If you’ve had a podcast for any amount of time, you’ve probably wondered to yourself if you’re doing things ‘right,’ or how you can reach more people to boost your audience.

In this case, a podcast audit is probably one of the best activities you can do for your podcast.

Why?

Because auditing your podcast helps you see where your show currently is and helps you to map out where you can make improvements for your show.

In this episode, we’ll explore the benefits of auditing your podcast, as well as some tips and tricks for doing so effectively.

We will cover:

1. What is a Podcast Audit?
2. Why Run a Podcast Audit?
3. Identifying Areas for Improvement
4. Improving Listener Engagement
5. Maintaining Your Own Standards
6. Staying Organised and On Track
7. How Often Should You Audit Your Podcast?
8. 7 Tasks for How to Audit Your Own Podcast

If you've only just started your podcast and are only a few months or episodes in, or if you've been podcasting for ages, there are plenty of podcasting tips for how to improve your show in a variety of ways.

Takeaways:

1. A podcast audit helps you see where your show currently stands and where to improve.
2. Regularly reviewing your podcast can help you recognise both strengths and weaknesses effectively.
3. Gathering feedback from listeners is crucial for understanding how to grow your audience.
4. Improving your podcast SEO is essential to getting more listeners and boosting your visibility.

Read the Blog Post: How to Do a Podcast Audit in 7 Easy-to-Follow Tasks >> https://veritysangan.com/is-your-podcast-performing-at-its-best-how-to-audit-your-podcast/

Podcast outros - those things at the end of your episodes that statistically half of your listeners will skip or ignore.

So if so many people are ignoring your outros, is there any point in including them?

In this episode, we discuss why having a podcast outro is still important for your podcast episodes and what to include in your own outro.

We will also answer the following questions:

• How Long Should Your Podcast Outro Be?
• Should I Use the Same Podcast Outro Everytime?
• Should I Include Music In My Podcast Outro?

Whether you're just starting a podcast or have been in podcasting for sometime, there is something for you within this episode to help you create the best outro for your show.

Read the Blog Post >> How to Write Your Podcast Outro (+ 3 Free Templates)

Takeaways:

• Podcast outros are an important part of your show, even if many listeners tune out before they hear them.
• Keeping your outro concise is key; aim for a maximum of two minutes to avoid turning it into a snooze-fest.
• Sprinkling your call to action throughout the episode can boost listener engagement and remind them what to do at the end.
• Thanking your listeners at the end of each episode creates a connection and shows appreciation for their time.

Episodes Mentioned in This Episode:

• Ep 5: How to Create Your Podcast Intro

Other Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Blog Post: How to Create a Podcast Intro
• Pond5: Get music for your podcast



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Today, we're diving deep into the emotional rollercoaster and worried that people have when they start and launch their podcast.

The big questions we will cover are:

• What if my show is rubbish?
• What if people laugh at me?
• What if no one listens?

The number one way of growing your podcast and getting new listeners is still through word-of-mouth recommendations, and so being able to talk about your show and share it with others is so important.

So grab your blanket (I’m cosied up on my sofa as we speak), and let’s chat about how to shake off those fears and get your voice heard.

Read the Blog Post: 9 Essential Things to Do Before Starting a Podcast in 2026

Episode Mentioned in this Episode: Ep 109: Why Unique Listeners Are More Important Than You Think

Takeaways:

• Starting a podcast can feel scary, especially if you worry about it being rubbish, but remember that everyone starts somewhere and your early episodes are just part of the journey.
• If you’re nervous about what people will think when you launch your podcast, don’t fret too much. Most people are more impressed than critical, and if anyone laughs, they might just be jealous! (I said what I said.)
• The best way to get the word out about your podcast is still by word of mouth.
• Having a small number of engaged listeners is way more valuable than a huge audience that tunes out after 10 seconds; focus on creating content that resonates with even a few people.
• Don't stress about starting your podcast only to hear crickets; someone out there will listen.
• Podcasting is a craft that takes time to develop, so enjoy the process, build your skills, and give yourself the grace to grow along the way.