What’s Underrated, What’s Overrated in Podcasting (And Why)

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Which podcasting best practices are actually worth your time, and which ones are overhyped?

In this episode, we take a deliberately opinionated look at common podcasting advice, tools, and assumptions, and decide whether each one holds up in practice.

Good mic technique - underrated or overrated?
Written podcast descriptions - underrated or overrated?
Podcast show notes - underrated or overrated?
High bitrates and lossless audio - underrated or overrated?
Short video clips for social - underrated or overrated?
Researching guests and planning out interviews - underrated or overrated?
"Celebrity" guests - underrated or overrated?
Podcast sponsorship - underrated or overrated?
Intro music - underrated or overrated?
Hiring a podcast editor - underrated or overrated?

We also tackle a thoughtful listener question on how to relaunch a podcast with existing episodes. The answer outlines a practical two-week sprint focused on SEO, guest sharing, collaborations, email lists, and early momentum, without relying on social media.

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