Too Long Didn't Listen

There are over 4.5 million podcasts in the world. Statistically, some of them have to be bad. What makes a bad podcast? We asked five experienced podcasters, producers and editors to find out. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcast creators share the biggest podcast mistakes they see time and time again. Some believe poor audio quality is enough to lose listeners instantly. Others...

What makes a good podcast? Ask five podcasters and you'll get five different answers. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcasters break down the ingredients they think matter most. Some argue it starts with knowing exactly who your audience is. Others think structure, personality and consistency are what keep listeners coming back. One guest makes the case that the secret weapon beh...

Should you start a podcast in 2026? Some people think podcasting is oversaturated. Others think that's nonsense. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcasters explain why they'd still recommend starting a podcast in 2026. One guest says podcasts are one of the best ways to build connection and community. Another argues most people should think a lot harder about format before hitting...

What actually is a podcast? Sounds like a simple question. But it seems there’s no simple answer. In episode one of Too Long Didn't Listen, we asked five podcasters to define podcasting in 60 seconds or less. The result is a mix of perspectives on storytelling, connection, creativity, video, audio and why podcasting feels different from every other medium online. Some see podcasts as an evolving m...

What is a podcast? How long should a podcast be? And is video podcasting worth it? Podcasting is either having an identity crisis or doing better than ever. Depends who you ask. Too Long Didn’t Listen aims to cut through the noise. Inspired by the host’s own experience of trying to develop his own podcasting skills and wading through more arguments on LinkedIn than useful resources - this series c...