Thursday, November 13, 2014

SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH ABOUT PODCASTS (PART 2)


Below is a comparison of the most recent top 20 podcasts as tabulated by two reliable providers.  Eight on each list are unique [shown in the chart below in RED], and not listed on the other list.  This is a wide variation.  Obviously, public radio does very well.  However, common metrics are hard to find and context is elusive.

         STITCHER                                       iTunes

RANK
PODCAST

RANK
PODCAST
1
This American Life

1
Serial
2
Radio Lab

2
This American Life
3
Freakonomics

3
Radiolab
4
Wait, Wait

4
Wait, Wait
5
Joe Rogan Experience

5
Freakonomics
6
The Moth

6
TED
7
NPR News

7
Stuff You Should Know
8
Marketplace
(via Sticher)

8
The Moth
9
Global News

9
Stuff You Missed In History Class
10
Rachael Maddow

10
Car Talk
11
Adam Carolla

11
Fresh Air
12
Car Talk

12
Planet Money
13
Stuff You Should Know

13
Criminal
14
Fresh Air

14
Slate Serial Spoiler Specials
15
Marketplace
(via APM)

15
StartUp
16
Planet Money

16
The Nerdist
17
Ted

17
Joe Rogan Experience
18
Star Talk

18
Welcome to Night Vale
19
Snap Judgment

19
WTF Marc Maron
20
WTF Marc Maron

20
Pauly Shore

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