John Wordock
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Podcast Consultant and Founder
https://JohnWordockMedia.com
Listening app TuneIn is getting a new owner. Maybe Stingray can improve the podcast experience.
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How to Fix Podcasts on TuneIn
I love the listening app for radio. But not for podcasts. With a new owner on the horizon, I list ways TuneIn can improve the overall podcast experience.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/how-to-fix-podcasts-on-tunein?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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I run through ideas podcasters should consider in this economic climate
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Navigating the Weird Economy: What Podcasters Should Do
The U.S. economy has been flashing troubling signs lately. I list eight ideas podcasters should pursue now in case things worsen. Plus, some inspiration from the Bee Gees.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/navigating-the-weird-economy-what?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
7 days ago
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Podcasts played key role in shaping New York City, New Jersey races
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Want to Win an Election? Better Have a Podcast Strategy
New data reveals the winning New York City and New Jersey candidates used podcasts to outmaneuver their challengers. Plus, Q and A with Edison's Gabriel Soto
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/want-to-win-an-election-better-have?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
11 days ago
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If you're in podcasting, you have much to consider as we head toward the new year
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The Road Ahead in 2026
What should you think about for the new year? I run down five important areas for your podcast or podcast network.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/the-road-ahead-in-2026?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
14 days ago
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Podcasters can learn a lot from candy bars
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Halloween Candy and Lessons for Podcasters
Tis the season for Snickers, Skittles and Hershey's Kisses. I counted six ways your podcast can learn from Mr. Goodbar. Plus, a sneak peek at my Halloween costume.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/halloween-candy-and-lessons-for-podcasters?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
18 days ago
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Artificial intelligence steals the spotlight at
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AI Invades the NAB Show New York
What topic had people buzzing at this year's show? Hint: It starts with A and ends with I.
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24 days ago
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Netflix is bulking up its podcasts with video from Bill Simmons and other shows from The Ringer
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Netflix Scores with Bill Simmons Deal
Spotify is putting key video podcasts on Netflix, including sports kingpin Bill Simmons. But will the move have much impact on YouTube?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/netflix-scores-with-bill-simmons?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
about 1 month ago
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Should you build a podcast channel for Roku, Tubi or Xumo?
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Should Your Podcast Have a FAST Channel?
Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television is a new place for podcasters to pursue audience and revenue. But is it right for you?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/should-your-podcast-have-a-fast-channel?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
about 1 month ago
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My baby is celebrating its first birthday...
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Celebrating My Business Birthday
I created John Wordock Media a year ago to support podcasters. What have I learned? And what are some burning issues?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/celebrating-my-business-birthday?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
about 1 month ago
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Happy International Podcast Day! Podcasts and the First Amendment go hand in hand
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about 2 months ago
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A classy send-off today for Bob Carpenter, the Washington Nationals longtime TV guy. See. You. Later.
about 2 months ago
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Today is New Year’s Eve in New York City. At least at this subway stop in midtown.
about 2 months ago
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YouTube is pushing live streaming. What does this mean for podcasters?
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You Are Looking Live... at YouTube
YouTube's big push into live streaming could turn into the next frontier for podcasts. What should you expect? And who should seize the moment?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/you-are-looking-live-at-youtube?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
about 2 months ago
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Jimmy Kimmel would do well if he embraces podcasting and YouTube. I take a closer look.
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Jimmy Kimmel: Future Podcast Star
The future is bright for the late-night comedian, especially if he launches an independent podcast and embraces YouTube.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/jimmy-kimmel-future-podcast-star?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
about 2 months ago
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What I learned at the Disruptor Media Showcase
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Hello from the Disruptor Media Showcase
A Who's Who of digital media all-stars gathered in Washington for an invite-only breakfast. Building trust with news consumers was on the menu - along with avocado toast.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/hello-from-the-disruptor-media-showcase?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
2 months ago
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I took a closer look at Charlie Kirk's podcast audience and I was a bit surprised
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Who Listened to Charlie Kirk's Podcast
I used a new digital tool to peek at the slain podcaster's audience. Just who was listening to the young conservative? The answer may surprise you.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/who-listened-to-charlie-kirks-podcast?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
2 months ago
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Podcasters across the political spectrum took to social media with reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing. Here's what ten hosts said.
