Let’s face it. Starting a podcast is easy. But podcast audience growth? That’s where things get real. The rubber and the road and all that. I love podcasts. Love the medium. I’ve seen countless podcasts come and go over the years at DiscoverPods.com. The harsh truth? Only 17% of podcasts on Apple Podcasts are active […] The post The Realistic Guide to Podcast Audience Growth in 2024 appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

I’m going to tell you a story. I’m not going to do it well. It’s a skill I covet. Badly.  Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Sophie Pell, a UK-based staff writer for the podcast Words from Friends. The show’s premise is to collect and produce a podcast that exposes these relatively unknown […] The post Words From Friends – A Podcast Spotlight with Sophie Pell appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

After our first son was born, I realized my wife needed something (everything) just for her—something to help her laugh and unwind. That’s when we found the best podcasts for moms funny listens for those who love a good laugh. I mean, I write for a podcast website. That’s my go-to idea when I need […] The post The 9 Best Podcasts for Moms Funny Moments to Lighten a Day appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

We all want to be heard. No. We need to be heard. We deserve respect. We are entitled to human rights. These are the through lines in one of the most raw, authentic, poignant podcasts I’ve reviewed in quite some time. Those are the through lines in “My Difficult Conversation” from Nikhail Asnani. Nikhail is […] The post My 1 Difficult Conversation with Nikhail Asnani appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

I’m not a horror fan. But I get the appeal. I managed a movie theater in college. I screened horror flicks alone at 2 AM after all the patrons, maintenance staff, and other managers had gone home. Bad idea. Do you have any idea how terrifying a building of that size is? Alone? At night? […] The post The 20 Best Scary Podcasts to Keep you Up at Night appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

Podcasts for high school students have become an essential slice of the learning pie, greatly enhancing access to topical knowledge. The post The 20 Best Podcasts for High School Students appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

Dive into the fascinating world of Hidden Brain, where host Shankar Vedantam unravels the mysteries of human behavior. From grit to gender, love to loneliness, this podcast blends scientific research with compelling storytelling to illuminate the hidden forces shaping our lives. Are the best hidden brain episodes a little on the “self-help” end of the […] The post The 9 Best NPR Hidden Brain Podcast Episodes appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

So, this is a baking podcast? Seems straightforward enough. Well, yes, but it’s so much more than that.  Hear me out. A little background on Self Rising Flower When Corey Burkes, the creator, of Self Rising Flower reached out to us, it was from an email with desktopepics as the domain. I read that as […] The post Self Rising Flower: A 6 Part Epic appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

Do you know how we preach the importance of audio quality for a successful podcast? I’m here to let you in on a little secret: great sound doesn’t have to cost a fortune. You can even get away with using any of these nominees for the award for the title Cheapest Mic for Podcast. In […] The post Cheapest Mic for Podcast: 6 Shockingly Affordable Options That Sound Expensive appeared first on Discover the Best Podcasts | Discover Pods ..read more

What’s the key to success in just about any venture? Well, I’ve got some good news. I think I learned what the trick is. “I think it’s people just doing things – That was one of the biggest unlocks for me… It all starts with someone just taking action.” Sahil Seth That’s a quote from the host of the UNInvested Podcast, Sahil Seth.  I recently had a chance to sit down (virtually) with him to discuss his podcast and slip into a bit of the philosophy of life that tends to be more universal, and less complicated, that many tend to think. UNInvested is premised on discussions about tech, sta ..read more