Best A10 Podcasts (2026)

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A Strong Start to A10 play for the Bills; Previewing VCU & LaSalle w/ Zach Joachim and The Gola Boyz 2:09:57

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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A 2025-26 WBB Conference Play Preview SPECTACULAR 1:45:20

2h ago1:45:20

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On the latest A10Talk Pod, KG sits down with an All-Star crew of Daniel Frank, Zach Austin, and Andrew Brian Posadas to preview all FOURTEEN Atlantic 10 Women's basketball teams ahead of conference play (sorry it's no longer fifteen, KG!). As we move into 2026, who will be crowned this year's WBB Champion?…

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What Actually Predicts Book Sales And How To Focus Your Effort 50:30

6h ago50:30

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Six years in, we’re starting the year by cutting through the noise and zeroing in on what truly predicts book sales. We unpack a practical framework that helps you diagnose why a launch spikes and stalls, why great reviews don’t always translate to revenue, and how small, targeted changes deliver outsized gains. If you’ve ever felt busy but not bet…

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American University MBB coach Duane Simpkins & wing Greg Jones on their 84-69 win vs Loyola 9:01

2h ago9:01

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American University MBB coach Duane Simpkins & wing Greg Jones on their 84-69 win vs Loyola. Jones had 17 points in the win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav

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070 - Cara's Big Announcement! 47:53

5h ago47:53

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This week Cara and I review the current happenings in the world of indie and we briefly discuss our own plans for 2026. And at 43.47 (if you want to skip ahead) Cara makes a sad announcement :( We both wish you a Happy New Year and here's to an enjoyable, fun 2026! James. USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans at our sponsor ProWritingAid by using c…

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Record Setting Blowout & A Comprehensive Preview of St. Joe's w/ HawkHillHardwood 1:45:26

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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New Year, New Launch, New Podcast Format = Smarter Author Wins 12:46

4d ago12:46

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We are so excited to share our new podcast format! In this short episode we break down what to expect in the new year! Based on your feedback and input, we're changing up our podcast to serve YOU even better! Ready to stop guessing your next marketing move and start stacking real wins? We’re sharing a flexible monthly roadmap that pairs structure w…

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069 - Navigating Christmas as an Indie Author 32:30

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In this festive episode of the Indie Writers Club, James Blatch and Cara Clare discuss the challenges of taking downtime during the holiday season while managing their writing businesses. They reflect on sales trends during Christmas, share personal experiences with marketing strategies, and delve into the impact of TikTok's algorithm changes on bo…

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A Festivus Airing of Grievances: Chris May Edition; Two Wins and Two Very Different Performances 2:30:01

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Our Favorite Episodes of the Year (Plus a Few New Takeaways) 24:54

6d ago24:54

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Last week, we counted down your favorite episodes based on downloads. This week? It’s our turn. In this end-of-year episode, Penny and Amy each revisit one standout episode they couldn’t stop thinking about — not just because listeners loved them, but because they perfectly captured what authors struggled with (and grew through) all year. This isn’…

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068 - Direct Selling with Etsy 46:35

6d ago46:35

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In this week's episode Cara and James are joined by Robin Bennett-Freebairn whose non-fiction gift books are flying off the virtual Etsy shelves. This has big implications for special editions and box sets, especially at this time of year. USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans at our sponsor ProWritingAid by using code IWC15 https://www.prowritinga…

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Quest for College Cup Ends in NCAA Tournament Semis; Billikens Find New Way to Win vs San Francisco 2:48:39

21d ago2:48:39

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Top Lessons From Our Most-Downloaded Episodes 35:32

13d ago35:32

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As we wrap up the year, we’re celebrating you — the listeners who made this podcast such a powerful space for honest, practical conversations about author success. In this episode, we’re counting down the top 3 most-downloaded episodes of the year — and more importantly, unpacking what your listening choices reveal about what authors really care ab…

