Podcast Pontifications

Doubts and suspicions about the content we make for public consumption are normal. We all have them. Even the most successful podcasters in the world have doubts about some aspects of the podcast episodes they're producing. 

While the totality of doubts one might harbor about their podcast are far too many to list, here are a few common ones you might have heard that little voice inside your head harping about:

Episode length - It’s quite natural for you to have a sneaking suspicion that your podcast episodes are too long, and that you're losing people because of the time commitment you require of them. Or maybe the nagging suspicion is that your podcast episodes are too short, and that you’ve somehow edited out all of the humanity from your show. 

Quality - Perhaps you doubt your ability to make episodes of a high enough quality to compete with other shows in your niche? You might have a nagging suspicion about your equipment. Or that you're not spending enough time making each episode nice and polished.

Boring bits -  It’s pretty common to have a nagging suspicion that your podcast’s episodes are boring, and you worry that might be a turnoff for some of your audience (or your potential audience). 

Running out of content - Podcasters new and old face all face the harsh reality of running out of things to talk about, people to talk to, or just having the energy to continue. 

Frequency - Is that little voice telling you that monthly episode releases are way too far apart? Or perhaps you’ve a nagging suspicion that putting out daily episodes is too much content for your audience - who are also busy - to consume? 

The healthy way to deal with these doubts is not to squash them or ignore them, but to give them voice.

To whom should to voice these doubts?  I’ve a few ideas.

Talk to your audience -After all, your doubts might directly impact your audience. But I would exercise caution with this course of action. Anytime you ask your audience for feedback, it’s almost always only the hardcore fans who will reply. And hardcore fans always and only want one thing from a podcast: more. 

Talk to your peer group - The benefits of having a good peer group where you (and they) can voice your concerns, tell them what’s keeping you up at night, and get reactions from cannot be overstressed. Start building one today.

Talk to an online group - Online communities can be good places to give voice to your doubts and suspicions. But I’m again going to exercise caution for you. How valuable is advice from random, unvetted strangers who also happen to have a podcast? 

Talk to the people who support you in real life - They may not be much help when discussing optimal frequency or the more technical aspects of making a podcast. But they do better understand your psyche and might help you refocus on why you decided to make a podcast in the first place.

You might find talking to any (all ?) of these groups quite helpful. More importantly, you’ll likely  find a healthy way to deal with the doubts you're having right now about your podcast. 

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