If you’re looking to grow your podcast, collaborating with other podcasters is one of the best methods. Here are 8 ideas on how you can collaborate with your other podcast friends.

Podcast Guesting

Everyone knows this strategy, but it's still super effective, especially when engaging with large, overlapping audiences.

Guest Host or Takeover

Step in as the host for an episode on someone else’s show. Keep the show's tone while adding your unique perspective. This exposes you to a new audience and offers the host’s listeners something different. Try interviewing the host for a fun twist.

Feed Drop

Share a full episode on each other’s feed. It’s a win-win: the host gets easy content, and you get exposed to their audience. Remember to record a fresh intro to excite the new listeners.

Co-Host an Interview

Blend audiences by co-hosting an episode. Choose a topic that resonates with both your listeners. These episodes are fun and let you learn from each other while reaching new listeners.

Ad Swaps

Reach out to a complementary podcast and propose an ad swap. Create ads and agree on when and how often to play them. You can record the ad or ask the host for a host-read version. Both shows get exposed to each other’s audiences.

Social Media Shout-Out

Give a fellow podcaster a shoutout on social media. Find a podcast you love, reach out, and suggest a mutual shoutout. Create a catchy post or story about their show, while they’ll do the same for you, introducing both of you to new followers.

Newsletter Swap

Swapping newsletter shoutouts is an easy way to grow your listener base. Write a short, engaging blurb about their show for your newsletter, and they’ll do the same for you. Highlight cool episodes or fun facts about the host to attract new subscribers.

Community Event

Host an event together to engage your audiences in real time. Organize a live interview, Q&A session, or a fun meetup, either online or in person. Live events create unique experiences and generate buzz for both shows.

Collaborations like these not only boost your listener base but also strengthen your network within the podcasting community. Go out there and make some podcast friends! If you’re looking to collaborate with other podcasters, email me at justin@simplepodstudios.com, and I’ll help make introductions.