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067 - AI Acceptance & Direct Selling 39:00

15d ago39:00

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In part two of a look back at 2025, Cara and James discuss where we are with AI acceptance (spoiler, a dwindling band of holdouts very much exist). We also discuss direct selling as one of the big expansion areas for indies. USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans at our sponsor ProWritingAid by using code IWC15 https://www.prowritingaid.com Join our…

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Billiken Soccer is College Cup Bound! Saint Louis, Dunk City 2.0? High Flying Bills Overwhelm CMU 2:31:24

28d ago2:31:24

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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066 - AI Translations, A10 Algorithm and other stuff 47:37

1M ago47:37

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In this episode Jame & Cara start to look back on a fast moving year for indie publishing. They touch on AI Translations, one of the big breakthrough areas, the mythical A10 Amazon Algorithm and plenty of other chat! USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans at our sponsor ProWritingAid by using code IWC15 https://www.prowritingaid.com Join our Patreon…

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Stop Guessing, Start Selling: Positioning Your Book for Real Traction 41:40

21d ago41:40

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Tired of shouting into the void with a book you believe in? We unpack a simple, proven path to clarity that makes every marketing move easier and cheaper: find your shelf, define your reader, and deliver the payoff your genre promises. Penny Sansevieri and Amy Cornell pull back the curtain on what actually drives sales velocity for authors—clear po…

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Do You Foul Up Three?; Billiken Soccer Reaches the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament 1:56:50

24d ago1:56:50

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Basketball Time Stamp 43:00 Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their man…

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Book Marketing Without Burnout: Do Less, Reach More Readers 46:06

29d ago46:06

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Feeling like you’re doing everything and getting nowhere? We’ve been there, and we’re pulling the brakes on burnout to rebuild your book marketing on a foundation that actually moves books. Because book marketing burnout is real—and if you’ve been feeling stretched thin by ads, social media, newsletters, and endless promotion tasks, this episode is…

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065 - Building a Direct Empire (with AP Beswick) 55:28

1M ago55:28

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We are joined by the multi-talented Adam Beswick (AP Beswick) to talk empire building. Adam has used TikTok to build a loyal following of readers and he now focuses on selling direct to them, using TikTok Shop and TikTok Lives. He's an evangelist for the platform and he has a fantastic mindset. It's a great chat! USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual pla…

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How Sweet It Is! Billikens Advance to Round of 16; What Can Brown Do For SLU? 1:51:29

1M ago1:51:29

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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The New Media Strategy Every Author Needs Now 25:20

1M ago25:20

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Want a media strategy that actually fits how authors work today? We’re flipping old-school media training on its head and showing how every post, interview, and Zoom window shapes your story. Instead of waiting for a big break, we walk through how to create your own opportunities, refine your message, and show up with the kind of presence that buil…

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064 - Drafting a Novel 41:22

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It's NovelNovember and we're both drafting a new novel! USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans at our sponsor ProWritingAid by using code IWC15 https://www.prowritingaid.com Join our Patreon for exclusive access including Live Q&As with James & Cara and your chance to discuss your writing career. https://www.indiewritersclub.com/support…

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The Billikens are HOW GOOD?! Soccer Billikens Win A10 Championship in Thriller 2:35:16

1M ago2:35:16

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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B4 Insight 17:12

2M ago17:12

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Josh and Luke take an initial look at how having insight into our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can help us as players at the game table and go over some basic tools to stop and observe ourselves. It's time to take some steps towards the maxim "know thyself."By RPG Psych

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The Marketing Shift You Can't Afford to Ignore 1:08:19

2M ago1:08:19

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What if the biggest thing holding your book back isn’t the algorithm or your ad budget—but your attachment to a specific outcome? We dig into the hidden cost of expectation-driven marketing and show how to swap emotional gambling for a strategy that compounds. From launch-day myths to social comparison traps, we unpack the subtle ways authors derai…

