Who am I and why subscribe?

Hi, I’m Cody. I run Trout Stream Studios, where I help podcasters launch, grow, and monetize their shows — whether they’re indie creators or media organizations with entire networks.

Over the past few years, I’ve been behind the scenes of hundreds of podcasts, working with clients like news publishers, legacy magazines, nonprofit causes, and brands across almost every podcast category from Wilderness + Sports (where I cut my teeth) to ultracompetitive categories like News + Politics, True Crime, Christianity, Business and beyond. Along the way, I’ve tested just about every podcasting tool out there — some amazing, some... not so much.

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This Substack is where I share my curated tech stack, trusted tools, and strategies that work — with occasional discounts and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of podcasting. Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and publication archives.

What You'll Find Here

• The Podcast Tech Stack – My recommended tools for recording, hosting, growing, and monetizing a podcast.

• Growth Insights – How to grow your audience using paid + organic methods, along with analysis of the practical effects of the constant deluge of announcements we’re always seeing across the podcast space. Not just regurgitated talking points from tech companies - but REAL insight into HOW it applies to a show.

• Tech Breakdowns – What’s worth using (and what isn’t, although I will try my best not to be too spicy about this stuff)

• Behind the Business – How podcasting fits into a broader 360-degree content and brand strategy.

• Occasional Deals & Discount Links – Because I’ve brokered partnerships with tools I trust, I can sometimes beg my friends for discounts, which I pass along to bring value to podcasters that I sorely wish was available during my early days.

I try to keep things no-BS, value-first, and grounded in what actually works — especially for podcasters who want to treat their show like a business.

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If you’re not sure where to start, or if you want help crafting your podcast strategy, growth plan, or tech stack, I offer 1:1 consults and done-for-you services through Trout Stream Studios.

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Cody

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