r/podcasting: rules, promo tolerance & best time to post
cautious (6/10) · tone: Helpful and practical, with casual curiosity about tools and workflows; people ask direct questions and share genuine struggles without much irony or gatekeeping.
Can you promote in r/podcasting?
Cautious: promotion is tolerated only in context — answer the question first, disclose your affiliation, and never lead with a link.
r/podcasting is a practical, beginner-friendly community focused on gear, distribution logistics, and workflow optimization. Members are genuinely stuck on technical decisions and promotion, and the culture rewards concrete Q&A and tool comparisons over hype or theory. Self-promotion is tolerated in designated threads but low-effort linking will be ignored; focus on solving real problems first.
- DO ask specific gear/tool questions with context (budget, use case)
- DO share struggles and ask for realistic advice on starting out
- DO use weekly feedback threads to promote your podcast
- DO discuss distribution, directories, and RSS workflows
- DON'T drop generic self-promotion links without context
- DON'T assume advanced knowledge; explain your setup level
- DON'T spam tool recommendations without disclosure of bias
- DON'T post vague motivation posts; tie them to actionable advice
Best time to post in r/podcasting
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What this community complains about
Recurring pain points in recent threads — each one is a conversation your product might belong in:
- Choosing the right microphone/headphones for budget
- Getting discovered/promotion (low play counts, discoverability)
- Technical setup and file management
- Consistency and motivation ('Should I Give Up')
- Monetization and pricing for freelancers
- AI/IP protection for content
How locals talk
RSS feeddirectorieshostingdynamic miclav micmixingdistributionsubmission
Using a community's own vocabulary is the difference between reading as a member and reading as a marketer.
FAQ
Can you self-promote in r/podcasting?
Cautious: promotion is tolerated only in context — answer the question first, disclose your affiliation, and never lead with a link.
What is the best time to post in r/podcasting?
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What is r/podcasting like?
r/podcasting is a practical, beginner-friendly community focused on gear, distribution logistics, and workflow optimization. Members are genuinely stuck on technical decisions and promotion, and the culture rewards concrete Q&A and tool comparisons over hype or theory. Self-promotion is tolerated in designated threads but low-effort linking will be ignored; focus on solving real problems first.
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