#47 Back to Basics: A practical guide to choosing the right format for your show

In this episode, Jules and Suzi discuss different podcast formats and provide advice on how to choose the right format for your podcast. They emphasise the importance of keeping it simple and straightforward, especially for beginners. They also highlight the popularity of narrative or documentary-style podcasts and recommend not attempting this format when starting out. The hosts then provide three steps to help decide on a format: starting with a solo podcast, keeping it simple and manageable, and being consistent. They also encourage trying new formats while keeping the audience informed.

Takeaways

There are different podcast formats to choose from, including interview, monologue, round table, and packaged formats.

Narrative or documentary-style podcasts are popular but can be challenging for beginners.

Start with a solo podcast to make it easier and more manageable.

Keep the format simple and straightforward to streamline the production process.

Be consistent within a series to provide a predictable experience for the audience.

Don't be afraid to try new formats, but communicate with your audience to manage their expectations.

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