Episode 53: Why Podcasting is Hard NOW?

Join Rob Greenlee in this eye-opening episode 53 of Live Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee from January 23, 2025 as he breaks down why podcasting has become more challenging for creators in today’s media landscape.

From crafting compelling content to navigating the maze of distribution, format choices, and monetization options, Rob dives deep into the complexities of modern podcasting.

Whether you’re working on long-form interviews, short-form storytelling, audio-only content, or integrating video, this episode will provide actionable insights and candid advice for overcoming the hurdles facing media creators.

Topics Covered: – The creative and technical challenges of podcasting today. – Why distribution is more fragmented than ever. – How format choices impact your workflow and audience engagement. – Monetization struggles in a saturated market. – Balancing time and effort between long-form and short-form, video and audio. – Why new and existing podcasters are struggling to grow against the rise of large, established shows.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:01 The Changing Landscape of Podcasting 05:24 The Creative Challenge 23:59 Distribution Complexities 29:22 Audience Engagement and Analytics 30:58 The Future of Podcasting 33:46 The Format Dilemma 35:53 Listener’s Perspective and Final Thoughts 39:44 Introduction to Short Form Content 40:25 The Power of Short Form Content 41:03 Building an Audience 42:21 The Importance of Video 44:12 Choosing Your Format 45:37 Monetization Struggles 47:41 Balancing Quality and Monetization 48:55 The Time Commitment 51:26 Evolution of Podcasting 56:13 Engaging with the Audience 01:08:01 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Rob Greenlee shares his unique perspective as a podcasting veteran and offers practical solutions to make podcasting easier and more effective in 2025.

Tune in LIVE: Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST.

Connect with Rob Greenlee: Website: https://robgreenlee.com X/Twitter: https://x.com/robgreenlee Instagram: https://instagram.com/robwgreenlee YouTube: https://youtube.com/@robgreenlee

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