How to Name Your Podcast (Insider 198)

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Discover the impact of a strong domain name, the secrets to naming your podcast, and how to make your podcast sound bigger with this episode of Build a Big Podcast!

Main Objectives of this Episode

• Growing your podcast audience
• Making a podcast that people seek out
• Creating content that helps people (and makes you money)

Episode Overview

• Dotcom domains: Ego stroke or good decision
• How to book an interview and its benefits
• Naming or renaming your podcast
• Robot podcasting and related ideas
• Tricks to make your podcast sound bigger

Dotcom Domains Discussion

• Importance of having a dotcom domain
• Comparison of dotcom domains to alternative domain variations
• Market insights and advice on purchasing dotcom domains
• Personal experiences and anecdotes related to domain names
• Creativity in domain naming using different examples
• Tools to find available domains

Be a Guest Segment

• Story of Engel Jones and his 3000-interview goal
• Invitation to participate in Engel Jones' current podcast
• Benefits of learning from high-volume interview operations

How to Name or Rename Your Podcast

• Complexity of changing a podcast name
• Tools for brainstorming and vetting podcast names
• Importance of cultural and linguistic sensitivity
• Cautionary tales and lessons from naming mistakes
• Agencies and services for professional rebranding assistance

Robot Podcasting and More

• Insights from RadioDaysAsia
• Human elements that improve podcasting (authenticity, respect, fun, etc.)
• Importance of preparation and its impact on live radio vs. taped podcasts
• Encouragement to consider more thorough preparation

Tricks to Make Your Podcast Sound Bigger

• Importance of multiple voices for listener engagement
• Use of AI-generated voices for variety
• Additional suggested resources and article links

Importance of Consistency

• Consistency in release schedules to build and maintain audience trust
• Examples of consistent release schedules (daily, weekly, monthly)

Additional Information

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Episode Timestamps

• 06:05 Losing a domain forces creative name choices
• 08:10 Get a valuable domain; negotiate lower prices
• 14:58 Write/podcast about lasting topics; plan, adapt accordingly
• 17:36 Preparation is essential for delivering effective broadcasts
• 22:11 Consistency is key to growing podcast audience
• 22:43 Consistent podcast releases build trust and audience

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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:​

This is the audio companion to Issue 198 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more. ​

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