The pace of change the podcast industry is undergoing is staggering. The implications for podcasters, hosting providers, podcast listening app developers, and advertisers and agencies are enormous. And so is the growth potential. Presented as a companion to the weekly newsletter of the same name, our podcast provides you with direct access to our narrated articles, interviews with industry experts, bleeding-edge research, and can't miss industry news recaps. That Sounds Profitable, right? Assumptions and conventional wisdom will be challenged. Easy answers with no proof of efficacy will be exposed. Because the thinking that got podcast advertising close to a billion dollars annually will need to be drastically overhauled to bring in the tens or hundreds of billions of dollars podcast advertising deserves.

Sounds Profitable
Claim This Podcastby Bryan Barletta
Podcast Authority
Beta
Podcast Overview
The pace of change the podcast industry is undergoing is staggering. The implications for podcasters, hosting providers, podcast listening app developers, and advertisers and agencies are enormous. And so is the growth potential. Presented as a companion to the weekly newsletter of the same name, our podcast provides you with direct access to our narrated articles, interviews with industry experts, bleeding-edge research, and can't miss industry news recaps. That Sounds Profitable, right? Assumptions and conventional wisdom will be challenged. Easy answers with no proof of efficacy will be exposed. Because the thinking that got podcast advertising close to a billion dollars annually will need to be drastically overhauled to bring in the tens or hundreds of billions of dollars podcast advertising deserves.
Language
๐บ๐ฒ
Publishing Since
1/31/2021
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
Podcast Authority
Beta
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- โข YouTube presence analysis
- โข Social media reach metrics
- โข RSS compliance scoring
- โข Podcast 2.0 features
- โข Technical standards
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
See how your show performs across every key metric
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Sounds Profitable
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes

June 3, 2026
Upgrading the World Cup With Podcasts, Nielsen Q1 Audio Trends, & More
Sounds Profitable Partner Bryan Barletta and Oxford Road's Dan Granger discuss the evolving role of sports podcasts and Nielsen's Q1 audio trends in this interview.

June 3, 2026
Strum and Drang
Tom Webster explains how quickly Large Language Models advance, sharing his accessible journey into AI to help listeners embrace these powerful tools.

June 2, 2026
SiriusXM Podcasts ๐ Tubi, BBC Studios World Cup Case Study, & More
Host Bryan Barletta interviews industry experts on SiriusXM's Tubi deal, programmatic ad transparency benchmarks, and the legal implications of website tracking for ad-supported media.
994 total episodes available with 586 transcripts
Recent guests on Sounds Profitable
Guests from recent episodes โ sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Tom Webster
Guest
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy

PodBiz | Where's The Money In Podcasting?
Norma Jean Belenky & John Kiernan

Podnews Weekly Review
James Cridland and Sam Sethi

Podnews Daily - podcasting news
Podnews LLC

My First Million
Hubspot Media

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
All-In Podcast, LLC

The Ben Shapiro Show
The Daily Wire

Podcast Advertising Playbook
Heather Osgood

The Daily
The New York Times

Today, Explained
Vox

Up First
NPR

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network

DHUnplugged Podcast
Horowitz and Dvorak

Morning Wire
The Daily Wire

The Indicator from Planet Money
NPR

Podcast Perspectives
Jeff Umbro, The Podglomerate LLC
Deep-dive analytics for Sounds Profitable
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Sounds Profitable?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.