In a world of 3.2 million PLUS podcasts and counting, long gone are the days of ‘lone wolfing’ a chart-topping show, where fighting for top position meant a couple thousand downloads at best. In this age, where podcasting has exploded from a niche open source industry to a media juggernaut that stands to knock off talk radio in the next five years (you heard it here first), finding the right producer can significantly impact the success and quality of your show. As we’ve said before, listener experience is KEY to a successful show. And a skilled podcast producer wears multiple hats, blending creativity, technical expertise, and organizational prowess to bring your vision to life. Here are the top five traits to seek when selecting your podcast producer: