45 Top Podcasting Quotes from Podcasters

Podcasting stands out as a medium because of the way it blends creativity with connection, allowing podcasters' voices to resonate with listeners in a way that feels both personal and immediate. It's a platform where stories are told, ideas are exchanged, and communities are built, all within the space of a single episode.

The beauty of podcasting lies in its accessibility and versatility—whether it’s true crime or American history, anyone can reach an audience with podcast content.

In this blog post, we’ve gathered 45 podcast quotes from some of the most influential creators, each expressing their love for the podcasting medium. These motivational quotes offer a glimpse into what makes podcasting so special and why we’re passionate about helping it grow.

1. Podcasting is a medium that allows anyone to share their voice and their message with the world, and it’s changing the way we consume and create content.” - Sarah Koenig
2. “Growing your podcast audience isn’t just about reaching more people – it’s about connecting with the right people who resonate with your message.” - Jordan Harbinger
3. “Podcasting is a democratizing force, giving anyone with a message and a microphone the ability to reach a global audience.” - Ira Glass
4. “Parody is a way of punching up and I think podcasts are so dominating in every way. It's time for them to get the proper fun treatment.” - Amy Poehler
5. “People are really listening and want to consume all of the content that is there and available. There’s a level of dedication that comes from podcast listeners that you don’t otherwise find. And now the numbers prove it. Podcasts aren’t a bubble; they’re a boom — and that boom is only getting louder.” - Miranda Katz
6. “You just need one person to listen, get your message, and pass it on to someone else. And you’ve doubled your audience”. - Robert Gerrish
7. “I like the freedom of podcasting. With podcasting, you can really mess around with the form and the format. You can do as much time as you like without having to pause for commercials.” - Adam Carolla
8. “Podcasting has become one of the most trusted tools/channels for building and promoting brands.” - Bernard Kelvin Clive
9. “I think podcasting in general is the thought that anything can happen. This is just people talking!” - Adam Curry
10. “I think podcasting was my salvation. It was the way in which I grounded myself back into who I was, or back into myself, back into finding my voice, back into feeling empowered, back into feeling like I could create content.” - Elsie Escobar
11. “The power of podcasting is instead of having something that has been selectively edited, there could be a meandering three-hour conversation with someone where you really understand the context.” - Kate Casey
12. “The real value is the conversations and relationships built from your podcast.” - Vifat Cohen
13. “Podcasting is a powerful medium because it allows you to connect with your audience in a very personal way.” - Rachel Hollis
14. “Podcasting is a medium that allows me to explore topics in-depth and share my perspective with a global audience.” - Dr. Jennifer Gunter
15. “Podcasting is the most convenient media for learning, getting inspired, or being entertained. You can listen to whatever you want, whenever you want, and however you want.” - Jennifer Henczel
16. “The beautiful thing about podcasting is it's just talking. It can be funny, or it can be terrifying. It can be sweet. It can be obnoxious. It almost has no definitive form. In that sense, it's one of the best ways to explore an idea, and certainly much less limiting than trying to express the same idea in stand-up comedy." - Joe Rogan
17. “Most people know that I know are interested in on-demand stuff; podcasts are essentially audio Netflix” - Jordan Harbinger
18. “Podcasts kind of gave me hope. They encouraged me, they inspired me...” - Jared Easley
19. “Podcasting is great. Total freedom.” - Bill Burr
20. “Podcasting is like having your own radio show, but with a global audience.” - Dave Jackson
21. “Podcasting is a way for me to connect with my audience in a more intimate and personal way.” - Tim Ferriss
22. “Journalists have linked this online podcasting boom to the ubiquity of smartphones, time spent in transit, and online music services. Others attribute it to the brain-stimulating and addictive effects of audio learning, or the multitasking potential of listening. The beauty is in the overlap.” - Jeff Desjardins
23. “Podcasting is great. It’s the easiest, most freeing business model to capitalize on, pour out, give, serve, and connect.” - Stephanie Gass
24. “I fell in love with podcasts back when I had an incredibly boring office job. They were like a secret escape that became the thing I looked forward to the most. Even years later, I listen to them in the car, while doing laundry, even when I get ready for the day. They've become so ingrained in my daily life that I can't imagine a day without them.” - Jordan Blair
25. “And the one thing about podcasting that I have found to be wonderful, is, you can go find those people who will help you, you can go find those networks of people that will support you, or point you to resources, or free learning, or, you know, or who are sharing massive amounts of information” - Twila Dang
26. "One of the things that I see is incredibly positive that podcasting is able to do is there's a lot of teaching and learning and stories and insight that is kind of just locked up in a few people's heads. And then podcasting has made it totally acceptable to go and ask almost anybody and say, hey, would you spend an hour sharing?” - Espree Devora
27. "It's always one of those pinch-yourself moments where you think, man, this is so cool that having a podcast has allowed me to connect with somebody in this cool way. That's one of my favorite parts about podcasting personally.” - Kris Emerson
28. "One of the greatest advantages of podcasting is that listening is passive - we can listen while we do other things.” - Jaimi Ryan
29. "Podcasting is an amazing way to share your story and inspire others.” - Lewis Howes
30. "Podcasting is a powerful medium for storytelling and building relationships with your audience.” - Chris Ducker
31. "Podcasting is a great way to build an engaged and loyal audience.” - Joe Rogan
32. "The beauty of podcasting is that it allows you to share your voice and your message with a global audience.” - Pat Flynn
33. "I think that’s really where the power of podcasting is taking over, where people who are trying to become more aware and find out different ways of doing or just starting to build some momentum in their life can actually laser in on certain subjects that speak to them” - David Ralph
34. "My favorite part of podcasting is running my mouth for an hour. The only time I don't like it is when I'm off. Then that hour feels like a day and a half." - Bill Burr
35. "Podcasting is a great way to share your ideas and knowledge with the world.” - John Lee Dumas
36. "The medium of podcasting and the personal nature of it, the relationship you build with your listeners and the relationship they have with you - they could be just sitting there, chuckling and listening... there's nothing like that." - Marc Maron
37. "A podcast is a great way to develop relationships with hard-to-reach people." - Tim Paige
38. “Success in podcasting is a journey, not a destination – embrace the process, learn from your experiences, and celebrate your wins along the way.” - Dave Jackson
39. “I think there's a big overlap between people who really get into podcasting and get into audiobooks because it's just wonderful. They kind of fit the same niche in our lives.” - Jack Rhysider
40. “Podcasting was probably one of the better things I did in my life. I've seen so many different benefits outside of monetary stuff. From just personally being more confident, having the ability to just chat with people, to learning a sense of collaboration and discussions and facilitating conversations.” - Badr Milligan
41. “What I truly love about podcasting is it's a different medium than YouTube. It's a different medium than blogs or Twitter or anywhere else because it's prioritizing this really long-form content." - Evo Terra
42. “One of the things that I think audio is best at is creating empathy.” - Alex Blumberg
43. “You can build a community, and literally change the world just recording into a microphone.” - Chris Hardwick
44. “Podcasting is a powerful medium that allows you to share your voice and message with the world in a way that is authentic and personal.” - Seth Godin
45. “Podcasting is a great way to learn, be entertained, and stay current on a wide range of topics.” - Neil deGrasse Tyson

Most creators measure their podcast success by their Apple Podcasts ranking or membership to large podcast networks. But, these podcasters find that real-life success can also look like building relationships or continuing to release podcast episodes year after year!

Inspirational quotes like these can be helpful on your podcasting journey, but we’re also here to help you every step of the way! If you’re stuck or have a question, you can reach out to our support team at support@buzzsprout.com and we’d be happy to help.