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Monetize This! Where Podcasting Best Practices Come to Die

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by David Beckemeyer | Podcasting's Friendly Skeptic

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Monetize This! challenges traditional podcasting rules with a skeptical and creative spirit. Hosted by David Beckemeyer, this show explores podcast conversations and alternative podcasting through honest, often irreverent discussions about creator culture, podcast advice, and the stories we tell ourselves about success. For skeptical podcasters who care more about craft, ideas, and impact than guru formulas, this is a place to question the rules—and maybe even have some fun breaking them. Whether you monetize or not, you're welcome here. The industry keeps saying “monetize your podcast.” And sometimes the response is: “Monetize this!” Monetize This! serves podcasters who: • care about the craft of the show • care about ideas and conversations • care about impact • are skeptical of guru advice • may monetize someday… or may not <br/><br/><a href="https://monetizethispodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast">monetizethispodcast.com</a>

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August 3, 2026

Comedy Is Way More Engineered Than You Think with Matt Evans

<p>Stand-up comedy looks effortless until you realize every laugh has been engineered.</p><p>This week, comedian, veterinarian, and author Matt Evans joins Monetize This! to talk about what actually goes into writing comedy. We get into joke structure, storytelling, callbacks, and why making people laugh is a lot more like learning a craft than waiting for inspiration to strike.</p><p>Along the way, we accidentally wander into some surprisingly useful advice about creativity, overcoming resistance, and why the hardest part of making something is often just sitting down and starting. Don’t worry—we make fun of ourselves for it.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why some podcasts feel effortless, why some stories stick with you, or why every creative project seems to begin with procrastination, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Matt Evans — stand-up comedian, equine veterinarian, and author of Chomping at the Bit.</p><p>Find Matt at: <a target="_blank" href="https://mattevanscomic.com/">mattevanscomic.com</a></p><p>Learn more and follow us at: <a target="_blank" href="https://monetizethispodcast.com/">monetizethispodcast.com</a></p><p><strong>Monetize This!</strong> is the podcast where podcasting best practices come to die. Host David Beckemeyer takes a lighthearted, contrarian look at podcasting, creator culture, and the endless stream of advice telling you you’re doing it wrong.</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.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">monetizethispodcast.com</a>

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July 20, 2026

The Guru Promise vs. Real Change with Kathy Hadizadeh

<p>Everyone wants to sell transformation.</p><p>In podcasting, it’s “Launch in 30 days.” “Grow your audience.” “Build a six-figure business.”</p><p>In leadership coaching, the promises aren’t all that different.</p><p>This week, I sat down with executive coach <strong>Kathy Hadizadeh</strong> to talk about something that quietly challenges both industries: the idea that real change can be packaged into a weekend workshop, a seven-step framework, or a single blueprint.</p><p>Kathy doesn’t coach podcasters, and she isn’t trying to sell you the latest podcast growth strategy. Instead, she works with engineering and technology leaders, helping teams navigate change in the real world. Along the way, we discovered that leadership coaching and podcast guru culture have more in common than either of us expected.</p><p>We talk about why one-size-fits-all frameworks fall short, why “transformation” is often oversold, why ambition can become a runaway train, and why the best coaches ask better questions instead of pretending to have all the answers.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like every creator newsletter is telling you to post more, hustle harder, and optimize everything... this one’s for you.</p><p>Guest</p><p><strong>Kathy Hadizadeh</strong> is an executive coach who works with engineering, product, and technology leaders to build stronger teams and more thoughtful leadership practices. Rather than offering cookie-cutter solutions, her work focuses on understanding people first and designing approaches that fit the challenges they’re actually facing.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyhadizadeh?utm_source=share_via&#38;utm_content=profile&#38;utm_medium=member_ios">Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn</a> and let her know you heard her on Monetize This!</p><p>Also Discussed</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://talesfromsouthflorida.com/">Bill Monty - Tales From South Florida Podcast</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.meetup.com/how-to-podcast-community/">Dave Campbell’s Meetup Community</a></p><p><strong>Monetize This!</strong> is the podcast where podcasting best practices come to die. Every episode takes a lighthearted look at podcasting gurus, creator advice, and the strange pressure to optimize everything—because sometimes the best thing you can do is ignore the blueprint and just make something worth listening to.</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.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">monetizethispodcast.com</a>

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July 6, 2026

The Power Shift: From Gatekeepers to Creators with Alan Katz

<p>What happens when a Hollywood storyteller discovers podcasting?</p><p>Alan Katz spent decades working in film and television, including creating and writing for Tales from the Crypt, where getting a story from an idea to the screen could take years, endless approvals, and giving up a lot of control along the way.</p><p>Podcasting changed that.</p><p>In this episode of Monetize This!, Alan talks about why the microphone might be the ultimate storytelling tool, why authenticity matters more than formulas, and why the best podcasts come from creators who understand the story they’re actually trying to tell.</p><p>Alan also shares the story behind his podcast How Not to Make a Movie, his approach to honest storytelling, and why some of the most interesting stories are the ones traditional media might never have let through.</p><p>Maybe the thing worth optimizing isn’t your downloads.</p><p>Maybe it’s making something worth listening to.</p><p><strong>About Alan Katz</strong></p><p>Alan Katz is a writer, producer, and storyteller who has worked across film, television, and podcasting. He is the founder of Costard and Touchstone, a storytelling company built around the idea of using stories to make the world a better place.</p><p>Learn more about Alan: </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://costardandtouchstone.com">https://costardandtouchstone.com</a></p><p>Monetize This! is the podcast where podcasting best practices come to die. A skeptical, slightly ridiculous look at the advice, rules, and “growth hacks” surrounding podcasting — especially the ones that deserve a little roasting.</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.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">monetizethispodcast.com</a>

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What is Monetize This! Where Podcasting Best Practices Come to Die?

Monetize This! challenges traditional podcasting rules with a skeptical and creative spirit. Hosted by David Beckemeyer, this show explores podcast conversations and alternative podcasting through honest, often irreverent discussions about creator culture, podcast advice, and the stories we tell ourselves about success. For skeptical podcasters who care more about craft, ideas, and impact than guru formulas, this is a place to question the rules—and maybe even have some fun breaking them. Whether you monetize or not, you're welcome here.

The industry keeps saying “monetize your podcast.”

And sometimes the response is:

“Monetize this!”

Monetize This! serves podcasters who:

• care about the craft of the show

• care about ideas and conversations

• care about impact

• are skeptical of guru advice

• may monetize someday… or may not <br/><br/><a href="https://monetizethispodcast.com?utm_medium=podcast">monetizethispodcast.com</a>

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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