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420. When to Use Podcast Episode Numbers

I've changed my mind since 12 years ago in episode 175, when I proposed that episode numbers were unnecessary for most podcasts. Now, I see more cases when you should consider using episode numbers with your podcast. It comes down to this: use episode numbers when they matter to your audience. Specifically, here's how to determine when that applies. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/whenepisodenumbers 1. Use episode numbers for serial podcasts [00:53] 2. Use episode numbers if frequently referencing other episodes [02:58] My original episode 175 about episode numbers: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/are-podcast-episode-numbers-really-necessary-in-podcasting-show-notes-tap175/ 3. Use episode numbers for file and folder organization [15:16] Use PodChapters to quickly transcribe and chapter your podcast! https://podchapters.com/ 4. Use episode numbers when you can't make better episode URLs [18:15] 5. Use episode numbers correctly and efficiently in episode titles [21:41] Learn how to include episode numbers in your titles: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-include-episode-numbers-in-episode-titles/ Special thanks [26:42] ——— 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

419. Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes New Podcasters Make

No matter where you are in your podcasting journey, it's possible to make one of these podcasting mistakes at any point! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/5commonmistakes 1. Striving for "perfect" [00:40] Sony ZV-E10 II mirrorless camera: https://podcasting.deals/Bs4fi Sigma 16 mm f/1.6 lens: https://podcasting.deals/QmPnet 2. Doing too much [10:21] 3. Starting without a plan [13:55] 4. Obsessing over the "launch" [16:25] 5. Not launching at all [19:11] Supercharge your audience engagement with Podgagement! [21:34] Try Podgagement FREE for 14 days! https://podgagement.com/ ——— 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

418. Podcasting Challenge: Complete Your Unfinished Episodes THIS YEAR

Do you have any unfinished episodes? Maybe you already recorded them but just haven't gotten around to editing them. Or maybe you started writing the outline, but you never finished. Then this challenge is for you! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/unfinished "If it'll keep, it'll preach" [00:49] Complete the preproduction for draft episodes [05:22] Try PodChapters to help you transcribe and chapter your episodes faster than ever before! https://podchapters.com/ Finish the editing, or publish with minimal editing [10:53] Discard what no longer "sparks joy" [14:34] Special thanks [20:13] ——— 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

417. Podfest 2026 Highlights

I'm back from Podfest Multimedia Expo 2026 in Orlando. This is now my favorite podcasting conference, and I'd like to share some thoughts. Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/podfest26 1. Community is still priority [01:54] 2. The Podcast Hall of Fame is a highlight [05:19] https://podcasthall.com 3. Lots of quality teaching [07:18] 4. The location is still expensive [10:40] 5. Great networking [12:57] Feedback reminder: your unexpected upgrades and 3 questions [16:29] https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity ——— 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

416. 6 Unexpected Podcasting Workflow Upgrades

When thinking about upgrading your podcasting workflow, you probably immediately think of actual podcasting tools: microphones, recorder/mixer/interface combos, podcast hosting, podcasting software, cameras, lighting, and such. But that's not what I'm going to share with you! In fact, none of these are explicitly podcasting tools (with one on the fence). And not a single one of these is yet another AI tool! Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/unexpectedupgrades Try PodChapters FREE on your next episode! [00:52] https://podchapters.com/ 1. Computer mouse and keyboard [02:21] Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse: https://podcasting.deals/8i04ai Corsair GALLEON 100 SD keyboard with built-in Stream Deck: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/CH-912A31I-NA/galleon-100-sd-stream-deck-integrated-mechanical-keyboard-ch-912a31i-na 2. Control interface [07:15] Stream Deck: https://podcasting.deals/FaX2Je Corsair GALLEON 100 SD keyboard with built-in Stream Deck: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/CH-912A31I-NA/galleon-100-sd-stream-deck-integrated-mechanical-keyboard-ch-912a31i-na 3. Automation/shortcut tools [12:12] TextExpander: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/textexpander Keyboard Maestro (macOS): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/keyboardmaestro AutoHotKey (Windows): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/autohotkey Apple Shortcuts Raycast: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/raycast 4. Smarthome accessories [18:42] 5. Furniture [23:13] 6. Cable management [28:36] ——— 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