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Podcasters Condemn the Killing of Charlie Kirk
Some prominent hosts across the political divide took to social media with reaction.
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2 months ago
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I used AI to create a song about podcasting
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Enjoy My Song: Summertime Podcast Blues
Using artificial intelligence, I created a song about podcasting. It's not B.B. King or Buddy Guy. But it's worth a listen.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/enjoy-my-song-summertime-podcast?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
3 months ago
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Looking for a home for your podcast? Here are some items you should keep in mind
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Should Your Show Join a Podcast Network?
I appeared on a panel covering this subject at Podcast Movement. Here's what to know if you're shopping your podcast around
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/should-your-show-join-a-podcast-network?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
3 months ago
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Great seeing so many friends at Podcast Movement. How am I feeling about the industry? I share thoughts
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3 months ago
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Looking to grow your YouTube channel? This panel at Podcast Movement shared excellent advice
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Secrets to YouTube Success
At Podcast Movement in Dallas, one panelist shared how he grew his YouTube channel over six-thousand percent in three years.
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3 months ago
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Who’s ready for Podcast Movement? Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones
3 months ago
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Remembering fun times at Podcast Movement
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Fun Memories from Podcast Movement
With another Podcast Movement here, I look back at moments from past conferences. Remember those crickets in Dallas in 2022? Watch my video.
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3 months ago
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Currently watching a glorious moment for podcasts
3 months ago
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The demise of Wondery speaks volumes about podcasting right now
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Wondery: A Coming of Age Moment for Podcasting
Wondery's demise reflects our industry and the U.S. economy right now
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/wondery-a-coming-of-age-moment-for?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
3 months ago
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August is a great month to make tweaks to your podcast
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Is Your Podcast Broken? Fix It in August
Are your downloads out of whack? Is your audience not sticking around? Look at these key data points. Try these tactics. And don't blame August.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/is-your-podcast-broken-fix-it-in?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
3 months ago
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August is a fun time to engage with your podcast audience
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Podcast Dos and Don'ts in August
Worried your downloads will dip as listeners head to the beach? Here are ten things you should - and should not - do with your podcast
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/podcast-dos-and-donts-in-august?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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Famous Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa disappeared 50 years ago this week. It's a major unsolved crime, one of the biggest in U.S. history. So why no major podcast series marking the moment?
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Missing: A 50th Anniversary Jimmy Hoffa Podcast
The famous leader of the Teamsters Union disappeared July 30, 1975. So why no major podcast this year commemorating the moment?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/missing-a-50th-anniversary-jimmy?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan can teach podcasters a few things
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Lessons from Ozzy Osbourne and Hulk Hogan
What can podcasters learn? The wrestling legend excelled at marketing and merchandise. And the rock legend mastered reinvention.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/lessons-from-ozzy-osbourne-and-hulk?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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Podcast consumption remains impressive and strong.
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Edison's Latest Podcast Data: A Reason to Cheer
Eye-popping data from Edison Research prompted me to crack open an adult beverage and celebrate. Just what caught my eye?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/edisons-latest-podcast-data-a-reason?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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Heading to Podcast Movement in Dallas? I'll see you there. I'm moderating an all-star panel on Secrets to YouTube Success. Details TBD. Wanna catch up? Drop me a note:
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4 months ago
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Stephen Colbert, welcome to the Creator Economy
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Stephen Colbert: Future Podcast Titan
Sure, CBS is axing his television show. But the future is bright for the late night comedian, especially if he fully embraces podcasting.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/stephen-colbert-future-podcast-titan?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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YouTube: Here's how podcasters can make money from live streaming
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YouTube Touts Making Money from Live Streaming
YouTube held a session for podcasters about live streaming. The only thing missing? Bill O'Reilly yelling "We'll Do It Live!!!"
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/youtube-touts-making-money-from-live?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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Happy National Hot Dog Day, America! Your podcast has much in common with the popular meal.
