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Episode 780 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on the Podcast - They Call Me Mista Yu

Every Thursday, the flagship, "They Call Me Mista Yu" is where we have the deepest conversations on just about everything from society and culture to family dynamic to sports to world affairs. This is straight out of the mind of Mista Yu! Buckle up! 

At the end of the day, this is where our edges get sharpened! PERSPECTIVE is the purpose here!

Finding Your Voice Through Podcasting

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Episode 779 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on the Podcaster's Guide To A Visible Voice with Mary Chan

Podcasting in the Margins of Life

Podcasting can feel lonely, especially when creators rarely hear directly from the people listening. Dave Campbell shares how he has built a podcasting life around a full-time job, family responsibilities, and limited pockets of free time. With nine podcasts and more than 2,000 published episodes, he creates in the margins of life and treats curiosity as a driving force.

His approach includes ambitious experiments, including publishing daily episodes throughout 2026...

Episode 778 - When Your Podcast Co-Host Leaves, Do We Replace Them, End the Show and Move On - The Backyard Series

Losing a Co-Host: A Crisis and Opportunity for Podcasters

Losing a co-host ranks among the most disruptive events a podcaster can face. It shakes the show’s rhythm, tests audience loyalty, and forces hard decisions about the future. This episode tackles how to navigate that crisis with clarity, patience, and purpose.

The Reality of Co-Host Dynamics

Co-hosted podcasts thrive on chemistry. That chemistry often grows from shared experiences, off-mic conversations, an...

Episode 777 - Shared Mic Sessions - Dave Guesting on Pod Savvy Guide with Steph Shoell

What does it really take to publish more than 2,200 podcast episodes while working a full-time job, raising a family, and hosting nine different shows?

In this episode, Steph sits down with podcasting educator Dave Campbell, host of How to Podcast and founder of True Media Solutions, to uncover the systems, mindset, and habits that have helped him stay consistent year after year.

Dave shares the incredible story of recording 24 podcast episodes in 24 hours, why he chose to publish...

Episode 776 - From Flood to Flow - Using Real Life Struggles as Podcast Content

From Flood to Flow

A flooded home forced Dave to record from his backyard in Canada, surrounded by boxes, renovations, birds, bees, barking dogs, and passing planes. The rough setting reflects the episode’s central idea: real-life hardship can create meaningful podcast content.

Let listeners see the person behind the podcast

Listeners care about the creator as much as the subject matter. Over time, regular episodes create familiarity, trust, and a sense of community. Personal updates give au...

Episode 775 - Shared Mic Sessions - Podcast About Podcasting with Gabe Leal

In this Shared Mic episode, Dave steps behind the guest microphone for a thoughtful conversation on Gabe Leal's Podcast About Podcasting. Together, they explore what it really takes to build a podcast that lasts, moving beyond downloads and equipment to focus on purpose, consistency, and meaningful human connection.

Dave shares how podcasting transformed his life by introducing him to people around the world and creating opportunities that would never have existed otherwise. He explains why podcasting has no gatekeepers and...

Episode 774 - From Burnout to back Behind the Mic - How to Keep Podcasting Without Breaking

Podcasting can be a creative outlet, a business, and a responsibility - but when every episode, post, interview, and deadline starts to feel overwhelming, the work can begin to affect your mental health.

In this short episode of the How To Podcast series, we explore how to recognize creative burnout, manage anxiety and overwhelm, and protect the mental energy you need to keep creating sustainably.

What happens when the podcast you love begins to...

Episode 773 - When Consistency Breaks - Letting Go of a Rigid Podcasting Schedule

Podcasting can become difficult when life interrupts your plans. Flood damage, home repairs, unexpected costs, and daily responsibilities forced Dave to record from his backyard without his usual studio setup. The experience raised a larger question for every podcaster: what happens when your publishing schedule breaks down?Frequency and Consistency

Frequency describes how often a podcast releases episodes. A show might publish daily, weekly, monthly, or in seasons. Any of those schedules can work when the creator chooses a manageable rhythm.

Episode 769 - How To Podcast When Life Floods Over - Creating Through Crisis

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Episode 772 - How To Podcast When Life Floods Over - Creating Through Crisis

Creating Through Crisis

Dave records this episode from his backyard after two floods disrupt his home, damage his podcasting space, and force him and his wife to make difficult decisions about their belongings. The crisis consumes long days, emotional energy, and practical attention. Podcasting becomes Dave’s way to pause, reconnect, and spend time with his audience.

Every podcaster eventually faces a chaotic season. A home emergency, health challenge, family responsibility, demanding job, or burnout can disrupt even the most re...

