Podcast Answer Man

Podcast Answer Man

For the past twenty years, I have been immersed in the world of podcasting. I’ve produced more than fifty-five of my own shows and published over 4,800 episodes. As a podcast consultant, I’ve trained tens of thousands of people on how to successfully launch their show and build a profitable business around their expertise.

Podcast Answer Man is where you can bring every question you have about podcasting. Gear. Workflow. Strategy. Audience growth. Monetization. Industry shifts. The landscape is always changing. I may not have every answer on the spot. I do know how to find the right answer for you, and I’m eager to be of service.

If you want a clear, dependable guide in a noisy industry, this is the place. Each episode is focused on practical insight, proven experience, and the mindset required to create content that serves your audience and supports the business you want to build.

Ask your questions. I’ll help you find your path forward in podcasting.

Recent Episodes

Jan. 22, 2026

482 - Why You Should Consider Creating a Separate Podcast with Only 5 to 10 Episodes

What if the most powerful podcast you ever create is not one you plan to produce every week for years, but one you intentionally decide to end before you ever hit record on episode one? In this episode, I share the full recor...
Jan. 15, 2026

481 - How to Start a Podcast and Still Be Around 12 Years Later

If you would like to learn how to start a podcast and still be around 12 years later, you will want to listen to this episode. In it, I share a powerful conversation with Laura McClellan, host of The Productive Woman podcast ...
Jan. 8, 2026

480 - Why Podcasting Conferences Still Matter. PodFest 2026

In this episode, I share why podcasting conferences still matter in 2026. Attending podcast-focused conferences has shaped my entire career. From the early days of missing the very first podcasting events to the way conferenc...
Jan. 1, 2026

479 - How Long a Podcast Episode Should Be: Consistency, Habit, and the Truth About Video

One of the most common questions I get from podcasters is how long a podcast episode should be , and in this episode I go much deeper than just throwing out a number. Podcast Episode Length In the first half of this episode, ...
Dec. 25, 2025

478 - Stephen Bartlett, Diary of a CEO, and The Myth of Six Simple Tips for Podcast Success

In this episode, I respond to a popular video from Stephen Bartlett , host of The Diary of a CEO , where he shares how his podcast generates seven figures a year and suggests that "anyone else can do it too" by following six ...

Reviews

13 Million Downloads and Counting Thanks to Cliff!

"When I wanted to learn podcasting years ago, Cliff was the guy who kept rising to the top in my research, and I knew he was the one who I wanted to work with. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever…"

Joe Lamp'l - The joe gardener Show | Dec. 14, 2025

The Start of it All!

"Podcasting A to Z was the start of it all for me becoming a thought leader in my industry. It was 2013 and I was struggling with blogging and the early days of social media when I came across Cliff …"

Heather Bayer | Dec. 13, 2025

The Podcasting Godfather!

"Cliff is the reason I ever picked up a microphone. He is more than a pioneer. He shaped the podcasting space. Since taking his industry-leading Podcasting A-Z course back in 2014, I’ve continued to l…"

Steven Foust | Dec. 12, 2025

The OG!!!

"Cliff is an OG! He isn’t 'just' the Podcast Answer Man... he’s the reason half the internet even knows how to podcast. His heart for helping people to help people, and his decades of experience go wa…"

Luria Petrucci | Dec. 13, 2025