Podcast Cafe: Insights from Podcasters for Podcasters

Podcast Cafe: Insights from Podcasters for Podcasters

Hayleigh Hayhurst, Podcast Producer & Strategist

Episodes 82
Avg. Duration 29m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (21)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Welcome to the Podcast Café, where we serve up everything you need to know about podcasting—from tips to strategies, for podcasters by podcasters. Hosted by Hayleigh Hayhurst, founder of Espresso Podcast Production, this show covers the art and science of podcasting in a fun, relatable way from podcasters for podcasters. Join our community of creators and let’s make podcasting something you love—and that works for you. Learn more at espressopodcastproduction.com.

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81. The Reality of Running a News Podcast with Brian Callanan

Mar 26, 2026 37m

If you've ever wondered what it takes to run a local news podcast, or any podcast that carries real responsibility, this conversation is for you.This week, I'm sitting down with Brian Callanan, host…

80. 5 Questions to Ask Before You Start Your Podcast

Mar 25, 2026 11m

Before you invest in the mic, book the guests, or design the logo... pause. There are five questions worth asking that will save you time, energy, and help you create something you can actually…

79. Two Podcast Producers Talking About Podcast Strategies, AI Tools, Best Practices & Pet Peeves

Mar 19, 2026 49m

What happens when two podcast producers sit down to talk shop? You get an honest conversation about what it really takes to run a podcast.In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Creary, host of The…

78. Podcasting in the Classroom: How UNLV Is Preparing the Next Generation of Creators with my college professor, Dave Nourse

Mar 13, 2026 50m

Before podcasting became my career, it was something I experimented with in college. In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of the professors who helped shape that journey and who now teaches…

77. The Podcast Monetization Strategy Most Creators Aren’t Trying with Ellen Yin, Cubicle to CEO

Mar 12, 2026 46m

Most podcasts rely on ads, sponsorships, or selling something on the backend.But what if the podcast itself was the product?In this episode of Podcast Café, I sit down with Ellen Yin, host of…

76. How Joe Smarro Turned Pain Into Purpose, Powerful Storytelling, and a Platform That Helps Others Heal

Mar 06, 2026 46m

How do you share your story in a way that actually helps people instead of just trauma dumping?In this episode of Podcast Café, I’m sitting down with Joe Smarro, a TEDx speaker, author, former police…

75. How to Bring More Presence & Ritual Into Your Podcast | Julia Weigert

Feb 20, 2026 35m

What if your podcast prep included crystal grids, meditation, and planetary alignment? That's not woo-woo—that's intentional podcasting.In this episode, I sit down with Julia, host of The Sacred…

74. Why You NEED to Repurpose Your Podcast (And How to Actually Do It)

Feb 18, 2026 9m

If you're only publishing your podcast episodes without repurposing them, you're missing out on the best parts of podcasting. In this Espresso Shot episode, I am breaking down exactly why repurposing…

73. The Podcast Launch Blueprint: How Tracy Reached Top Rankings in Under 2 Weeks

Feb 06, 2026 36m

What does it take to launch a podcast and reach the top 5% within just 12 days? Tracy Beaver, host of Create Online Business Success, shares her exact pre-launch strategy, why she waited years to…

72. Is Podcasting for Business Still Worth It in 2026? Real Data

Jan 22, 2026 8m

“Is podcasting dead?”It’s a question I’ve been getting a lot lately, especially after Jenna Kutcher announced she’s stepping away from her podcast.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down what’s…

71. How Pinterest Gives Your Podcast Long-Term Visibility (Without Daily Posting) with Dana Bahr

Jan 15, 2026 29m

Is your podcast collecting digital dust?In this episode of I’m joined by Dana Bahr, host of The Unapologetic Pinner Podcast, to talk about how Pinterest can extend the life of your podcast episodes…

70. Why You Don’t Need More Downloads to Make Money From Your Podcast

Jan 14, 2026 13m

Your podcast doesn’t need more downloads, it needs direction.PS - I got a new mic.. very exciting I hope you enjoy! Okay, back to the show notes.. you could have 10 listeners or 1 million, but if…

69. Podcasting as Advocacy: Sex Education, Reproductive Rights, and Education with Holly Eckelberge, Meet Me at the Spot

Jan 08, 2026 47m

If you’ve ever thought “Who cares what I have to say?”—this episode will change how you think about your voice, your message, and why your podcast matters.In this episode I’m sitting down with Holly…

68. Consistency Is the Real Podcast Growth Strategy (A 2026 Challenge)

Jan 07, 2026 13m

January is when everyone feels inspired to finally launch a podcast, revive an old one, or commit to being “the next big podcaster.” And honestly? I love that energy. After seven years as a podcast…

67. Podcast SEO That Works: Show Notes, Blogs, and Backlinks with Kara, Host of The Kara Report

Dec 18, 2025 34m

Podcast SEO sometimes seems like a mysterious thing.. and today, were talking all about it. Kara from The Kara Report breaks down how podcasting fits into an SEO-first marketing strategy, without…

66. Building a Podcast For Community and Connection, Beyoutiful Legacy, Abigail Gagnon

Dec 17, 2025 28m

Consistency gets easier when your podcast plan supports your real life, not an imaginary one.I am sitting down with Abigail, host of Beyoutiful Legacy to talk about building a mission-driven podcast…

65. CEO Days for Podcasters Who Want Consistency Without Burnout with Ashley Tindall

Dec 16, 2025 32m

Consistency doesn’t come from motivation, it comes from protected time and real boundaries.I sit down with Ashley Tindall (Solution Integrators) after discovering her on a Dubsado webinar to break…

64. Turning Your Podcast Into a Sales Machine with Sales Maven, Nikki Rausch

Dec 04, 2025 43m

Sales feels so much lighter when you stop “doing it to” people and start selling with them. In this episode, we dig into how your podcast can become a powerful, non-icky sales tool that quietly works…

63. The Simple Podcast Workflow That Actually Grows Your Business

Dec 03, 2025 9m

A successful podcast doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through intentional planning, clean production, and strategic promotion.In this Espresso Shot episode, I’m breaking down the exact steps I…

62. Streamline Your Podcast Process with Amy Sussex, Beyond Your Business Podcast

Nov 27, 2025 39m

Owning a business means owning the way you show up, lead, and structure your work behind the scenes. This conversation is a reminder that your systems, boundaries, and fun matter just as much as your…

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