Obsessing Over Downloads and Metrics

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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