Do Episode Numbers Really Matter?

Do Episode Numbers Really Matter?

Update: 2025-07-24
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After 9 years of podcasting and approaching 500 episodes, I'm sharing my honest thoughts on whether episode numbers actually matter for most podcasts. Spoiler alert: they probably don't matter as much as you think!

In this episode, I break down when episode numbers are crucial vs. when they're just technical baggage. I also share how I've been experimenting with my own show format, consolidating from 4-5 podcasts down to 3, and why I stopped saying episode numbers during recordings.

Whether you're just starting your podcast or you're a seasoned host questioning your current system, this episode will help you think more strategically about episode numbering and what actually serves your audience.

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Podcast is hosted by RSS.com, where I am a content creator and evangelist.

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Do Episode Numbers Really Matter?

Do Episode Numbers Really Matter?