In the 12-month measurement at Listen Notes (HERE), new podcast production in took a sizable step downward in October 2025 compared to November of last year, and also month-over-month (Sep – Oct). 2024. Further, the October monthly measurement represents the lowest podcast production of the 12-month period. Click for charts. Continue Reading
New podcast production took a step upward in September compared to August, nudging about two percent to the gain. The most startling metric in this month’s statistical roundup is in the “AI Fake Podcasts Removed” chart. Click for details. Continue Reading
New podcast production took a substantial step downward in June compared to May, and less dramatically compared to June 2024. And in the month-over-month view, May-June represents the biggest single-month drop of the 12-month period. Continue Reading
New podcast production took a substantial step downward in February, compared to the same month a year ago. And in the month-over-month view, January-February represents the biggest single-month drop of the 12-month period. A macro view of new podcasts per year shows the Covid-era surge followed by a return to normal. Continue Reading
New podcast production slipped downward in November, continuing a trend of desultory trending. To be clear: Although no firm direction is established, the output level of new podcasts is drawing a fairly stable line, as production seems to be settling after a January peak and gradual lessening during the year. Click for graphs. Continue Reading
New podcast production skidded downward in October, establishing the sixth month trend of desultory trending. To be clear: Although no firm direction is established, the output level of new podcasts is drawing a fairly stable line, as production seems to be settling after a January peak and gradual lessening during the year. Click for graphs. Continue Reading
New podcast production skidded downward for the fifth consecutive month in June, with just under 6,000 new podcasts released. Over 13,000 newcomers were launched in May. Click for more details, and graphs.
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New podcast production continued a three-month slide in April, after a strong January. 12,864 new shows were released in April, compared to 16,256 in March. January hit a one-year high of slightly more than 20,000 new podcasts. Continue Reading
2023 saw fewer new podcast launches than in each of the previous four years. The most recent year which produced fewer was 2018. New episode volume remains high, over four years. Click for numbers and charts.
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We see a continuing five-month trend manifesting in the monthly podcast metrics published by Listen Notes. As was the case last month August’s new podcast launches dropped, to just over 11,000 new shows from the previous month (13,521), showing the lowest new-show production in a year. Click for more info and graphs. Continue Reading
We see a continuing trend developing in the monthly podcast metrics published by Listen Notes. (See the data HERE.) As was the case last month July’s new podcast launches dropped, to 9,564 new shows from the previous month (13,655), showing the lowest new-show production in a year. Click for more info and graphs. Continue Reading
We see a continuing trend developing in the monthly podcast metrics published by Listen Notes. As was the case last month, June’s new podcast launches dropped from the previous month, showing the lowest new-show production in a year. Click for more info and graphs. Continue Reading