E605 - A Free Health Scorecard for Podcasting from PodMatch - How Healthy is Podcasting

Episode 605 - A Free Health Scorecard for Podcasting from PodMatch - How Healthy is PodcastingIn this episode of the How To podcast series, host Dave dives into a game-changing free resource from PodMatch: the PodMatch Report, a monthly "health scorecard" for the podcasting industry tailored to independent, interview-based creators. No account needed—just visit podmatch.com/report to access a one-page snapshot pulling unbiased data from multiple sources, excluding celebrity-heavy shows that skew stats. You can even toggle back a few months for trends, making it essential for spotting what's really happening beyond the hype and misinformation peddled by biased podcast-about-podcasts.Dave breaks down January 2026's numbers, revealing podcasting's true pulse. Dave spotlights Alex Sanfilippo's Episode 310 interview, praising his guest mastery: research, praise, service-first vibe. He urges signing up at PodMatch ($6/month as host) for targeted guests via AI matching, plus events like quarterly Podcasting Made Simple. Check meetups at meetup.com/howtopodcasts for community.Key Takeaway: Podcasting needs you now—more listeners than creators, huge interview demand. Ignore "too late" noise; focus on consistent content for your audience. Active podcasters win; tools like PodMatch amplify reach. Start, persist, serve—room grows with you.https://www.joinpodmatch.com/truemediahttps://podmatch.com/report____Helping Podcasters Everyday! https://howtopodcast.ca/We would love to hear from you - here is our listener survey!https://forms.gle/GbrFv9DGszV8N4PW6