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Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators

The Podmaster (Neal Veglio)
Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators
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  • Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators

    Why Your Podcast Episode Sounds Good But Feels Empty... And How To Fix That

    22/06/2026 | 11 mins.
    Your show sounds cleaner than it ever has. You've sorted the room, fixed the levels, maybe even brought in an editor. And when you listen back — nothing.
    No connection. No feeling. Just technically correct audio with nobody in it.
    Hi, I'm Neal Veglio, founder of the Podmastery community from Podknows Podcasting. And this week, I'm exploring why that hollow feeling has nothing to do with your equipment — and why the fix is simpler than you think.
    I share a story from my radio days about a presenter who went from compelling-but-rough to polished-and-forgettable, what broadcast training actually teaches about the difference between performing and talking, and the 30-second exercise I even use myself before every recording.
    If you'd like a proper look at what's sitting between your show and where you want it to be, head to podmastery.co, hit the Get In Touch page, and tell me what's going on.
  • Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators

    They Just Changed What a 'Play' Means In Podcasting. Did You Notice?

    16/06/2026 | 8 mins.
    Somebody just moved the goalposts on podcast metrics. And most podcasters didn’t even notice.
    The Alliance for Measurement in Podcasting — AMP — has defined a new cross-platform standard for what counts as a ‘play.’ Spotify has already adopted it.
    In this episode, Neal breaks down what this actually means for indie podcasters — why your dashboard numbers are about to look fairly different, why that doesn’t mean your show is doing better, and why optimising for any play-count threshold is optimising for the wrong thing.
    You’ll hear:
    — What AMP is and why they’re trying to standardise this
    — What is ‘intentional consumption’ in Spotify’s words, and what that actually means
    — Why Apple’s definition is still extraordinary (and not in a good way)
    — The one metric that actually tells you if your show is working
    🔗 Listen to other episodes here: https://podmastery.co/
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  • Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators

    Why podcast guest cross-promotion as a growth strategy is a fairytale

    18/05/2026 | 9 mins.
    Every podcaster who's ever had a guest on has felt it. You do the edit, write the show notes, create the clips, tag them everywhere — and hear absolutely nothing back. No share. No repost. Not even a like.
    So is it you? Is it them? Is this just how guests are?
    In this episode, I'm getting into why podcast guest cross-promotion is one of the most persistent myths in indie podcasting.
    If you're booking guests to borrow their audience, this episode is going to save you a lot of disappointment.
    Free 7-day podcast makeover: head to podmastery.co and sign up — one practical tip per day, straight to your inbox.
  • Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators

    Apple Podcasts Video: The Benefits

    12/05/2026 | 8 mins.
    In the previous episode I explained why we need to be cautious around Apple Podcasts new video HLS streaming feature. Well, this podcast about podcasting is about balance. So now, it's important we look at all the good things about the feature.
  • Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators

    Apple Podcasts Video: The Painful Truth

    05/05/2026 | 5 mins.
    With Apple Podcasts video now becoming a mainstream feature as the main hosting platforms roll it out, there are more and more creators leaning into creating this content.
    But should you be joining them?
    Well, before we can answer this question, we need to establish the answer to another one; do you understand the algorithmic differences surrounding video and audio?
    Click play.
    I'll explain.
    Companies mentioned in this episode:
    LinkedIn
    YouTube
    Apple Podcasts
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About Podmastery: podcasting insights and advice for indie creators
Are you a podcaster who's looking to improve and grow your podcast? You're in the right place. Together, we'll help you attain 'podmastery'. I'm Neal Veglio, a veteran podcaster who first started dabbling with RSS in the early 2000s. Podcasting is such a complex medium, with so many factors that can impact your success. It's my goal to cover all these topics with you, and help you maximise the results you're getting from your efforts. And while my shows now enjoy thousands of listeners every single week, it wasn't always easy. When I took a career break from radio for a few years in 2007, I had to learn how to build audience without the lift of an FM frequency. I learned a lot from that experience. I now help other podcasters to achieve their goals. Each episode, I'll be offering you some insights into what I've done and what I've helped my podcasting agency clients to do with all our podcasts in the hope we can help YOU increase your podcast's chances of becoming more successful! And ensuring you can avoid the dreaded 'podfade'! Take one step closer to Podmastery. Click follow in your favourite podcast app, and let's grow together.
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