What’s Underrated, What’s Overrated in Podcasting (And Why)

What’s Underrated, What’s Overrated in Podcasting (And Why)

Author: Alitu via The Podcast Host February 2, 2026 Duration: 48:34

Which podcasting best practices are actually worth your time, and which ones are overhyped?

In this episode, we take a deliberately opinionated look at common podcasting advice, tools, and assumptions, and decide whether each one holds up in practice.

  • Good mic technique - underrated or overrated?
  • Written podcast descriptions - underrated or overrated?
  • Podcast show notes - underrated or overrated?
  • High bitrates and lossless audio - underrated or overrated?
  • Short video clips for social - underrated or overrated?
  • Researching guests and planning out interviews - underrated or overrated?
  • "Celebrity" guests - underrated or overrated?
  • Podcast sponsorship - underrated or overrated?
  • Intro music - underrated or overrated?
  • Hiring a podcast editor - underrated or overrated?

We also tackle a thoughtful listener question on how to relaunch a podcast with existing episodes. The answer outlines a practical two-week sprint focused on SEO, guest sharing, collaborations, email lists, and early momentum, without relying on social media.

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