r/podcasting (Reddit)

Creator peer community

Creators-not-listeners subreddit — questions about gear, editing, distribution, monetization. Reported member counts range from 165K to 200K depending on source. Weekly threads for episode promotion and feedback. Read the rules before posting because self-promotion limits are strict.

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.