The podcasting industry is moving fast, and if you’re not keeping up, you’re falling behind. Hayden and Sean break down some of the biggest shifts in podcasting this week, like Tim Ferriss’ new approach to standing out, the potential of YouTube Music’s RSS feed integration, and why Spotify is gaining serious ground on Apple Podcasts. Want to know how to grow a podcast in 2024? It might not be what you think. We explore the strategies that could make all the difference. The truth? Podcasting success in 2024 isn’t about chasing downloads or some vanity metric. It’s about engagement. It’s about loyalty. And it’s about making content so good that your audience can’t ignore you. If you’re serious about growing your podcast audience, this is what you need to know right now. Stop focusing on surface-level numbers and start using podcast analytics tools that actually move the needle. And remember, don’t ask people to subscribe—make content so good that they have to. 00:10 - Tim Ferriss’ New Rules for Podcasting Success
01:42 - Why Do Podcasts Stagnate? Common Pitfalls Explained
05:11 - YouTube Music Integrates RSS: What It Means for Podcasters
06:12 - Kids and Family Podcasts: Insights from a New Study
08:10 - Podcast Advertising & Alternative Monetization Models
11:14 - Apple Podcasts Hits a New Low: What’s Behind the Decline?
15:08 - Chartable Shuts Down: How This Impacts Podcasting
16:04 - The Best Podcast Metrics to Track for Growth in 2024 ➡️ Tim Ferriss’ New Rules for Podcasting: https://tim.blog/2024/09/16/my-new-ru... ➡️ YouTube Music RSS Feed Integration: https://9to5google.com/2023/11/14/you... ➡️ Submit Your Podcast to YouTube Music: https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/submi... ➡️ Realm Podcast Research: https://www.realm.fm/research-report-... ➡️ Apple Podcasts vs. Spotify: https://livewire.io/libsyn-stats-visu... ➡️ Chartable Closing Announcement: https://variety.com/2024/digital/news... ➡️ novapodcasting.com