PodWell Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/podwell Ready to start a podcast but not sure how to do it? Or maybe you already produce a show and have some questions? PodWell is here to help! Host Terri Lydon, Rivet360’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, takes your questions to the experts. You’ll hear tips and tricks from award-winning audio producers, all broken down into short episodes to give you the info you need and get you recording! ©2023 Rivet360 01b139ae-c449-59fa-80f3-7f9fbbf48142 no Terri Lydon en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:35:47 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:52:13 -0600 http://www.rivet360.com https://img.transistor.fm/vbivVaZ1jbNUQdNg-qa5ncce1nu9r5HjaXXSavSNX1Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxMDgyLzE2ODI1/MzM2OTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg PodWell http://www.rivet360.com episodic Rivet360 Ready to start a podcast but not sure how to do it? Or maybe you already produce a show and have some questions? PodWell is here to help! Host Terri Lydon, Rivet360’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, takes your questions to the experts. You’ll hear tips and tricks from award-winning audio producers, all broken down into short episodes to give you the info you need and get you recording! Ready to start a podcast but not sure how to do it. podcasting, marketing, how-to Rivet360 podcastadmin@rivet360.com No No How do you launch a podcast? 1 1 How do you launch a podcast? full ac49bcbe-6099-4b48-b90d-3e040fce2f03 https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp How do you start a podcast?

On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, talks through the steps of launching a podcast, including how to pick a theme, who should be the host, what each episode should discuss and how to plan your recording and launch calendars. Take a listen to jump start your podcast journey!

Guest: Geneen Harston

Check out Rivet360's blog post, Podcast Production 101, where we delve deeper into this topic to learn more.

]]> How do you start a podcast?

On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, talks through the steps of launching a podcast, including how to pick a theme, who should be the host, what each episode should discuss and how to plan your recording and launch calendars. Take a listen to jump start your podcast journey!

Guest: Geneen Harston

Check out Rivet360's blog post, Podcast Production 101, where we delve deeper into this topic to learn more.

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:20:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 380 How do you start a podcast?

On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, talks through the steps of launching a podcast, including how to pick a theme, who should be the host, what each episode should discuss and how to plan your recording and launch calendars. Take a listen to jump start your podcast journey!

Guest: Geneen Harston

Check out Rivet360's blog post, Podcast Production 101, where we delve deeper into this topic to learn more.

]]> podcast launch, podcast plan No Terri Lydon Can you use podcasting to grow your personal brand? 15 15 Can you use podcasting to grow your personal brand? full ac963de5-3ba4-45eb-a61c-b54fdfe3b56b https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp Join us in our conversation with Michelle Aronson, a multifaceted HR executive, business founder, grad school professor and executive coach, who shares her insights and experiences in this enlightening episode. Michelle dives into the motivations behind launching her own podcast, True Stories at Work, and unveils her aspirations for the show and how her podcasting goals evolved from season to season.

This episode offers practical advice from someone who's been there.

Guest: Michelle Aronson, Culture and Strategy Lab


]]> Join us in our conversation with Michelle Aronson, a multifaceted HR executive, business founder, grad school professor and executive coach, who shares her insights and experiences in this enlightening episode. Michelle dives into the motivations behind launching her own podcast, True Stories at Work, and unveils her aspirations for the show and how her podcasting goals evolved from season to season.

This episode offers practical advice from someone who's been there.

Guest: Michelle Aronson, Culture and Strategy Lab


]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:02:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 528 Join us in our conversation with Michelle Aronson, a multifaceted HR executive, business founder, grad school professor and executive coach, who shares her insights and experiences in this enlightening episode. Michelle dives into the motivations behind launching her own podcast, True Stories at Work, and unveils her aspirations for the show and how her podcasting goals evolved from season to season.

This episode offers practical advice from someone who's been there.

Guest: Michelle Aronson, Culture and Strategy Lab


]]> podcasting, brand, marketing No Terri Lydon What are the best practices for the podcast artwork? 14 14 What are the best practices for the podcast artwork? full 18baeb1d-5921-4c80-ba7e-75a697b12415 https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp Podcast artwork plays a big role in discovery!

