In the episode, I am starting to review the Podcast Checklist I developed for aspiring podcasters. The first question is the most important to define before you do anything else with your podcast. What do I want to accomplish with my podcast? You may have several desired outcomes for your podcast and defining these up front will give you the basis for completing every other task on the checklist.

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In this episode, I discuss podcasting burnout. I’ve been producing his podcast, Behind the Bits, for three years. It is an interview podcast that focuses on standup comedy. Behind the Bits won the Discover Pods Award for best interview style podcast in 2020 and I was featured in Podcast Magazine in 2022. It gets about 10,000 listens per episode. He explains that burnout is a common occurrence for podcast producers and it is better to be prepared for it than to become frustrated and quit.

Behind the Bits, is a podcast produced and edited by just me. I don’t use any outside help for any of the work that goes into producing the show. To prepare for each episode, I do 3 hours of research on my guest and 2 hours of editing, as well as 3 hours of social media promotion. I look for guests who have something insightful to say, and are involved in projects such as albums, books, and comedy specials.

The podcast Behind The Bits is a successful podcast, however I’ve been feeling burnout from all the work that goes into it. This includes reaching out to sponsors, scheduling and prepping guests, and dealing with technical issues. To combat this burnout, I’m changing my perspective and looking at the podcast from a macro perspective. I’m also taking stock of the connections I’ve made and the impact they have had on listeners. I’m also planning what they want to do with the podcast in the future.

Burnout is a common challenge for podcasters. To combat this, I learned that it's important to keep a positive attitude and be proud of the work you have accomplished. Additionally, I suggest preparing episodes in advance and taking breaks from social media. Creating best of episodes is also a good idea and can be helpful if interviews aren't ready. I hope this episode gives you the tools to be burnout-proof and able to refocus if burnout does occur in your endeavors.

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I mentioned the contest that is running to celebrate the launch of Your Pod Guy. I’m excited to give away some great podcasting tools like a studio microphone, a 1-year subscription to Descript, and 2 hours of consulting time from me! Click the link below to enter:

https://www.yourpodguy.com/contest

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In this episode I talked to Brian Aquart, host of the “Why I Left” podcast which centers around The Great Resignation that occurred during the Covid-19 Pandemic. I wanted to talk to Brian because “Why I Left” is a podcast that has a clear mission & “Why” which I believe are the most important ingredients to make a compelling show that has a clear target audience.

 Brian’s story is like many others in that he had the idea for “Why I Left’ at 3AM and went right to work in creating an outline of his “Why” & mission. Brian studied employment law in the Midwest and relocated to New York to work in healthcare as Chief of Staff. Understanding the thought process that was going on with career professionals in all employment categories was important for Brian to be effective in his own staffing endeavors. More importantly, Brian wanted to connect with people and discover all the peripheral things that make people change careers, move away from their current city, and make job changes in their current field.

 When Brian was planning “Why I Left”, he did a number of things that I recommend everyone does before starting a podcast:

 1. He talked to friends & family about the idea for feedback.

2. He found a mentor to help take his idea from concept to final product.

3. He read books on podcasting and took wisdom from each to ensure he started out using best practices.

4. He reserved a URL for a website for the podcast.

5. He listened to a lot of podcasts of similar content for inspiration.

Check out “Why I Left” on your favorite app and check out the website for the show here: https://whyileft.co/

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 I use Descript to produce all my podcasts. This is my go-to audio and video editor and has made my life so much easier. Check it out here:

https://www.yourpodguy.com/descript

 I mentioned the contest that is running to celebrate the launch of Your Pod Guy. I’m excited to give away some great podcasting tools like a studio microphone, a 1-year subscription to Descript, and 2 hours of consulting time from me! Click the link below to enter:

https://www.yourpodguy.com/contest

 If you have any questions you’d like to ask, shoot me an email to scott@yourpodguy.com

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