How long should my podcast episodes be?
Podcast episode length depends solely on content. Don't cut down good content — and don't pad out succinct work. Aim for ballpark consistency week to week.
How long does your episode need to be to get the message out? That's the ideal length for you. If you asked most listeners, a 'short' episode is anything under 15 minutes and a 'long' episode is anything over an hour. 20–45 minutes is the typical range.
Aim for ballpark consistency. Five minutes one week and two hours the next is jarring — listeners like to know what to expect.
Don't cut down good content. Don't pad out succinct work. Length follows substance.
Your task
Find your episode-length range
Three questions. You'll get a target ballpark — not a rule, a starting point.
Question 1 of 3