Ever wondered why celebrity podcasts rake in millions of downloads—even when they’re just rambling, unedited, and sometimes downright boring? Meanwhile, us indie podcasters hustle to create engaging, high-quality content and still struggle to grow an audience? It’s frustrating, right? In this episode of Podtastic Audio, I dive deep into why celebrity podcasts thrive, even when they break all the “podcasting rules,” and what we, as indie podcasters, can do to stand out. Plus, I found a wild study that suggests people obsessed with celebrities might actually have lower intelligence scores. Yep, we’re going there! <a href= "https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-021-00679-3?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> BMC Psychology</a> If you’re an indie podcaster trying to grow your show, you actually have a HUGE advantage over these big-name celebrity hosts—if you play your cards right. I’ll break down exactly why niche podcasts win and how to optimize your show for SEO, audience engagement, and growth. 🔥 Key Takeaways in This Episode: <ul> <li>Why celebrity podcasts succeed (even when they’re bad)</li> <li>The #1 mistake indie podcasters make</li> <li>How niching down gives you an SEO advantage</li> <li>Why new listeners abandon random discussion shows</li> <li>The secret sauce to keeping your audience engaged</li> </ul> If you’re tired of grinding with little results and want to build a podcast that actually grows, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it! Podgagement® (formerly “My Podcast Reviews”) is all about simplifying your podcasting and helping you engage your audience and grow your podcast! <a href="https://podgagement.com/?ref=679">Podgagement Link</a> Thanks so much for listening, I really appreciate it so much. Sign up for my newsletter so you never miss a moment. <a href="http://eepurl.com/imGoBE">Podtastic Audio Newsletter</a> <ul style="list-style-type: circle;"> <li><a href= "https://sites.google.com/view/thek2showsandiego/home">The Kris and Kristine Show</a></li> <li><a href="https://podtasticaudio.com/">Podtastic Audio</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/PodtasticA">Twitter X</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/podtasticaudio/">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/podtasticaudio/">LInkedIn</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.threads.net/@podtasticaudio?hl=en">Threads</a></li> <li><a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/podtasticaudio.bsky.social">Blue Sky</a></li> </ul> Podcast Chapters:  00:00 - Why Celebrity Podcasts Get Millions of Downloads 01:20 - How I Struggled with Podcasting at First 02:02 - The Frustration of Indie Podcasters vs. Celebrity Shows 04:17 - The #1 Reason Celebrity Podcasts Succeed  05:40 - How Big Guests Keep Celebrity Podcasts Relevant  07:14 - Why Indie Podcasters Can’t Copy the Celebrity Formula  09:20 - The Harsh Truth: Nobody Knows Who You Are (Yet!)  10:09 - The Danger of “General Discussion” Shows  11:36 - The Power of Niching Down for Indie Podcasters  13:08 - How Niche Shows Build an Engaged Audience  15:35 - Why SEO Helps Niche Podcasts Win  17:14 - The Shocking Study on Celebrity Obsession & Intelligence  19:06 - The Indie Podcasting Advantage Over Celebs  21:05 - Why You MUST Niche Down to Grow  21:39 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Me #PodcastGrowth #IndiePodcaster #CelebrityPodcasts #PodcastSEO #HowToPodcast #PodcastMarketing #GrowYourPodcast #PodcastTips #PodcastingForBeginners #PodcastSuccess

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