E549 - Bad Advice From Podcasts About Podcasting Shows and Creating Music with Suno

Описание: Episode 549 - Bad Advice From Podcasts About Podcasting Shows and Creating Music with Suno






You’ve seen them everywhere — the self-proclaimed podcast “gurus,” YouTube “experts,” and LinkedIn thought-leaders who swear they’ve cracked the code to instant podcast fame. Apparently, all it takes is their seven-step system, eight-hour course, and a small monthly fee. But let’s be honest — not all advice is created equal. Some of it belongs in the “please stop talking” category.


So today, we’re debunking four of the worst pieces of podcast advice floating around the internet and swapping them for smarter, reality-based strategies that actually work in 2026.Bad Advice: “You need expensive gear before you start.”


Why it’s bad: This gem keeps more people stuck than bad Wi-Fi. New podcasters convince themselves they can’t hit record until they own a studio full of blinking lights and knobs they don’t even know how to use.
Better advice: Start with what you’ve got — your phone, laptop mic, or that dusty USB mic from 2012. Record in a quiet room, slap on some basic editing, and go. Listeners care about your message, not your hardware. You can always upgrade once fans are sending you fan mail and sponsorship offers for coffee money.


Bad Advice: “You must niche down or you’ll never grow.”


Why it’s bad: This one’s basically creative claustrophobia. Locking yourself into a micro-topic too early can make you sound like a robot trapped in your own podcast description.
Better advice: Start wide enough to explore. Talk about what excites you and pay attention to what your listeners respond to — that’s your real niche. Authentic passion beats forced “strategy” every time.


Bad Advice: “Video podcasts are the only way to grow.”


Why it’s bad: Not everyone needs to turn their recording into a TED Talk with ring lights. Plenty of legendary podcasts thrive on pure audio. Your listeners are folding laundry and walking dogs — not staring at your face for an hour.
Better advice: Use video smartly, not constantly. A short clip, a fun behind-the-scenes moment, or a teaser reel can grab attention. But don’t think you need a full-blown TV studio to be successful. Unless your cat co-host demands it.


Bad Advice: “If you build it, listeners will come.”


Why it’s bad: The “Field of Dreams” approach died with dial-up internet. Great content means nothing if no one knows it exists. Your podcast is not a secret society.
Better advice: You’ve got to tell people about it! Share clips on social media, swap guest spots, send emails, join communities, and be proud of what you’re making. Visibility isn’t vanity — it’s survival. Record boldly, but promote just as hard.


Every podcaster’s journey is different. Growth isn’t algebra; it’s trial, error, and persistence. So before you let any “expert” tell you there’s only one right way to podcast, remember this: the only formula that works is the one you can actually stick with. Podcasting isn’t a competition — it’s a conversation.Stick around to the end to hear the Suno.com song about bad podcast gurus - hope it makes you smile!


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