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#50 Back to Basics: How long should your podcast be?

#50 Back to Basics: How long should your podcast be?

Update: 2024-02-14
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In this episode, we talk about how long your episodes should be. While long episodes are popular, they may not be suitable for all audiences. Here are our three steps to help you decide your podcast length:




Takeaways



  1. Consider your audience's listening habits and how much time they have available.

  2. Maintain consistency in episode length to provide a predictable listening experience.

  3. Starting with short solo episodes can make it easier to get started and adapt to audience preferences.




Chapters


00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Duration


01:07 Step 1: Consider Your Audience's Listening Habits


03:15 Step 2: Maintain Consistency in Episode Length


4:15 Step 3: Start with Short Solo Episodes


06:08 Round-table or multiple guests will need longer episodes






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#50 Back to Basics: How long should your podcast be?

#50 Back to Basics: How long should your podcast be?

Suzi Dale and Julie-Anna Needham