Podcast Publish Checklist: Before Every Episode

The pre-publish quality gate — the 15 checks before an episode goes live.

The landscape

When it comes to the last line of quality defense, the details matter. Here's what the evidence and practitioner experience point to:

• Audio check: renders completely, no truncation, consistent loudness, correct file format.
• Metadata check: title accurate+searchable, description has hook+keywords+chapters, explicit flag correct, category right.

What actually works

When it comes to the last line of quality defense, the details matter. Here's what the evidence and practitioner experience point to:

• Script check: names/terms pronounced correctly, facts verified, disclaimers present where needed.
• Chapters check: timestamps accurate, titles hook-ified, links work.

Putting it into practice

When it comes to the last line of quality defense, the details matter. Here's what the evidence and practitioner experience point to:

• Transcript check: generated, formatted, attached — accessibility and SEO depend on it.
• The final question: would I subscribe after hearing this? If not, what would change the answer?

Key takeaways

• Audio check: renders completely, no truncation, consistent loudness, correct file format.
• Chapters check: timestamps accurate, titles hook-ified, links work.
• The final question: would I subscribe after hearing this? If not, what would change the answer?

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