One of the most common questions I get asked is “What’s the ideal length for a podcast?”

And the answer is…there’s no perfect length.

In this episode, I explain what you need to consider when deciding how long your episodes should be, including your audience’s attention span and lifestyle, the quality of your content as well as your own time and energy.

Whether you’re doing solo episodes, interviews, or highly produced content, the key is finding a length you can stick to consistently, without burning out.

What you’ll learn:

• Why there’s no “right” podcast length
• How your audience influences your decision 
• The risk of trying to stretch content to fit a time target
• How to find a format and length you can commit to
• Why consistency matters more than length

EPISODE CREDITS:

Host: Rachel Corbett

Editing Assistance: Josh Newth

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

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.