Dive into the world of podcast artwork with Rivet360's graphic artist Tiyen Simmons. Join us as Tiyen shares invaluable insights on why podcast artwork matters, how it can captivate your audience and techniques to leverage it for maximum attention. From crafting eye-catching cover art to designing episode-specific visuals, Tiyen shares the secrets to making your artwork work wonders for your podcast.

And find out why this episode’s artwork is pink!

Guest: Tiyen Simmons

Read more about podcast series and episode artwork and how to maximize its impact!

As promised, here are the specs for podcast artwork:
For the best visual quality, aim for dimensions between 1400x1400 to 3000x3000 pixels, keeping a ratio of 1:1. This will ensure your art looks crisp across all podcast listening platforms.

]]> Podcast artwork plays a big role in discovery!

Dive into the world of podcast artwork with Rivet360's graphic artist Tiyen Simmons. Join us as Tiyen shares invaluable insights on why podcast artwork matters, how it can captivate your audience and techniques to leverage it for maximum attention. From crafting eye-catching cover art to designing episode-specific visuals, Tiyen shares the secrets to making your artwork work wonders for your podcast.

And find out why this episode’s artwork is pink!

Guest: Tiyen Simmons

Read more about podcast series and episode artwork and how to maximize its impact!

As promised, here are the specs for podcast artwork:
For the best visual quality, aim for dimensions between 1400x1400 to 3000x3000 pixels, keeping a ratio of 1:1. This will ensure your art looks crisp across all podcast listening platforms.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:01:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 559 Podcast artwork plays a big role in discovery!

Dive into the world of podcast artwork with Rivet360's graphic artist Tiyen Simmons. Join us as Tiyen shares invaluable insights on why podcast artwork matters, how it can captivate your audience and techniques to leverage it for maximum attention. From crafting eye-catching cover art to designing episode-specific visuals, Tiyen shares the secrets to making your artwork work wonders for your podcast.

And find out why this episode’s artwork is pink!

Guest: Tiyen Simmons

Read more about podcast series and episode artwork and how to maximize its impact!

As promised, here are the specs for podcast artwork:
For the best visual quality, aim for dimensions between 1400x1400 to 3000x3000 pixels, keeping a ratio of 1:1. This will ensure your art looks crisp across all podcast listening platforms.

]]> Podcasting, Marketing, Graphics, artwork, episode art, show art No Terri Lydon Can we get engagement from listeners? 13 13 Can we get engagement from listeners? full 4b39928d-751f-4899-92bd-0016a749eec0 https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp Trying to get more engagement from your listeners?

Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Rob LaFrentz, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer, to uncover some tips and tricks to engage your audience. Rob delves into the art of captivating storytelling, building authentic connections with listeners and asking for your listeners’ feedback. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode provides strategies to keep your audience coming back for more.

Guest: Rob LaFrentz

]]> Trying to get more engagement from your listeners?

Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Rob LaFrentz, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer, to uncover some tips and tricks to engage your audience. Rob delves into the art of captivating storytelling, building authentic connections with listeners and asking for your listeners’ feedback. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode provides strategies to keep your audience coming back for more.

Guest: Rob LaFrentz

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 351 Trying to get more engagement from your listeners?

Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Rob LaFrentz, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer, to uncover some tips and tricks to engage your audience. Rob delves into the art of captivating storytelling, building authentic connections with listeners and asking for your listeners’ feedback. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode provides strategies to keep your audience coming back for more.

Guest: Rob LaFrentz

]]> Podcasting, Marketing, How-To, Storytelling No Terri Lydon Can you use podcasting for business development? 12 12 Can you use podcasting for business development? full 3b4f5ce5-8303-4e09-bed2-2d4b4097dd65 https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp Discover how "Talking the Drive," a podcast by Rivet360's founder, John MacLeod, has revolutionized business development by creating a non-salesy platform for insightful conversations, fostering new relationships and immortalizing valuable ideas for a broader audience. Learn about the surprising benefits and collaborative power of this innovative podcasting approach.

Guest: John MacLeod

Learn more about podcasting as a lead generation tool on the Rivet360 blog.

]]> Discover how "Talking the Drive," a podcast by Rivet360's founder, John MacLeod, has revolutionized business development by creating a non-salesy platform for insightful conversations, fostering new relationships and immortalizing valuable ideas for a broader audience. Learn about the surprising benefits and collaborative power of this innovative podcasting approach.

