How long should a podcast be?

How long should a podcast be? 20 minutes? 45 minutes? Three hours and a sincere apology to your editor?FOLLOW TLDL: https://tldl.dubbleaudio.com/showWhat is the ideal podcast length? We asked five experienced podcasters and producers to find out.In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcast creators share their advice on how long a podcast episode should be. Some prefer podcasts between 30 and 45 minutes because they fit naturally into commutes, exercise and everyday routines. Others argue that aiming for a specific episode length misses the point entirely.Instead, podcast length should be determined by your audience, your content and whether the episode is still interesting. One guest argues that every minute should earn its place, while another warns against adding filler just to reach an arbitrary runtime. From audience retention and listener habits to production capacity and editing costs, this episode explores how to find the right podcast length for your show.Chapters:00:00 - Intro00:37 - Katie Stokes01:36 - Dee Safieh02:27 - Adrian Bradley (Freelance Podcast Producer & Consultant)02:56 - Elsie Escobar (Community Manager at Captivate)03:52 - Candace Wilson (Founder of Your Podcast Producer Limited)04:51 - OutroGuests:Katie Stokes - Host of Floating Space & Freelance Audio ProducerDee Safieh - Writer & host of Switchblade Sisters Social ClubAdrian Bradley - Freelance Podcast Producer & ConsultantElsie Escobar - Community Manager at CaptivateCandace Wilson - Founder of Your Podcast Producer LimitedIn This Episode:How long should a podcast be?What is the ideal podcast episode length?Why podcast length should depend on your audienceHow audience retention can help determine episode lengthWhy you shouldn't add filler to make a podcast longerWhen to cut a podcast episode shorterHow podcast length affects production and editing costsWhy sustainable podcast production mattersAbout The Show:Too Long Didn't Listen is a short-form podcast where five podcasters answer one big podcasting question in 60 seconds each. Every episode features practical podcasting advice, podcast production tips and insights from experienced podcast creators.Produced by Dubble Audio 👉 https://www.dubbleaudio.com/Hosted by Josh Craggs.Follow & ContactInstagram: @dubbleaudio @toolongdidntlistenLinkedIn: Dubble Audio#podcasting #podcast #podcaster #podcasttips #podcastproduction #podcasteditor #podcastlength #contentcreator #contentmarketing #tldl