Podcast launch checklist for new podcasters in 2026

Launching your podcast? How to create buzz, grow listeners and start strong Launching a podcast is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel confusing, noisy, and a bit overwhelming. If you’re planning a podcast launch and wondering how to get people listening (not just publishing episodes into thin air), you’re in the rightContinue reading “Podcast launch checklist for new podcasters in 2026”

How to get over the fear of starting your podcast

  How to get over the fear of starting your podcast and finally launch with confidence If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast for months (or years), but still haven’t hit record, this post is for you. Fear is one of the biggest reasons people delay starting a podcast, even when they know itContinue reading “How to get over the fear of starting your podcast”

How to launch a podcast successfully in the new year

Why planning your podcast matters before you hit record If you’re thinking about starting a podcast in the new year, it’s tempting to grab your mic and dive straight in. You’re excited, you’re full of ideas, and you’re ready to make it happen. But before you hit record, it’s worth slowing down for a momentContinue reading “How to launch a podcast successfully in the new year”

Podcast trailer skipping is the #1 Launch mistake I see

When starting a new podcast I always recommend that you launch with a trailer before your episodes.

When you launch a podcast, it needs to be submitted to all the major podcast directories, Spotify, Google, Apple etc. Some of these directories can take 7 days to approve your podcast.

By uploading your trailer before your episodes, you’re giving yourself time to make sure everything’s set up correctly BEFORE the official launch of your episodes. You don’t want to launch with an episode, and then find out there’s a problem.