EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 2 MIN
Your Intro Music is Too Long (The 7-Second Rule)
The "Skip" Reflex:Podcast players have a dedicated button to skip 15s or 30s. Listeners are trained to use it.The "Radio DJ" Mistake:Thinking you need a long musical build-up like a morning radio show.The 7-Second Rule:The ideal length for an intro music bed before the voice starts.Fade Under vs. Fade Out:Don't play music, stop it, then talk.Start talking over the music immediately to keep energy high.The "Cold Open" Synergy:Review Episode 1: Hook -> short music -> content.Mark at onpodium.com
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The "Skip" Reflex:Podcast players have a dedicated button to skip 15s or 30s. Listeners are trained to use it.The "Radio DJ" Mistake:Thinking you need a long musical build-up like a morning radio show.The 7-Second Rule:The ideal length for an intro music bed before the voice starts.Fade Under vs. Fade Out:Don't play music, stop it, then talk.Start talking over the music immediately to keep energy high.The "Cold Open" Synergy:Review Episode 1: Hook -> short music -> content.Mark at onpodium.com
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