by Dan Portik | Jan 15, 2026 | Blogs
Everyone has a podcast listening style. Some people binge full seasons in a weekend. Others queue 10-minute episodes during their commute. Some jump between genres, while others replay the same comfort show over and over. But here’s the interesting part: your podcast...
by Dan Portik | Jan 8, 2026 | Blogs
For many new podcasters, recording equipment feels intimidating. You see creators showing off expensive gear, racks of mixers and LED-lit studios and think, “If I don’t have all that, my show won’t sound professional.” But here’s the truth: bad recordings rarely come...
by Dan Portik | Jan 6, 2026 | Blogs
Great interviews don’t happen by accident. They’re crafted through emotional intelligence, curiosity, patience and the ability to create a safe space where people feel willing—sometimes eager—to open up. When you listen to an exceptional interviewer, you’re hearing...
by Dan Portik | Dec 23, 2025 | Blogs
For years, the gold standard in podcasting was long-form content: hour-long interviews, deep-dive conversations, sprawling narrative arcs. And while those formats still thrive, something interesting has happened in the last few years. Short podcasts—episodes ranging...
by Dan Portik | Dec 18, 2025 | Blogs
When we talk about podcast sound, most people think about microphones, intros, music beds or EQ curves. But the real magic of audio storytelling happens in the shadows—the sounds designed not to be heard, but to be felt. These subtle layers shape mood, rhythm and...
by Dan Portik | Dec 11, 2025 | Blogs
If you’ve ever finished an episode and thought, “Wow, that flowed so smoothly,” or felt strangely connected to a host you’ve never met, there’s a good chance you were under the influence of invisible storytelling techniques. The best podcasters understand something...
