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Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst 

Daniel J. Lewis

I believe podcasting is the BEST way for YOU to share a message to change the world! I give you the guts and teach you the tools to launch and improve your own podcast for passion and P.R.O.F.I.T. (popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles)! Through each episode, I strive to help you communicate better, fully leverage audio and video gear, use podcasting tools for higher quality and efficiency, become an engaging interviewer, improve your podcast website, grow your podcast, and more! My goal is to help you and your audience get P.R.O.F.I.T. from your podcast: popularity, relationships, opportunities, fun, income, or tangibles. From each episode, you’ll get inspiration, learn easy-to-follow steps, and discover resources to help you podcast better. Please join me, Daniel J. Lewis, and I will give you THE AUDACITY to podcast!

The Audacity to Podcast

Independence is the greatest power of podcasting—even for corporate podcasters. Here are some reasons to celebrate the freedom of podcasts.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/independence26

Introduction [00:00]
1. Talk about whatever you want [01:23]
2. Run your podcast however you like [03:55]
3. Reach a global audience with your voice [05:26]
4. Produce content from anywhere [08:09]
5. Host or move your podcast where you choose [11:05]
6. Monetize your podcast (or don't) however you want [14:14]
7. Publish on your schedule [17:48]
8. Build your own audience [19:14]
9. Distribute to any podcast app [22:12]
10. No algorithms (yet) between you and your audience [24:49]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

439. Ten Reasons to Celebrate the Independence of Podcasting

The world of podcast metrics can get confusing. Here are the most important terms, what they actually mean, and the caveats you need to know.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/dvpva

Introduction [00:00]
1. Downloads (and "streams") [01:18]
2. Plays [12:02]
Special thanks [17:34]

 • If you value The Audacity to Podcast, please consider giving back whatever its worth to you! 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap438&utm_content=chapter_4-special_thanks

3. Audience [19:57]
The most important metric is what measures your goals [30:10]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

438. Podcast Metrics Explained: Downloads vs. Plays vs. Audience

Covering more than one subject on your show? Discover how it affects your listeners, findability, and growth, plus a smarter way to handle multiple topics.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/mixtopics

Introduction [00:00]
1. The podcast versus its episodes [01:28]

 • 5 Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles: 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5-ways-to-handle-multi-topic-episode-titles/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_3-5_ways_to_handle_multi_topic_episode_titles
 • Chapter your episodes with PodChapters :
https://podchapters.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_5-chapter_your_episodes_with_podchapters
 • 4 Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic: 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/4-types-of-podcast-niches-its-not-just-your-topic/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_7-4_types_of_podcast_nichesits_not_just_your_topic

2. What audience and expectations have you built? [07:18]
3. What do you want your podcast known for? [10:33]
4. Consider your podcast SEO [14:42]

 • Track your podcast SEO with Podgagement: 
https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_10-4_consider_your_podcast_seo_and_track_it_with_podgagement

5. What prevents you from starting a separate show? [24:29]

 • Try Captivate for hosting multiple podcasts: 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/go/captivate?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap437&utm_content=chapter_11-5_what_prevents_you_from_starting_a_separate_show_try_captivate

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

437. Should You Mix Topics on Your Podcast?

Use four practical questions to reconnect with your podcasting goals, measure success by the right outcomes, and better serve the audience you already have.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/smallaudience

Introduction [00:00]
1. Why did you start podcasting? [02:34]

 • What Is Podcasting PROFIT? 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/what-is-podcasting-profit-tap320/
 • Why You Should Put Podcasting P.R.O.F.I.T. First: 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/why-you-should-put-podcasting-profit-first/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap436&utm_content=chapter_2-1_why_did_you_start_podcasting

2. Are you achieving your "why"? [07:14]
Special thanks [10:02]

 • Please support The Audacity to Podcast with whatever you feel it's worth to you: 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap436&utm_content=chapter_4-special_thanks

3. What are you doing to work toward your goals? [14:31]
4. How can you invest in what your have? [16:56]

———

Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

436. Should You Keep Podcasting with a Small Audience?

Headphones might be doing more harm than good in your podcasting. Here’s where to remove them and what to use when you still need monitoring.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/headphonesoff

Introduction [00:00]

 • What's a podcast anymore? 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whats-a-podcast-anymore/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_1-introduction

