Quick—nothing’s batched and an episode’s due tomorrow. What do you do? Panic? Procrastinate? Skip it and hope no one notices? Sure, you could ghost your audience—but what does that really cost you? Authority. Credibility. The listener trust you’ve worked so hard to build.
That’s why in this episode, I’m giving you 8 plug-and-play ideas you can use anytime your production schedule falls apart and you’re about to spiral into “I’m failing at podcasting.” These are the exact strategies I’ve used when a hurricane hits, school randomly shuts down, or I’m on vacation. They’ve never failed me in over 5+ years of podcasting—and they'll save you one day too.
So if you want to run your podcast like a pro (and make sure one rough week doesn’t undo the consistency, trust, and credibility that set your show apart) hit play and let’s dive in.
1:18 – Why Skipping an Episode Does More Damage Than You Think
3:02 – The Backup Plan Every Pro Needs for Sick Days, Travel Plans, and Life's Curveballs
4:44 – 8 Plug-and-Play Ways to Save Your Schedule When You’ve Got Nothing Batched
10:52 - Why These Backup Strategies Are My Secret Weapon for Consistency
14:36 – How to Take a Structured Hiatus Without Breaking the Trust You’ve Built
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