<p>Should you start a podcast in 2026? Some people think podcasting is oversaturated. Others think that's nonsense.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcasters explain why they'd still recommend starting a podcast in 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>One guest says podcasts are one of the best ways to build connection and community. Another argues most people should think a lot harder about format before hitting record. One says podcasting can become a content engine for your business. Another says don't even bother unless you've actually got the time for it. So yeah. A fairly balanced conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>00:28 - Candace Wilson (Founder of Your Podcast Producer Limited)</p><p>01:16 - Chris Stone (Founder of Podcast Crew)</p><p>02:35 - Kevyah Cardoso (Narrative Podcast Producer &amp; Director at SomeSay)</p><p>03:34 - Dee Safieh (Writer &amp; host of Switchblade Sisters Social Club)</p><p>04:23 - Katie Stokes (Host of Floating Space &amp; Freelance Audio Producer)</p><p>05:25 - Outro</p><p><br></p><p>Guests:</p><p><a href="https://www.yourpodcastproducer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Candace Wilson - Founder of Your Podcast Producer Limited</a></p><p><a href="https://www.podcastcrew.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Stone - Founder of Podcast Crew</a></p><p><a href="https://www.somesay.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kevyah Cardoso - Narrative Podcast Producer &amp; Director at SomeSay</a></p><p><a href="http://www.dianasafieh.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dee Safieh - Writer &amp; host of Switchblade Sisters Social Club</a></p><p><a href="https://kkustokes.wixsite.com/workandbits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katie Stokes - Host of Floating Space &amp; Freelance Audio Producer</a></p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><p>• Is podcasting oversaturated?</p><p>• Why format matters before you hit record</p><p>• The reality of podcast growth and monetisation</p><p>• How podcasts can become a content engine</p><p>• Why you probably don't need video to start</p><p>• Why podcasting still feels accessible in 2026</p><p><br></p><p>About The Show:</p><p>Too Long Didn't Listen is a short-form podcast where five podcasters answer one big podcasting question in 60 seconds each.</p><p>Produced by<a href="https://www.dubbleaudio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dubble Audio</a></p><p>Hosted by Josh Craggs.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow &amp; Contact:</p><p>Instagram: @dubbleaudio @toolongdidntlisten</p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/106055920" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dubble Audio</a></p>