03: Flying Solo: Busting One of the Biggest Podcast Myths
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Release Date: 01/29/2026
03: Flying Solo: Busting One of the Biggest Podcast Myths
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Think you need to interview guests to have a successful podcast? This may be a bit of a controversial take (and I'm not anti-guest at all), but I say absolutely not, and I'm going to tell you why. In this episode, I'm tackling the dangerous advice I've seen floating around on social media around this topic, and I break down how this type of thinking is actually stopping many people from ever launching their show. You'll hear here about the social media post that made me want to close the app (and why I wish I'd spoken up when I saw it)... Here's the truth: You don't build authority just by...
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02: Nothing is Set in Stone: How One Podcaster Launched Her New Show in ONE Day
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Perfectionism might be the single biggest thing holding you back from starting your podcast. In this episode, I reveal one simple mindset shift that'll help you beat it, and I share the story of someone who woke up one morning, decided she wanted a podcast, and had her show live that very same day. (Spoiler: it's my wife, Gen). You'll hear how she launched in a single day without overthinking the name, the cover art, the music, or any of the things that trip people up for months (or years). Plus, I break down all the things people obsess over that can actually be changed anytime, such as your...
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01: Excuses Be Gone: 10 BIG Reasons People Never Start a Podcast (And How to Beat Them)
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Thinking about starting a podcast but something keeps holding you back? In this first episode of Podcast Permission Slip, I break down 10 of the most common excuses I hear from aspiring podcasters, and the few of them that almost stopped me in my tracks from hitting record on this show. You'll hear me tackle things like smashing the myth that you NEED a $1,000 setup and fancy equipment to get started, why waiting for the "perfect topic" is just fear in disguise, and the real numbers behind podcast downloads that might surprise you (spoiler alert: ). I also share an inspiring story about...
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After 11 Years, I'm Taking My Own Advice (New episodes drop every second Thursday)
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I’m Matt Mawhinney, and after more than a decade behind the scenes at PodAssist, I’m stepping out from the edit suite to help you cut through the noise. No more "guru" rules, no more tech-overwhelm, and no more imposter syndrome. In this trailer episode, you’ll hear: Why I’m finally granting myself permission to host after 10+ years The two groups of people this show is for... My 15-minute max promise: Short, actionable insights with a "permission slip" you can use immediately Stop overcomplicating your message. It’s your show, and there are no rules. Hit follow/subscribe now...
info_outlineThink you need to interview guests to have a successful podcast? This may be a bit of a controversial take (and I'm not anti-guest at all), but I say absolutely not, and I'm going to tell you why.
In this episode, I'm tackling the dangerous advice I've seen floating around on social media around this topic, and I break down how this type of thinking is actually stopping many people from ever launching their show.
You'll hear here about the social media post that made me want to close the app (and why I wish I'd spoken up when I saw it)...
Here's the truth: You don't build authority just by interviewing people. You build it by having a point of view.
If someone's told you that you can't launch with solo episodes, or that you need to "earn your stripes" with guest interviews first, this episode is your permission slip to ignore that advice and fly solo! 🚀
Remember - it's YOUR show and there are NO RULES!
Coming up in Episode 4: I tackle the topic of video podcasts and how to get some of the benefits of video without diving off the deep end into full YouTube production, channel management and the editing chaos.
Ready to launch your podcast? Book a no-obligation call now at www.podassist.com.