The Audacity to Podcast®

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.

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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

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

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FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email [email protected]
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MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

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!

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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]

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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 [email protected]
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MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

Post office boxes (maybe called something else in other countries) require an investment (especially increasing the last few years), but they could be worth it for you!

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Privacy, obviously! [01:05]

Use your PO Box for public records [01:51]

Check your own domain's WHOIS/RDAP information: https://who.is

Encourage your audience to send things to your PO Box [03:58]

Use your PO Box as a secure delivery address for retailers (may not be available everywhere) [06:12]

Boost your reputation with a hint of professionalism [08:52]

Please share your thoughts about The Audacity to Podcast! [10:23]

Send a written or voicemail message through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

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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 [email protected]
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

It's Christmas Eve, and instead of talking about podcasting or goals for a new year, I want to share a special Christmas message.

Surveying your audience doesn't have to be a complicated matter. Moving into a new year, here are the three most important questions I recommend you ask your audience.

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1. "What would you like more of from me/us or my/our podcast?" [01:20]

2. "What would you like less of from me/us or my/our podcast?" [02:14]

3. "What do you want to tell me/us that's been on your mind?" [04:05]

You turn these into to-dos and take action [04:43]

I want to hear your thoughts about The Audacity to Podcast! [07:36]

Please share your answers to these through questions through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

Special thanks [10:30]

1,363§ from Bryan Entzminger from TopTierAudio.com

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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 [email protected]
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005