If you’re trying to build or grow your own podcast, this episode will give you some honest, real-world insights into what it takes behind the scenes. I sit down with Anonymous Andrew (Andrew Polizo) — host of Digital Dating, Cultimatum, and The Weekend Rant — and we dig into what it really looks like to juggle multiple podcasts, learn as you go, and keep from burning out. We touch on why finding help (instead of doing everything yourself) can make or break your podcasting journey. You’ll get practical tips on building a team, using tools like ChatGPT and AI to speed up your post-production, and how to start working with sponsors that are a good fit for your show. If you’re curious about managing a packed episode queue, setting up your website for growth, or handling promotion on multiple platforms, you’ll find something useful to try for yourself. Tune in for honest advice and some stories you won’t hear anywhere else!
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Chapters
00:00 Introducing Anonymous Andrew’s Podcast Journey
00:52 Why “Anonymous Andrew”? The Backstory
01:14 From Digital Dating to Cultimatum
02:14 Uncovering Cults and Their Impact
03:25 The Weekend Rant: Freeform Podcasting
05:01 How It All Started: Heartbreak & Healing
07:57 Codependency and the Breakthrough
09:25 Evolving the Podcast Name with AI
10:27 Managing a Packed Podcast Schedule
11:58 Finding the Perfect Co-Host
12:12 Balancing Podcasting with Life
13:45 Hiring Help and Assembling a Team
15:54 Using AI Tools for Production
17:09 Building an Audience and Email List
18:45 Growing on YouTube and Video Strategy
19:25 Touring Anonymous Andrew’s YouTube Channel
21:50 Podcast Branding and Channel Advice
25:06 YouTube Titles and Discoverability
26:56 Podcast Tools: Riverside vs Squadcast
27:32 Video Editing Priorities
28:19 Audio vs Video: Where Podcasting Is Headed
29:41 Why YouTube Music Matters for Podcasting
31:01 Website Building and Growing an Online Presence
32:54 Testing Podcast Search Visibility
33:26 Making Progress and Future Plans
33:56 How to Land Podcast Sponsors
35:01 Sponsorship Types and Finding the Right Fit
37:05 Analytics & Retention: What Sponsors Want
39:43 Honest Advice for New Podcasters
41:39 Where to Find Anonymous Andrew Online
42:14 Wrapping Up & Final Thoughts