Seasonal vs. Episodic Podcasting: Which Wins?

Today, we share our insights on the merits of seasonal versus episodic podcasting. We kicked things off with an ice-breaker, sharing the "aha" moments that led us to start our podcasts. This was a great reminder of the diverse inspirations and paths that bring us into the podcasting world, highlighting the personal connections and passions that fuel our content.

The core of today's episode centered on the strategic decision between seasonal and episodic podcasting, a choice that significantly influences content creation, audience engagement, and overall podcast sustainability.

Episode Highlights:

[5:21] Ice-Breaker: What was the 'aha' moment that led you to start your podcast?

[24:05] Podcast consistency and seasonality.

[29:53] Podcast consistency and best practices.

[32:04] Podcast creation and seasonal breaks.

[33:17] Podcasting formats and burnout.

[36:38] Podcasting, sponsorship, and creativity.

[38:48] Podcast quality and offseason content.

[40:37] Podcast breaks and maintaining engagement.

[43:11] Podcasting, sound quality, and social media.

[47:14] Podcast communication and consistency.

[50:31] Podcast consistency and marketing.

[52:05] Podcasting strategies and formats.

[58:26] Podcast Trivia

Links & Resources:

• Kenda Lawson’s, The B Word: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-word/id1733859539
• Auphonic: https://www.auphonic.com/
• Podcast Movement (Aug 2024): Use coupon code PodDC20 for 20% off! https://2024.podcastmovement.com/

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