for Podcaster$, Feedback with EarBuds

If She Can Make It Here celebrates the innovative women reshaping NYC, with stories of change from Amplify Her Foundation's grantees. Hosted by Marti Speranza Wong and Maia Molina-Schaefer, discover the voices leading the charge for gender equity.

Thank you so much @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social 😁 Finally something to binge that is smart, intriguing, international, well written and well sounded. Yeah! I'm loving Private Affairs (and it is set in my second home, Melbourne!).

I’m in a podcast trading card pack! Thank you to RESONATE Podcast Festival and @certifiedcrucial.bsky.social for the honor☺️

When they say “thank you for choosing Amtrak,” that’s like an oasis applauding you for taking a drink

Memes? To grow your podcast? Really. Danielle Bezalel has figured out how to use popular meme formats to drive traffic to her website & podcast. We're breaking down her process + sharing templates with you. $5 to attend - We wanna make sure you're committed to the meme! RSVP: luma.com/84k7nalz

Happy Castbox curation day! Here are our podcast recommendations for planes, trains, and roadtrips. Get going and get listening to these podcasts... Ft: - PITCH PARTY - That Aged Well - What Went Wrong - Face Off - & more Find them here: castbox.fm/h5/x/6904890...

Caregiving is one of the hardest & most unseen roles, yet nearly all of us will experience it. These 5 podcast episodes shed light on the strength, exhaustion, and humanity that come with it. Listen for insight, or share them with the caregivers in your life who deserve to feel seen.

Just today alone, 3,406 podcasts were launched whose cover art contained podcast paraphernalia despite the contents of the shows having nothing to do with microphone equipment. *this is a made up number but the point stands

New podcast newsletter from NPR: www.npr.org/2025/10/28/g...

@ariellethisandthat.bsky.social listens to over five hours of podcasts a day — so she knows what makes a great podcast player. Check out why she chooses Pocket Casts to support her passion for podcasts and her work in the industry:

I stay subscribed to a bunch of podcasts that have stopped production long ago because my hope cannot be extinguished.

Join us on October 30 at 12 PM EST for a members-only session with @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social on networking in podcasting. Discover online communities, meetups, newsletters, and more to connect with your podcasting people! 🎙️

Tink founder @laurenpassell.bsky.social and Pinwheel's @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social are hosting a Podcast Growth Open House: Ask Us Anything event on November 14th. Tickets are $7 and will go up to $15 after October 31. Get tickets here: radiobootcamp.org/classes/podc...

I'm curious about your latest rabbit hole deep dive. Where have you been on the internet lately?

Taylor Swift is unintentionally doing WORK for Podcasting lately. Headlines from her album drop: - “Taylor Swift drops 'New Heights' nod in 'The Life of a Showgirl' lyrics.” - “New Heights gets a namecheck in Taylor Swift’s new album.” - “New Heights gets a namecheck in Taylor Swift’s new album.”

I'm not fasting on Yom Kippur but I'm not eating for pleasure. I only had 1 cookie for breakfast.

Happy International Podcast Day. Not sure what to listen to? Sign up for great recommendation newsletters from @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social @erikthejones.bsky.social and Orecchiabile from Chiara Sagramola on Substack. #internationalpodcastday

I fought the good fight against gen x representatives The Daves in this episode of Stupid Gen X Tricks. Avocado toast vs. latchkey kids Landlines vs. flip phones Will I ever be able to afford a house? Honored to be the "pet millennial." Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycI5...

It's International Podcast Day Eve, make sure to leave cookies out for Ira Glass.

The thing about the name Al is that it looks just like AI. See? You probably read that as AI. Justice for Als.

Here's what Tara Jabbari writes about Redacted History: "In school, we are taught a part of history, but with this podcast, we learn the other parts — the redacted ones. Listen to Tara's @earbudspodcol.bsky.social recommendations here: newsletter.earbuds.audio/p/5-niche-hi...

Thank you to On Air Fest for supporting ParaSocial: A Party Celebrating Int'l Podcast Day in Brooklyn Want to sponsor the event? We’ve got a few slots left: FIRST DRINK ROUND, you name the cocktails ICE CREAM CART EVENT RECAP EPISODE HEADLINE, your company in event title DM me!

In 2019 when I wished podcasting would make it mainstream, this is not what I had in mind🥲

Looking for a way to celebrate International Podcast Day (Sept. 30th)? I'm hosting a party in Brooklyn. Let me know if you're interested and I'll send ya the info!