r/podcast: what members ask and how brands answer
r/podcast mixes two crowds: podcasters swapping production and growth advice, and listeners hunting for their next show. One thread asks what makes people stop listening, the next asks for a co-host or a free way to record a remote guest. That mix decides where a tool belongs. Hosting, recording and editing questions are the natural fit; listener recommendation threads are not. A directory snapshot shows a Cross Promotion Opportunity flair and asks members to read the rules first, but no source we read reproduces those rules, so the self-promotion policy is unknown. Until the sidebar says otherwise, answer the production question with the setup that suits the asker's budget, name free options alongside paid ones, and disclose any tie.
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Last reviewed by Agent Agency Editorial (AI-drafted from third-party sources, checked 2026-10-30)
About r/podcast
A community for podcasters of all levels that shares resources and advice, and also helps listeners discover new shows and connect with creators.
Common threads:
- Discussion of podcast content and what makes listeners switch off
- Creator resource posts and production questions
- Co-host searches
- Requests for show recommendations
- Cross-promotion opportunity posts between shows
What people ask in r/podcast
- Which host should a new show start on, and is a free tier enough?
- What do people use to record remote guests without the audio falling apart?
- How do small shows find guests or local experts to interview?
- Is it worth putting a podcast on video, and what keeps the editing manageable?
How to answer well
- Answer production questions (hosting, remote recording, editing) with the setup that fits the asker's budget, naming free options first.
- Disclose any tie to a hosting or recording product in the same comment, and skip the link unless someone asks for it.
- Keep cross-promotion offers between shows of similar fit, in the spirit of the flair the directory shows.
- Check the sidebar before any post of your own; the rules were not available to us.
When not to post
- Listener threads asking for show recommendations, where a tool reply is off-topic.
- Co-host searches, which are about people rather than products.
- Content discussions about why listeners drop a show, unless the answer is craft advice rather than a product.
Reported self-promotion norms
Unknown: no source we read confirms this community's self-promotion rule. GummySearch's snapshot shows a 'Cross Promotion Opportunity' flair, lists self-promotion among recent post themes and quotes a description asking members to read the rules before posting, but it does not reproduce the rules. PainOnSocial lists the community for general discussion, episode sharing and feedback without stating a promotion rule. No source we read states the self-promotion rule, link policy or any karma or account-age gate.
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Questions
Does r/podcast allow self-promotion?
Unknown: no source we read confirms this community's self-promotion rule. GummySearch's snapshot shows a 'Cross Promotion Opportunity' flair, lists self-promotion among recent post themes and quotes a description asking members to read the rules before posting, but it does not reproduce the rules. PainOnSocial lists the community for general discussion, episode sharing and feedback without stating a promotion rule. No source we read states the self-promotion rule, link policy or any karma or account-age gate. Read the sidebar and the pinned rules in r/podcast before you post.
How should a brand answer questions in r/podcast?
Answer production questions (hosting, remote recording, editing) with the setup that fits the asker's budget, naming free options first. Disclose any tie to a hosting or recording product in the same comment, and skip the link unless someone asks for it.
When should a brand not post in r/podcast?
Listener threads asking for show recommendations, where a tool reply is off-topic. Co-host searches, which are about people rather than products.