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On the Four Phases of Book Editing for Indie & Traditional Authors 47:25

2M ago47:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, hosts Kathleen and Adanna sit down with Naomi Kim Eagleson, writer, editor, and founder of The Artful Editor, for a deep dive into the full editing journey—whether you’re self-publishing or going the traditional route. Naomi takes us through her four-phase editing model and explains why man…

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063 - Influencing the Influencers 35:35

2M ago35:35

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This week Cara & James touch on the subject of influencers and how to use them. James also talks about the coming AI storm for ads, he reports on AuthorNation and rants about the cost of living! USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans at our sponsor ProWritingAid by using code IWC15 https://www.prowritingaid.com Join our Patreon for exclusive access …

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Billikens Take Care of Business in Week One; Earl Austin Jr Talks Lindenwood & GoLopesRadio Talks GCU 2:07:41

2M ago2:07:41

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Georgetown Beats Maryland, More DMV Hoops Teams Back in Action | DMV Hoops Weekly Ep 1 10:10

2M ago10:10

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Mason Kinnahan recaps the best games from the DMV's D1 college hoops programs through the first week of the season. Georgetown and Maryland renew one of the best rivalries in the DMV. George Mason starts the year 2-0. George Washington took on USF in a high scoring showdown. Two freshmen shine for the American Eagles. And Howard hosted Missouri in …

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American's Madden Collins, Duane Simpkins, & Julen Iturbe after their 84-78 home win over Penn 7:00

2M ago7:00

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American University Men's Basketball secured their first win of the season against the University of Pennsylvania. Both teams like to play uptempo and shoot a lot of threes so it made for a fun watch for DMV Hoops fans. AU freshmen Madden Collins really stood out with 25 points and 4 steals, as did sophomore forward Julen Iturbe who had 16 points, …

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Amazon’s A10 Shift: The Real Reasons Your Book Isn’t Selling (and How to Fix It Fast) 37:18

2M ago37:18

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The algorithm finally caught up with reality: readers want real authors, not content mills. We unpack Amazon’s A10 shift and share a clear plan to stand out with signals that only humans can create—engaging pages, authentic reviews, meaningful off-site links, and a living brand that shows up beyond the buy button. We start with the quick wins you c…

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062 - News from AuthorNation Vegas 36:34

2M ago36:34

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In this week's episode, James reports from AuthorNation, indie publishing's largest conference. The talk is of new technology, a recent slump in ads effectiveness and the possibility of more seismic changes to come! USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans at our sponsor ProWritingAid by using code IWC15 https://www.prowritingaid.com Join our Patreon …

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Billiken Season is FINALLY Here! 1:30:09

2M ago1:30:09

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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B3 Rules Lawyering (adaptively) 15:03

2M ago15:03

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Luke and Josh take a different approach to the rules lawyer. Sit back and listen as they discuss how to utilize a strong understanding of the rules as a force for good.By RPG Psych

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How To Slay Book Marketing Nightmares Before They Scare Off Readers 31:13

2M ago31:13

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A haunted house of marketing mistakes can scare off readers faster than any bad blurb—so we flipped on the lights and started slaying. We kick things off with Frankenstein’s platform, that stitched‑together mess of tactics that feels productive but burns time and cash. From there, we pull back the curtain on werewolf branding. We also drive a stake…

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061 - Author Scams & Ghost Writing 39:40

2M ago39:40

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This week we delve into the intriguing world of ghost writing. You might know Cara is/has been, a professional ghost writer and she spills the beans on this industry that takes place largely in the shadows. We also touch on the sudden epidemic of author scams using AI to highly personalise the first approaches. USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans…

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Are the Billikens BACK? We Overreact to an Exhibition We Couldn't Watch 2:07:16

2M ago2:07:16

2:07:16

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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On Building a Sustainable Marketing Plan for Indie Authors 1:02:08