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Your Podcast Is Like a Hot Dog
July 16th is National Hot Dog Day. So let's grill up some fun and unpack the similarities.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/your-podcast-is-like-a-hot-dog?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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As we start the second half of 2025, here are things to watch
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What Could Podcasters Face the Rest of the Year?
The industry could run into some challenges in the coming months. Looking for work? Rely on ad dollars? I offer ideas you should think about now.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/what-could-podcasters-face-the-rest?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
4 months ago
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By the dawn’s early light… Happy birthday America from North Carolina!
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5 months ago
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Just in time for the Fourth of July...
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If Thomas Jefferson Were a Podcaster...
Sure. He wrote the Declaration of Independence. But would he survive in podcasting? Here are key questions that needed to be asked.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/if-thomas-jefferson-were-a-podcaster?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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For podcasters, a golden opportunity to reach Gen Z
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Want to Reach Gen Z? Talk About Money Better
I see a significant opportunity here for a media organization or podcast network.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/want-to-reach-gen-z-talk-about-money?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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Do news consumers take a break from news podcasts in June?
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Do News Podcasts Swoon in June?
Summer is here. So do news listeners check out and head to the beach? Curious, I looked at rankers for the last three years.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/a-june-swoon-for-news-podcasts?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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How did News podcasts fare covering the U.S. bombing Iran?
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How News Podcasts Covered the U.S. Bombing Iran. Or Didn't.
The Saturday night attack by the United States took many by surprise. I listened to top News shows on Apple Podcasts and here's what I found.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/how-news-podcasts-covered-the-us?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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Podcasters can learn from Jaws, the first summer blockbuster in theaters now 50-years ago.
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Jaws Turns 50: Bite-sized Takeaways
The blockbuster movie is now a half-century old. And a film historian says podcasters can learn from director Steven Spielberg all these years later.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/jaws-turns-50-chomp?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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New York Post Ramps Up Podcasts In Bid to Reach New Fans
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New York Post Looks to Make Headlines with Podcasts
The New York City tabloid, founded back in 1801 by Alexander Hamilton, hopes to reach the next generation of news consumers through podcasts.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/new-york-post-looks-to-make-headlines?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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The Trump-Musk battle got me thinking... about podcasts
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Trump, Musk and Key Reminders for Your Podcast
Are you really ready for a big time breakup? Are you prepared to say good-bye?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/trump-musk-and-key-reminders-for?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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Podcasts and donuts. What better way to enjoy National Donut Day on June 6th
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A Dozen Ways Podcasts Are Like Donuts
Friday, June 6th is National Donut Day. So let's celebrate by comparing two popular treats - donuts and podcasts.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/a-dozen-ways-podcasts-are-like-donuts?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
5 months ago
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Podcast trailblazer Marc Maron is ending his WTF show. As a long-time fan, I offer some thoughts.
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Thank You Marc Maron
WTF with Marc Maron was my first favorite, must-listen podcast, almost 15 years ago. So I take a moment to reflect in a special video.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/thank-you-marc-maron?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
6 months ago
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As we move from Spring to Summer, now is a great time to improve your podcast
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Making Your Podcast Bloom This Summer
There's no better time to make your podcast grow. I share some questions you should ask concerning content, audience and revenue.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/making-your-podcast-bloom-this-summer?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
6 months ago
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I admit it. I'm obsessed with the Apple podcast charts.
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Confessions of a Podcast Chart Addict
Hello, my name is John. And I'm a podcast chart addict. I'd like to share the following about the Apple charts.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/confessions-of-a-podcast-chart-addict?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
6 months ago
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Now here’s news I can sink my teeth into. Thanks
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6 months ago
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Here are some reflections as we mark Memorial Day here in America.
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Observing Memorial Day 2025
Hit pause on that podcast you're playing. Take a moment and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for America.
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6 months ago
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Some great advice here for content creators...
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Q & A with Paula Pant: How to Recession-Proof Your Podcast
I caught up recently with the host of the Afford Anything podcast and got her thoughts on the U.S. economy. Should you fear a recession?
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnwordock/p/q-and-a-with-paula-pant-how-to-recession?r=1in1d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
6 months ago
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