This episode is a year in review for podcasters who feel like they have spent 2025 being told video is everything and AI will save them. I break down what actually mattered this year, where creators are feeling burned out and what you need to focus on in 2026 so your show is sustainable and worth listening to.What you’ll learn:<ul><li>Why video isn't a silver bullet for podcast growth</li><li>How to think about YouTube and Spotify video without impacting your audio growth or revenue</li><li>Smart ways to use AI as an assistant, not a replacement for your voice and ideas</li><li>Why your audio feed and existing listeners are still the heart of your podcast</li><li>Why long term consistency will always beat short term spikes and how that should shape your plans for 2026</li></ul> EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:<a href="https://www.podschool.com.au/work-with-me" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out how to work with me here</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY1VaivjecegygUrdjyPEY5-ZWQXMhadjpY7VEZA3oiGVrXQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115066795641982516759" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply to join my Mastermind</a><a href="https://www.podschool.com.au/podcast-guide" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download my free podcasting guide</a><a href="https://podschool.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out my online podcasting course, PodSchool</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWepoep0HgIN1Fm5AZa5qyJ1NC5FDS0OVXNotbbdytSsHM1g/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to submit a question to the show</a>Email me: rachel@rachelcorbett.com.auFollow me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_rachelcorbett/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RachCorbett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.twitter.com/RachelCorbett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/rachelcorbett1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/UCgUsLDEldBkYVF3mimdLsIw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelcorbettpodschool" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> or check out my <a href="https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blog</a> or the PodSchool <a href="https://podschool.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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