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Welcome to Podcaster Plus, your go-to podcast for simplifying and automating your podcasting experience with actionable insights and expert tips
In today’s episode, we explore a key question that puzzles both new and experienced podcasters alike: What’s the best length for a podcast episode to keep your audience engaged?
We kick off by diving into the “Great Podcast Length Debate,” highlighting that there’s no universal magic number. Successful shows range from a quick 20 minutes to marathon three-hour sessions.
We break down the major factors that should influence your episode length, from your podcast’s genre, format, and storytelling style to your audience’s lifestyle and preferences.
The episode also unpacks the pros and cons of short versus long formats, helping you weigh high completion rates and production ease, against the value of deeper dives and stronger listener connections.
But that’s not all, we offer an approach for finding your personal “sweet spot,” encouraging you to start with shorter episodes, analyze your listener data, seek feedback, experiment with different formats, and iterate over time.
Whether your episodes are quick tips like Podcaster Plus Podcast, or sprawling interviews, this episode will help you take a data-driven, flexible approach to discovering what works best for you and your listeners. If you want to boost engagement and keep your audience tuned in, this episode has the strategies and inspiration you need!