A lot of podcasters don’t actually need any kind of new strategy.

They just need honest podcast feedback that tells them what it actually feels like to listen.

In this episode of Podcasting Insights, I explain why so many shows stall at “fine,” why polite feedback keeps podcasts forgettable, and how growth usually comes from being braver with what already exists.

You’ll learn:

• Why “competent” podcasts struggle to grow

• The real question listeners ask in the first 30 seconds

• Why delivery matters more than structure

• How feedback beats endless strategy tweaks

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Seriously. It's become a buzzword of basic b*tch podcast coaching.

Evergreen podcast content is definitely not timeless.

It is just content you have not looked at in ages.

If your back catalogue feels a bit… awkward, this episode is for you.

Not because you need more episodes.

Because you probably need to stop pretending.

Hi, I’m Neal Veglio, and in this episode of Podcasting Insights, I’m breaking down why “evergreen” became a polite way of saying “I’m never thinking about this again”, and what to do instead.

In this episode, I cover:

1. What evergreen was supposed to mean, and what it turned into
2. Why podcasters stop sharing old episodes (it gets weirdly emotional)
3. How to reintroduce older episodes without pretending they’re new
4. How to update the context without rewriting history
5. When to let an episode die, on purpose
6. A practical idea using Captivate or Buzzsprout to dynamically inject fresh audio into old episodes

If you have episodes you avoid because they make you cringe a bit, or because you mentioned a tool that no longer exists, you’re not broken.

You’ve just progressed.

Now treat the work you already did with a bit more honesty.

Links:

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A Podknows Production

Podknows helps brands and creators to build their podcasts into virtual sales and marketing teams which get them results even when they're sleeping. Find out more at https://podknows.co.uk/

Most podcasts don’t struggle because the ideas aren’t good.

They struggle because the release schedule quietly starts to drain the energy out of them.

Somewhere early on, a lot of podcasters decide they probably 'should' be weekly.

Not because it makes sense.

Because it feels serious.

In this episode, I talk about why recording less can actually make your podcast better.

I also share a simple way to decide your schedule based on intent, not pressure, and explain why consistency isn’t about never missing a release day. It's about something far deeper.

If your podcast is starting to feel heavy, rushed, or obligation-driven, this episode will help you reset without disappearing.

Chapters

00:00 – You Probably Overcommitted (And You Know It)

00:53 – Why Weekly Feels “Serious” (But Usually Isn’t Thought Through)

01:36 – The Guilt Loop That Quietly Ruins Podcasts

02:12 – Recording From Obligation vs Recording With Intent

02:47 – What Actually Happened When I Missed Episodes

03:19 – The Spotlight Effect (And Why No One’s Watching You That Closely)

03:53 – Frequency Doesn’t Build Trust. Intent Does

04:15 – What Listeners Really Respond To

05:07 – Consistency vs Frequency (They’re Not the Same Thing)

05:50 – Recording Less Without Disappearing

06:46 – Choosing a Schedule That Actually Fits You

07:27 – Why People Forget Podcasts (And It’s Not Because You Missed a Week)

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