Starting an Apple Podcasts Subscription: Is It Too Early?

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Is it too early to launch an Apple Podcasts subscription? And is it too early to put an independent podcast forward for an Apple Podcasts editorial feature? In this episode of The Creator’s Log, I'm talking about taking The Physical Cut to the next level. After seeing some growth and receiving feedback from listeners, I decided to experiment with an Apple Podcasts subscription, creating an opportunity for exclusive episodes, early access, and additional content focused on physical media releases. But there's a bigger question: how do you grow and monetize an independent podcast without losing sight of what made people listen in the first place? I also discuss the possibility of submitting The Physical Cut for an Apple Podcasts editorial feature, the episodes I'd choose to represent the show, the fear of attracting the wrong audience, and why getting discovered shouldn't mean changing your creative identity. In this episode: Launching an Apple Podcasts subscription for The Physical Cut. Finding a balance between exclusive content and regular episodes. Listener feedback and the decision to explore release-focused episodes. Podcast monetization and covering the costs of independent production. Preparing an editorial feature pitch for Apple Podcasts. Choosing episodes that represent the different sides of The Physical Cut. Why podcast growth isn't just about download numbers. Taking your independent podcast seriously, even before the big audience arrives. Find The Physical Cut and more at KR PodLab. Mentioned episodes and Why This Film? podcast: The Sequence: Inside the Making of an Horror Short Film with Joe Bandelli | & Hell House LLC 10th Anniversary Criterion Collection, Film Deep Dives & Physical Media with Ron (Why This Film?) Physical Media Hunting in Rome and Madrid... Only One Won Why This Film? - podcast