The Binge Factor

About The Binge Factor

Dare to discover what makes a podcast truly unskippable and bingeworthy! In this edition of The Binge Factor, we dive deep into the podcasts that captivate audiences, offering honest podcast reviews and podcast video reactions to reveal the secrets behind their Binge Factor or evaluate their Binge Failure to see if there's anything worth salvaging. We provide podcast critiques and smart podcast takes to help you with podcast discovery. Every week, we pit two podcasts against each other in a Battle of the Bingeworthy. Whether it's a celeb showdown or a political podcast face-off, we're dishing out brutally honest critiques that challenge the norm and redefine what bingeworthy truly means. We're building a network of expert guest co-hosts to bring you no-nonsense analysis on specialized topics, so you can expect deep dives into comedy, wellness, and industry giants to fresh new voices, helping you find your next audio obsession or inspiration. Are you a podcast listener constantly searching for your next obsession? Tired of sifting through endless podcast recommendations only to be disappointed? Let us be your expert guides. We'll cut through the noise, review current shows, and highlight the unique podcasts with that elusive binge factor. Get ready to discover your new favorite quality audio content, saving you time (and your ears!) and ensuring every listen is worthwhile. We'll help you skip podcasts that aren't worth your time. Are you a podcaster striving for more listens, more engagement, and a more dedicated audience? Worried about common mistakes that waste your voice and time? Subscribe now! The Binge Factor will show you exactly what not to do so you can transform your show from 'just another podcast' into a must-listen binge-fest. Don't just copy what the 'pros' do. Most network and 'professional' shows rely on outdated methods that flop without huge marketing budgets or celebrity hosts—which we both know you can’t afford! We're here to help you grow your podcast audience, achieve success, and earn industry respect. Learn how to make your podcast popular, improve your branding, and boost production value for high-performing podcasts. For marketing and ad industry professionals, media buyers, talent scouts, and brands seeking authentic voices and emerging podcast influencers - this show is your unfair advantage. Understand the metrics, magic, and methods of successful podcasts. Identify emerging trends and discover shows with genuine audience connection, making your advertising investments sharper and partnerships more impactful. Stop wasting time and money following useless Apple charts; it's time to stop letting Spotify, Apple, Listen Notes, Chartable, and iHeart dictate your ad dollars. Plus, our expert guest co-hosts will soon cover a wider range of high-value podcast advertising niches, giving you an even sharper edge in identifying emerging hits. Your Binge Factor Guides: Tracy Hazzard and Tom Hazzard, the original podcasting power couple behind Podetize, the largest post-production and AI-informed podcast platform since 2018, and founding sponsors of Podcasters United, the non-profit podcast community built for podcasters to make independent podcasting worth doing and worth listening to. With 33 years of differing marital opinions, the wisdom of producing over 50,000 episodes for more than 1800 different shows, and our no-nonsense podcast tips and nitty-gritty advice, we will challenge you to think differently and find you guest podcast experts who really know their stuff too. Stop listening to only the shows that go viral, and start listening to the underrated podcasts worth your time and attention. Tune in, subscribe, and dare to unlock The Binge Factor – because once you start, you won't want to skip a single episode. Don't miss our podcast deep dives and podcast reaction videos so you can join in the podcast debate too!

Publisher

Tracy Hazzard

Category

arts · business · news · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Mar 2019

Latest episode

28 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

28 of 216 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   28 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Maximize Podcast Engagement with Shaunna Lee: Start Again

   Shaunna Lee of the Start Again podcast shares her strategies for maximizing listener engagement through intentional guest selection and themed seasons, offering actionable advice for podcast growth.

2. 

   11 Feb 2026

   Mastering CEO Mindset and Team Leadership with William Attaway

   Host Alex Lieberman interviews Dr. William Attaway, who explains how mastering CEO mindset and intentional team leadership drives business growth and podcast success.

3. 

   2 Jan 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Binge Factor Deconstructed: A New Era Of Podcasting

   Host Tracy Hazzard deconstructs The Binge Factor's evolution, revealing how its new format helps listeners build binge-worthy podcasts and understand podcasting's future influence.

Inside a recent episode

Maximize Podcast Engagement with Shaunna Lee: Start Again

Published 28 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And it was this concept of, it's never too late to start a new thing and you're never too old to do that thing that is calling to you. So I had been hearing the whisper to write a book my whole life, and I waited till my mid -40s to finally do it. And then shortly after I started getting some practice listening to my intuition and kind of following those nudges, I was hearing podcast as a way of growing my audience and building my business. And then it just kind of all came together with this start again concept. And I've listened to a lot of your topic episodes, which I absolutely love that you're doing solo topics. […]

Who has been a guest on The Binge Factor

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shaunna Lee
• William Attaway
• Craig Constantine
• Skye Pillsbury
• Peter Woolfolk

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

41,682

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

46 ratings

Spotify

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

88

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

90

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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