Insights, strategies, and tools for building better podcasts

Thoughtfully crafted to elevate what matters most.

What You'll Find

Podcast Strategy

How organizations develop podcasts with clear audiences, strong positioning, and measurable goals.

Podcast Technology

Analysis of hosting platforms, production tools, analytics solutions, AI tools, and the evolving podcast technology landscape.

Audience Growth

Strategies for improving discoverability, distribution, SEO, and building loyal podcast audiences.

Industry Trends

Insights into the changing podcast ecosystem, including monetization, video, advertising, and the future of audio.

Why The Podcast Tech Stack Exists

Great podcasts are not built by accident.

They require more than recording and editing. Successful shows combine strategy, technology, storytelling, distribution, and audience development.

The Podcast Tech Stack breaks down the systems behind successful podcasts and helps creators and organizations make smarter decisions about their audio strategy.

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The Podcast Tech Stack is published by Trout Stream Studios, a podcast strategy and production company helping organizations launch, produce, and grow influential podcasts.

Through executive production, podcast consulting, and audience development strategy, Trout Stream Studios works with media companies, nonprofits, outdoor organizations, and mission-driven brands to turn expertise into compelling content.

This is our love letter to the industry that treats us so well - a free resource for podcasters and network executives alike to see what tools, resources and strategies are working for other heavy hitters in the industry.