Your podcast description isn’t just a box to check — it’s the moment that makes or breaks whether someone scrolls past or hits play.In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a real client audit to show you why her podcast description was causing listeners to overlook her show, the exact tweaks we made to fix it, and how to put listener psychology to work to create a description that grabs attention, communicates your show’s value, and gets your show found in search results.Ready to get more listeners tuning into your show over the competition? Hit play and let’s make your business bingeworthy.0:05 - Why Most Podcast Descriptions Don’t Work (and How to Fix Yours)1:03 - What’s Really Stopping Listeners from Hitting Play on Your Show6:18 - What Bestselling Books Can Teach You About Your Podcast12:56 - How We Turned a Bland Podcast Description Into a Bingeworthy Hook18:34 - How to Tell if Your Podcast Description Is Doing Its Job  Episode Links:BONUS: PodLaunch® Before/After Show Descriptions with Examples  Other Episodes You’ll Enjoy:3 Ways to Hook Your Listener Before They Ever Hit PlayHow to Stop Losing Listeners to Your Competition   → This episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7USupport the showLiked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends! Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review. Take the Podcast Health Score™ to see exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan that shows you what to fix first. Join the On-Air Coaching waitlist for a chance to get coached on air by Courtney and get your podcast questions answered in real time. Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course and learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners can actually find it. Apply for the PodLaunch® Accelerator and get deeper podcasting support and expert guidance tailored to your specific podcasting goals. Email us at hello@podlaunchhq.com to learn more. Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights: Linked In | Instagram | PodLaunchHQ.com ©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.