If you’re thinking about starting a podcast next year, this episode is about slowing down before you press record.

I share the key questions you need to ask yourself before launching, why success in podcasting looks very different depending on your goals, and why a thoughtful, well-crafted show will always outperform something rushed or trend-chasing.

This episode is for anyone who wants to create a podcast they’re proud of, not just something they “give a crack” and abandon six months later.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why success in podcasting isn’t one-size-fits-all
• How to define success metrics that actually work for your life and goals
• Why high-quality, well-considered shows are more important than ever
• Whether it’s “too late” to start a podcast (spoiler: it’s not)
• The questions every new podcaster should answer before they begin

EPISODE CREDITS:

Host: Rachel Corbett

Editing Assistance: Josh Newth

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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

This episode is a year in review for podcasters who feel like they have spent 2025 being told video is everything and AI will save them.

I break down what actually mattered this year, where creators are feeling burned out and what you need to focus on in 2026 so your show is sustainable and worth listening to.

What you’ll learn:

• Why video isn't a silver bullet for podcast growth
• How to think about YouTube and Spotify video without impacting your audio growth or revenue
• Smart ways to use AI as an assistant, not a replacement for your voice and ideas
• Why your audio feed and existing listeners are still the heart of your podcast
• Why long term consistency will always beat short term spikes and how that should shape your plans for 2026

EPISODE CREDITS:

Host: Rachel Corbett

LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:

Find out how to work with me here

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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

Should you release all your podcast episodes at once or drip them out weekly?

Binge-dropping feels efficient but it can seriously stunt your podcast audience growth.

In this episode, I break down why releasing everything in one go almost always performs worse than a steady weekly rollout and the rare situations where a binge drop does make sense.

What you’ll learn:

• Why binge releases kill your biggest growth engine: consistency
• How weekly drops boost discoverability, auto-downloads and listener trust
• Why “Why now?” matters when promoting your show
• When it’s actually fine to release everything at once
• The question to ask yourself before choosing a release strategy

EPISODE CREDITS:

Host: Rachel Corbett

LINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:

Find out how to work with me here

Download my free podcasting guide

Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool

Click here to submit a question to the show

Email me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.au

Follow me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation.

I pay my respects to Elders past and present.