There’s no denying AI changed the landscape for podcasters in 2024 and 2025. In 2026, the trend will continue, both in terms of challenges AI presents to creators and editors as well as opportunities.

In this edition of Podfest Messenger, we want to highlight the opportunities AI brings to improve your process, save money, and grow your show.

Podfest 2026 sponsor, Riverside, compiled 45 AI prompts you can use to save 2+ hours per episode! Here are three of our favorites:

• Act as a podcast strategist. My podcast is about [insert topic]. My target audience is [insert demographics and audience description]. Generate 5 potential niche topics that are underserved but have high audience interest. For each niche, describe the ideal listener persona in detail, including their pain points, goals, and what they look for in a podcast.

• Create a detailed episode outline for a 25-minute podcast episode titled [episode title] for my podcast [Podcast Name]. The topic is [insert topic]. The outline should include:

  • A 30-second intro hook to grab the listener's attention.

  • Three main discussion segments with 3-4 bullet points each.

  • Ideas for transitions between segments.

  • A conclusion that summarizes the key takeaways.

  • A clear call-to-action for the listener (e.g., subscribe, visit website).

• From the transcript, pull 3 memorable or impactful quotes a listener would find insightful. Each quote must be under 280 characters, and note who said it.

Check out the entire list of AI prompts for podcasters here.

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The Rise of Niche Podcasts:
Why Smaller Can be Stronger

Big audiences get the spotlight — but passionate, niche communities are where podcast success quietly thrives. In Blubrry’s latest episode of the Podcast Insider podcast, they dove into why smaller-focused shows are often more engaged, more loyal, and more profitable than broad, mass-appeal podcasts.

Whether your show is about vintage guitars, homeschooling twins, paranormal tourism, or the science of sleep — the beauty of podcasting is that there’s a niche for everything. They’ll explore how creators can grow strategically by going narrower, not broader.

Check out the full episode of Podcast Insider by Blubrry, here.

How to Make a Pro-Level Live or Recorded Show

Are you having trouble making progress with your show? Is your audience stagnant? Are you struggling to keep viewers listening or watching?

If so, breaking through the resistance might be easier than you think. In fact, you might be able to simplify your process and get better results.

Last week, Podcast Hall of Famer and podcast industry veteran, Rob Greenlee, and Mike Dell from Blubrry Podcasting pulled back the curtain on producing a top-quality show that is destined to grow!

You can watch the whole discussion here or check out the article on Rob’s website, below.

• Twine is Hiring a Voiceover Artist — Remote Podcast Recording

• TCWGlobal is Hiring a Remote Interactive Producer

• Snowball is Hiring a Remote Video Producer, YouTube — Duolingo

• Men In Blazers Media Network is Hiring a Remote Podcast Producer, VAMOS

• Major League Baseball is Looking for a Remote Digital Content Fellow

• Aquent is Looking for a Remote Producer

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The Evolve Your Wedding Business Podcast with Heidi Thompson gives wedding professionals real support and practical guidance so they can grow their business without sacrificing their life. Through honest conversations and straight to the point solo episodes, Heidi shares clear steps and simple strategies that help planners, photographers, florists, officiants, and all wedding pros attract better clients, book more weddings, and take control of their time. Each episode is built to help you reduce overwhelm, cut the noise, and focus on what actually brings in revenue

Podmatch: Automatically Matching Ideal Podcast Hosts & Guests For Interviews While Streamlining the Process

PodMatch believes that podcasting is the most powerful content medium for informing, inspiring, and motivating people to take action toward a more positive future. PodMatch’s purpose is to elevate independent voices on both sides of the microphone, empowering them to impact listeners in their own positive way, ultimately, making the world a better place.

Most podcast hosts and guests spend hours researching connections, coordinating interviews, and working on administrative tasks while only spending 10% of their time on what matters, recording impactful podcast episodes! PodMatch enables podcast guests and hosts to reclaim their time through automations and streamlined processes, so they can focus on creating content that serves listeners!

Publish Your Book with Morgan James

Turn your podcast into a powerful, profit-driving book with Morgan James Publishing. As the publisher for entrepreneurs, experts, and creators, Morgan James gives you the credibility of traditional publishing with the speed and flexibility today’s content leaders demand.

With Morgan James, you get to retain your valuable intellectual property rights, earn higher royalties than typical publishers, and plug into global distribution that makes your book available wherever books are sold. If you’re ready to elevate your authority, expand your platform, and create a book that drives real business growth, Morgan James Publishing is the partner built for podcasters.