The Year in Podcasting: Insights That Defined 2024

plus the most popular Pulse editions, according to you 🫵

Author

Trent Anderson
December 27, 2024

Today's Lineup 🎙️

The Top New Podcasts of 2024

Every year, tens of thousands of podcasts launch. Most fade into oblivion, but a few—the unicorns—rise, conquer, and make you wonder, “Where has this been all my life?” So, we crunched the numbers with Podchaser Pro, sifted through millions of data points, and uncovered the top 100 podcasts that debuted in 2024. These aren’t just the new kids on the block—they’re the ones already shaping the future of podcasting. Whether you’re a podcast addict, an advertiser hunting for untapped gold, or a creator looking for inspiration, this list is your cheat sheet to what’s next. Dive in 👇️ 

Will Blue Sky be podcasting’s next social darling?

Podcasters rely heavily on social platforms to promote their episodes, build listener communities, and engage directly with fans. While platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok dominate this space, Bluesky brings a fresh perspective that could reshape podcast promotion. But will it overthrew incumbent social channels? Find out👇️ 

The Secret Sauce to Podcast Success: Lessons from 4 Top Shows

What if you could sit down with four successful podcasts and get their best advice for growing your show? Well, that’s exactly what we did. In this special edition, we dove into their lessons learned, mistakes made, and strategies that truly work. So what’s in the secret sauce? Recipe revealed 👇️ 

In 2024 it’s easier than ever to start, produce, and maintain a podcast. But growth is harder than ever. Podcast Marketing Academy’s annual report is designed to play a small but important role in changing that. We’ve compiled some of the report’s most interesting stats, but you should absolutely check out the full piece. So what works? What doesn’t? Get the goods👇️ 

And that’s a wrap! Thanks for sticking with us in 2024. Hopefully you learned a thing or two along the way.

We’ll see you again in 2025 🥂 

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