1. Remove headphones from your artwork [02:29]
2. Avoid headphones in your videos [05:31]
3. Remove headphones from conversations [11:02]
4. Try earbuds or in-ear monitors (IEMs) instead [17:53]

 • Send me your recommendations! 
https://x.com/theDanielJLewis • or 
https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap435&utm_content=chapter_5-4_try_earbuds_or_in_ear_monitors_iems_insteaddo_you_have_some_you_like

———

Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

Add podcast chapters that drive engagement in seconds! https://podchapters.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

435. Take Off the Podcast Headphones!

Learn when podcasting best practices are not rules but only guidelines, what tradeoffs matter, and how to break podcasting rules with intention instead of laziness.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/breakrules

Introduction [00:00]
Break "rules" with intention [01:40]
Consistency: a guideline, not a law [04:05]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/how-to-continue-podcasting-when-your-life-is-unpredictable-tap294/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_3-consistency_a_guideline_not_a_law

Inside jokes can build rapport [06:59]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-have-inside-jokes/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_4-inside_jokes_can_build_rapport

You may not HAVE to "niche down" [08:24]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/4-types-of-podcast-niches-its-not-just-your-topic/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_5-you_may_not_have_to_niche_down

"It's not hurting them" is a myth [09:06]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/debunking-the-myth-its-not-hurting-their-podcast/?utm_source=the_audacity_to_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap434&utm_content=chapter_6-its_not_hurting_them_is_a_myth

Some "rules" are dumb [10:13]
Don't break "rules" out of laziness [20:59]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

434. It’s Okay to Break Some Podcasting “Rules”

You've probably heard the podcasting advice that you must choose a niche, or even "niche down." But your topic isn't the only kind of niche your podcast could have!

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/niches

What is a "niche podcast"? [01:42]

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/niche

1. Topic [03:58]
2. Audience [06:52]
3. Style/approach [08:50]
4. Voice [14:39]

 • Office Ladies podcast: 
https://officeladies.com
 • Podgagement: 
https://podgagement.com
 • PodChapters: 
https://podchapters.com
 • School of Podcasting: 
https://schoolofpodcasting.com

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

433. Four Types of Podcast Niches—It's Not Just Your Topic!

Here's how to balance your podcast SEO, spark curiosity, and maintain clarity when naming podcast episodes that don’t fit neatly under one topic.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/multitopictitles

Introduction [00:00]
1. Find a theme [01:44]
2. Use the most compelling topic—keep those promises! [05:05]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/remember-and-keep-your-podcasts-promises/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432

3. List topics concisely [08:42]
4. Be creative instead of descriptive—inside jokes are okay! [10:26]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-your-podcast-have-inside-jokes/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432

5. Combine these techniques [12:52]
Do value the podcast? [16:11]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/giveback?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432

Track your podcast SEO in Podgagement! [17:05]

https://podgagement.com/?utm_source=tap&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tap432

———

Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

432. Five Ways to Handle Multi-Topic Episode Titles

I've been teasing for a while that I made some major workflow changes for The Audacity to Podcast, Here's what I change and why.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/workflow25

Introduction [00:00]
1. Chapters and transcripts with PodChapters [01:24]

 • Try PodChapters FREE on your next episode! 
https://podchapters.com/

2. Back to outlines instead of scripts [05:01]
3. Episode articles with trained AI [14:10]

 • Use Magai as your AI toolbox! 
https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/magai

———

Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

431. How I Improved My Podcasting Workflow in 2025

Skip the mixers and mic stands. These lightweight podcasting accessories fit in a small bag and can help you podcast from anywhere.

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/lightweightgear

Introduction [00:00]
1. Smartphone [01:11]
2. Wireless lav mic kit [02:40]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/larkm2s

3. Phone stand with selfie stick [06:58]
4. Miniature lighting [08:50]

https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/lightweightled

5. USB drive [09:45]
6. Backup batteries [10:41]
7. Wired headphones [12:06]
8. Cables and adapters [13:43]
9. Printed promotional material [14:43]
10. Ultra-fine-point permanent marker [16:28]

———

Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email feedback@theaudacitytopodcast.com
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

430. Ten Lightweight Portable Podcasting Accessories Every Podcaster Should Own

Profanity is a controversial subject in podcasting. If you're the type to use foul or explicit language, consider several important things before you include this in your podcast.

138. Should you use profanity in your podcast?

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