Guest: John MacLeod

Learn more about podcasting as a lead generation tool on the Rivet360 blog.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 449 Discover how "Talking the Drive," a podcast by Rivet360's founder, John MacLeod, has revolutionized business development by creating a non-salesy platform for insightful conversations, fostering new relationships and immortalizing valuable ideas for a broader audience. Learn about the surprising benefits and collaborative power of this innovative podcasting approach.

Guest: John MacLeod

Learn more about podcasting as a lead generation tool on the Rivet360 blog.

]]> how-to, podcasting, business development, lead generation No Terri Lydon What’s a good studio setup? 11 11 What’s a good studio setup? full 5fb17282-611e-4be8-8bf7-3d308eaff38b https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp Are you setting up a home podcasting studio? Or need some help improving your recording space?

In this episode of PodWell, Emmy Award winner Andy Mitran talks through the basics of setting up your home studio, including specific equipment recommendations.

Andy's equipment recommendations include:
Microphone:Electro-Voice RE20 broadcast announcer microphone with variable-d
Headphones:Sony MDR7506 professional large diaphragm headphone
Mixer:Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB audio interface for recording, songwriting, streaming and podcasting

Guest: Andy Mitran

For more information on building your home podcast studio, check out Andy's blog post at Rivet360.com.

]]> Are you setting up a home podcasting studio? Or need some help improving your recording space?

In this episode of PodWell, Emmy Award winner Andy Mitran talks through the basics of setting up your home studio, including specific equipment recommendations.

Andy's equipment recommendations include:
Microphone:Electro-Voice RE20 broadcast announcer microphone with variable-d
Headphones:Sony MDR7506 professional large diaphragm headphone
Mixer:Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB audio interface for recording, songwriting, streaming and podcasting

Guest: Andy Mitran

For more information on building your home podcast studio, check out Andy's blog post at Rivet360.com.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 582 Are you setting up a home podcasting studio? Or need some help improving your recording space?

In this episode of PodWell, Emmy Award winner Andy Mitran talks through the basics of setting up your home studio, including specific equipment recommendations.

Andy's equipment recommendations include:
Microphone:Electro-Voice RE20 broadcast announcer microphone with variable-d
Headphones:Sony MDR7506 professional large diaphragm headphone
Mixer:Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB audio interface for recording, songwriting, streaming and podcasting

Guest: Andy Mitran

For more information on building your home podcast studio, check out Andy's blog post at Rivet360.com.

]]> podcasting, how-to, podcast, home studio No Terri Lydon What should I post about episodes? 10 10 What should I post about episodes? full f8b48b6a-0df9-4ad5-a97a-22c7dab0c9af https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp Are you a podcast host wondering what to post about your episodes on social media?

In this episode of PodWell, Krista Winston, a social media guru from Rivet360, shares valuable insights and strategies to help you effectively promote your podcast episodes. Listen as she answers questions that every podcaster encounters when it comes to social media promotion -- from when to post to what to post.

Guest: Krista Winston

]]> Are you a podcast host wondering what to post about your episodes on social media?

In this episode of PodWell, Krista Winston, a social media guru from Rivet360, shares valuable insights and strategies to help you effectively promote your podcast episodes. Listen as she answers questions that every podcaster encounters when it comes to social media promotion -- from when to post to what to post.

Guest: Krista Winston

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 638 Are you a podcast host wondering what to post about your episodes on social media?

In this episode of PodWell, Krista Winston, a social media guru from Rivet360, shares valuable insights and strategies to help you effectively promote your podcast episodes. Listen as she answers questions that every podcaster encounters when it comes to social media promotion -- from when to post to what to post.

Guest: Krista Winston

]]> podcasting, marketing, how-to No Terri Lydon What do I do if there’s a long pause? 9 9 What do I do if there’s a long pause? full e77f2b32-e9bd-48ab-9284-ddc1a20fd32e https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp What should the host do if the guest takes a long pause during the recording? Should it be edited out?

On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through the options of addressing longer silences during a recording session. Sometimes those pauses are what you need to draw in the listener.

