How to Plan Your First Podcast Episode (Ask This First)

Getting Heard: The Daily Pod Shot · Oct 28, 2026 · 4m

Before you plan your first podcast episode, there's one question you need to ask somebody. In this episode I tell you exactly what it is and exactly who to ask.

For the last few weeks I've had a small group of beta testers poking around at something brand new I've built, telling me what's rubbish and what's brilliant, and it's been the best thing I've done all year. Some of their throwaway comments have changed what the thing actually does.

So I've been thinking about you and your podcast, and about all the advice out there that says plan it perfectly in private first. I don't agree with that…