Episode 771 - Reignite Your Passion for Podcasting - How To Get Your Podcast Back On Track - Podcast Tips

Recorded prior to our massive floods (plural)

Have you lost your passion for podcasting? Where was the last place that you remembered seeing it? Like your keys, your purse, your wallet - you need to retrace your steps back to where you remember it being real in the past.

Passion keeps a podcast alive, it is fuel for an empty tank, an extra hand when...

Episode 770 - Podcasters - Do What You Can, With What You Have, Where You Are - Guilt-Free Permission to Podcast Your Way

Dave podcasts from the backyard within earshot of neighbours as his podcast studio is flooded and deconstructed after back to back floods - sewer water (affectionately known in these parts as 💩 water) is nasty - we have lost many treasures - but one thing remains - podcasting.

Podcasters: Do What You Can With What You Have, Where You Are

Podcasting often demands more than creators expect. Life can dis...

Episode 769 - How Ad Skipping Options Are Not The End of Podcasting for the Majority of Podcasters

Despite the world crashing down in podcasting because Spotify releases an ad skipping tool, Dave counters the sky is falling fears with this thought - if it is perfectly fine to pay YouTube to skip ads, what is the difference? The difference is, the people in podcasting that are up in arms about ad skipping in Spotify already operate from a disdain for Spotify to begin with - their warnings are "a lot of feathers, not much chicken"

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Episode 768 - Turn Podcast Listeners Into Podcast Fans With One Simple Word YOU Can Use Going Forward

Podcast presentation shapes podcast engagement and drives podcast growth through one simple shift. The word you changes how a listener hears every sentence and how they connect with your voice.Speak to One Listener

Strong hosts talk to one person. They avoid broad phrases like everyone or you guys and choose direct language. You creates a one to one conversation inside a medium that already feels personal. A listener presses play alone, often in quiet moments, and invites...

Episode 767 - The Podcasting Morning Show,- Real Podcast Advice from Real Podcasters - Feed Drop with guest Jodi Krangle

This is a Feed Drop - another podcast that we think you would love!

Podcasting Morning Show | Podcast Growth, Launch and Strategy for Indie PodcastersThe Podcasting Morning Show helps indie podcasters, creators, consultants, and entrepreneurs start, grow, improve, and monetize their shows. Hosted by 20+ year podcast pro Marc Ronick, it’s a morning show meets mastermind group, with veteran podcasters sharing real strategies, tools, trends, hard lessons, and what’s worked or failed. Episodes cover podc...

Episode 766 - When it Rains it Pours and it Floods - Protect Your Podcast Recording Space for the Unplanned

When It Rains, It Pours

A sudden basement flood turned a podcast studio into a disaster zone. Water rose to knee height, bringing sewage back through city lines. The host spent hours bailing buckets, salvaging gear, and sorting ruined keepsakes. This episode walks through what happened, what got saved, and how podcasters can protect their recording space before the next storm hits.

The Flood That Changed Everything

The host describes waking to...

Episode 765 - From Flat to Engaging, Master Your Podcast Voice - Behind The Mic Series

How to present your podcast like a pro starts with your podcast voice. Podcast presentation shapes listener connection, and strong podcast delivery turns flat audio into something people want to stay with.From Flat to Engaging

A microphone does not capture presence the way real conversation does. Energy has to be intentional. Raise it slightly. Keep it controlled. Listeners respond to voices that feel alive and directed at them, not read at them.

Think of your show as...

Episode 764 - Should Every Podcast Episode Have Its Own Website Page - Podcast Show Notes vs Episode Pages

Podcast show notes vs episode pages is the core decision in this episode. The conversation focuses on how podcasters should treat their written content, whether as simple notes that travel with the episode or as a full web page built for search, discovery, and depth.

Show Notes and Episode Pages

The episode opens by defining podcast show notes as the written companion that appears with an episode inside listening apps and on platforms like YouTube...

Episode 763 - Podcasts Require Work Ethic, Sweat Equity and Effort - It Takes Effort to Make a Podcast People Care About

Building something meaningful is rarely easy, and podcasting is no exception. In this episode, the conversation explores why lasting success is built on work ethic, personal responsibility, and a willingness to embrace discomfort instead of constantly searching for shortcuts.

Rather than chasing passion first, listeners are encouraged to recognize opportunities, develop valuable skills, and allow passion to grow through consistent effort. The discussion challenges common advice that tells people to simply "...

Episode 762 - What is Your Start Here Podcast Episode for New Listeners - Should I Have A Podcast TrailerGive New Podcast Listeners a Clear Starting Point

Every podcast reaches a point where the episode library becomes a strength and a challenge. New podcast listeners discover the show, see hundreds of episodes, and wonder where to begin. A Start Here podcast episode solves that problem by giving people a clear introduction to the show, the host, and the value they can expect.

