Breaking the Rules of Podcasting: Myths, SEO & AI with Matthew Bliss (Part 1)

2025-02-25

Are the “rules” of podcasting helping you or holding you back? Today, we challenge some of the biggest myths in podcasting and break down whether they’re worth following—or just fear-based tactics. I'm joined today by PMC co-host and podcast producer Matthew Bliss to dive into topics like AI tools, SEO myths, audience engagement, and why questioning the status quo could be the key to podcasting success.Episode Highlights:[4:19] The “rules” of podcasting—do they really matter?[9:16] The truth abo...

Are the “rules” of podcasting helping you or holding you back? Today, we challenge some of the biggest myths in podcasting and break down whether they’re worth following—or just fear-based tactics. I'm joined today by PMC co-host and podcast producer Matthew Bliss to dive into topics like AI tools, SEO myths, audience engagement, and why questioning the status quo could be the key to podcasting success.

Episode Highlights:

[4:19] The “rules” of podcasting—do they really matter?

[9:16] The truth about algorithms and SEO for podcasters

[14:27] Why questioning industry norms is essential

[18:47] AI-generated show notes: Helpful tool or lazy shortcut?

[26:50] How to make show notes actually work for you

[28:31] The marketing mindset that can transform your podcast

Links & Resources:

The Podcasting Morning Chat
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Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group
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About Matthew Bliss:

https://www.podpage.com/pmc/people/matthew-bliss/