Podcasting Tech
Podcasting Tech

Podcasting Tech

Mathew Passy

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Welcome to Podcasting Tech, the go-to show designed specifically to help busy entrepreneurs and content creators of all levels succeed in the world of podcasting. Led by podcasting veteran, Mathew Passy, this show will keep you up-to-date with the latest trends and cost-effective solutions in both hardware and software. Tune in for expert interviews and behind-the-scenes studio tours, and succeed in podcasting without breaking the bank. For more podcasting resources, please visit podcastingtech.com.

Recent Episodes

AI-Driven Podcast Growth: Simplifying Guest Booking and Research with Podengine
NOV 11, 2025
AI-Driven Podcast Growth: Simplifying Guest Booking and Research with Podengine

Have you ever wondered how AI can help you find the perfect podcast guest—or land you on your dream show? If you’re a podcaster or want to up your podcast research game, you don’t want to miss this conversation!

In this episode of Podcasting Tech, host Mathew Passy is joined in-studio by Luke Belbina, co-founder of Podengine, to dive into the rise of AI-powered podcast guest discovery and research tools—and how these innovations are set to change the landscape for hosts and guests alike.

You’ll hear about why Podengine was built, powerful (and sometimes surprising) use cases for podcast AI, and the evolving challenge of standing out amid a flood of AI-generated content. Luke also shares what makes a podcast “authoritative,” the real value of transcripts and show data, and how Podengine is intentionally designed to prevent spam while boosting real podcast connections.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make podcast research, booking, or promotion more efficient—and for those worried about the “work slop” that can creep in when AI isn’t curated thoughtfully. Luke and Mathew share practical ideas you can implement right now to level up your show’s quality and outreach.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:

  • Where Podengine came from, why AI-based podcast search is different, and how Luke transitioned from healthcare to podcast tech (00:00–00:02:24)
  • What makes Podengine’s recommendations and authority scoring unique, and how it supports both guest seekers and podcast hosts (00:02:24–00:07:24)
  • How podcasters and researchers can use transcripts, show data, and AI analysis to prepare better interviews and standout pitches (00:07:24–00:10:59)
  • The challenges and pitfalls of AI-generated podcasts, filtering low-quality content, and the bigger questions about fact-checking and bias in the age of “content slop” (00:11:46–00:14:51)
  • Who Podengine is for right now, what’s changing in podcast guest booking, and the surprising ways AI impacts workflow, team size, and product development (00:15:25–00:23:21)
  • Luke’s wish list for the future of podcast tech: supercuts, smarter video tools, and more transparent, human-centric discoverability (00:25:46–00:28:30)
  • Favorite podcasts, gear frustrations, and a call to reclaim your algorithm! (00:28:30–end)

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:


Don’t forget: Visit Podengine to claim your show and see your Authority Score, or try out their AI-powered research and guest booking tools! If you loved this episode, leave a review and share it with your podcasting friends.


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The One Tool Podcast Agencies NEED: Inside Northflow.io with Fran Melo & Simona Constantini
JUL 29, 2025
The One Tool Podcast Agencies NEED: Inside Northflow.io with Fran Melo & Simona Constantini

Are you a podcast agency, producer, or busy podcaster drowning in fragmented tools, missed deadlines, and endless email chains? Discover Northflow.io, the all-in-one platform built to revolutionize your podcast production workflow. Join us as Northflow.io CEO Fran Melo(a serial entrepreneur whose last startup was acquired for $3.5M!) and CMO Simona Constantini (who runs a real-world podcast production agency!) reveal how they're bringing sanity, efficiency, and seamless project management to the podcasting world.

Say goodbye to "duct-taping" solutions. Northflow.io integrates everything you need – from task management, guest booking, and asset organization to team collaboration – all under one roof. Learn how this platform helps you reclaim your time, boost team productivity, and achieve a clear "bird's eye view" of every podcast episode from creation to publishing.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

  • The REAL Podcast Production Pain: Why scattered tools are your biggest enemy.
  • Northflow.io's Unique Solution: How integrated features eliminate chaos & manual work.
  • Agency Secrets Revealed: Simona shares how Northflow.io manages 20+ clients and prevents missed deadlines.
  • The Future of Podcasting: Fran unveils Northflow.io's vision for AI automation & effortless distribution.
  • Unlock Podcast Discoverability: Expert tips to get your show found in a crowded audio landscape.
  • Pro Tool & Podcast Picks: Hear what tech our guests love and their must-listen podcasts.

