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Insights on podcasts
Guides, picks and analysis on podcasts, the Apple Podcasts charts and the audio world.
Ana Rodriguez · March 11, 2026
From mic to margin: How creators actually make (and lose) money
Podcasts don’t scale like content. They scale like businesses. A hard look at costs, revenue, and real podcast economics.
Ana Rodriguez · February 13, 2026
Attention is scarce. Podcasts keep earning It
In a crowded attention economy, podcasts keep winning real listening time. Here’s why audio beats feeds, ads, and algorithms: backed by data, cases, and hard-won lessons.
Ana Rodriguez · February 6, 2026
What your podcast queue says about the economy
Podcast listening changes when money feels tight. See how shows reflect inflation, layoffs, and real economic behavior: before charts catch up.