I see podcasters often think that their podcast might grow faster if they switch podcast hosting providers, like from Blueberry to Captivate or vice versa. But is this true? Short answer, no. Now, of course, I'm going to give you more details about that.

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Short answer: no

1. Podcast stats may be measured differently

• Do IAB-Certified Stats Really Matter for Your Podcast? https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/do-iab-certified-stats-matter-for-your-podcast/

2. Included podcasting tools may be different

• Get the networking feature in Podgagement: https://podgagement.com/


• How many podcasts are currently in Apple Podcasts: https://podcastindustryinsights.com/apple

3. Look at podcast-hosting providers as toolboxes

4. My 2025 recommendations for podcast-hosting providers

• Blubrry (WordPress-focused workflow): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/blubrry


• Buzzsprout (easiest to use): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/buzzsprout


• Captivate (everything else / powerhouse of tools): https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/captivate

Community corner

• 101§ + 47§ from Randy Black


• Thanks to Lyndsay Phillips for interviewing me on her show Leverage Your Podcast, talking about Podgagement and how to engage your audience: https://www.smoothbusinessgrowth.com/category/podcast/

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