715: Freestyle Friday | Why Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting

“I meet people and they go, 'I have a radio show…' I’m like, 'No, you don’t. You’re doing a podcast.' People just talk and talk and there’s nothing exciting going on.” 
This is possibly one of the most incorrect sentences ever said. All respect to Mr. Howard Stern (Dude’s a legend!), but when it came to podcasting, the guy was just flat out wrong!
In this episode, you’ll hear exactly why that is and how podcasting has been crucial to the success of people, businesses, and brands alike. 

Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 - 03:02] Opening Segment 

We introduce today’s topic - Howard Stern was wrong about podcasting

Insight into why he might have said what he said

The feeling of watching people skip the grind

“Survivor bias” 

[03:03 - 09:34] Podcasting is the Evolution of Radio

We reference a clip of Stern talking about podcasting 

“You HAVE to broadcast” 

What Stern got right about podcasting 

A lot of people don’t do them well 

You have to treat your craft seriously 

How to prove Stern wrong

Be interesting! 

The example of Joe Rogan 

Podcasting is the new (better) radio 

It is an evolution and an upgrade

International distribution 

Freedom to listen in at anytime

[09:35 - 18:47] Why Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting

How you can ‘test your steel’ as a podcaster

All you have to do is look at downloads and reviews

A quick word from our sponsor

Companies are missing opportunities by not putting ads on podcasts

Paying millions for TV programs

Joe Rogan alone gets more viewers than most of those programs

Thoughts on building a following

Podcasting can be the catalyst for people hearing your message 

Your podcast can raise “real” money

Leveraging relationships through the podcast

Radio is not the answer

You get better with consistency 

[18:48 - 20:49] Closing Segment 

Despite all this, Howard Stern is still the GOAT

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Final words 

 
Tweetable Quotes: 
“Podcasting is the evolution of radio and it, frankly, is a much better form of radio…” - Travis Chappell

Resources Mentioned: 
Howard Stern is Dead Wrong About Podcasting - Article

 
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