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The Podcast Advice Show

The Podcast Advice Show

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The Podcast Advice Show is your weekly guide to podcasting success in the digital age. Finalist for Best Branded Content and Best Use of Video at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025, this award-nominated series dives deep into the technology, tools, and strategies shaping today’s podcasting world. Whether you’re a beginner setting up your first mic or a pro looking to scale, hosts Damien St John and Ant McGinley bring you actionable tips from industry leaders who’ve cracked the code. Learn how to master audio quality, choose the right recording tech, optimise your show for discoverability, and grow a loyal listener community. Expect clear, battle-tested insights on everything from editing hacks to audience growth strategies designed to keep your podcast ahead in a fast-moving media landscape.


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Episodes
  • AI-powered keywords

    AI-powered keywords
    Jun 13 2025

    Tired of your podcast vanishing into the social media void? Discover how AI can revolutionise your keyword research and boost discoverability without the hefty price tag. Learn platform-specific strategies for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts that actually work for indie podcasters. From trending hashtags to niche targeting, get actionable steps to make algorithms work for you, not against you. Hosted by Damien St John and Ant McGinley.

    If you find this battle-tested insight is useful, why not buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/podcastadviceshow

    Affiliate: Bad internet ruining recordings? Riverside captures perfect audio and video, whatever your set up. Start recording with Riverside for free now at https://bit.ly/podomedy-riverside

    Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@podomedy/fundraiser-for-stay-tuned-2025
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    33 mins
  • 7 audio drama lessons from Sherlock & Co. creators

    7 audio drama lessons from Sherlock & Co. creators
    May 22 2025

    In this special episode recorded at the Podcast Show in London, Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery from Holy Smokes Audio discuss their journey from The Offensive to creating Sherlock & Co, the hit modern adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories. They share insights on found-footage audio drama techniques, building passionate fan communities, effective Patreon strategies, and working with Goalhanger Productions.


    The duo reveal how they balance writing with production, create authentic podcast-style storytelling, and develop sustainable creative partnerships in the competitive audio drama landscape. Special thanks to ⁠Spiritland Podcast Studio⁠ in London for providing the recording equipment for this episode.


    Hosted by Damien St John and Ant McGinley. If you find our battle-tested insight is useful, why not buy us a coffee!


    Affiliate: Bad internet ruining recordings? Riverside captures perfect audio and video, whatever your set up. Start recording with Riverside for free now at ⁠https://bit.ly/podomedy-riverside
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    33 mins
  • The impact of AI in podcasting

    The impact of AI in podcasting
    May 21 2025

    In this special episode recorded at the Podcast Show in London, Damien St John and Ant McGinley explore AI's impact on podcasting for UK creatives with Cliff Fluet of Lewis Silkin/Eleven Advisory. Topics include voice cloning, automated editing and legal concerns like copyright and deepfakes. Hit play to discover how podcast creators are blending human creativity with AI innovation. If you find our battle-tested insight is useful, why not buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/podcastadviceshow

    Affiliate: Bad internet ruining recordings? Riverside captures perfect audio and video, whatever your set up. Start recording with Riverside for free now at https://bit.ly/podomedy-riverside

    Special thanks to Spiritland Podcast Studio in London for providing the recording equipment for this episode.

    Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@podomedy/fundraiser-for-stay-tuned-2025
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    20 mins
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