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How to Run a Thriving, Profitable Podcast

Podcasting used to be fun! (Podcraft Pointers)

Published 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello, Podcrafters!

Remember that magical feeling you got when you published your very first episode? Do you ever wish you could recapture that when you're bogged down in the day-to-day tasks of running your show?

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There's no avoiding the hard work that sometimes goes into running a successful, meaningful, and impactful podcast. But you know what they say about all work and no play.

On this week's episode of Podcraft, I've a short exercise for you. This creative reset can help you see podcasting with fresh eyes and rekindle your spark for the medium.

And, if you're yet to launch, this is also a brilliant way to see how painless the entire process can be!

👉 Listen to the latest episode of Podcraft​

Mic Drop Fact: Plants react to sound.
Recent studies show plants can respond to vibrations. Some even release more nectar when they detect the frequency of bee wingbeats nearby.

🎧 What Equipment Do Real Podcasters Use?

I remember writing a podcast equipment roundup in 2015, and I tried my very best to include absolutely everything.

I wanted to give the reader all the options. Every mic, mixer, recorder, boom arm, and pop filter I'd ever heard of. And even a few that I hadn't.

In hindsight, I wonder if anyone ever chewed their way through that 7000-word jungle 😄

These days, I know that folks don't need or want exhaustive info and sprawling lists. When putting together a podcast equipment roundup for 2026, I simply took the approach of "What do I and a few of my podcasting pals use?"

The outcome makes it much easier for you to quickly choose the kit you need to make your show. And it ensures you'll never spend more than you need to, either!

👉 Real Gear Case Studies From Real Podcasters​

🧙‍♂️ The Podcasting Sage Says:

“Collaborate before you compete.”

Cross-promotion builds community faster than ads ever will.

Here's The Easiest Way to Edit Your Podcast

Alitu is designed to save time, make editing way easier, and automate all of those grunt-work tasks that bog you down.

Use it to record, edit, clean up, add music, transcribe, and publish. Link your existing hosting in, or host it right inside Alitu. It's a dedicated podcasting tool, built by podcasters.

🚀 Try Alitu: the Podcast Creator app​

Drop those tech headaches and app juggling!

Cheers!
Matthew & Colin

The Podcast Host, Stephen’s Street, Inverness, Scottish Highlands IV2 3JP
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