Five Best Podcasting Support Podcasts Of 2024

Plus...Three Ear-Worthy Podcasts: Open To Debate; Hot Ones; I'm Feeling Queer Today

Podcasts created to help podcasters is a noble cause, especially since these shows are focused on independent podcasters who can use all the support they can get. The tips communicated in these podcasts can ease the pain of being an independent podcaster.

As I've mentioned before, Ear Worthy uses a panel of people from around the U.S., from Texas to California, New Jersey to Oregon, and Alabama to New Hampshire.

Also, we do not choose the low-hanging fruit of podcasts with high visibility because of marketing by their podcast network. Just because a podcast has thousands of downloads does not make it a quality, ear-worthy show.

In no particular order, here are Ear Worthy's Five Best Podcast Support Podcasts of 2024.

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One Minute Podcast Tips

One Minute Podcast Tips is designed for people who want to be better podcasters. Considering that millions are either podcasting now or have tried their hand at podcasting, that's a potentially large and motivated audience.

Host Danny Brown makes good on his promise to help people "be a better podcaster in just a minute a week."

Brown is the Head of Podcaster Support and Experience at Captivate.fm, "the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization platform for the serious indie podcaster."

Brown knows his stuff and his tips range from creating a newsletter to a decision on WAV files or MP3 files. Brown discusses the best audio editing software for beginners and a topic for experienced podcasters like using a shock mount for your microphone.

Check out One Minute Podcast Tips for expert help with your podcast.

Danny Brown is one of the most knowledgeable people in the field. Plus, he's from Canada, where podcasting is booming.

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Podcast Workflows

Joe Casabona is a podcast systems coach who helps busy solopreneurs take back their time. Some even say he perfectly blends content creation and technology like it’s the best cup of coffee you’ve ever had (he says that).

Joe is also the host of the Podcast Workflows podcast. Podcasting has many masters, but few true gurus. Joe is one of them.

His podcast, Podcast Workflows, is recommended listening for any aspirational podcaster. On a recent episode, Joe asked, "Can long podcasts compete with short attention spans?" In the episode, Joe takes a machete to the conventional wisdom that current media outlets like social media and podcasting are partially responsible for our "alleged shorter attention spans."

"With the advent of any new technology, there will come its detractors," says Joe in the episode.

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Podnews

The podcast news source that is pre-eminent in the industry is Podnews.

First published in August 2018, Podnews has almost 32,000 readers worldwide. Subscribers receive a daily briefing in their inbox every weekday about podcasting and on-demand. Concise, to the point, and a truly global view, their daily email also includes podcast tech, podcast events and jobs.

The daily news boasts an impressive average open-rate of around 43%, significantly above the industry average. Its website’s articles (daily newsletters and in-depth articles only) have been viewed 1,232,730 times over the past 30 days. Its privacy-aware website has achieved a carbon rating of A+, and in May 2024 was cleaner than 93% of webpages globally.

Podnews has also a daily podcast -- Podnews Daily -- that reports the newsletter in audio form. It's short -- less than five minutes -- and reports on key news items such as Lemonada Media exploring a sale, and Dax Shepard of the Armchair Expert podcast signing with Wondery.

Last month, the podcast achieved 53,534 downloads. Podnews is the brainchild of James Cridland, who has worked in audio since 1989 as an award-winning copywriter, radio presenter, and internet strategist.
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Podcasting Tech

Podcasting Tech may be one of the best shows about podcasting technology, trends, and optimizing your podcast.

For example, a recent show with guest Pat Cheung, the founder of Fanlist, formerly known as PodInbox, explored the evolution of his company and its potential to transform a podcast.Fanlist simplifies the process for podcasters to effortlessly receive audio messages from their fans -- an excellent monetizing tool.

Mathew Passy has many years of experience in radio and podcasting. A native of East Brunswick, New Jersey, Mathew graduated from the University of Miami with a B.S. degree in Media Management and Sociology. He has a Media Arts Center Degree in TV and Radio Broadcasting from the prestigious Connecticut School Of Broadcasting.

Passy is also the founder and ex-owner of Suite Recording, a state-of-the-art audio and video recording suite in South Jersey. Suite Recording, with Joe Gangemi in the booth, serves an impressive client portfolio in South Jersey, which has a vibrant podcasting community.

As a host, Passy is in total command of the conversations he has with guests. As an interviewer, he probes for the information that he believes listeners want and expect.

When discussing podcast technology, Passy offers listeners solutions that are cost-effective and swap complexity for intuitive design.

At the end of every interview, Passy always asks his guest: "If you could, what would you improve about podcasting?"

Best episodes this year include Arielle Nissenblatt on podcast discoverability, Joe Casabona on podcast automation, and Lindsay Graham on podcast discovery.

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Podcast Perspectives

Podcast Perspectives helps you understand the ever-changing podcast industry. Hosted by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, a podcast services agency focused on production, audience growth, and monetization for some of the biggest podcasts in the world, this show speaks to leaders in the podcast space through longform interviews and panel discussions.

The goal of the podcast is to walk listeners through not only the important news and issues of the day in the podcast landscape but also to go deep on the topics that podcasters need to know today.

Best episodes this year include the November 19th episodes with 19 podcast leaders, Lisa LaPorte talking about podcast ads, talking with Donald Albright of Tenderfoot TV, and Alex Goldman on the importance of the story.

