Colin Gray is a podcaster, educator and founder behind two of the most trusted names in the audio space: ThePodcastHost.com, a go-to hub for podcast education, and Alitu.com, a podcast-making app designed to simplify every step of the process. With a background in higher education and a doctorate in online learning, Colin has spent the past 15 years helping creators share their voice, through tools, guides, speaking, and hands-on support.In this episode, you’ll hear how Colin discovered podcasting nearly two decades ago, long before it became mainstream. We explore what it’s like to support thousands of podcasters through his blog, software and courses, and how he stays creative while running businesses, raising a family and showing up with consistency. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation with someone who’s built a career around making podcasting more human.Connect with Colin:http://colingray.link/Timestamps:00:00 – How to capture and repurpose ideas01:17 – Colin’s intro and career background01:54 – Discovering podcasting in 2006–200702:49 – From blogging to building Alitu04:10 – What podcasting was like in the 2000s05:35 – How podcasting has evolved (and will)06:00 – Why AI won’t replace podcasting07:36 – The power of human connection in audio10:07 – How to repurpose podcasts for LinkedIn11:17 – Using AI as a creative assistant12:19 – Colin’s favourite podcasting and video tools14:16 – Why he prefers manual clips over auto-tools15:42 – What’s next for Alitu (AI features coming)16:46 – Why most auto-clipping tools fail18:43 – The surprising story behind the name “Alitu”19:42 – Alitu’s robot logo and podcast assistant role22:17 – Childhood dream: Becoming an astronaut24:07 – How audience feedback shaped Alitu25:01 – Using email lists to find content ideas30:00 – A typical day in Colin’s life33:09 – Why newsletters still matter34:47 – Why LinkedIn is Colin’s top social platform36:03 – How LinkedIn helps creators build brands38:38 – Colin’s favourite podcasts to listen to40:13 – What he loves most about podcasting41:38 – Turning spontaneous ideas into frameworks43:45 – Using AI to identify unique content angles44:47 – The part of podcasting Colin dislikes most47:18 – The “live recording” mindset for new podcasters51:03 – Colin’s hobbies and life in the Scottish Highlands52:35 – Book and board game recommendations54:28 – Where to find Colin and Alitu55:15 – Colin’s final advice: Keep it simple
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