Every year, I ask my audience, “What is your favorite podcast – and WHY.” When we hear what resonates with people, we can ensure we include those ingredients in our show.
Participants
Steve Stewart from The Podcast Editor Academy and the Podcast Editors Mastermind loves Stacking Benjamins.
Ralph Estep Jr from the Ask Ralph Podcast (Christian Finance) loves the Ask the Podcast Coach show.
Randy Black from Bible Bytes loves the No Agenda Show.
Kim Newlove from The Pharmacist’s Voice and Perrysburg Podcast loves The Erectile Dysfunction Radio show.
York from Welcome to Earth Stories loves Podtastic Audio.
Wolfman Mike from the 70's vs 80's show loves Beach Too Sandy Water Too Wet
Harris from His Daughter's Podcast Loves the Founders Podcast
Chris Nesi from House of Ed Tech AND the NEW Perpetual Syndication loves the Al and Jerry Postgame Podcast
Louis Goodman from Love thy Lawyer loves Commentary.
Zita Christian from Ritual Recipes and My Spouse Has Dementia loves the Build a Big Podcast.
Craig Wealand from Aprender ingles with Reza and Craig loves The Bugle podcast.
Ron Eastwood (not his voice) from Morning's With Brian loves the Truce podcast.
Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting loves the No Agenda Show
What AI Says About a Podcast That Resonates with the Audience.
So I transcribed all of these answers, put them into Chat GPT, and asked it to summarize them into one paragraph. Here is what it said:
Podcasts resonate with listeners when they offer unique content, connect personally, and serve a clear purpose. Shows like The Stacking Benjamins Show captivate with their creative, lighthearted approach to complex topics like finance, while No Agenda intrigues by analyzing global media narratives with humor and insight. Personal connection is key, as seen with Ask the Podcast Coach, where live interactions foster a loyal community, or Podtastic Audio, where the host’s relatable personality and behind-the-scenes glimpses build trust. Some listeners value educational depth and efficiency, like Founders, which distills biographies into actionable lessons. Others gravitate toward niche or local content, like The Erectile Dysfunction Radio Podcast, addressing sensitive issues with professionalism, or The Perrysburg Podcast, offering hyperlocal insights. Humor and originality also shine, with Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet turning one-star reviews into comedic entertainment. Ultimately, podcasts resonate when they balance entertainment, value, and authenticity, making audiences feel informed, inspired, or simply connected.
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