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Honorable Mention: Podnews Weekly Review, The School Of Podcasting, and The Download.
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Today, we give you three ear-worthy podcasts, all with something special to offer listeners. Open To Debate tackles the use of psychedelics to treat mental illness. The popular food podcast Hot Ones joined the winning side in the podcasting industry -- independent podcasts. I'm Feeling Queer Today launches season two with an engrossing miniseries.
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Open To Debate Podcast On Psychedelics

On this week's episode of the Open to Debate podcast: Psychedelics.

Magic mushrooms, MDMA, and Ketamine. These psychedelic drugs, once a taboo, might not be as harmful as we thought. Some scientific studies have shown evidence that psychedelic drugs, when used in controlled therapeutic settings, may help patients with anxiety, PTSD, and depression. While states like Oregon have legalized psilocybin therapy, the FDA recently decided in a high-profile case not to approve MDMA therapy. Should doctors still consider its use, or is it overhyped?

Some scientific studies have shown evidence that psychedelic drugs, when used in controlled therapeutic settings, may help patients with their mental health — but should they be recommended by your doctor? Those advocating for psychedelic use argue that it could be a welcome relief for patients who don’t respond to traditional medicine. Those against its use argue we don’t yet understand their long-term effects.

• Arguing Help: Ismail Ali, Director of Policy and Advocacy at MAPS

• Arguing Hype: Kevin Sabet, President and CEO at the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions

• Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates.

The Open To Debate podcast plays a critical role in our society today.

Open to Debate is a call to action: All of us should keep an open mind to solve the complex problems we face as individuals and as a nation.

Open to Debate is a reminder: To solve our greatest problems, we must operate in a contempt-free zone. We need to be able to sit in the same room and exchange ideas with people we disagree with. Being open to debate is a gesture of respect for the good faith arguments of those we disagree with, for the intelligence and integrity of those who watch or listen, and for the value of debate done right.

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First We Feast Goes Indie

We always say that independent podcasts are often the best. Today's piece has a unique twist. A podcast owned by a large company that has gone independent.

Launched by Chris Schonberger in 2012 at Complex Media, First We Feast has grown into a media company and studio behind hit YouTube series like Hot Ones, The Burger Show, Heat Eaters, Pro Moves, Versus, and more. With more than 27 million followers across platforms, the brand’s audience-first ethos has inspired passionate fandom and a range of products, from hot sauce to ramen, that allow fans to experience their favorite shows.

"Today's announcement marks an exciting new chapter in First We Feast's history," saidChris Schonberger, Creator of Hot Ones and CEO of the new company. "What began as a humble food blog has evolved into a powerhouse multi-platform brand, amassing more than four billion views on YouTube, earning multiple Daytime Emmy nominations, and winning James Beard Awards. Being part of this incredible journey has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Our proven expertise in developing compelling formats, iconic IP, and best-in-class interviews makes us uniquely positioned to build on the brand's momentum and supercharge our growth. With new investment, we're poised to expand into exciting new areas—including new platforms, live events, and talent acquisition—cementing First We Feast as the ultimate destination for pop culture–obsessed audiences. I'm thrilled to lead this next chapter as we continue to push boundaries and create unforgettable experiences for our audience."

Hosted by Sean Evans and known for its deeply-researched questions, Hot Ones has become an essential stopover for celebrities, generating a deep library of evergreen interviews that have spawned some of the internet’s most meme-able moments with guests such as Gordon Ramsay, Jennifer Lawrence, Shaquille O’Neal, Tom Holland, Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart, Post Malone, Millie Bobby Brown, Paul Rudd, Margot Robbie, David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Hot Ones has significantly impacted popular culture, with notable parodies on Saturday Night Live and appearances in TV shows like Loot and The Simpsons. Evans has interviewed iconic animated characters, including Donald Duck and Peter Griffin from Family Guy. Recently nominated for a Critics Choice Award, Hot Ones continues to spark conversations about YouTube shows being nominated for Emmys and redefining the 'new late night' by bridging the gap between the internet and mainstream culture.

First We Feast will begin this new chapter with a running start, launching its Annual Hot One’s Holiday Extravaganza on December 19^th and Season 26 of Hot Ones, launching on January 23^rd with new celebrity interviews and special surprises to mark the 10^th anniversary of the show.
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I'm Feeling Queer Today begins Season 2

I'm Feeling Queer Today is produced by The Future Perfect Project, and this new season is all about amplifying LGBTQIA+ youth voices with conversations about queerness at the intersection of disability, neurodivergence, gender, and geography.

The podcast just launched its long-awaited second season. This season, you’ll hear from a disability justice scholar, a queer business owner adopting a ‘non-binary business model,’ and of course, queer youth of today as we carry you through vulnerable discussions, interviews, autobiographical writing, original music, and more.

In Part 1 of 2 of the show's “Expressing Queerness” mini-series, the podcast explores transmasculine lesbian expressions through fashion, breaking out of patriarchal expectations of queer women, plus, the show's "Queer Crushes" segment and a piece of original writing from a non-binary poet.

The show co-hosts are Lily Mueller (they/she/he) is a 20-year-old New England-based writer, artist, and performer. They are a sunlight supporter, nap enthusiast, Doctor Who enjoyer, a proponent of childlike wonder, and a queer media aficionado, currently on the lookout for knowledge, peace, & life's small, beautiful things.

The other co-host is Claire Florence (she/her), a 23-year-old Graduate of SUNY New Paltz with a Bachelor's in Digital Media Production. Claire is a New York-based writer, art director, and sound designer/mixer.

Check out I'm Feeling Queer Today. The more we learn about each other, the more we can empathize and understand each other.

As English writer Oscar Wilde once observed: To realize one’s nature perfectly – that is what each of us is here for."