Too Long Didn't Listen

What is a podcast? How long should a podcast episode be? Is video podcasting worth it?Too Long Didn’t Listen is a podcast about podcasting that answers the biggest questions in the industry...quickly.Each episode asks one question. Five podcasters answer it in just 60 seconds each. We aim to cut through the LinkedIn debates, the rambling answers and curate trusted industry voices with their takes on the questions of the moment. Delivered to you in less time it takes to drink a coffee.If you're starting a podcast, growing one, or using podcasts as a marketing tool or just trying to work out what podcasting even is - give this a listen. Topics include: podcast tips, podcast growth, podcast marketing, starting a podcast, video podcasting

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Episodes 9

There was only one way to end Season 1...
5d ago · 6:08
It’s the season finale. Please hold your applause. Or don’t. We could use it. For the final episode of season one, we’ve raided the TLDL archives, brought back some familiar faces and even snuck in a couple of new ones. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, we revisit some of the big questions from across the series. Saskhia Menendez explains why podcasting can still provide a space for honest, human conversations. Abi McNeil looks at why brands should think about podcasts as an extension of the communities they already have. Candace Wilson explains why every good podcast needs a clear no
Some podcasts YOU should listen to...
19d ago · 4:55
Need a new podcast? Excellent. Because apparently there weren’t enough already. We asked five podcasters and producers to recommend a podcast they think we should all listen to. And, to be fair, they came back with some very good answers. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, our guests raid their podcast libraries for the shows they genuinely love. There’s comedy from Faking Adulthood, meticulously crafted audio in WNYC’s 10 Things That Scare Me, investigations from Tortoise, true crime, history and some essential listening for anyone who actually makes podcasts for a living. Some guests
Does your podcast need video?
1mo ago · 6:20
Do podcasts need video? The internet has an opinion. We asked five podcasters, producers and editors whether video is essential for podcast success, or whether audio is still enough. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcast creators share their take on one of podcasting's biggest debates. Some believe video is invaluable for discoverability and social media. Others argue it should only exist when it genuinely improves the experience, not because an algorithm says so. Not everyone agrees, though. One guest compares podcast video to a music video: great when it adds something, unn
How long should a podcast be?
1mo ago · 5:32
How long should a podcast be? 20 minutes? 45 minutes? Three hours and a sincere apology to your editor? FOLLOW TLDL: https://tldl.dubbleaudio.com/show What is the ideal podcast length? We asked five experienced podcasters and producers to find out. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcast creators share their advice on how long a podcast episode should be. Some prefer podcasts between 30 and 45 minutes because they fit naturally into commutes, exercise and everyday routines. Others argue that aiming for a specific episode length misses the point entirely. Instead, podcast length
What is a bad podcast?
2mo ago · 4:47
There are over 4.5 million podcasts in the world. Statistically, some of them have to be bad. What makes a bad podcast? We asked five experienced podcasters, producers and editors to find out. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcast creators share the biggest podcast mistakes they see time and time again. Some believe poor audio quality is enough to lose listeners instantly. Others argue that a lack of planning, structure and clear purpose is what really makes a podcast fail. Not everyone agrees, though. One guest argues there isn't really such a thing as a bad podcast if you'v
What makes a good podcast?
2mo ago · 6:40
What makes a good podcast? Ask five podcasters and you'll get five different answers. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcasters break down the ingredients they think matter most. Some argue it starts with knowing exactly who your audience is. Others think structure, personality and consistency are what keep listeners coming back. One guest makes the case that the secret weapon behind great podcasts isn't the host or the sound design - it's the editor. Another believes the best shows find ways to surprise and delight their audience through innovative formats and storytelling. A
Why start a podcast in 2026?
2mo ago · 6:14
Should you start a podcast in 2026? Some people think podcasting is oversaturated. Others think that's nonsense. In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcasters explain why they'd still recommend starting a podcast in 2026. 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. Chapters:
What Is A Podcast? 5 Podcasters Answer
3mo ago · 6:44
What actually is a podcast? Sounds like a simple question. But it seems there’s no simple answer. In episode one of Too Long Didn't Listen, we asked five podcasters to define podcasting in 60 seconds or less. The result is a mix of perspectives on storytelling, connection, creativity, video, audio and why podcasting feels different from every other medium online. Some see podcasts as an evolving media that can live across audio, video and live experiences. Others focus on intimacy, passion and the power of telling stories through sound alone. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Thuy Dong (Junior Pr
5 Podcasters. One Question. 60 Seconds Each. | TLDL Trailer
4mo ago · 0:54
What is a podcast? How long should a podcast be? And is video podcasting worth it? Podcasting is either having an identity crisis or doing better than ever. Depends who you ask. Too Long Didn’t Listen aims to cut through the noise. Inspired by the host’s own experience of trying to develop his own podcasting skills and wading through more arguments on LinkedIn than useful resources - this series curates trusted industry voices and gets their takes on the questions of the moment. It’s a podcast about podcasts and the people who love and make them (meta, we know). Now, they are answering the que