MY Take
Welcome to my column
where I write about podcast industry trends, insights and tactics.
26 Questions about Podcasting in 2026
As we head into a new year, I have tons of questions about Netflix, YouTube, AI and the overall competitive landscape. More than two dozen questions to be exact.
The Podcast Economic Survival Guide
The U.S. economy has been flashing troubling signs lately. So what should you do? How can you navigate this climate? I list eight items podcasters should pursue now in case things worsen.
Planning for 2026?
As you gear up for the new year, what should you think about? I run through some ideas.
Lessons from Cal Ripken, the Iron Man
Cal Ripken Jr. became baseball’s Iron Man thirty years ago, setting a record that may never be broken. What can podcasters learn from him today?
Why Your Downloads Are No Longer Growing
Are efforts to connect with your audience broken? Check these key data points.
Safeguarding Your Podcast Revenue
Fine-tune your podcast and plan ahead. Consider these ideas about content, audience and revenue.
How To Engage Your Audience This Summer
Worried your downloads will dip as listeners head to the beach? Here are ten things you should - and should not - do with your podcast.