Episode Summary: "Twenty-five and still alive" — what podfade actually is, why so many podcasters quit before episode 25, 8 common causes, and 5 concrete ways to prevent it from happening to you.
What You'll Learn
- What podfade is and the stats behind why episode 25 is a real milestone
- 8 common causes of podfade, from lack of time to boredom
- 5 concrete ways to prevent podfade before it happens
- The go-to budget microphone recommendation for new podcasters
Ask Mike Anything: The Best Budget Microphone
Question (from Blab, from someone in the planning stage of launching a podcast): What's the best microphone to start with on a tight budget?
Answer: This question comes up more than any other, on Blabs and everywhere else podcasting gets discussed — and the answer is almost always the same: the Audio-Technica ATR2100. It's a dynamic microphone, well-suited to broadcasting since it rejects a lot of room noise, and versatile — it connects via XLR cable or USB directly to a computer. It sounds good and costs about $50. Genuinely surprising quality for the price, and the top recommendation for any new podcaster or content creator on a budget.
Podcast Statistics
50% of all new podcasters quit before episode 7. Of the 50% who make it to episode 7, only half make it to episode 15. Podcasters who reach episode 25 have a really high chance of lasting 2 years or more. Making it to episode 25 doesn't sound like a huge number, but according to the stats, it's genuinely a big deal.
I. What Is Podfade?
Podfade (per Urban Dictionary): when a podcast starts putting out episodes more sporadically and at greater intervals — usually starting with one missed episode, but compounding over time, sometimes as severe as one episode every other month. Podfade often leads to podcast death.
In simpler terms: podfade is when podcasters lose interest or get too busy, and stop producing shows on schedule until they eventually stop altogether.
II. Why Does Podfade Happen?
Common causes:
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