The best podcast hosting for dynamic ad insertion, how can I grow my podcast audience, and November’s Apple Podcasts numbers

The Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting

This week’s episode of the Q’d Up Podcast on Podcasting is all about tying up loose ends from previous episodes. Jay (Pod Vader) and John make some corrections on past information and dive further into a few topics that are important with a new year beginning.

The guys talk about some recent changes to podcast hosting services and who has the best podcast hosting for dynamic ad insertion. John and Jay break down one of the top questions asked, “How do I grow my podcast audience,” sharing their personal insights as well as what metrics might really be the most important to defining success. Jay also discusses what Apple’s holiday break is and how it might impact any new podcasts you’re trying to launch. And finally, with November wrapped up, there are Apple Podcast’s most recent numbers to see what’s happening in podcasting.

Show highlights:

Introduction

Recording software - UberConference (3:44)

This week’s show is being recorded using UberConference. Jay and John give a quick UberConference review using their initial thoughts and what troubles podcasters might have with the service.

Podcast hosting (9:03)

People loved last week’s episode about podcast hosting but with some hosting companies adding new features, we need to bring up the topic again.

Best podcast hosting for dynamic ad insertion (12:13)

Jay saw this question in a Facebook group and with the topic of podcast hosting still hot and fresh, the guys talk about which platforms they think are best for dynamic ad insertion.

How can I grow my podcast audience? (21:00)

This is the question most often asked by people who are either thinking of how to start a podcast or those that are already a few episodes in and want to grow quicker. It’s both trickier and easier than you’d think, with Jay and John giving insight on how they’ve done it before.

Apple Podcast insights - November’s numbers and Apple’s holiday break (34:55)

Before getting into November’s Apple Podcast numbers, Jay and John talk a bit about Apple’s holiday break and what that might mean if you’re looking to start a new podcast. Jay breaks down the latest Apple Podcast insights thanks to My Podcast Reviews.

Links:

Q’d Up

Pod Vader - Twitter

Pod Vader - Email

Pod Vader - Linked In

John - Email

John - Linked In

UberConference - Video conferencing software

Podcast hosting: Captivate

Podcast statistics - My Podcast Reviews