116 Tasks Every Podcaster Must Manage
(And Why Most Burn Out Before They Grow)
Did you know launching a podcast requires more than 100 tasks per episode?
Most new podcasters think it’s just recording and uploading.
The truth?
Behind every episode are 116+ tasks, planning, editing, publishing, marketing, guest management, promotion, engagement, and tracking.
This is why so many creators burn out before they ever see growth.
80% of podcasts never make it past 10 episodes.
The reason isn’t lack of passion, it’s lack of systems.
When you’re juggling over 100 moving parts, it’s easy to stall out.
This guide shows you the hidden workload so you can finally see what’s draining your time (and how to avoid it).
Are you exhausted by podcasting before you even get results?
This checklist lays out the full scope of work so you can stop second-guessing why you feel overwhelmed.
Seeing the tasks in black and white creates clarity and clarity is the first step to freedom.
What’s really stealing your time as a podcaster?
Inside, you’ll uncover: where most podcasters waste energy, why DIY is a trap, and how professionals streamline and systemize so they can focus on their voice. Not the busywork.
What's Inside?
📋 The complete list of 116 tasks every podcaster must juggle to plan, record, edit, publish, and promote an episode
⏱️ A clear breakdown of where your time really goes (and why most podcasters underestimate it)
🚧 The hidden bottlenecks that cause burnout and “podfade” (why 80% quit before 10 episodes)
🎯 The difference between what you should be doing (your voice, your content) vs. what can be automated or delegated
💡 A new perspective: podcasting doesn’t have to mean doing it all — it just means knowing the system behind the success
Podcasting Is One of the Fastest-Growing Media Channels in the World
Podcast listenership has more than tripled in the past decade, and over 465 million people now listen globally. Audiences are hungry for authentic voices but most shows never break through because creators get buried in the backend work.
This 116-task list reveals the scope of what’s required, so you can see the opportunity clearly and position yourself to rise above the 80% who quit.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
— Howard Thurman
Finally see the real picture.
*Reading this list will either make you say:
😱 “No wonder I feel exhausted!” or
🙌 “Finally, someone mapped this out for me.”
Either way, you’ll walk away with the clarity you need to succeed as a podcaster.
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