Here's all the tips & tricks and major takeaways you need to know from Podfest 2025! Hear Badr & Blythe talk about the panels they attended, the people they met, and new podcast businesses/ services they're excited for. This episode was recorded at Podfest in the Unstuck Studios by Ecamm.

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Want to turn nervous podcast guests into natural storytellers?

In this episode, Badr and Blythe share strategies for researching guests and building instant rapport, from social media deep-dives to unexpected opening questions.

They also break down winning techniques from top interviewers like Dan Patrick and Joe Rogan that you can apply to your own show.

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LINKS!

• Watch the video version of this episode, and other episodes, on the official JPU YouTube Channel!
• Sign-up for the JPU Newsletter to stay-up-to-date with future events and efforts: Here
• Submit your show to be listed in the official JPU Podcast Directory: Here
• Join the Facebook Group and interact with hundreds of other likeminded podcasters!

First impressions matter - and your podcast artwork is often the first thing potential listeners see.

In this episode, Badr and Blythe share their podcast artwork evolution stories while breaking down why good cover art is crucial for standing out in crowded podcast directories.

They also discuss useful tools like Podcast Cover Art Preview and a Color Palettes Generator that make it easy to create attention-grabbing artwork, along with tips like keeping designs simple, using striking colors, and ensuring text is legible at small sizes.

WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE

LINKS!

• Watch the video version of this episode, and other episodes, on the official JPU YouTube Channel!
• Sign-up for the JPU Newsletter to stay-up-to-date with future events and efforts: Here
• Submit your show to be listed in the official JPU Podcast Directory: Here
• Join the Facebook Group and interact with hundreds of other likeminded podcasters!