Chosen theme: Building an Audience for Your TV Series Podcast. Whether you’re recapping episodes, unpacking theories, or interviewing creators, this space gives you practical, story-rich guidance to attract listeners, spark conversation, and turn casual fans into a loyal community. Subscribe, comment, and tell us which show you’re covering next!
Know Your Fandom, Grow Your Listeners
Create Listener Personas from Canon and Headcanon
Sketch two or three ideal listeners using clues from the show’s canon and the fandom’s headcanon. What hurts, delights, and surprises them? What questions keep them up after each episode airs? Invite readers to share their personas.
Map the Fandom Ecosystem
List the subreddits, Discord servers, TikTok tags, fan wikis, and meme accounts where conversation happens. Notice etiquette, recurring jokes, spoiler windows, and moderation rules. Ask your audience which spaces feel welcoming and why.
Find Platform Habits and Time Zones
Track when your audience streams the show and scrolls timelines. If the show drops at midnight Pacific, plan posts and clips for peak morning elsewhere. Poll followers about preferred listening windows and episode length sweet spots.
Discovery Engines: Titles, SEO, and Show Notes
Pair episode numbers and character names with emotional hooks. Instead of vague jokes, include the twist, timeline, or theory. Test two versions on social, then keep the winner. Ask followers which title made them click instantly.
Collaborations, Crossovers, and Guest Power
Cross-Promo with Adjacent Shows
Swap short promos with podcasts that cover similar themes or adjacent series. Keep the tone consistent with your brand. Invite listeners to suggest shows they want crossover episodes with, and shout out top referrers by name.
Thoughtful Guest Booking
Invite critics, academics, or craftspeople like costume designers who can deepen insight without overshadowing your voice. Prepare clear segments and pre-reads. Ask your audience for guest questions and favorite behind-the-scenes topics.
Audience Participation Episodes
Run voicemail specials and theory roundtables featuring listener voices. Share a submission deadline and a prompt. Encourage first-time callers to introduce themselves with a fun fandom fact to make their debut feel celebratory.
Launches, Relaunches, and Growth Loops
Drop a punchy trailer and two pilot episodes to establish cadence. One host grew 40% faster doing this during a summer hiatus. Ask subscribers to share the trailer with one friend who loves cliffhangers.
Launches, Relaunches, and Growth Loops
Send a weekly roundup with best quotes, links, and upcoming topics. Share one exclusive insight to reward opens. Invite readers to hit reply with theories, and feature thoughtful responses in next week’s mailbag.
Measure, Learn, Iterate
Pick one primary goal—episode completion rate, returning listeners, or newsletter conversion—and report it to yourself weekly. Tell your audience what you’re improving and ask them which tweaks felt noticeable or helpful.
Events, Watch Parties, and Moments
Host a synchronized watch with a countdown timer and a companion chat. Keep commentary light during key scenes, then go deep afterward. Encourage listeners to post their setup photos and tag your account.
Events, Watch Parties, and Moments
Produce a live recap with polls, trivia, and theory awards. Share a commemorative poster download. Ask attendees to invite one friend who just finished the season and wants a smart, welcoming community right away.
