People share content that makes them feel something. Viral podcast episodes trigger strong emotions like inspiration, surprise, or humor.
How to do it
Tip: If an episode makes people say, “You have to hear this!” they’ll share it.
Viral podcasts capture attention fast and keep listeners hooked from start to finish.
How to do it
Quick Win: Open your next episode with a bold statement or question that makes people want to keep listening.
The easier it is for listeners to share your podcast, the more likely it is to go viral.
How to do it
Tip: The best viral content is short, high-impact, and easy to repost.
Bringing on highly shareable guests can expose your podcast to entirely new audiences.
How to do it
Tip: Look for guests who already go viral on social media—they’re more likely to make your episode spread.
Certain topics and trends explode at the right time. Creating timely, trend-based episodes can lead to massive visibility.
How to do it
Quick Win: Watch Google Trends and Twitter/X trending topics to find timely podcast ideas.
The more listeners interact with your content, the more platforms push it to new audiences.
How to do it
Tip: Social media algorithms reward engagement, so the more shares and comments your episode gets, the bigger it will grow.
Virality isn’t random—it’s a science. By creating emotional impact, using strong hooks, making content shareable, featuring the right guests, tapping into trends, and boosting engagement, you can dramatically increase your podcast’s visibility.
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Donna Kunde
Donna Kunde is a podcast host, radio personality (in 184 countries), and co-founder of IBGR.network. She's the co-author of THE INFLUENCERS FORMULA and has produced over 15,000 podcasts (with 1.3M+ downloads), several in the top 100. Donna is also a public speaker, one of Virginia's top 50 Women Leaders, and received the Lead and Lift Others Culture award from John Maxwell. From stages around the world, Donna has reached the ears of millions.
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