Comments on: From 2003 to 2016: The Astounding Growth of Podcasting [Infographic]

By: Kaycee

Kaycee — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 23:21:01 +0000

Am working on my first ever podcast and was searching for useful tips and came across this infographic. Its really informative and the growth over the years is amazing.

By: Lakhyajyoti

Lakhyajyoti — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:53:55 +0000

Awesome infographic. Planning a start a video podcast very soon. Surely this infographic will help me to make the podcast a better one.

By: Jon Nastor

Jon Nastor — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 06:48:50 +0000

In reply to Tim Livian.

Tim,

I agree it is definitely not like shooting fish in a barrel, and that would be boring anyways.

That said, the opportunity to reach and make a connection with an audience is enormous. Obviously not for just any show, but definitely for those of us willing to do the work and create a remarkable podcast.

By: Ted Vrountas

Ted Vrountas — Sat, 12 Mar 2016 04:14:44 +0000

In reply to Jon Nastor. Will certainly give those a try! Thanks, Jon!

By: Tim Livian

Tim Livian — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 19:07:20 +0000

Like most things that grow massively, you get diminishing returns and less share-of-attention when you’re late to the party… Unless you do something unique, really understand your audience and meet a previously unmet need.

Still lots of opportunities, just not like shooting fish in a barrel anymore.

By: Jon Nastor

Jon Nastor — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:28:09 +0000

In reply to Nicholas Hay.

Nicholas,

Start a video podcast and kill two birds with one stone! A video based podcast is awesome because you have both YouTube and iTunes as massive distribution channels.

Less thinking more podcasting! 😉

By: Jon Nastor

Jon Nastor — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:25:56 +0000

In reply to Ted Vrountas.

Ted, I agree that seeing it on paper makes it a lot clearer.

As for Serial, you are not the only listener who discovered podcasting with that show — successes like these will push the growth of our medium even further.

As for podcast recommendations, I would suggest starting with Rainmaker.FM which has a ton of great shows covering many topics of digital marketing.

As for personal favourites right now, I am really digging Question of the Day with James Altucher and Stephen Dubner.

By: Jon Nastor

Jon Nastor — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:18:22 +0000

In reply to Tom Stewart.

Tom,

The production quality is definitely on the rise and important, but it will never be more important than quality content made to help your audience. You have to reach a minimum level of audio quality and technology is making it easier for all of us to do that.

I’m excited to see podcasting grow ever further!

By: Nicholas Hay

Nicholas Hay — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:53:38 +0000

Hey Jon,

Nice infographic!

I’ve been on the fence about starting a podcast, or doing a live video interview series. Probably gonna think about it a little while more before coming to a decision. Maybe I should do both? Haha

Best regards,
Nic

By: Ted Vrountas

Ted Vrountas — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 05:38:45 +0000

John — really well written, and astonishing to see the growth of podcasting actually recorded on paper. Knew about it, but had no idea it had grown six-fold since 2008.

To be honest, didn’t really start paying attention to the craze until a coworker of mine got obsessed with “Serial.”

Still have yet to find a podcast to listen to regularly. Which are your favorites? Any recommendations?