The Headliner Podcast: Discovery and Marketing

In this episode of the Headliner Podcast, hosts Nicholas and Elissa dish out tasty tips on how to use your podcast's back catalog to grow your audience. With Thanksgiving around the corner, they cleverly compare "leftovers" to the gems you've already created. They chat about the perks of reintroducing evergreen episodes to fresh ears and keeping your podcast buzzing during the busy season.

Nicholas and Elissa share fun ways to "reheat" your content, from resharing clips on social media to using Headliner's new automatic clip feature for easy promotion. They stress the importance of staying visible in the podcasting world and how reposting older content can hook both newbies and loyal fans.

Plus, they dive into the benefits of transcripts and captions, which boost accessibility, SEO, and audience retention. With a treasure trove of tips and tools, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you make the most of your podcast this holiday season and beyond.

Don't miss these insights that will inspire you to dig into your back catalog and showcase the best of your podcasting journey!

(00:00) Nicholas and Elissa host the Headliner podcast

(00:31) This week's podcast is about using leftovers to grow your podcast

(01:34) Reheating your podcast back catalog to boost audience growth

(06:03) Headliner's Automatic Clips for Back Catalog feature

(07:32) Getting automated clips during the holidays can help pad your content calendar

(09:35) Reformat old podcasts - hint, try Eddy!

(12:49) 'Bake' in some captions

(15:26) Sharing is caring when it comes to podcasting!

(17:07) Posting regularly keeps your feed active and your audience engaged

(18:56) There are lots of tools out there that can help you grow your podcast

In this episode of the Headliner Podcast, hosts Nicholas and Elissa explore YouTube's exciting new features for podcasters in 2026. They discuss how these tools aim to simplify podcasting and why creators should take advantage of YouTube's growing investment in the medium.

From AI-enhanced editing to expanded thumbnail testing, Nicholas and Elissa break down the benefits of these updates to help podcasters reach a wider audience. With over 1 billion monthly podcast listeners on YouTube, they stress the importance of starting now to enjoy the advantages of early adoption.

They also share practical tips for establishing a presence on YouTube, including creating a podcast playlist, optimizing file names, and using Headliner's tools for smooth content transformation. Additionally, they highlight the value of audience engagement through YouTube's comments to build community and grow your channel.

Don't miss this insightful episode that will help you navigate the evolving landscape of podcasting on YouTube!

(00:00) YouTube announced a bunch of new features for podcasters in 2026

(01:52) Transform audio to video with audiograms

(02:20) YouTube is increasing its investment in podcasting with new tools and features

(06:15) YouTube is massive for podcasting already

(09:50) Getting started with YouTube is super easy.

(15:06) Get on YouTube as soon as possible

In this episode of the Headliner Podcast, hosts Nicholas and Elissa discuss the rise of video podcasting and whether podcasters should make the jump to video. They explore the benefits of adding a video, the growing popularity of podcast videos, and how video can enhance audience engagement.

They also address the challenges of video editing and the technical aspects involved.

This episode is filled with insights to help you decide if it's time to elevate your podcast!