Hey, I’m Andi Smiley, your Friendly Podcast Guide and podcast coach for moms! After 6 years in the podcasting world, I know how to help you start a successful podcast as a mom, grow your podcast audience, and actually enjoy the process. On this show, you’ll get podcasting for beginners made simple, podcast tips for moms, and sustainable podcast marketing strategies—so you can build a podcast you love without the burnout.
For the month of May, which is ALS Awareness Month, I'm dedicating all of the Friendly Podcast Guide episodes to helping raise awareness of ALS and the amazing people in this community such as the I …
I have a very special guest on the podcast today. My son Danny is going to talk about his current favorite podcasts and give kid podcast recommendations. He was a natural with a microphone and it wa…
Do your kids listen to other people's advice way better than they listen to your advice? Mine too.
This week's episode is all about a kid podcast that shines a light on awesome kids who are doing i…
As the weather gets warmer, the itch to travel gets stronger. Sometimes we don't have the capacity, funds, or time off to scratch that itch. Here's some travel podcasts that can help you dream, plan,…
Between Scott, my partner, and I, Scott is definitely more of a foodie. When I found Gastropod, I realized that while my palate isn't as refined as Scott's, I do love to learn about the history and s…
We are in the middle of spring break season, and I know many of you are most likely traveling in some form or fashion. I wanted to give you some kid podcasts you can use to entertain your kids on a r…
How many times a day do you get asked the question, why or how? Let's just say at my house, if I got a nickel for every time my kiddos asked me a question, I had to Google, I would have a lot of nick…
It's no secret that I love kid podcasts, they have seriously changed my life as a mom!
When I found out that there are apps dedicated to kid podcasts, I knew I needed to find out more. That is how I…
Not many people know this about me, but I am a family history enthusiast. The only party I throw every year, besides my kids birthday parties, is a Dia de los Muertos party, where we all get together…
As we dive headfirst into March, you can enjoy listening to these Irish podcasts while you celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. I absolutely love listening to Irish people's accents and I know that…
One of my goals this year is improving relationships in my life with myself, with God, with Scott, my partner, and with each of my kids.
When I found the intentional living with Tanya Hale podcast, …
My partner, Scott, did a church service mission in Finland for two years before we met. I have fallen in love with this amazing country from his stories and after visiting several years ago.
This we…
I have so many good memories of snuggling up and watching the Disney princess movies as a kid. Since having my own kids, I'm a bit more wary of the way the princesses were portrayed in those movies. …
I really love celebrating Valentine's Day. I think part of the reason is because I need something to look forward to while we're still in the depths of winter.
As we gearing up for the day dedicated…
I love a short podcast and I love to learn about women in history. When I learned about the podcast, Womanica, I had to share it so that you can learn about these fascinating women in history through…
I used to be one of those people that had to have my New Year's resolutions or affirmation in place and concrete by January 1st.
A couple of years ago, when I had sick kids for the whole week betwe…
Have you ever thought about how chapter books are usually turned into audio books, but picture books are not? The Daydreaming Podcast wants to change it. They are bringing sound effects to stories in…
One of my favorite types of podcasts to listen to in the winter is cozy podcasts. One of the first cozy podcasts I ever found was the All Things Cozy podcast. I've already done an episode where I cha…
My son is an animal lover. His favorite animal changes often, but there is always a place in his heart for marine animals. So when I found this podcast, I knew we had to listen to it and share it wit…
You made it through an incredibly busy holiday season. You are awesome!
Now it's time to do some relaxing. This week, I put together a list of podcasts that are calming to help you take some deep b…