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When you launch a new podcast, you’ll be asked to list it under one or more podcast categories, like “Health & Fitness” or “Business.” In this post, I’ve included the updated list of all the Apple Podcasts categories to help you choose. [Updated January 2021]

But more than that, I’m going to explain why your podcast category matters so much, and how it can affect your chances to hit the top 200 charts.

In this episode, I’ll cover the top 10 podcasting trends to watch in 2021, including everything from platforms to monetization, marketing, video, and of course, sponsorship. But in the end, what’s the one thing that matters most of all?

Whew, what a year it’s been.  Despite the absolute chaos trainwreck 2020 brought, there’s been a lot of good, too. Many Wit & Wire podcasters launched their shows, tripled their downloads, and made a meaningful impact in their listeners’ lives. 🎉 To celebrate, I rounded up some stats to see how many podcasts we launched and […]

This article is originally published on descript.com. What are filler words? “Ums,” “ahs,” “you knows,” “likes,” and “kind ofs,” to name a few. They’re completely natural, and for most people, unconscious and unavoidable. We use them when we’re thinking about what to say, trying to find the right word, or simply to add flavor to casual […]

Learn how overdub can make recording voiceovers for your podcast easier than ever. (No advanced tech skills or equipment needed.)

Learn how to record better-quality podcasts from your phone with our microphone for iPhone rundown. (Computer microphone recs included.)