Guest: Jesse Betend

Listen to our episode, then read our blog 'Don’t be afraid of silence in your podcast' for more insights.

]]> What should the host do if the guest takes a long pause during the recording? Should it be edited out?

On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through the options of addressing longer silences during a recording session. Sometimes those pauses are what you need to draw in the listener.

Guest: Jesse Betend

Listen to our episode, then read our blog 'Don’t be afraid of silence in your podcast' for more insights.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 540 What should the host do if the guest takes a long pause during the recording? Should it be edited out?

On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through the options of addressing longer silences during a recording session. Sometimes those pauses are what you need to draw in the listener.

Guest: Jesse Betend

Listen to our episode, then read our blog 'Don’t be afraid of silence in your podcast' for more insights.

]]> podcasting, marketing, how-to No Terri Lydon Why do nonprofits podcast? 8 8 Why do nonprofits podcast? full d1b218af-7526-4f63-8556-06bf88955751 https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp What’s the benefit of podcasting for non-profits?

On this episode, Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360’s president, explains why nonprofits should podcast both for their time and their treasure. Nonprofits have amazing stories to tell, and they can leverage the emotive power of audio to connect with their current and potential audiences.

Guest: Cindy Paulauskas

]]> What’s the benefit of podcasting for non-profits?

On this episode, Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360’s president, explains why nonprofits should podcast both for their time and their treasure. Nonprofits have amazing stories to tell, and they can leverage the emotive power of audio to connect with their current and potential audiences.

Guest: Cindy Paulauskas

]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 441 What’s the benefit of podcasting for non-profits?

On this episode, Cindy Paulauskas, Rivet360’s president, explains why nonprofits should podcast both for their time and their treasure. Nonprofits have amazing stories to tell, and they can leverage the emotive power of audio to connect with their current and potential audiences.

Guest: Cindy Paulauskas

]]> podcasting, nonprofits No Terri Lydon Cindy Paulauskas I’ve recorded it…now what? 7 7 I’ve recorded it…now what? full 0f329b5f-c017-483a-a5e0-478e81a81bfa https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp What do you do after the recording?

On this episode, award-winning podcast producer Ron Brown talks through the immediate next steps to ensure your audio is secure, easy to find and optimized. These steps are essential to make  your work easier -- and to ensure your audio doesn't get lost!

Guest: Ron Brown

]]> What do you do after the recording?

On this episode, award-winning podcast producer Ron Brown talks through the immediate next steps to ensure your audio is secure, easy to find and optimized. These steps are essential to make  your work easier -- and to ensure your audio doesn't get lost!

Guest: Ron Brown

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 397 What do you do after the recording?

On this episode, award-winning podcast producer Ron Brown talks through the immediate next steps to ensure your audio is secure, easy to find and optimized. These steps are essential to make  your work easier -- and to ensure your audio doesn't get lost!

Guest: Ron Brown

]]> podcasting, podcast editing No Terri Lydon How do you market a podcast? 6 6 How do you market a podcast? full 81fd8552-0211-4ccf-9643-d53695839add https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp How do you get people to listen to your podcast?

On this episode, Sara Jane Castro, Director of Communications & Marketing for National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, shares how she markets the Golden Trumpet award-winning podcast The Journey Continues.

Guest: Sara Jane Castro

Curious to learn more? Head over to our blog post, 'Maximize your podcast's reach: social media tips'.

]]> How do you get people to listen to your podcast?

On this episode, Sara Jane Castro, Director of Communications & Marketing for National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, shares how she markets the Golden Trumpet award-winning podcast The Journey Continues.

Guest: Sara Jane Castro

Curious to learn more? Head over to our blog post, 'Maximize your podcast's reach: social media tips'.

]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:47:18 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 576 How do you get people to listen to your podcast?

On this episode, Sara Jane Castro, Director of Communications & Marketing for National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, shares how she markets the Golden Trumpet award-winning podcast The Journey Continues.

Guest: Sara Jane Castro

Curious to learn more? Head over to our blog post, 'Maximize your podcast's reach: social media tips'.

