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Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.

David Hooper
Podcasting
Riverside.fm
Content Creation
Audience Engagement
Audacity
Marketing
Audience Growth
Podcasts
Big Podcast Playbook
Spotify
Music Industry
Burnout
Podcast Growth
Josh Spector
Social Media
Community Building
Audio Quality
Podcast Marketing
Youtube
Creativity

Want more listeners, better engagement, and real revenue? Each episode gives concise, actionable playbooks for podcast growth, marketing, and monetization. Get step‑by‑step tactics you can implement today.

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David Hooper
Host of the Big Podcast Playbook brand; longtime radio/podcast producer and marketer.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • David Hooper is the best!

    Radio background to sound effects to well produced to fantastic information about podcasting. All around an amazing podcast. If you have a podcast or maybe think about getting a podcast, you must check this show out. And pick up his book!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris of Podtastic Audio
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic Podcast About Podcasting!

    David knows podcasting, but it’s his marketing skillset that makes this show great. He is also very relatable and I’ve already grown my show from tips I learned from him. Thanks David!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffSanders
    United States2 years ago
  • Helpful on All Levels

    It’s one thing to know marketing in general. It’s another thing to share marketing ideas tailored to a particular niche. David Hooper excels! Every episode has something useful. I found his AMP —Audio Monetization Program— through this podcast. It’s a 24K resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zita3x3
    United States2 years ago
  • File format?

    Update mid April 2024: I can’t in good conscience follow a podcast about podcasting that is publishing a dead Apple podcast feed for months and doesn’t notice.

    Holy cow, Dude.

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    What’s up with this file format that isn’t available to download for offline listening? Are you publishing in MP3 or something non-standard?

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    FB1223451111
    United States3 years ago
  • File format?

    What’s up with this file format that isn’t available to download for offline listening? Are you publishing in MP3 or something non-standard?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FB1223451111
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for practical, actionable podcasting playbooks and real-world marketing tactics.
Several comments emphasize high value, clear takeaways, andImpactful guest and topic choices.
Many reviews highlight the host's expertise in growth, audience building, and monetize strategies.

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How to Turn Podcast Listeners Into Subscribers
Q: Hey David, thanks for your show. My problem is that almost no one sticks around as a subscriber.
The host stresses consistency, a strong show production, and genuine community-building over chasing views. He suggests leveraging live events, being a trusted voice for a specific audience (early stage founders), and avoiding over-dependence on platform algorithms or YouTube-style edits. He also encourages showcasing expertise through authentic engagement and offering real, scalable ways for listeners to participate and become superfans.
Turning One-Time Listeners Into Loyal Podcast Fans
Q: What would you do specifically to turn these casual, one-time listeners into loyal returning fans who feel personally connected to the show?
Engage with local communities and be authentic in your content to build trust and loyalty.
Time to Quit Your Podcast? (Insider 235)
Q: Is it time to quit your podcast?
You might be feeling burnt out or less passionate about it, and it's worth assessing if your enthusiasm has waned or if you should take a break.
YouTube Hype for Podcasters (Insider 200)
Q: Is your audio professional?
People are judged on the quality of their audio, so ensure your podcast's audio quality is high.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Podcast Playbook

What is Big Podcast Playbook about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers concise, actionable playbooks for podcasters focused on growth, engagement, and monetization. Episodes span practical tech setups, guest and interview strategies, live-event storytelling, and audience-building tactics, often with templates, checklists, and real-world examples. A notable strength is the authoritative host's mix of hands-on production guidance and sales/marketing angles, making it useful for independent creators and small podcasts aiming to scale quickly. The format stays sharp with rapid-fire tips, guest-coaching, and tactical resources, though it sometimes doubles down on self-promotion and product mentions. Overall, it appeals to ambitious podcasters and marketers seeking repeatable methods to grow listen... more

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