Your podcast needs community

Send us Fan Mail Building a community around your podcast is more important than ever. Year after year, it seems like something new is squeezing the podcasting industry. Even as podcasts become more popular, creators continue to face a growing number of external challenges. The human connection that makes this medium so compelling is now being threatened by AI and other forces outside the traditional podcasting world. Connect with more people. Build genuine relationships. It’s the only path to sustainable growth that I see moving forward. 00:00 Show Intro and Where to Listen 00:21 Why Community Matters Now 01:04 Beyond Downloads and Analytics 03:09 Tools Are Not Community 04:35 Keeping the Campfire Burning 05:10 Content Fatigue and Real Connection 08:12 Small Curated Community Funnel 10:43 Start Simple and Build Momentum 13:10 Podcast Ownership and Community Scale 15:40 Community Platform Options 18:08 Slack Tactics and Engagement Ideas 19:36 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Software and platforms mentioned in the transcript: Apple Podcasts Buzzsprout Circle Discord Patreon Slack Telegram WhatsApp The WP Minute (The WP Minute) Support the show