Why I Built The Podcast Tech Stack — And What You’ll Get Here
Hey — I’m Cody. I run Trout Stream Studios, and for the last several years, I’ve been helping podcasts grow, monetize, and operate like real media businesses.
Hey — I’m Cody. I run Trout Stream Studios, and for the last several years, I’ve been helping podcasts grow, monetize, and operate like real media businesses.
This newsletter, The Podcast Stack, exists for one reason:
To help podcasters and producers make smarter, faster decisions about the tools and strategies they use to grow.
Why This Exists
Let’s call a spade a spade. There’s a veritable FLOOD of software, platforms, pieces of technology and plugins claiming to be “the future of podcasting.” Everyone has cracked the code on the ONE piece of tech that will make you Joe Rogan. But most creators are stuck guessing what works — overspending (WAY overspending) on gear, underspending (WAY underspending) on growth, and wasting time chasing downloads that don’t convert.
I’ve worked with everyone from solo indie hosts to big newsrooms to 200+-year-old legacy publisher brands moving into the space. And no matter the budget, one thing always makes or breaks the show:
ENTER: The tech stack.
Your hosting, production, analytics, growth engine, monetization tools, and how they all build on each other. That’s why it’s called a TECH STACK.
This newsletter is about helping you build a better one.
Okay, So Who This Is For?
If you're:
A podcast producer or manager trying to scale shows with limited resources
A host trying to grow an audience without burning out
A publisher or network decision-maker evaluating tech for a portfolio of shows
Or just someone who wants to treat podcasting like a business, not a hobby
You’re in the right place.
BTW, know someone else who could benefit? Help them out>
What You’ll Get Here
Each week (and sometimes when I’m bored or something is stuck in my craw, let’s face it), I’ll send you:
Tool reviews and stack breakdowns (honest takes, no fluff, if I interview someone it’ll be a serious discussion, not a puff piece)
Growth strategies that actually work (SEO, ads, funnels, metadata)
Trend insights that decode where the podcast industry is going next and how the podcast tech landscape is changing
Special deals and discounts on tools I’ve tested and trust from people I know and trust (podcasting is a small town, you’d be surprised who all know one another)
Everything I write comes from real consulting work, client conversations, and experiments I’m running inside Trout Stream Studios and beyond.
A Few Next Steps
✅ Subscribe if you haven’t already
📅 Book a podcast audit or consult https://www.troutstreamstudios.com/free-podcast-audit
📩 Reply to this email — I’d love to know what shows you’re working on and what tools you’re using now!
Thanks for being here. Now let’s go build a smarter podcast tech stack.
— Cody
Founder, Trout Stream Studios
Editor, The Podcast Stack