r/podcasting is a subreddit with 188k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, podcast, looking for, co host, and annoying, and they frequently recommend/review podcast platform, microphones, and audio software.
For people who make podcasts. Topics include podcasting news, how to guides, gear, marketing, and anything related to podcasters.
Please refrain from posting self-promotion and promotions for products and services except in designated areas or by moderator approval.
Popular Themes in r/podcasting
#1
Advice Requests
: "Podcast SEO. Here are the steps you need to get more potential downloads and subscribers."
13 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Podcast recording alternatives to Riverside + editing tool recos"
9 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Riverside sucks walls."
7 posts
#4
Ideas
: "What can I add to make my interview podcast more interesting?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Promoting my podcast"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/podcasting
#1
Struggling
32 posts
#2
Podcast
27 posts
#3
Looking For
19 posts
#4
Co Host
: "My co-host is quitting after 3 years..."
11 posts
#5
Annoying
9 posts
#6
Microphone
9 posts
#7
Struggling With
8 posts
#8
Worst
6 posts
#9
Looking For A Podcast
6 posts
#10
Recording
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/podcasting
Podcast Platform
123 reviews
#1
Buzzsprout
4.5★ from 20 reviews
#2
Captivate
4.4★ from 11 reviews
#3
Riverside.fm
3.9★ from 10 reviews
Microphones
81 reviews
#1
Shure
4.7★ from 26 reviews
#2
Rode
4.3★ from 10 reviews
#3
Electro-Voice
4.9★ from 7 reviews
Audio Software
39 reviews
#1
Audacity
3.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Hindenburg
4.6★ from 5 reviews
#3
Reaper
4.2★ from 5 reviews
Member Growth in r/podcasting
Yearly
+26k members(16.1%)
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Last updated: July 23, 2026