# Free Podcast Launch Checklist | PodVision > The 50-point checklist we use to launch every podcast, from the first idea to the first 90 days. Free PDF. Source: https://pod.vision/launch-checklist --- Skip to content Let's chat Services Our Work Case Studies Shows we've helped grow Branding Portfolio Cover art and show identities Media & Features PodVision in the press For You Blog Articles on podcast strategy Launch Checklist Free PDF for new shows 360 Audit Free PDF for live shows About Us Let's chat Services Our Work Case Studies Branding Portfolio Media & Features For You Blog Launch Checklist 360 Audit About Us Let's chat Free download The launch checklist we use for every show Everything we do to launch a show, from the first idea to the first 90 days. We used it to launch What Your Therapist Thinks, which hit #1 in Apple Podcasts Mental Health and 500,000 plays in its first season. The PodVision Launch Checklist Free 6 -page PDF When does your show go live? We'll point you to the best page to start with. Within a month In 1 to 3 months 3+ months from now It's already live Skip and get the PDF Checks 50 Phases 7 Start planning 12 weeks out What's inside Our complete launch process - 1 Strategy & concept 8 to 12 weeks before launch · 8 checks - USP and show concept clearly defined and written down - Target audience profile documented - + 6 more in the PDF - 2 Branding & visual identity 6 to 8 weeks before launch · 7 checks - Cover art finalized against Apple Podcasts artwork guidelines - Social media templates built - + 5 more in the PDF - 3 Production setup 6 to 8 weeks before launch · 8 checks - Episode title convention decided - Guest outreach and booking workflow set up - + 6 more in the PDF - 4 Content creation 4 to 6 weeks before launch · 6 checks - Trailer scripted, recorded, and edited - First 2 to 4 episodes recorded - + 4 more in the PDF - 5 Pre-launch buzz 2 to 4 weeks before launch · 7 checks - Podcast pitched to key podcasting newsletters - Podcast pitched to listening apps - + 5 more in the PDF - 6 Launch week The big moment · 6 checks - Show notes, titles, and links live and checked - Team monitoring listening app features and reviews - + 4 more in the PDF - 7 First 90 days Keeping the momentum · 8 checks - Download numbers reviewed at the 30-day mark - Awards worth submitting to identified and calendared - + 6 more in the PDF A show we launched this way " I was shocked at how much attention the show got including multiple features by Apple Podcasts. I could have never anticipated how powerful great cover art and buzz building would be. " Felicia Keller Boyle and Kristie Plantinga Creators & Hosts, What Your Therapist Thinks What Your Therapist Thinks Apple Podcasts Mental Health #1 Plays in season 1 500,000 Read the case study Book a call Want a hand with it? Grab 30 minutes with us and tell us where your launch is at. We'll help you figure out what to focus on next. Loading the calendar. If it doesn't appear, book on Cal.com . Already have a show? Get the 360 Audit . Pod Vision Your podcast's partner for smooth production and joyful growth. Our Work - Case Studies - Branding Portfolio - Media & Features For You - Blog - Launch Checklist - 360 Audit Company - Services - About Us - Contact Us - Privacy Policy © 2026 PodVision LLC.