It’s a tricky balance.

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That’s easier said than done.

Thanks to podcasting’s open nature, there’s not really any good central place to comment.

Person looking at Spotify comments about their totally awesome podcast that they record in a coffee shop.

I’m thinking of starting a podcast about avocado toast.Spotify

It used to be Twitter, but that’s obviously not a place for civil discourse anymore.

“Goodpods is a nice balance.

But does it even matter?

Screenshots of Spotify podcasts comments

Commetns are only available in the app.Spotify

After all, each podcast has its own community.

Some have a Discord, others chat on Mastodon or Reddit.

Creators receive emails or Tweets, and they can publish episodes on a blog and discuss things there.

screenshot of comment notifications on an iPhone lock screen.

Notifications supply the all essential social dopamine hit.Spotify

The point is that the conversation fits the community, not the other way around.