]]> podcast marketing, NKFI, podcast social media, The Journey Continues No Terri Lydon Can you give me an example of an intro? 5 5 Can you give me an example of an intro? full 541804f9-4e74-45a2-87cf-95132560a6ef https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp The introduction to your podcast episode is so important! On this episode, Charlie Meyerson, Rivet360’s VP of Editorial, explains how to hook your listeners from the beginning.

For more insights, check out our blog post 'Rule #1 for podcasting: Create a gripping open'.

Guest: Charlie Meyerson

Image of Charlie Meyerson by Steve Ewert.

]]> The introduction to your podcast episode is so important! On this episode, Charlie Meyerson, Rivet360’s VP of Editorial, explains how to hook your listeners from the beginning.

For more insights, check out our blog post 'Rule #1 for podcasting: Create a gripping open'.

Guest: Charlie Meyerson

Image of Charlie Meyerson by Steve Ewert.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 545 The introduction to your podcast episode is so important! On this episode, Charlie Meyerson, Rivet360’s VP of Editorial, explains how to hook your listeners from the beginning.

For more insights, check out our blog post 'Rule #1 for podcasting: Create a gripping open'.

Guest: Charlie Meyerson

Image of Charlie Meyerson by Steve Ewert.

]]> podcast, intro, scripting No Terri Lydon Where should I record in my house? 4 4 Where should I record in my house? full dcee517c-ea4f-4647-b8e3-b0df94036012 https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp How do you get optimal podcast audio at home?

On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, walks us through her home to hear the different options. It is critical to optimize your recording environment in order to produce top-quality audio. Here tips and tricks on how to do this, without needing to spend tons of money.

Guest: Geneen Harston

]]> How do you get optimal podcast audio at home?

On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, walks us through her home to hear the different options. It is critical to optimize your recording environment in order to produce top-quality audio. Here tips and tricks on how to do this, without needing to spend tons of money.

Guest: Geneen Harston

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 287 How do you get optimal podcast audio at home?

On this episode, Geneen Harston, Rivet360’s VP of Production, walks us through her home to hear the different options. It is critical to optimize your recording environment in order to produce top-quality audio. Here tips and tricks on how to do this, without needing to spend tons of money.

Guest: Geneen Harston

]]> podcasting, recording, home No Terri Lydon Can we use other audio clips in our podcast? 3 3 Can we use other audio clips in our podcast? full cd3f943e-49c5-4b76-92ef-6db9d243b0e4 https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp Can you use external audio clips in your podcast?

On this episode, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer Jennifer O’Neill talks through how to use external audio clips, including the potential legal questions. Be sure to take a listen if you're planning to use segments of someone else's audio in your podcast!

Guest: Jennifer O'Neill

]]> Can you use external audio clips in your podcast?

On this episode, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer Jennifer O’Neill talks through how to use external audio clips, including the potential legal questions. Be sure to take a listen if you're planning to use segments of someone else's audio in your podcast!

Guest: Jennifer O'Neill

]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 483 Can you use external audio clips in your podcast?

On this episode, Rivet360's award-winning podcast producer Jennifer O’Neill talks through how to use external audio clips, including the potential legal questions. Be sure to take a listen if you're planning to use segments of someone else's audio in your podcast!

Guest: Jennifer O'Neill

]]> podcast, fair use, audio No Terri Lydon How should I prep my guest? 2 2 How should I prep my guest? full ae0c49ed-dbed-4379-82cf-d56a99367738 https://rivet360.com/our-work/2qVSeP6CcIBBErkrIAMEbp How should you prepare your guest for your recording session?

On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through how to make sure your guest is ready to record, but doesn’t sound scripted.

Guest: Jesse Betend

Read more of Jesse's expert podcast tips on his blog post: Podcasting best practices

]]> How should you prepare your guest for your recording session?

On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through how to make sure your guest is ready to record, but doesn’t sound scripted.

Guest: Jesse Betend

Read more of Jesse's expert podcast tips on his blog post: Podcasting best practices

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Rivet360 Rivet360 469 How should you prepare your guest for your recording session?

On this episode, Jesse Betend, one of Rivet360’s award-winning podcast producers, talks through how to make sure your guest is ready to record, but doesn’t sound scripted.

Guest: Jesse Betend

Read more of Jesse's expert podcast tips on his blog post: Podcasting best practices

]]> podcasting, guest prep No Terri Lydon