Word to your monkeys uncle ! I learned that Word has transcription in it. I pay for office and discovered this thanks to asking ChatGPT to transcribe and womp womp needed the text only. Using Adobe Podcast to transcribe the drag is to copy the text is manually and the screen won't slide. Word to transcribe and then upload to Chat GPT for a "kick ass title and summary". The next test will be with GROK it says I can attach an MP3 and it will do transcribe, summary and title in one step. This appeals to my lazy and time crunch. What AI do you use ?

Howdy, I wanted to share the importance of picking the right day to post your episodes. According to Analyzify and Podtrac, most podcast listening happens midweek, with Wednesday pulling the biggest numbers and Tuesday and Thursday close behind. Monday’s not bad either. But Friday through Sunday? That’s the stretch where podcasts go to be ignored. If you’re posting on weekends and wondering why your audience isn’t growing, that might be why. But (like Pee Wee Herman says, everyone’s got a big but) some podcasts actually do better on weekends. Let's say there's Friday-night TV show and you run a recap podcast. It might make more sense to drop episodes on Saturday than later in the week. Or if you're podcast covers a Western religion, dropping episodes on Sunday could be your best day. Edison Research found the biggest listening block happens between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., followed by 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., typically when people are getting ready or commuting. Analyzify shows a similar trend, with most weekday listening happening between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (I don't know why they don't just say "the entire work day") and a smaller bump around 11 a.m. on weekends. If you want your episode ready for listeners, post early, sometime between 2 to 5 a.m. If you’re on the West Coast, that helps you hit East Coast feeds first and may even help your show trend by the time the West Coast begins listening to podcasts. Timing won’t save a weak podcast, but if you’ve got a strong concept and its executed well, picking the right day to post episodes can help with growth. When do you usually post new episodes, and how’s it been working for you?

Hellooooooo! I wanted to see when would be a good time do our next meet up. Are there any topics you'd like to discuss? Any places you're stuck on or need help with?

Howdy! Hey, I've been developing a podcast over the past several weeks. Actually, this process started two years ago, but I got started with the wrong people initially. Then, this summer, I was given a grant and used it to create this proof-of-concept episode that I'm going to use, along with a pitch deck, to attempt to find sponsors. This podcast is hyper-focused on the city I call home, Sacramento, and it's niche is pushing people to get out to support the arts, theater, restaurants, and other cultural events. I'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts. I currently have it on Youtube because I don't want to pay for a hosting service for one episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkEXXPEmfhQ

>>>Why Hosting Feels Overwhelming There are a ton of podcast hosting services: Buzzsprout, Podbean (one of the earliest), Castos, Spreaker, SimpleCast… the list goes on. It can feel overwhelming when all you want to do is get your podcast out into the world. The truth is most hosting services do the same thing. They create an RSS feed, which works like a radio station’s broadcast signal but for the internet, and they give you stats. >>>What You Actually Pay For Most services charge about the same monthly rate for about the same stats. Some cheaper ones cap your usage by limiting episode length, the number of uploads, or the number of downloads. If your show is just starting out and pulling only a handful of downloads, that cap can save you money. For the average podcaster, advanced analytics are unnecessary. You only need the basics. The Core Stats You Need - Downloads - Listening apps - Devices used - Geographic location That is plenty. Advanced stats are built for podcasts with hundreds of thousands or millions of downloads per episode, and those plans cost hundreds or even thousands a month. Not for us. >>>The Free Stat No Host (well, most) Gives You: COMPLETION RATES! You can get them from Apple Podcasts for Creators and Spotify for Podcasters. Each platform tracks this slightly differently, but the insight is priceless. Completion rates show you how long people actually listen. Downloads tell you who pressed play. Completion rates tell you if they stayed. For instance, 500 downloads looks great! But if I went over to my Spotify for Podcaster account and saw my completion rate is 35%, that tells me all my listeners left early in that episode. I need to rethink my podcast, probably how I'm introducing the podcast. On the other hand, 50 downloads might be a little defeating. Then you go check out your Apple Podcast account and see your episodes are averaging an 89% completion rate. Well, that indicates listeners are really connecting with your podcast. You're on the right path for audience growth.