Tales from the Podcast Crypt: Navigating Nightmares in Podcasting – PCI 420

Happy Halloween from Podcast Insider!



Join Mike Dell and Dave Clements from the Blubrry team as they recount the most haunting experiences in podcasting in this Halloween special. From forgotten “record” buttons to complicated RSS feeds, each story offers insights and lessons that every podcaster can appreciate. Listen in for laughs, shivers, and valuable tips to help you avoid these common podcasting pitfalls.

Dave’s Podcasting Missteps



Interview fail: forgot to hit record on a Geek This! interview with a filmmaker.



Unexpected guest struggles: a voice actor on PGwS was unprepared for her D&D role.

Mike’s Customer Horror Stories



“Be Everywhere” strategy gone wrong: a customer juggling multiple podcast hosting platforms.



Unintended mishap: a major podcaster’s Apple listing went down due to keyword stuffing—just as he scored massive publicity.

Lessons Learned




• Always check your equipment before recording.


• Stick with a single, consistent RSS feed to avoid confusion and delays.


• If moving to a new website platform, consult Blubrry support for a smooth transition.




What podcasting nightmare have you experienced that you can share with the team so that we can warn our podcast community?



Listen now to discover how to turn these horror stories into useful podcasting tips! 🎙️



 



 



 



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