Podcast Pontifications

Consistently releasing episodes on a set schedule is a good idea to keep your overall audience happy. But that doesn’t mean that every individual listener is listening to every individual episode. Is that OK?

Last week, I didn't get to listen to any new episodes of any podcasts. Why? Because I was exploring the jungles and beaches of Belize, that’s why! 

After six days of neglect and on the ride home, I started listening again. But I didn’t start at the top of my listening queue. Not with a backlog that large. 

I chose to catch up on two serialized podcasts I’m listening to more or less in time with the show’s release schedule. Then I listened to the latest episodes from only three different podcasts out of that backlog. And then we landed.

Will I go back and listen to all the non-serialized podcast episodes I missed? No, I probably won’t. Even though I genuinely enjoy those podcasts. Because I know that those shows will soon release a new episode, probably this week, which will let me get my fix. Without having to go back and listen to what they published that I missed.

In a similar vein, I texted a podcasting friend a week or so ago with a great idea for an episode of their show. A show of which I’m a huge fan. Their response? “I did that a month or so ago”. 

Oops. I missed it. So did I go back and listen to that previously produced episode which was on the very topic I wanted to hear? No, I did not. 

This happens a lot. A lot more than we probably want to admit to ourselves. 

No one can ensure that every episode of your show will be listened to by every one of your listeners. 

My advice? Don’t sweat it. And also don't assume that every one of your subscribers hangs on your every word. Some do, for sure. But many more do not. 

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• Biray Seitz - https://twitter.com/Befitt

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Support For Abortion Rights

While Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.

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