Monetize This! Where Podcasting Best Practices Come to Die
Monetize This! Where Podcasting Best Practices Come to Die

Monetize This! Where Podcasting Best Practices Come to Die

David Beckemeyer

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Part creative rebellion, part cozy rant, Monetize This! takes a friendly swing at the podcasting rulebook and celebrates the joy of doing it wrong on purpose. monetizethispodcast.substack.com

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RSS Equals Freedom (with Jennifer Navarrete)
DEC 29, 2025
RSS Equals Freedom (with Jennifer Navarrete)
<p>Podcasting advice is loud, confident, and everywhere.Most of it insists there’s a <em>right</em> way to do things — and if you’re not doing that, you’re falling behind.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Monetize This!</strong>, I’m joined by podcasting pioneer <strong>Jennifer Navarrete</strong> to talk about why that pressure is unnecessary, unhelpful, and often wrong.</p><p>We talk about podcast gurus, “best practices,” creator overwhelm, and why so many podcasters don’t need more advice — they need permission.</p><p>Jennifer has been producing audio since the early days of podcasting and brings a grounded, long-view perspective that cuts through the hype. Along the way, we question the obsession with video, the worship of metrics, and the idea that perfection is the goal.</p><p>This episode isn’t a playbook.It’s a permission slip.</p><p>Make the show you want. Or don’t.Either way, you’re probably doing it right.</p><p>Guest</p><p><strong>Jennifer Navarrete</strong>Podcasting pioneer, community builder, and founder of #<strong>NAPODPOMO</strong>.Jennifer has been producing audio for nearly two decades and is a vocal advocate for indie creators, open RSS, and making podcasting work for humans — not platforms.</p><p>About the Show</p><p><strong>Monetize This!</strong> is a lighthearted, contrarian podcast that pokes fun at podcasting gurus, best practices, and advice culture.</p><p>If it’s overhyped, oversold, or overcomplicated — we’re probably talking about it.</p><p>Get In Touch</p><p>Have a favorite podcast “must,” framework, or guru rule you’d like us to lovingly dismantle?</p><p>* Substack: <a target="_blank" href="http://monetizethispodcast.substack.com">monetizethispodcast.substack.com</a></p><p>* Email: [email protected]</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://monetizethispodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">monetizethispodcast.substack.com</a>
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Instagram Virality Secrets the Gurus Hope You Don’t Read
DEC 12, 2025
Instagram Virality Secrets the Gurus Hope You Don’t Read
<p>Welcome to <em>Monetize This</em> — the contrarian, anti-guru podcast for creators who are tired of being told they’re “one secret formula” away from going viral. In this short intro episode, David sets the tone for the show by sharing a totally real, definitely legit, absolutely not suspicious email promising the <em>Instagram Virality Formula.</em></p><p>Spoiler: if someone is selling you “the formula,” it’s already a punchline.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear:</p><p>* The satire-filled vibe this show runs on</p><p>* A dramatic reading of the latest “secret system” hitting creator inboxes</p><p>* Why the promise of guaranteed virality is always nonsense</p><p>* A playful jab at the endless parade of gurus, coaches, and schemes</p><p>* A preview of the humor, honesty, and irreverence you can expect here</p><p>If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at creator “best practices,” felt allergic to guru culture, or bought one too many magical blueprints — this podcast is for you.</p><p><strong>Follow the show, share it with a friend, or whisper it to a fellow creator in a dark alley — but whatever you do, don’t fall for anyone claiming they’ve got </strong><strong><em>the</em></strong><strong> formula.</strong></p><p>New episodes coming soon. Stay contrarian.</p><p>Learn more: <a target="_blank" href="https://monetizethispodcast.substack.com">https://monetizethispodcast.substack.com</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://monetizethispodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">monetizethispodcast.substack.com</a>
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