Podcasting over the Holidays, Any Advice on How to Plan out My Podcast Calendar - Podcast Tips
- Author
- Dave Campbell, Ontario Canada
- Published
- Mon 04 Dec 2023
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehowtopodcastseries/episodes/Podcasting-over-the-Holidays--Any-Advice-on-How-to-Plan-out-My-Podcast-Calendar---Podcast-Tips-e2cqjdr
Podcasting over the Holidays, Any Advice on How to Plan out My Podcast Calendar - Podcast Tips
In this episode, Dave answers a thoughtful listener question from Stuart about handling podcast releases during major holidays like Christmas. Should you pause, record in advance, or keep going? Dave breaks down the pros and cons, considering the global nature of podcasting and how different cultures and countries celebrate holidays at different times—or not at all.Listener Question from Stuart
Stuart asks whether to record episodes in advance, take a break, or keep publishing during holidays.
Wonders about the impact and possible downsides of pausing releases during these periods.
Key Points on Holiday Podcasting
Podcasting is Global: Not every listener shares your holiday calendar. For example, Canadian and U.S. Thanksgivings are a month apart, and holidays like Christmas aren’t universal.
Evergreen Content Matters: Avoid making your show too seasonal unless it serves your audience—listeners may tune in anytime, anywhere.
Plan Ahead: If you need a break, pre-record and schedule episodes in advance so your feed stays active (Dave shares his own example of batching and scheduling a full month of content ahead).
Reflect on Your Audience: Many listeners in other time zones or cultures continue to listen throughout your local holiday period.
Short Updates Are OK: Even a short, two-minute episode during a holiday lets your audience know you’re still present, maintaining connection and consistency.
Practical Tips
Look beyond your own calendar—think global, not just local.
Use scheduling tools to batch record and plan releases around your personal time off.
Communicate with your audience about breaks, and remember: people will always return to a show they value.
Community & Engagement
Dave invites listeners to share their own strategies for podcasting around the holidays at howtopodcast.ca.
Encourages planning the podcast calendar ahead and considering the full diversity of your listenership.
Your podcast is for the whole world. Make release decisions that respect both your personal needs and your audience’s variety of experiences. With a bit of planning, you can keep engaging listeners all year round—holidays included!
Need advice or want to leave a question for the podcast? Visit howtopodcast.ca and connect with Dave!
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