The Audacity to Podcast®

Following up from my previous episode (#420) about using numbering your podcast episode, here are 5 times and places to not use episode numbers.

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Introduction: listen to #420 first! [00:00]

When to Use Podcast Episode Numbers: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/when-to-use-podcast-episode-numbers/

1. Don't use episode numbers when they would not matter to your audience [00:46]

2. Avoid episode numbers when they conflict with episode titles, or else reword [02:05]

3. Don't use the episode's number within that episode [05:10]

4. Don't use episode numbers in website, social, or SEO titles [09:02]

5. Don't use episode numbers in the tag [13:59]

Learn more about how to properly use episode numbers in your podcast metadata: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-include-episode-numbers-in-episode-titles/

Follow-up to my previous episode [16:55]

Special thanks [19:08]

$30 from Stevie Taylor, host of The Gig Life Podcast, saying, "Hey Daniel. Thank you for all you do, sir."

$20 from Randy Black, host of Shooting It Straight, saying, "A small amount of support for a friend and podcasting legend who gives so much to the space with little given back in turn. Keep up the good work Daniel!"

696§ from Bryan Entzminger, podcast producer at Top Tier Audio

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I've changed my mind since 12 years ago in episode 175, when I proposed that episode numbers were unnecessary for most podcasts. Now, I see more cases when you should consider using episode numbers with your podcast.

It comes down to this: use episode numbers when they matter to your audience.

Specifically, here's how to determine when that applies.

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1. Use episode numbers for serial podcasts [00:53]

2. Use episode numbers if frequently referencing other episodes [02:58]

My original episode 175 about episode numbers: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/are-podcast-episode-numbers-really-necessary-in-podcasting-show-notes-tap175/

3. Use episode numbers for file and folder organization [15:16]

Use PodChapters to quickly transcribe and chapter your podcast! https://podchapters.com/

4. Use episode numbers when you can't make better episode URLs [18:15]

5. Use episode numbers correctly and efficiently in episode titles [21:41]

Learn how to include episode numbers in your titles: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/should-you-include-episode-numbers-in-episode-titles/

Special thanks [26:42]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

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Burlington, KY 41005

No matter where you are in your podcasting journey, it's possible to make one of these podcasting mistakes at any point!

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1. Striving for "perfect" [00:40]

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2. Doing too much [10:21]

3. Starting without a plan [13:55]

4. Obsessing over the "launch" [16:25]

5. Not launching at all [19:11]

Supercharge your audience engagement with Podgagement! [21:34]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

FEEDBACK
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Email [email protected]
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The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

Do you have any unfinished episodes? Maybe you already recorded them but just haven't gotten around to editing them. Or maybe you started writing the outline, but you never finished. Then this challenge is for you!

Please share this episode from your podcast app or https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/unfinished

"If it'll keep, it'll preach" [00:49]

Complete the preproduction for draft episodes [05:22]

Try PodChapters to help you transcribe and chapter your episodes faster than ever before! https://podchapters.com/

Finish the editing, or publish with minimal editing [10:53]

Discard what no longer "sparks joy" [14:34]

Special thanks [20:13]

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

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FEEDBACK
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The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005

I'm back from Podfest Multimedia Expo 2026 in Orlando. This is now my favorite podcasting conference, and I'd like to share some thoughts.

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1. Community is still priority [01:54]

2. The Podcast Hall of Fame is a highlight [05:19]

https://podcasthall.com

3. Lots of quality teaching [07:18]

4. The location is still expensive [10:40]

5. Great networking [12:57]

Feedback reminder: your unexpected upgrades and 3 questions [16:29]

https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

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Start and grow your own podcast for passion and PROFIT! Learn more and follow at https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

Supercharge your audience engagement and grow your podcast! https://podgagement.com/

FEEDBACK
Call (903) 231-2221
Email [email protected]
Send a message or voicemail through https://podcastfeedback.com/audacity

MAILING ADDRESS
The Audacity to Podcast
PO Box 739
Burlington, KY 41005