A podcast trailer offers a quick overview, but a dedicated Start Here episode creates...

Episode 761 - How to Sound More Human in an A.I. World - Volume - Turning Up Emotion, Not Just Loudness

In this episode of the How to Podcast Series, Dave continues the mini series on sounding more human in an AI driven world by exploring one of the most overlooked tools every podcaster already has, their voice. Rather than simply speaking louder or softer, he explains how intentional changes in volume create emotional connection, keep listeners engaged, and help a podcast stand apart from increasingly common AI generated voices.

Dave shares...

Episode 760 - How to Sound More Human in an A.I. World - Pause - Letting Silence Do Some of the Talking

How to sound more human in an AI world starts with control over pacing. Podcast pauses and silence in podcasting shape how your voice lands, how ideas breathe, and how listeners stay with you.

Automated editing often strips gaps and forces a rushed delivery. That speed creates anxiety on playback and erodes clarity. Human delivery needs space.The power of the gap

Silence acts as spoken punctuation.

A brief...

Episode 759 - How to Sound More Human in an A.I. World - Melody - Making Your Voice Less Monotone and More Musical

In this episode of the How to Podcast Series, Dave continues his mini series on becoming more human in an increasingly AI driven world by focusing on one of the most overlooked skills in podcasting: vocal melody. While AI voices continue to improve, Dave explains that the qualities that make listeners connect with a real person cannot be replicated through technology alone. A podcast is more than someone reading information. It...

Episode 758 - How to Sound More Human in an A.I. World - Rate of Speech - Finding Your Pace in Their Ears

In this first episode of a four part series on sounding more human in an AI driven world, Dave explores one of the most overlooked podcasting skills: your rate of speech. While creators often focus on microphones, editing, and content, the way a message is delivered can have an even greater impact on how listeners connect with a podcast.

Dave explains that speaking too quickly can overwhelm listeners, create...

Episode 757 - Shared Mic Sessions - Podcast Business Insider with John KatsavosHow to Start, Grow & Avoid Burnout as a Podcaster — David Campbell on Community, Consistency & Connection

If you’ve ever wondered why some podcasters grow fast… while others burn out and disappear — this episode is your turning point.Today I sit down with David Campbell, founder of True Media Solutions, host of nine podcasts, musician, storyteller, and community-builder. Dave has interviewed creators from around the world and built thriving podcast communities without burning out — even while working a full-time job.

We break down the real skills eve...

Episode 756 - How To Make Your Podcast Show Notes Work For You - Don't Skip This For Your Next Podcast Episode Release

Your podcast show notes (what you are reading, right now!) are far more than a place to add a few links after publishing an episode. In this episode, Dave explains why they should be treated as an essential part of every podcast release and how they can become a valuable resource for both new and existing listeners.

The conversation explores what podcast show notes are, why they matter, and how...

Episode 755 - How To Use Pinterest As a Podcaster, Podcast Seasons, and Podcasting in the Margins - with CO-HOST Andi Smiley

This episode features podcast guest co-host Andi Smiley, who shares her journey from broadcast journalism and radio production into podcasting, and how motherhood shaped the way she creates and sustains her show. Starting her podcast shortly after the birth of her youngest child, Andi highlights how podcasting became something that was entirely her own, offering both creative fulfillment and a sense of accomplishment during the busy seasons of parenting.

A central...

Episode 754 - Two Things That You Can Do Today To Make You A Smarter Podcaster - Practical Podcasting Tips

This episode brings a valuable lesson back from the archives, focused on what truly makes a smarter podcaster. At its core, it is not about flashy tactics or complicated strategies, but about intentional effort, pride in your work, and a deep respect for your listener.

Dave emphasizes that great podcasting starts behind the scenes. The work your audience never sees is often what creates the strongest impact. Preparing your guest with a thoughtful pre-conversation, building rapport...

Episode 753 - How Podcasters Lose Money in Podcasting - Are You Tracking Your Money Spent on Podcasting Tools - Some Great Tips from Ralph Estep Jr.

In this episode of the How to Podcast series, Dave explores why scripts can sometimes hold podcasters back from truly connecting with their audience. Using Sammy Hagar as a powerful example, he compares singing to a crowd with podcasting to listeners, arguing that the best shows feel like real conversations rather than performances read word for word. The episode encourages creators to think less about perfect delivery and more about being...

Episode 752 - Why Your Script Might Be Holding You Back From Your Audience - A Podcasting Lesson From Sammy Hagar

In this episode, Dave challenges a common habit in podcasting: relying too heavily on a script. Drawing inspiration from musician Sammy Hagar, he reframes podcasting as a performance rooted in connection rather than perfection. Hagar’s philosophy of not reading to the audience but performing to them becomes a powerful metaphor for how podcasters should approach the mic.

