r/podcasting (Reddit)

r/podcasting is the long-running Reddit community for podcast creators, with reported member counts ranging from around 165K to 200K depending on the source. Unlike many podcast subreddits which are listener-focused (people discussing favorite shows), r/podcasting is explicitly for the production side — gear questions, edit-workflow problems, distribution and hosting choices, monetization arguments, audience-growth tactics, and platform-specific issues.

There are weekly threads dedicated to episode promotion and feedback, which is the only sanctioned way to share your show in the community. For comparison, the listener-focused r/podcasts has roughly 3.9M members and is the main discovery hub where people ask for recommendations across genres.

Best for: getting quick second opinions on gear, hearing what's working for other independents right now, and spotting common problems before you hit them. Less useful for: industry decision-makers (this is mostly indie creators), or anyone wanting verified expert advice (Reddit answers are anonymous and quality varies).

The self-promotion rules are enforced — don't drop your podcast link in random threads. Read the wiki and check the weekly threads before you post.

As a free way to plug into the broader creator community without a paid membership, it's hard to beat. Use it for tactical questions you'd ask a peer, not authoritative judgments you'd take to a sponsor pitch.