Podcast Bestie

Ashley Hamer Pritchard's Low-Lift Strategy for 10x-ing Her Podcast Audience on YouTube

This episode will teach you how to grow & monetize your podcast on YouTube without a bunch of extra work

Aug 21 • Courtney Kocak

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What I’ve Learned from 10 Years of Freelancing in the Podcast Industry

11 hard-earned lessons about finding work, getting paid & surviving a decade of self-employment

Aug 18 • Courtney Kocak and plasticAudio

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The Art of Booking A-List Podcast Guests

"Now What?" host Carole Zimmer shares her playbook for landing stars like Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Joe Biden & Ethan Hawke

Aug 14 • Courtney Kocak and Carole Zimmer

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July 2026

How to Ask the Tough Questions Without Losing the Interview

Carole Zimmer shares her juiciest podcasting tip & more

Jul 24 • Courtney Kocak

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6:17

How Carole Zimmer Books A-List Celebrity Guests Like Jane Fonda & Ethan Hawke

This episode will teach you how to pitch, prepare for & interview high-profile guests

Jul 17 • Courtney Kocak

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Podcast Bestie Is Back! Season 2: Deconstructing Major Podcasting Milestones

Reverse-engineering the breakthroughs that change the game for indie podcasters

Jul 10 • Courtney Kocak

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June 2026

The Death of Online Podcasting Groups

From expert communities to regurgitated slop—the AI problem no one's talking about

Jun 25 • Courtney Kocak and plasticAudio

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How to Get Podcast Press Without Hiring or Becoming a Full-Time Publicist

A smarter, more sustainable approach to podcast publicity

Jun 19 • Courtney Kocak

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April 2026

The Best Budget Recorder for Video Podcasts?

An intro to the Behringer Flow 4V and why it punches way above its price

Apr 19 • Courtney Kocak and plasticAudio

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The Real ROI of Podcasting (One Week Post-Pub)

Why podcasting is one of the most powerful tools for any career

Apr 9 • Courtney Kocak

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February 2026

I Trademarked Podcast Bestie. Here’s Why.

Building a podcast brand like it’s a business (because it is)

Feb 28 • Courtney Kocak

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January 2026

How to Carry Your Podcast Gear Like a Pro

Mike's gear addiction might help you find your new favorite way to carry yours

Jan 31 • Courtney Kocak and plasticAudio

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