Free podcast launch checklist
This free checklist covers every step of a podcast launch in order: concept and audience, name and artwork, trailer, recording setup, your first 10 episodes, hosting and RSS, release cadence, a clips plan and launch week. Enter your name and email to get the PDF.
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What is on the checklist?
- Concept and format: who the show is for and the format you can sustain.
- Audience: the one listener you are making it for.
- Show name and description: easy to say, spell and search.
- Cover art and trailer: readable at thumbnail size; a 30 to 90 second preview.
- Recording setup: remote, or a studio coordinated anywhere; test before launch.
- First 10 episodes planned: topics and guests listed.
- Hosting, RSS feed and directory submission.
- Release cadence: a rhythm you can keep.
- Clips and social plan: which moments, which channels, how often.
- Launch week checklist: trailer live, first episodes up, clips scheduled, links shared.
How do I use it?
Work top to bottom. Each item depends on the one before: the audience shapes the format, the format shapes the name, and the first 10 episodes shape your recording schedule. Most people find two or three items they had not thought about yet. Those are the ones to settle before launch day.
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Which items take the longest?
Planning the first 10 episodes and settling the recording setup usually take the longest, because they depend on guests and schedules. Start those first. Cover art and the trailer can run in parallel. Hosting and directory submission are quick, but directories can take time to approve a new show, so submit before launch week.
Frequently asked questions
Is the checklist free?
Yes.
Do I need a package to use it?
No. The checklist works for any new show.
What happens after I sign up?
You get the PDF right away on the next page. Any follow-up emails will be short podcast tips.
Next steps
See packages and pricing, or book a free 30-minute discovery call and we'll map out what your show needs.
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