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Podcast Network Insights: Understanding the Business of Podcast "Networks"

Greg Wasserman, Podcast Leader & Relationship Generator
Podcast Networks
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C-Suite Network
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Be Podcast Network
360 Deals
Podcast Nation
Pantheon Podcast Network
Australia
Compliance Podcast Network
Pharmacy Podcast Network
Feminist Podcast Collective
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Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN)
Discoverability
Healthcare
Health Podcast Library
Indie Podcasting

Podcast Network Insights explores the evolving world of podcast networks, however they define themselves today. Through candid conversations with founders, operators, and creators, we uncover how podcast networks make money, how they grow shows, and how podcasters can decide whether to join, leave, or even start a podcast network of their own.

For podcasters, it’s a resource for understanding wha... more

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What happens when a podcast network is built with a laser-focused niche rather than sheer volume—and most of its shows are produced or hosted by the same person? In fields as specialized as legal compliance or rural West Texas storytelling, the logic... more

How can building a podcast network act as the backbone of business development, instead of simply a content play or an ad-driven venture? This episode takes an inside look at designing a podcast network that functions as a strategic connector, breaki... more

What does it mean to brand yourself as a podcast network—even when you’re still on your first show? Most creators launch solo, but Glenn Hebert took a different path, establishing a network identity from day one to shape listener expectations and dri... more

What does it take to make compassion and human connection a true operational thread inside a podcast network, rather than just a slogan? This conversation asks how centering real relationships and creative freedom can shape not only who joins a netwo... more

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Tom Fox
Lawyer turned podcaster and founder of the Compliance Podcast Network; ran hyper-niche networks
Compliance Podcast Network
Episode: Growing a Podcast Network in Hyper-Specialized Markets
Todd Eury
Founder of Pharmacy Podcast Network
Pharmacy Podcast Network
Episode: Why Podcast Networks Should Lead Your B2B Marketing Strategy
Glenn Hebert
Founder/Operator of Horse Radio Network
Horse Radio Network (and related platforms)
Episode: How Early Network Branding Fuels Long-Term Growth
Amy Lynn Durham
Founder of Magic Thread Media
Magic Thread Media
Episode: Why Humanity and Creative Freedom Matter in Podcast Networks
Jeremy Westphal
Leader at GZM, former executive at Comedy Central, Nickelodeon
GZM
Episode: Surviving as a Niche Network: Lessons from Scripted Fiction
Rachel Corbett
Leader of NOVA's Podcast Arm; former founder of Mamma Mia podcast network
NOVA Entertainment
Episode: Beyond Downloads: What Networks Really Want from Podcasters
John Matarazzo
Media Manager for Charisma Podcast Network
Charisma Podcast Network
Episode: Converting Articles into Downloads: The Intersection of Media and Podcasting
Mark LaCour
Founder of Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN)
Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN)
Episode: Why Owning Every Show Drives Quality, Consistency, and Profits
Jethro Jones
Founder of BE Podcast Network, educator-focused podcaster
BE Podcast Network
Episode: Why Most Networks Miss the Mark on Creator Experience

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Greg Wasserman
Host of Podcast Network Insights

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Great insights!

    This is a great show to get perspective and insights on podcast networks. Thank you Greg for creating this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy Lynn Durham
    United States2 months ago
  • Looking forward to it

    Loved the trailer. Looking forward to the first episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlbertoBBB
    Spain4 months ago

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Why Podcast Networks Should Lead Your B2B Marketing Strategy
Q: If I'm thinking about joining a network, what should I be asking?
You should evaluate whether the network can connect you to clients, support a broader marketing flywheel, and help convert relationships into business opportunities, not just provide distribution. It's about whether the network can align with your goals, offer ongoing strategy, and deliver measurable value beyond downloads.
Growing a Podcast Network in Hyper-Specialized Markets
Q: So you mentioned background as a lawyer, how did you transition into creating the podcast ecosystem of the Compliance Podcast Network and then another one focused on the Texas Hill Country?
It started as a natural extension of blogging in anti-corruption compliance, then using recordings of draft chapters for a book to create daily podcast content; the network grew from those early experiments rather than from a grand launch plan.
Surviving as a Niche Network: Lessons from Scripted Fiction
Q: What's the most important factor when starting a new scripted-fiction show in a network?
Ensure strong production values, clear casting and voice work, and a distribution plan that reaches the intended audience; be prepared to invest in sound design and cross-media opportunities to maximize reach.
Surviving as a Niche Network: Lessons from Scripted Fiction
Q: How should indie fiction podcasters think about joining or forming networks?
Focus on clarity of vision and audience, build collaborations with other creators, and consider forming smaller, cooperative networks so you can grow organically with the right partners rather than chasing scale for its own sake.
Surviving as a Niche Network: Lessons from Scripted Fiction
Q: What are you learning from the various avenues of network operation, from major studios to independent networks?
The dominant lesson is to embrace storytelling as the core value, to be audience-centric, and to use distribution and partnerships to expand reach while maintaining a tight curation of quality shows.

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This show offers candid conversations with founders, operators, and creators who shape the business side of podcast networks. Episodes explore monetization models, creator experience, editorial autonomy, and strategies for growth, cross-promotion, and partnerships across verticals like education, hospitality, health, and LatAm markets. It often features practical guidance for podcasters evaluating networks, joining or leaving them, and building sustainable networks that balance revenue with creator value. A notable strength is the emphasis on real-world operations, including live events, production support, and governance, with thoughtful takes on AI-assisted packaging, sampler feeds, and community-driven models that prioritize relationship... more

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