May 10, 2025

Obsessing Over Downloads and Metrics

Obsessing Over Downloads and Metrics

Send us feedback/questions via Text Spotify announced that it is to add a “play” count, visible within the app, for all podcasts. “Plays will capture engagement across audio and video content on Spotify.” Do we care? Sponsors: PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History? Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/join Podpage http://www.trypodpage.com Home Gadget Geeks https://ww...

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Spotify announced that it is to add a “play” count, visible within the app, for all podcasts. “Plays will capture engagement across audio and video content on Spotify.” Do we care?

Sponsors:
PodcastBranding.co - They see you before they hear you
Basedonastruestorypodcast.com - Comparing Hollywood with History?

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00:00 - David Jackson, Dave Jackson, and @DaveJackson on 2025-05-10 at 10.31.31

00:58 - Mother's Day Weekend and Gift Ideas

01:23 - podcastbranding.co

02:52 - Based On a True Story Podcast

03:41 - Discussion on Video Formats for Podcasts

05:50 - Spotify's New Play Count Feature

09:49 - Guest Collaborations and Podcast Growth

16:01 - Technical Difficulties and Listener Engagement

17:24 - Transparency in Podcast Metrics

30:21 - [Ad] Audience Connection

31:10 - (Cont.) Transparency in Podcast Metrics

32:55 - Show Notes and Episode Planning

36:53 - The Evolution of Social Media Engagement

37:13 - Optimizing Content with AI

37:45 - The Importance of Timestamps and Chapters

38:19 - SEO and AI in Content Creation

39:11 - Listener Feedback and Engagement

39:52 - The Value of Chapter Markers

40:55 - My Post Production Steps in Descript

41:00 - Challenges in Podcast Production

42:47 - Promoting Your Podcast Effectively

43:49 - The Role of Websites in Podcasting

44:02 - Be an Awesome Supporter

49:16 - Obsessing Over Downloads and Metrics

51:17 - The Importance of Consistency and Patience

53:46 - Listener Interaction and Feedback

01:19:50 - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes