How Long Should Your Podcast Episode Be?

🎙️ FREE Podcasting Resources 👩🏽‍💻 Book a free 20-minute call with me: https://calendly.com/hiwote/discovery... 📥 Download your FREE “10 Steps to Launch Your Podcast” guide: https://www.newsletter.depthandcandor... 📌 About This Video "How long should a podcast be?" In this video, I give you a real answer—based on listener behavior, podcasting platforms, and what actually works for new creators. Whether you’re recording 10-minute insights or 60-minute interviews, this video will help you make confident decisions about your show’s length. ✅ What listener behavior tells us about ideal episode length ✅ The surprising truth about how short is too short ✅ How long people need to listen for your episode to “count” on Apple & Spotify 💬 Working on your podcast and want guidance? Book a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/hiwote/discovery... 🙋🏾‍♀️ Who Am I? Hi, I’m Hiwote (you can call me Hiwi!) 👋🏾 I’m a podcast producer and the creator of the Emerging Voices podcasting accelerator. I’ve worked on shows like: 🎧 Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel 🎧 This is Dating (TIME’s Best Podcasts of 2022) 🎧 Collaborations with The New York Times, TED, and The Gates Foundation I help bold beginners create shows that are meaningful, magnetic, and deeply personal. ✅ Ready to Start? 🔔 Subscribe for weekly tips on podcasting that feels like you. 📥 Grab your FREE 10-step podcast launch guide: https://www.newsletter.depthandcandor... 📱 Stay Connected 📸 Instagram: @emergingvoicesstudio 00:00 - You finally made time to record… now what? 00:06 - How long should your podcast actually be? 00:16 - Spoiler: There’s no one right answer 00:27 - Quick intro: Who I am and how I can help 01:12 - Let’s break it down: The 3 rules to follow 01:19 - Rule #1: There’s no perfect episode length 02:44 - Rule #2: Attention spans aren’t the enemy 03:50 - Rule #3: Short episodes are a gift 05:44 - So... how long should your podcast be?