Dave makes it clear that scripts are not the enemy, especially for new podcasters who need structure an...

Episode 101 - Replacing an Old Episode - When The Podcast Content Is No Longer Relevant What Are Some Options

When Old Podcast Episodes No Longer Fit: Smart Ways to Refresh Your Back Catalog

What should you do when an older podcast episode no longer reflects your show, contains outdated information, or points listeners toward resources that no longer exist? In this episode, Dave explores practical ways to keep a podcast back catalog valuable without simply deleting past content.

Using one of his own early episodes as a real time example, Dave demonstrates how...

Episode 751 - How to Improve Every Podcast Episode That You Record - Behind The Mic Series

How to Improve Every Podcast Episode You Record: Stop Judging and Start Studying Your Podcast

Every podcaster has listened back to an episode and wished something sounded different. In this Behind the Mic episode, Dave explores a mindset shift that can help creators improve with every recording by replacing self criticism with curiosity.

The episode begins with an invitation for listeners to become part of the podcasting community by sharing their own shows and participating in free...

Episode 750 - A Podcast Lesson from A Very Important Person - Tommy Shriggly - How to get into character as a creator

Vic interviews mental health advocate Tommy Shriggly (Zac Oyama) and discusses the three steps to happiness.

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What happens when creators stop trying to sound perfect and start showing more of who they really are? In this episode, the conversation explores how podcasters can beco...

Episode 749 - Shared Mic Sessions - Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher Loo

This Shared Mic episode features Dave Campbell stepping into the guest seat on the Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher Loo, where the conversation bridges podcasting and financial freedom through the lens of community, consistency, and clarity of purpose.

Dave shares how podcasting has evolved into a powerful companion medium that fits into people’s daily lives. Unlike blogs or newsletters, podcasts travel with the listener, creating a deeper and more personal connection. That connection becomes the foundation for building trust, relationships, an...

Episode 748 - What A.I. is Saying About The How To Podcast Series as Compared to Other Active Podcasts About Podcasting

I asked Perplexity about this show - here is the prompt that I used...

compare the How To Podcast Series to other active podcasts about podcasting - how does the How To Podcast Series stand out from the rest, what makes it different and what are listeners saying about the show - what could be better and what should the podcast host lean into that is really working and resonating with...

Episode 747 - Shared Mic Sessions - Static Radio with Bob Lement the Cartoon Blue Cat

What happens when a podcaster becomes the guest instead of the host? In this Shared Mic session, Dave joins the wonderfully creative world of Static Radio, where he is interviewed by Bob Lement's unforgettable blue cartoon cat. The conversation is filled with laughter, nostalgia, and meaningful insights about podcasting, creativity, and the value of sharing your voice.

Dave reflects on his podcasting journey, from editing shows for others to creating multiple podcasts that serve dads, authors, and aspiring podcasters. Along...

Episode 746 - How to be Self-Aware Without Being Self-Absorbed as a Podcast Creator - Adjusting Your Personal Volume For the Room

How do you become a better podcast host without making everything about yourself? In this episode, Dave explores the important difference between being self aware and being self absorbed, using lessons from music, podcasting, and everyday conversations to show why the distinction matters for every creator.

Drawing from decades as a musician, Dave shares how experienced performers understand when to step forward and when to support the rest of the band...

Episode 745 - How to Podcast Like a Band - Your Podcast Is a Band (Start Acting Like It) Part 2

What can podcasters learn from musicians? In this continuation of the discussion, the episode explores how the principles that make great bands successful can also help create more meaningful and engaging podcasts.

Using decades of experience as a musician, the conversation draws comparisons between building a band and building a podcast. It highlights the importance of choosing collaborators who are enjoyable to work with, emphasizing that personality, chemistry, and a willingness to grow...

Episode 744 - How to Podcast Like a Band - What Podcasters Can Learn from Musicians

Drawing from more than four decades as a musician, this episode explores how the lessons learned in rehearsal rooms, recording studios, and live performances can help podcasters create stronger, more engaging shows. By comparing podcasting to being part of a band, the conversation reveals that great content is built through preparation, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to the audience.

The episode begins by examining the importance of rehearsal. Just as successful bands spend countless hours practicing before...

Episode 743 - What John Mayer and Conan O'Brien Say About Not Being Enough for Others, It is Okay to Not be Everyone's Favourite Podcast

Every podcaster wants their show to connect with listeners, but what if one of the biggest breakthroughs comes from accepting that you will never be everyone's favourite podcast? In this episode, Dave reflects on a conversation between Conan O'Brien and John Mayer, drawing powerful lessons that every content creator can apply to their own podcasting journey.

The discussion explores the pressure many podcasters place on themselves to please...