Podcast and Award Analyst
Hi, I'm Cameron Stack.
I help brands and creators build, launch, and grow podcasts that actually move the needle. I’ve worked with some of the biggest names in audio and I’m still building.
- Partnered with 100+ brands on podcast strategy and production.
- Advised on Indeed's 7-figure quarterly podcast campaign.
- Speaker at Podcast Movement and Podfest Expo.
- Cited, featured and shared in Forbes, Podnews and RadioInfo.
- Founder of Recognized and Sounds Debatable.
Behind 100+ Brand Podcasts. And Counting.
Sounds Debatable
My newsletter for podcast professionals covering podcast awards, recognition, podcast excellence, industry news and standout opportunities shaping the audio world.
Featured Articles
Think you understand podcast awards? Read these first.
Not all podcast awards are created equal. This guide maps every major category so you know exactly what you’re chasing and why.
The Podcast Hall of Fame is one of the most important nights in the industry. Most people have never heard of it.
Kind words from clients
“Cameron is the definition of a podcasting expert. He can guide you from 0–60, both logistically and strategically. If you're launching a new show or want to level up an existing one, he is the person to talk to.”
Podcast founder
“Cameron continues to be my partner in crime on my journey of getting a medical podcast up and running. He is well-versed in this field and his experience is invaluable. Incredibly reliable and flexible.”
Medical podcast host
“Cameron was everything we were hoping for to launch our podcast. He's deeply passionate about audio, and has the skills and experience to navigate every nuance of a launch.”
Brand podcast lead
Speaking & interviews
Regular speaker at the industry’s top podcasting conferences.
Conferences
When & How to Apply for Podcast Awards Without Wasting Your Time
A strategic framework that helps podcasters maximize their competitive positioning while protecting their limited time and resources.
Selling Physical Products Without the Merch Headache: High-Profit, Low-Hassle Strategies
Addressed a major monetization gap by sharing advanced strategies for developing and selling physical products and building stronger brands beyond basic print-on-demand models.
Monetization Tactics for Indie Podcasts
Proven revenue strategies that go beyond traditional advertising, using real-world case studies. The session drew over 50 attendees on the final day of the conference, when attendance typically drops significantly.
Riches Are In The Niches
How deliberate niche focus accelerates both podcast growth and monetization.
Interview appearances
YouTube interview
The Real ROI of Branded Podcasts
Shows I've worked on
A selection of podcasts I've helped launch, advise, or produce.
Roles
A snapshot of the roles and leadership positions that have defined my journey
Strategy advisor · Quarterly
Advised Indeed on their seven-figure quarterly podcast campaign, placing the brand on some of the biggest names in podcasting while avoiding the crowded shows that don’t actually perform.
Podcast advisory firm
Expert podcast advisory meets a hand-picked directory of the industry’s best resources, real-world examples, and insights, everything you need to get inspired, get educated, and get connected.
Awards Analyst
Researching and interviewing people across the media space about recognition, what awards mean, who they really serve, and how the system actually works behind the scenes.
Head of Operations
Successfully launched a podcast in a highly niche category and built a full eCommerce business around it, generating five figures annually and proving the playbook for clients.
Founder and Head Operations
Founded and served as COO of Podcast Sins, a firm built specifically for SaaS and service businesses, guiding them from podcast concept through production, launch, and into sustained long-term growth.
One of Podcast Sins Clients
As Executive Producer, I owned the full Monetize Media production pipeline: guest screening, pre-interview calls, post-production, editing, social media, and publishing, delivering a high-impact show that reached 112 countries across 18 episodes.
Projects
A few of the things I’ve built, advised on, and what’s coming next.
Sounds Debatable
Founder · A directory for podcasters
A carefully curated directory of the best podcasting resources, real-world examples, and expert insights, all in one place. For inspiration, education, or industry connections.
Founder of Podcast Directory
A one-stop resource directory covering every corner of the podcast industry from tools and platforms to shows and communities, later absorbed into Sounds Debatable.
Podcast Job Board and Newsletter
Launched and ran wav.plus, a newsletter and job board for podcast industry professionals, building enough traction to draw acquisition attention.
Host of Entrepreneurship Podcast
50+ episodes. 40+ countries. Top Apple Podcasts rankings across the USA, UK, Sweden, Australia, and Japan, exploring entrepreneurship differently.
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Founder · Stealth mode
Launched a
Featured in
Articles where I've been quoted, interviewed, or contributed perspective.
Around the web
Conversations, mentions, and posts where my work shows up.