Can you make money from your Podcast? .. you can, BUT! It really depends where you are in the world. In the USA there is a large Podcast market and an expectation that you might 'pay' for content either by listening to commercials or sponsor messages.
Back here in the UK - there are different expectations - content is often 'free' - the BBC with all its TV and Radio channels, podcasting, internet and media is paid for by a tax on reception, called 'The Licence Fee' .
This creates an uneven playing field. The BBC have a big chunk of the Podcast market which they are moving behind something that could be made into a paywall, but currently verifies that you have permission to listen to their Podcasts. (You can actually go to prison for not paying the BBC Licence Fee)
What does all of this mean for your back bedroom Podcast? That in the UK it is harder to monetise content than in say the USA. You might need to look for Patreon support directly from your listeners, or distribute your Podcast with a provider like ACAST who look for and share advertising revenue with you. Or just look at your Podcast as a profile raiser for your business or passion.
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