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

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. Mentioned Beamly Podcast Subscriptions & Memberships Platform Rephonic Graph How to Title Your Episodes SCALE: Podcast Growth Framework How to Write a Great Podcast Description Hire a Podcast Producer Kit vs Beehiiv for Email Newsletters Podcraft is brought to you by Alitu and The Podcast Host

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This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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