Spring is a natural time to reset — and your podcast is no exception. If things have started to feel a little scattered, outdated, or harder to manage, you’re not alone. Most podcasts don’t struggle because of one major issue, but because of small things that quietly pile up over time. In this episode, we walk through how to “spring clean” your podcast — from refreshing your show details and fixing broken links to simplifying your workflow and setting yourself up for growth. These are practical, high-impact updates you can make right now to improve your listener experience, boost discoverability, and make your podcast easier (and more rewarding) to run. Today’s Hosts: Mike Dell and Dave Clements Why “Spring Cleaning” Matters Most podcasts don’t fail because of one big issue — it’s small things stacking up Over time: Links break Descriptions get outdated Workflows get messy Cleaning up improves: Listener experience Discoverability Monetization readiness What to Fix First (High-Impact Updates) Show Description & Episode Titles Are they clear? Keyword-friendly? Do they still reflect your show? Links & Calls-to-Action Old websites, expired offers, missing links CTA mismatch (asking for things you don’t actually offer anymore) Podcast Artwork Does it still match your brand? Is it readable at small sizes? Clean Up Your Back Catalog Older episodes still get discovered Fix: Broken links in show notes Outdated intros (“coming soon” messages, etc.) Consider: Updating descriptions Re-promoting strong older episodes Workflow & Consistency Reset Are you: Scrambling every week? Skipping steps? Common issues: No checklist No repeatable process Solutions: Simple publishing checklist Batch recording/editing Clear timeline for each episode Monetization Cleanup Are you still promoting: Old sponsors? Dead affiliate links? Are you not promoting: Your own services? Newsletter, community, products? What to Remove Long, outdated intros Segments you don’t enjoy anymore Overcomplicated formats Key Takeaways Small updates make a big difference. You don’t need a full rebrand — fixing descriptions, links, and workflows can immediately improve your podcast. Your back catalog still matters. Older episodes continue to get discovered, so keeping them updated helps with long-term growth. Consistency comes from systems, not motivation. A clean, repeatable workflow makes publishing easier and reduces burnout. Monetization starts with clarity. Make sure your calls-to-action are current and actually lead somewhere meaningful. If it’s not helping your show, remove it. Outdated segments, long intros, and unnecessary steps only slow you down. For the best support, please use our Blubrry ticket system so our full team can help. Join the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook Group for general podcasting discussion. Share your feedback at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider. Blubrry hosting customers can schedule a one-on-one tech checkup with Mike ([email protected])

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