Podcasting Q&A

On Podcasting Q&A, you'll hear the best tips and strategies to launch and grow your podcast with confidence. Whether it's getting more podcast listeners, promoting your podcast on social media, or how to produce high-quality episodes in your editing software, Podcasting Q&A has everything you need to succeed. New episodes come out every Monday.

Podcasting since 2020 • 260 episodes

Podcasting Q&A

Latest Episodes

Podcast Not Growing? Three Areas to Investigate

In this episode of Podcasting Q&A, we break down why podcast downloads stall and how to pinpoint the real reason your show is not growing. We focus on three practical levers you can adjust without reinventing your whole podcast: discovery, ...

November 02, 2026 • 9:14

How to Start a Podcast on Your Phone (Record, Edit & Publish)

In today's episode, we answer a listener's question about recording, editing, and publishing a podcast using only a cell phone. We share a simple three-step workflow and small recording habits that make your audio sound more professional.

October 26, 2026 • 9:47

What is HLS? And What Do Podcasters Need to Know?

Video podcasting is trending, but how does it actually work? Alban Brooke from the Buzzsprout team joins this episode to break down a listener's question about the role HLS plays in video podcasting. We discuss all things video podcasting and h...

October 19, 2026 • 9:42

How Long Should My Podcast Episodes Be?

In this episode, we break down why there is no perfect podcast episode length and how to create episodes that match what your listeners actually want to hear. We share Buzzsprout stats as a starting point, then give some simple tips to help you...

October 12, 2026 • 6:41

5 Tips to Cut Filler Words From Your Episodes

That tiny gap of silence after a sentence can feel huge when you’re recording a podcast, and that’s when filler words sneak in. In today's episode, we share practical ways to pause, slow down, and stay focused on your message so your episodes s...

October 05, 2026 • 9:39

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Hi Cara! I spend hours editing out every pause and ‘um,’ and I still feel like my episode doesn’t sound professional. Am I over editing and how do I know when to stop?

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