
Media responsibility for podcasters, viral news hijacks, building true audience connection, and creative ways to generate standout episode ideas in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ...
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Episode Timestamps
[04:08] The slippery slope: Why money in media quietly changes your boundaries—and the jaw-dropping story David just witnessed yesterday
[07:27] The Taylor Swift rumor you won't read anywhere else—did 100,000 "sold" albums secretly jumpstart her superstardom?
[09:25] Why David Hooper has an OnlyFans account (yes, really)—and what that reveals about podcasting and boundaries
[11:31] The million-dollar steak sauce mistake: How Linda McMahon's "A1" flub handed A1 Steak Sauce a viral goldmine (and what podcasters can copy)
[15:31] The secret reason your podcast is "family" to some listeners—and a proven playbook for turning silent strangers into superfans
[18:00] DJ Bobby Bennett's lost art: How instant shoutouts and surprise requests forged unbreakable listener loyalty (and how you can steal this move)
[22:44] The untapped gold mine for episode ideas: Why talking to your mail carrier or a neighbor (not just podcasters) could land your next viral story
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 229 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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