Why Comparison Culture Threatens Your Podcast’s Purpose

2026-07-10T09:38:24-04:00comparison trap, fake whys, podcast metrics|

As more podcasts compete for attention and social media overflows with milestones and metrics, it’s easy to feel “behind” or inadequate. Especially when your show is serving a meaningful but smaller audience. Let's look at how comparison culture hands you the wrong ruler, leading you to measure your progress against standards that don’t fit your why.