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We cut through the download delusion and show how people, playback, and time spent reveal true growth. Dan Misener explains loyalty metrics, we test platform tactics, and we share simple ways to turn spikes into steady listeners.
• people numbers, playback intent, and time spent as core metrics
• loyalty as repeat listening, short‑term vs lifetime signals
• diagnosing new listener vs returning listener problems
• tactics to lift retention: teases, tighter intros, linked back catalog
• autoplay spikes vs durable audience growth
• Patreon’s free RSS hosting and premium access options
• Overcast hiding promos and reruns, impact on revenue
• Pocket Casts playlists and improved search for discovery
• PSO benchmarks and the value of reviews
• community boosts, feedback, and hosting updates
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Chapters

1. Why A Podcast Play Isn’t Enough And What To Track Instead (00:00:00)

2. Interview: Bumper's Dan Misener (00:00:56)

3. More stats from PodAnalyst (00:28:00)

4. Patreon launches podcast hosting (00:31:01)

5. Podcasting M&A bubble? (00:40:04)

6. PWR over the Christmas period (00:44:06)

7. Awards and Events (00:44:41)

8. The Tech Stuff (00:48:40)

9. The inbox (01:02:48)

10. Sam and James's week (01:07:16)

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