Podcast News: Rogan Surpassed and Kelce Brothers' Lucrative Deal

Show Notes

It’s midweek news day, and we’re bringing you the latest podcasting headlines! We kick things off with the podcast that finally outpaced Joe Rogan on Spotify—what does this shakeup mean for content creators? Then, we break down new download statistics from Buzzsprout and Libsyn to evaluate your podcast’s performance. We also share ideas for Instagram’s new carousel feature to keep your audience engaged. We share a friendly debate about whether Taylor Swift played a role in Travis Kelce and his brother Jason’s podcast, New Heights, securing a massive deal. Did Taylor’s spotlight on Travis help propel New Heights to new heights, or was the show’s success purely organic?

Episode Highlights:

[4:22] Exploring the improv world: Overcoming anxiety, rediscovering playfulness, and encouraging others to unlock creativity and authenticity through improv.

[9:31] Encouragement and Support from co-hosts.

[12:23] Discussion on Personal Goals and Career Aspirations

[17:37] News and Statistics

[32:34] Android's Market Share and Podcasting Deals

[40:08] Travis and Jason Kelce sign a $100 million deal for their podcast.

[41:07] Did Taylor Swift’s connection push the Kelce brothers’ podcast to a $100 mill deal?

[48:18] Instagram Carousel Expansion and Strategic Use

[54:29] Engagement and Community Building

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