2M ago1:02:08

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of Talking Book Publishing, hosts Kathleen and Adanna welcome Mary Vensel White, author, editor, publisher, and Orange County president of the California Writers Club. Mary shares her multidimensional expertise in publishing and digs into one of the most elusive topics for authors: book marketing. She bring…

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Make Your Book Unforgettable: Creative Ways to Wow Reviewers 40:04

2M ago40:04

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A reviewer gets thousands of books a month—so why did one plain-looking title jump to the top of the pile? The packaging signaled a story worth opening. We break down the art and strategy of creative mailers and author swag that make reviewers, influencers, and readers pay attention, share photos, and prioritize your book. We start with the first i…

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060 - How to Create an INCREDIBLE AI Assistant 55:25

2M ago55:25

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This week we have a bona fide guest! Cissy Mecca is a close friend and fellow author whose work I'm constantly admiring—she's brilliant at finding innovative ways to streamline our publishing workflow. (And she's an incredible writer, too.) We recently stayed together in Florence, and I was fascinated watching her receive her daily structure from h…

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Howard Men's Basketball GM Daniel Marks on their upcoming open practice with the Capital City Go-Go 22:15

3M ago22:15

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Howard Men's Basketball ( ⁨@howarduniversity⁩ ) is one of the most creative programs in college basketball and they have several really cool events local basketball fans would enjoy. The programs's General Manager & NIL Strategist Daniel Marks joins Bleav in DMV Hoops to share the details of those events, including a Homecoming Meet & Greet on 10/2…

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Billiken Basketball is Officially Upon Us. Some Thoughts on Billiken Theme Nights 1:10:19

3M ago1:10:19

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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The Data-Driven Author: The Real Secret Behind Author Success 39:19

3M ago39:19

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Hate refreshing your Amazon rank only to feel stuck? We walk through a saner, smarter way to measure progress—one that puts you back in control of your author career. Instead of chasing daily sales blips, we focus on the data you can influence: podcast bookings, media hits, website traffic spikes, newsletter clicks, and the kind of social engagemen…

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059 - Trad Vs Indie - Is There Now a Winner? 41:31

3M ago41:31

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We discuss the the state of Trad vs Indie after a couple of comments from notable authors and commentators and come to an interesting conclusion! Also - it's possible Taylor Swift is secretly self-publishing poetry on Amazon KDP! We look at the evidence and implications... USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of annual plans at our sponsor ProWritingAid by using …

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B2 Electric Boogaloo 23:40

3M ago23:40

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It's time to start chippin' in choombs, Josh and Luke discuss digital tools in our digital world and how they affect our games. Make sure you are all chromed up as we dive into this electrifying episode of RPG Psych.By RPG Psych

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May Every Day Be Another Wonderful Secret Scrimmage 1:09:28

3M ago1:09:28

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Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Smart Pre-Order Strategies for Authors Who Have Little or No Following 42:36

3M ago42:36

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In this episode we dig into a practical, 30-day pre-order plan built for writers with small followings (or no following), limited time, and a whole lot of heart. No fluff, no clickbait—just smart moves that create real curiosity and guide readers toward a confident yes on release day. We start by reframing pre-orders for small platforms: you’re not…

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058 - The Big Facebook Ads Experiement 40:53

3M ago40:53

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Much has happened behind the scenes of the Facebook Ads Manager and so james is setting out a series of tests. spending money on various combinations of Adv+ and manual targeting to see what's working now. James also reveals the finalists for the 2025 Amazon Kindle Storyteller Award without giving away any judging secrets! USEFUL LINKS: Get 15% of …

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American University Basketball Preview with Julen Iturbe, Geoff Sprouse, & Duane Simpkins 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

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American University is coming off a season that saw them win 22 games en route to a Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. This year's team will be less experienced but arguably more talented across the board. So what should AU fans expect from the Eagles this season? Sophomore forward Julen Iturbe, senior guard Geoff Sprouse, …