Most podcasts don’t struggle because the ideas aren’t good.

They struggle because the release schedule quietly starts to drain the energy out of them.

Somewhere early on, a lot of podcasters decide they probably 'should' be weekly.

Not because it makes sense.

Because it feels serious.

In this episode, I talk about why recording less can actually make your podcast better.

I also share a simple way to decide your schedule based on intent, not pressure, and explain why consistency isn’t about never missing a release day. It's about something far deeper.

If your podcast is starting to feel heavy, rushed, or obligation-driven, this episode will help you reset without disappearing.

Chapters

00:00 – You Probably Overcommitted (And You Know It)

00:53 – Why Weekly Feels “Serious” (But Usually Isn’t Thought Through)

01:36 – The Guilt Loop That Quietly Ruins Podcasts

02:12 – Recording From Obligation vs Recording With Intent

02:47 – What Actually Happened When I Missed Episodes

03:19 – The Spotlight Effect (And Why No One’s Watching You That Closely)

03:53 – Frequency Doesn’t Build Trust. Intent Does

04:15 – What Listeners Really Respond To

05:07 – Consistency vs Frequency (They’re Not the Same Thing)

05:50 – Recording Less Without Disappearing

06:46 – Choosing a Schedule That Actually Fits You

07:27 – Why People Forget Podcasts (And It’s Not Because You Missed a Week)

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Most podcasts don’t lose listeners because the content is bad — they lose them because trust gets broken quietly.

Every time someone presses play, they’re making a small agreement with you.

And most podcasts break it without even realising.

In this episode, I unpack the idea of the “quiet agreement” — and why most if not all small podcasts break it, at least at first.

I also share a simple test you can run on yourself to check whether your episodes earn the next listen.

If you want your podcast to feel intentional, human, and worth sticking with — this episode will change how you think about every minute you record.

Links:

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🔗 Book a Podcast Audit – https://podmastery.co/lite

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Podknows helps brands and creators to build their podcasts into virtual sales and marketing teams which get them results even when they're sleeping. Find out more at https://podknows.co.uk/

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Most podcasts sound the same — and it's killing your growth.

If your show blends into the feed, this episode breaks down exactly why… and what to change.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why copying “successful” shows usually backfires

The #1 format mistake (hint: your guest intro)

How to build episodes around pain points

Why packaging matters more than you think

The simple rule for titles, intros and structure

Links:

🔗 Podmastery site – https://podmastery.co

🔗 Book a Podcast Audit – https://podmastery.co/lite

Mentioned in this episode:

Chapters

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A Podknows Production

Podknows helps brands and creators to build their podcasts into virtual sales and marketing teams which get them results even when they're sleeping. Find out more at https://podknows.co.uk/

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