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Why you shouldn't waste time in your podcast introduction

Why you shouldn't waste time in your podcast introduction

Update: 2025-08-10
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Your podcast intro is some of the most valuable real estate in your show.

So why are so many podcasters wasting it?

In this episode, I share why your audience doesn’t need warming up, how long-winded intros drive people away and what to do instead so your listeners stick around until the end.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why your podcast intro matters more than you think
  • How to avoid boring or losing listeners early
  • What to include (and cut) in your show intro
  • How to balance the needs of new and returning listeners
  • The one editing mistake that will cost you audience

EPISODE CREDITS:

Host: Rachel Corbett

Editing Assistance: Josh Newth

LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:

Download my free podcasting guide

Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool

Click here to submit a question to the show

Email me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.au

Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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Why you shouldn't waste time in your podcast introduction

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