The Gatekeeping Problem in Podcasting (with Dave Campbell)
<p>Who gets to be a podcaster — and who quietly gets told they don’t belong?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Monetize This!</em>, David talks with <strong>Dave Campbell</strong>, a Canadian podcaster behind nine shows and the creator of <em>The How to Podcast Series</em>, about the growing gap between podcasting as a creative medium and podcasting as a gated, guru-driven industry.</p><p>They dig into how “best practices” turn into gatekeeping, why monetization is treated as a credibility test, and how most podcasters are being excluded by advice that assumes everyone wants the same goals.</p><p>This is a conversation for hobbyists, indie creators, and anyone who’s ever felt pressure to optimize, scale, or quit.</p><p><strong>Notable Idea</strong></p><p><em>“Stay small enough, long enough, and you’ll be big enough soon enough.”</em></p><p><strong>About the Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Dave Campbell</strong> is a Canadian podcaster and producer behind nine shows, including <a target="_blank" href="https://howtopodcast.ca/"><em>The How to Podcast Series</em></a><a target="_blank" href="https://howtopodcast.ca/">.</a> His work focuses on pushing back against rigid podcasting advice, highlighting diverse creator paths, and keeping podcasting open, accessible, and human.</p><p><strong>About the Show</strong></p><p><em>Monetize This!</em> is a lighthearted, contrarian podcast that pokes fun at podcasting gurus, advice culture, and the pressure to optimize everything. It’s a space for creators who want permission to make the show they actually want to make.</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&utm_campaign=CTA_1">monetizethispodcast.substack.com</a>
