Season 5 is here and we are diving deep into how to grow a podcast audience in a way that actually works and doesn’t take over your life. In this short trailer episode, I’m sharing what you can expect this season, from podcast marketing strategies that are worth your time to sustainable podcasting strategies that help you grow without burning out.

If you’ve been wondering how to grow a podcast in 2026, or how to grow a podcast without social media this season is for you.

Meet the Expert

Hey, I’m Andi Smiley, podcast coach for women and your friendly guide to building a podcast that supports your life instead of consuming it. I’m obsessed with helping you grow your podcast audience using strategies that are sustainable, strategic, and actually doable. I share the things I wish someone had told me earlier and bring on smart podcasters who are doing things differently and successfully.

Topics Discussed in This Episode

• What Season 5 of the podcast is all about

• How to grow a podcast audience without letting it rule your life

• Sustainable podcasting strategies that actually work

• Podcast marketing strategies worth experimenting with

• What’s working (and what’s flopping) in podcast growth right now

• Using email marketing to grow your podcast audience

• Whether Pinterest is a smart podcast growth tool

• How to grow a podcast without social media burnout

Key Takeaways

• Season 5 is focused on intentional growth not hustle-for-the-sake-of-hustle growth.

• You don’t need to be everywhere to grow your podcast.

• Experimenting is part of building a sustainable podcast.

• Email marketing and Pinterest can be powerful podcast marketing strategies — when used strategically.

• You can grow a podcast audience in 2026 without sacrificing your time, creativity, or sanity.