10 Podcasting Tips from 40 Years of Podcasting

Send us Fan MailThe Buzzsprout team shares 10 essential podcasting tips gleaned from their collective 40+ years of experience behind the microphone. Drawing from personal insights, listener contributions, and industry observations, they reveal what truly matters for podcast sustainability and growth.Your Podcasting TipsFocus on listener experience, not download statistics, as quality content precedes numeric growthCreate podcasts that a hundred people will love rather than something thousands merely likePick a publishing cadence you can consistently maintain, starting conservatively and scaling upProduce shorter, tightly-edited episodes that respect listeners' limited attention spansExpect slow, non-linear growth with small "viral" moments rather than explosive popularityUse podcasting as a networking tool to connect with people otherwise difficult to reachWhen recording, restart entire sentences if you make a mistake to create clean edit pointsChoose co-hosts who share your commitment level and enthusiasm for the projectBe selective about guests and don't feel obligated to publish every interview you recordDesign your podcasting workflow to maximize enjoyment and sustainabilityFor our next full episode, text us your tips for finding, vetting, and working with podcast guests. We'll be sharing your insights on what makes someone a great guest and how to create memorable interview experiences.Contact BuzzcastSend us Fan MailTweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPodsThanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!