We’ve picked out a few recent stats that help tell the story of where we are and where we are going.

The Infinite Dial is loaded with great info — We focus on three podcasts stats that caught our attention

We are in full-on entertainment overload. Something’s gotta give,

ESPN was early and is all in on podcasts with over 50 titles. We sit down with the chief of ESPN Audio Traug Keller

The Spotify deal with Gimlet and Anchor moves podcasting from the minors to the majors, but there are many unknowns.

What will people do on smart speakers? In Chattanooga, hundreds of developers are working on the future of smart speakers

How do you listen to a podcast? This TV show took the time to explain to its viewers. Bravo.

We pull together observations from podcast and smart speaker sessions and announcements at CES

At CES, the big theme was audio. Yes, audio.

Thanks for following the blog in 2018. Here are five of our most read posts ranging from why 75% of podcasts are out of production to how difficult it is to listen to a podcast to why people are skipping podcasts.

Time-shifted content is the Rodney Dangerfield of podcast content, getting little respect. Maybe that’s wrong.

The great hope to turbocharge podcasting is a native Android app. Google launched one in June. Why is it failing?

We have collected some media related stats which we think point to profound change.

Local commercial radio stations have not had much success at the top of the podcast charts. Here is an exception

SNL did a hilarious send-up of podcasting. But, it reinforces some of podcasting’s cliched’ images, which may hurt the business.

Many podcasters are noticing a significant rise in listeners skipping the first portion of many podcasts. Why is this happening?

Podcasting has a bright future, but nobody said there wouldn’t be bumps

Who is really clamoring for a Netflix of podcasts? Not us.