Why Podcasting is Hard NOW – Ep 53

Episode 53: Why Podcasting is Hard NOW?

Join Rob Greenlee in this eye-opening episode 53 of Live Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee from January 23, 2025 as he breaks down why podcasting has become more challenging for creators in today’s media landscape. 

From crafting compelling content to navigating the maze of distribution, format choices, and monetization options, Rob dives deep into the complexities of modern podcasting. 

Whether you’re working on long-form interviews, short-form storytelling, audio-only content, or integrating video, this episode will provide actionable insights and candid advice for overcoming the hurdles facing media creators.

Topics Covered:
– The creative and technical challenges of podcasting today.
– Why distribution is more fragmented than ever.
– How format choices impact your workflow and audience engagement.
– Monetization struggles in a saturated market.
– Balancing time and effort between long-form and short-form, video and audio.
– Why new and existing podcasters are struggling to grow against the rise of large, established shows.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:01 The Changing Landscape of Podcasting
05:24 The Creative Challenge
23:59 Distribution Complexities
29:22 Audience Engagement and Analytics
30:58 The Future of Podcasting
33:46 The Format Dilemma
35:53 Listener’s Perspective and Final Thoughts
39:44 Introduction to Short Form Content
40:25 The Power of Short Form Content
41:03 Building an Audience
42:21 The Importance of Video
44:12 Choosing Your Format
45:37 Monetization Struggles
47:41 Balancing Quality and Monetization
48:55 The Time Commitment
51:26 Evolution of Podcasting
56:13 Engaging with the Audience
01:08:01 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Rob Greenlee shares his unique perspective as a podcasting veteran and offers practical solutions to make podcasting easier and more effective in 2025. 

Tune in LIVE: Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST.

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