Head-to-head comparison
School of Podcasting vs The Audacity to Podcast
Two of the resources tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
One of the oldest paid podcasting courses, founded 2005, now owned by Podpage.
Best for: Structured podcast course
Daniel J. Lewis's podcast and resource site covering podcast tools, SEO, and craft since 2010.
Best for: Tool and craft tutorials
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
School of Podcasting
Pros
- Two decades of continuous teaching
- Hall of Fame instructor with unlimited coaching access
- Free tier rolling out via Podpage acquisition
Watch-outs
- Curriculum in transition right now
- Older content still being refreshed
- Tone is folksy rather than slick
The Audacity to Podcast
Pros
- Decade-plus archive, still active weekly
- Strong on SEO and tools
- Two-time People's Choice award winner
Watch-outs
- Solo-host tone takes getting used to
- Some content gated behind membership
- Older posts pre-AI era
Which one should you pick?
Pick School of Podcasting if
You’re building around structured podcast course. Dave Jackson has been teaching people to podcast for two decades and was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2025, Podpage acquired the school and is rolling out a free tier and rebuilt curriculum in 2026.
Pick The Audacity to Podcast if
You’re building around tool and craft tutorials. Daniel J. Lewis has been publishing since 2010 and runs a podcast plus a paid Podcasters' Society membership.
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Frequently asked
What does School of Podcasting do better than The Audacity to Podcast?
School of Podcasting's standout is "Two decades of continuous teaching". The Audacity to Podcast doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Decade-plus archive, still active weekly" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick School of Podcasting; if the second does, pick The Audacity to Podcast.
What are the trade-offs?
School of Podcasting: curriculum in transition right now. The Audacity to Podcast: solo-host tone takes getting used to. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Can I use School of Podcasting and The Audacity to Podcast together?
Both are resources tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using School of Podcasting for one show or episode type and The Audacity to Podcast for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.