09/30/2026
Happy International Podcast Day!
Happy International Podcast Day! 🎙️
Here are 5 fixes that make any show better starting this week.
Whether you're on episode 1 or episode 300, these cost little or nothing:
1. Get the mic closer. Most "bad audio" is just distance. Keep your mouth about a fist's width from the mic, and your show instantly sounds more professional.
2. Start with the best moment. Don't open with housekeeping. Lead with the funniest, sharpest, or most surprising 20 seconds of the episode, then roll your intro.
3. Write episode titles for strangers. "Episode 47 with Mike" means nothing to a new listener. "Why Indie Filmmakers Should Start a Podcast" tells them exactly why to press play.
4. Clip it or it didn't happen. Most new listeners find podcasts through short video clips, not directories. Pull one 30–60 second moment from every episode and post it.
5. Tell listeners to do ONE thing. Not "like, subscribe, rate, review, follow, and share." Pick the single action that matters most right now and ask for only that.
Bonus: send your favorite podcast a quick note today telling them what you love about it. Creators remember those messages for years.
Podcasters, filmmakers, authors, and creators are coming together at Creator Summit, right before PopCon Indianapolis. Stay tuned. 🎧
What's one podcast you'd recommend to everyone? Drop it below. 👇