We hope you’ll find these ideas on how to grow a podcast from 50 listeners per episode helpful in your podcasting quest.

Launching a podcast is exciting—but growing one from just a handful of listeners can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t need thousands of followers or a marketing budget to build momentum. In this episode of Podcast Insider, MacKenzie and Mike share eight actionable tips to help new podcasters attract more listeners, build a loyal community, and make progress one episode at a time.

Don’t spread yourself thin. Pick one platform where your audience already hangs out (e.g., Twitter/X for tech, Instagram for lifestyle, LinkedIn for B2B) and:

• Share 15–60 sec audiograms or clips from your podcast
• Post quotes or takeaways from your latest episode
• Engage with your niche (comment, follow, reshare relevant stuff)