This episode looks at three stories shaping the podcast landscape right now. First, Bobby Bones marks ten years of The BobbyCast, a show that’s grown from a passion project into a multi‑platform force — now pulling in 92 million monthly social impressions, reaching 5.4 million followers, launching the Nashville Podcast Network, and expanding all the way to Netflix.
Then we break down new publishing trends: nearly one‑third of podcast episodes drop every 3–7 days, one in four release every 8–14 days, and only 1% publish monthly — a snapshot of how creators pace their output in a crowded market.
Finally, we dig into the debate around video clips.  With 74% of indie podcasters saying clips boost full‑episode listening — and 26% saying they hurt it — creators are navigating a tricky balance.  Clips can spark discovery, but they can also become the product if you’re not careful.  Used well, they open the door; just don’t expect everyone who walks in to stay for the full conversation.

Milestones, Metrics, and the Future of Podcasting

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