Seasonal vs. Episodic Podcasting: Which Wins?

Today, we share our insights on the merits of seasonal versus episodic podcasting. We kicked things off with an ice-breaker, sharing the "aha" moments that led us to start our podcasts. This was a great reminder of the diverse inspirations and paths that bring us into the podcasting world, highlighting the personal connections and passions that fuel our content. The core of today's episode centered on the strategic decision between seasonal and episodic podcasting, a choice that significantly influences content creation, audience engagement, and overall podcast sustainability. Episode Highlights: [5:21] Ice-Breaker: What was the 'aha' moment that led you to start your podcast? [24:05] Podcast consistency and seasonality. [29:53] Podcast consistency and best practices. [32:04] Podcast creation and seasonal breaks. [33:17] Podcasting formats and burnout. [36:38] Podcasting, sponsorship, and creativity. [38:48] Podcast quality and offseason content. [40:37] Podcast breaks and maintaining engagement. [43:11] Podcasting, sound quality, and social media. [47:14] Podcast communication and consistency. [50:31] Podcast consistency and marketing. [52:05] Podcasting strategies and formats. [58:26] Podcast Trivia Links & Resources: Kenda Lawson’s, The B Word: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-word/id1733859539 Auphonic: https://www.auphonic.com/ Podcast Movement (Aug 2024): Use coupon code PodDC20 for 20% off! https://2024.podcastmovement.com/ My article on seasonal podcasting: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unspoken-truth-behind-podcast-schedules-marc-ronick--rkdje/ If today's conversation resonated with you or sparked new ideas for your podcasting journey, we encourage you to share this episode, rate us, and leave a review. Your support is invaluable in helping us continue to provide engaging and thoughtful content for our podcasting family. Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w (Coming soon to LinkedIn Live...) Brought to you by ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ and ⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