Key Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
  • 00:54 The Origin of Northflow: Born from Real Problems
  • 02:46 The Core Challenges in Podcast Production Today
  • 03:50 Northflow’sIntegrated Features & Key Benefits
  • 04:58 Simona's Real-World Agency Perspective on Streamlining Work
  • 12:22 Northflow’s Future: Automation, AI, & Beyond
  • 17:22 Critical Insights on the Podcasting Industry & Discoverability
  • 24:09 Our Guests' Dream Tech Wishlist for Podcasters
  • 27:10 Favorite Podcasts & Final Thoughts


About Our Guests:

Fran Melo is the CEO of Northflow.io. A seasoned entrepreneur, he has a strong background in building startups, with his previous venture (focused on solopreneurs in South America) having been acquired last September. Fran's passion lies in identifying real-world problems and developing innovative solutions, leading him to co-found Northflow.io after extensive research into the struggles faced by podcast producers. He's a product person at heart, dedicated to creating seamless and intuitive tools.

Simona Constantini is the CMO of Northflow.io and a true industry expert. She runs her own successful podcast production agency, providing her with invaluable, real-world insight into the daily challenges of managing multiple podcast clients and episodes. Simona brings this hands-on experience directly into the development of Northflow.io, ensuring the platform truly addresses the needs of producers and agencies by focusing on features that save time, reduce chaos, and streamline complex workflows. She's also the host of her own podcast, "Behind the Workflow," demonstrating her deep involvement and expertise in the podcasting space.


**As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases of podcasting gear from Amazon.com. We also participate in affiliate programs with many of the software services mentioned on our website. If you purchase something through the links we provide, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. The team at Podcasting Tech only recommends products and services that we would use ourselves and that we believe will provide value to our viewers and readers.**


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How Katana Video is Revolutionizing Podcast Editing: AI-Powered Solutions with Sam Bhattacharyya
JUL 22, 2025
How Katana Video is Revolutionizing Podcast Editing: AI-Powered Solutions with Sam Bhattacharyya

Are you frustrated with the headaches of editing Zoom podcast recordings? Wish you could turn raw footage into polished video podcasts—without hours of tedious work or a big budget? This episode is for you.

In this episode, host Mathew Passy sits down with Sam Bhattacharyya, CEO of Katana Video, to explore how AI is transforming video podcast editing—especially for creators working with Zoom recordings.

Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, you’ll learn how Katana Video’s AI-powered editing brings pro-quality video podcasts within anyone’s reach—no editing background required. Check out this episode to hear Sam’s story, understand common editing pitfalls, and get actionable strategies for making your next podcast sound and look its best, fast.


Episode Highlights:


Sam’s Journey to Video Tech Innovation: Sam recounts his unconventional career path, starting with building an e-learning platform for West African students, and how his early work in video compression and AI-powered streaming tech led to forming partnerships with Streamyard and eventually, the launch of Katana Video.  [00:01:11]


The Real Problem with Editing Zoom Podcasts: Why so many podcasters still use Zoom, despite its limitations, the challenges editors face with Zoom’s single-track recordings and how Katana Video bridges the gap: using AI to separate speakers, automate camera angle switching, add name tags, and create professional-grade visuals with minimal effort. [00:07:36]


The Future of AI in Video Editing: Sam’s perspective on the current state of AI tools like Opus and Descript, and why true “creative” edits are still a human domain, but automation can handle repetitive, standardized editing tasks. [00:17:53]

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Trends & Tech Wishlist for Podcasters: Sam encourages creators to focus less on terminology and more on making content accessible and valuable, and his wish for smarter AI quality control, so creators only get surfaced with high-value, relevant clips. [00:23:17]


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Podcast Recommendations from Sam:


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The Future of Podcasting: AI-Powered Planning, Smart Repurposing & Automation Secrets (Ft. Slobodan Manic ‘Sunny’ of PodPacer)
JUL 15, 2025
The Future of Podcasting: AI-Powered Planning, Smart Repurposing & Automation Secrets (Ft. Slobodan Manic ‘Sunny’ of PodPacer)

Tired of spending endless hours figuring out how to get your podcast content to work harder for you? Imagine having a tool that not only generates engaging show notes tailored to your voice, but also repurposes your episodes for maximum reach—all while freeing up time to focus on what you love: creating great conversations.

In this episode 53 of Podcasting Tech, host Mathew Passy sits down with Slobodan Manic, aka Sunny, co-founder of PodPacer and host of the No Hacks Podcast. Sunny pulls back the curtain on how he transformed his own podcast—and sanity—by leveraging AI to supercharge show prep, automate content marketing, and make each episode resonate far beyond its original release. 


Whether you’re chasing a more professional workflow, struggling with guest research, or looking to multiply your podcast’s impact on SEO and social media, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.


Tune in now to discover:

  • How Pod Pacer streamlines episode planning and promotion, giving you back precious hours each week.
  • Real-life strategies for using AI to mimic your own voice and style in written content.
  • Tips on automating tedious podcasting workflows—without sacrificing creativity.
  • Essential advice on the fine line between using and abusing AI in podcasting.


