Podcast Statistics & Industry Trends 2025, which can be found here: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/listening/podcast-industry-stats/

What if everything you’ve been told about podcast growth, video, and monetization heading into 2026 is only half true?

Right now, podcasters are overwhelmed by pressure to add video, fear that audio is dying, and uncertainty around whether podcasting is even worth the effort anymore. In this episode, Taig O'Shea and Anthony Nwaneri break down real-world data and firsthand client results to cut through the noise and show you what’s actually happening in podcasting — and where the real opportunity lies.

By listening, you’ll discover:

1. Why audio podcasting is still dominant — and what the data really says about YouTube vs audio listening.
2. How fewer active podcasts + more listeners creates a massive growth advantage in 2026.
3. What truly drives podcast revenue, including how small, niche shows are generating five figures a month without huge download numbers.

If you want clarity, confidence, and a smarter strategy for growing and monetizing your podcast in 2026, listen to this episode now and recalibrate your approach with real data, not internet hype.

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This podcast is for entrepreneurs to learn proven podcasting audience growth, marketing & monetization tips & strategies including data-driven SEO, guesting, and social media strategy.

You'll learn how to grow and monetize faster, get more listeners and engagement, increase downloads, attract more subscribers, clients or sponsors, and turn your show into a revenue-generating platform.

If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll ours too! Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien, Podcast Marketing Trends Explained by Jeremy Enns & Justin Jackson, Organic Marketing Simplified by Juliana Barbati.