{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Podcasting Rules: When to Break Them and When to Follow","description":"Should you break podcasting rules or learn them first? David dives into how knowing the rules helps you find your voice and when it's time to break them in this episode of Build a Big Podcast ... Big Ideas in This Episode Change your podcast name\u2014power move or mistake? Break podcasting rules and dominate your niche Podcast what scares you\u2014your audience craves it Leverage your darkest flaws for listener loyalty Stand out: ignore \u201csafe\u201d advice, dominate minds Hit podcast fame: don\u2019t chase creativity, chase impact Listeners expect structure\u2014defy it, but beware crashes Why You Should Listen How breaking the rules of podcasting can make you irresistible to listeners (and when it backfires spectacularly) The forbidden secret: why the best podcasters podcast what terrifies them ... could this unlock cult-like loyalty? The lazy podcaster\u2019s shortcut to standing out: no effort, only guts Why showcasing your flaws can trigger envy and magnetize influence. They\u2019ll wish they had your courage! The greedy way to leverage your weirdest experiences for massive audience growth (even if you've \u201cfailed\u201d before) The all-powerful \u201cignore the rules\u201d mindset\u2014how rule-breakers seduce listeners and scare rivals How to wield creative control and make your show legendary (no permission needed) What to do when the experts say \u201cdon\u2019t\u201d and why following your own playbook can make you unstoppable The true reason people expect structure (intro, meat, conclusion) and how to use it to hypnotize their ears Power move: switch your podcast\u2019s name after 700 episodes, and make listeners lust after what\u2019s next The gluttonous method to feed your show with controversy \u2026 while your competition plays it safe How to stun the podcast world by rewriting the rules on-air leaving listeners hooked and begging for more Why shattering expectations instantly gives you the upper hand and why control freaks envy your freedom What the music industry taught about \u201chits\u201d that top podcasters steal to stay filthy rich The golden opportunity to break rules ONLY when you know them ... how ignorance turns into profit for the truly cunning Episode Timestamps [00:01:32] Ignore the rules. There are none? Provocative advice for finding your podcasting voice. [00:02:01] Why breaking podcasting \u201crules\u201d can cost you listeners (and how to do it thoughtfully). [00:02:45] The real reason audiences expect a beginning, middle, and end in every episode revealed! [00:03:08] \u201cI\u2019m the most creative person you\u2019ve ever met\u201d ... the story of a songwriter who learned a hard lesson about creativity vs. connection. [00:03:20] The surprising \u2018rules\u2019 for hit-making: creativity alone isn\u2019t enough if you can\u2019t perform and get along! [00:03:48] Is changing your podcast\u2019s name after 700 episodes a bold move or a mistake? David reveals his reasoning. [00:04:32] \u201cDon\u2019t ignore rules. Know them. Choose to break them.\u201d ... David Hooper\u2019s controversial take on podcasting success. You want these links ... Subscribe to Big Podcast Playbook See Big Podcast AMP for personalized podcast growth assistance The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter \u200b Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here \u2013 it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.\u200b Want more help growing your podcast audience? Big Podcast Extra - Podcasting Tips Big Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program) ","author_name":"Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.","author_url":"https:\/\/podcast.bigpodcast.com\/","html":"