In This Episode We Cover:


Sunny’s Start in Podcasting: Sunny recounts his pivot from web development to podcast hosting during the pandemic, driven by a desire to build his professional network and connect with industry figures he admired. {00:01:26 – 00:02:43}

Finding Your Style: The struggle between scripting and improvisation—Sunny reveals how he experimented to strike the perfect balance, landing on an approach that feels authentic for him and his guests. {00:02:43 – 00:03:53}

The Pain Point that Sparked Pod Pacer: Sunny shares the story of interviewing 17 conference speakers in just 34 days, and how the lack of prep time led him to develop an AI-powered tool to automate guest research, outline creation, and question generation. {00:04:20 – 00:06:19}

How Pod Pacer Works: Learn how Pod Pacer transcribes your episodes, detects your unique tone of voice, and churns out a variety of content (show notes, social media posts, newsletters, blogs, and more), customized for your podcast’s style and needs. {00:06:19 – 00:08:18}

Making AI Your Copilot, Not Your Boss: Sunny and Mathew discuss the importance of not blindly trusting AI, insisting on human review for all AI-generated content, and using prompt engineering to let ChatGPT teach you how to get the best results. {00:08:18 – 00:13:34}

Anecdotes & Measurable Differences: Sunny shares tangible evidence that using Pod Pacer enhanced his guest experience, deepened interview quality, and made episode promotion by guests more likely. {00:13:34 – 00:15:37}


Tune and discover how to unlock Podcast Growth with AI including Sunny’s go-to can’t-miss podcasts listens such as Bad Friends (comedy), Behind the Bastards (historical deep-dives), and Real Dictators (narrative history)—perfect companions for a long run.


Resources & Links Mentioned:


                 [Behind the Bastards]

                 [Real Dictators]


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Got feedback or want to share your success using Pod Pacer? Leave us a rating, a review, or connect on social media—links are in the Show Notes

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Turning Podcast Data Into Opportunity with Miguel Gonzalez, Founder of PodcastDB
JUL 8, 2025
Turning Podcast Data Into Opportunity with Miguel Gonzalez, Founder of PodcastDB

Ever wondered how top marketers and podcasters find and pitch the right shows—fast? If you are tired of shooting in the dark when it comes to podcast growth, guesting, or sponsorship this episode of PodcastingTech is tailored for you. Get ready to uncover the tech and tactics that make podcast outreach smarter, more accurate, and more profitable.

Today, host Mathew Passy sits down with Miguel Gonzalez, owner of PodcastDB, a platform packed with actionable podcast data, intuitive search, and breakthrough advertising tools. 

From navigating the challenges of building in the podcasting space to how Miguel’s team estimates audience and streamlines PR outreach, this episode is loaded with real-world takeaways for podcasters, agencies, and brands alike.

Why This Episode is a Must-Listen:

  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at the realities and hurdles of building a podcast-tech SaaS
  • Discover how to leverage data to find and pitch podcasts in your niche (or find sponsors!)
  • Learn what’s on the horizon for direct podcast monetization—and how you can get ahead
  • Bust myths about podcast data accuracy and control over your show’s online presence

In this episode we cover:

Miguel’s Journey: From Sales to PodcastDB: Miguel shares his background, how he acquired PodcastDB, and the challenges he faced being a non-technical founder. [00:00:45] 

What is PodcastDB? Key Features Include: New hosting platform with direct founder feedback, outreach database of over 3.4 million podcasts, and downloadable info on contact, socials, and more. [00:04:32] 

Where PodcastDB Data Comes From: Details on RSS scraping, data fields housed in RSS feeds, and data limitations [00:06:16] 

Data Accuracy and Listener Numbers: How PodcastDB estimates listenership and ad rates (and why podcasters are skeptical) [00:08:10]

PodcastDB’s New Ad Buying Feature: Step-by-step on how advertisers can directly buy podcast ads and how revenue sharing works [00:11:23] 

PodcastDB Target Market: Ideal profiles: PR agencies, marketers, brands, podcast hosts, and aspiring guests [00:14:34] 

Risks & Industry Dynamics: Discussion of CPM rates, quality control, and risk of new tech undervaluing podcasts [00:17:44] 

State of the Podcasting Industry: Miguel’s take on inclusivity for newcomers and the often-protective industry culture [00:20:01] 

Trust, Transparency, and Giving Podcasters Control:  Mathew and Miguel discuss the importance of letting hosts control their show profiles and data on platforms like PodcastDB [00:20:01] 

Future Features for Podcasters: Planned opt-out, show-claiming, and more accurate control of your show’s data [00:25:07] 

Miguel’s Podcast Tech & Must-Listen Shows: Miguel’s wishlist for a new mic, and his favorite podcasts [00:26:55] 

Mentioned Links & Resources


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Alex Hormozi’s Quick 5-Minute Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-with-alex-hormozi/id1254720112 

My Favorite Murder - https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/ 

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