We meet our new host and discuss the new format, argue the merits of Apple featuring Anchor in new advertising, talk about the top 20 shows, and debate whether Apple Watch stats are real or really inflated for now.

Intro & Explanation

Who we are, how we know each other and what the show is about to become

The story of PodVader: https://propodcastingservices.com/alwayslisteningepisodes/podvader

Podcast News & commentary on the same

OCCASIONAL interviews/conversations with guests from the industry

Lots of advice on how to keep your show current, growing and profitable

Weekly tips for shows to listen to in “Currently Listening”

Podcast News

Anchor's new Apple Ad: https://youtu.be/lStdWKDZuWI

Top 20 Podcasts in Dec… note the companies, how many are “independent: http://analytics.podtrac.com/blog/2017/7/21/top-20-podcasts-june-2017-tr9gy-ndn3d-j9l9y-w6mpb-azykr-fgk7e-xfskm-nkhsw-zjenn-mw988-wcn9l?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2019-01-22

Interesting prediction from Todd...but why is Apple Watch being broken out from iOS and now that the stats are certified, have the problems with Watch stats been fixed?: https://powerpresspodcast.com/2019/01/21/podcast-stats-soundbite-prediction-apple-podcasts/?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2019-01-22

Jay wanted to go toe to toe with Tom, but he can’t. It’s perfectly said: https://medium.com/@webby2001/the-secret-sauce-of-podcast-advertising-57f45ae73b95

What are you Currently Listening to?

Joel’s Pick - Mueller She Wrote https://www.muellershewrote.com

Jay’s Pick - Almost Champions - http://www.spreaker.com/show/almostchampions

Follow Jay on Twitter at @therealpodvader and Joel at @therogueslife

Find us online anytime at AlwaysListeningPod.com and email us your questions to [email protected]

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