In this episode, Jon dives into the world of podcast formats, covering monologue, interview, and storytelling styles, as well as the importance of intro and outro scripts and the role of music in setting the tone. He discusses optimal podcast length based on format and highlights the significance of maintaining consistency and familiarity with the audience. Jon also shares examples of podcasts that inspire him and provides practical advice on choosing the right number of speakers per episode to fit your podcast's goals.

Takeaways

• Choose a podcast format that suits your content: monologue, interview, storytelling, or a combination.
• Crafting intro and outro scripts helps maintain consistency and builds familiarity with your audience.
• Music is a powerful tool to create a consistent and memorable podcast experience.
• For monologue podcasts, aim for a length of around 20 minutes to retain listener engagement.
• For interview-style podcasts, a target length of 45-60 minutes works best.
• The number of speakers should align with the goals and structure of each episode.
• Draw inspiration from other podcasts that resonate with your style and vision.
• Consistency and familiarity are essential to building a loyal audience.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Overview
03:12 - Crafting Engaging Intro and Outro Scripts
05:11 - The Power of Music in Podcasting
07:31 - Determining the Ideal Podcast Length
10:26 - Choosing the Number of Speakers per Episode
12:38 - Finding Inspiration from Other Podcasts
15:24 - The Importance of Consistency and Familiarity

Resources

• Download the Wayfare Podcast Strategy Workbook
• Need help with your podcast? CLICK HERE
• Need help starting your podcast? CLICK HERE

Versions

• Check out our video version of the podcast.
• Check out our audio version of the podcast.

Acknowledgments
A big thank you to:

• Kath - Creating the podcast artwork (You can find more of her work here)
• Anna - Wayfare's Admin Assist.
• Matt - Graphics creation for the show
• Dan - Post-production work

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Thank you for listening!