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

Greg Wasserman, Podcast Leader & Relationship Generator
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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 isn’t just a distribution tool, but the core engine of a larger business built around trust and long-term value? This conversation with Hank Fuerst unpacks how intentional (and sometimes accidental) decisions about... more

What happens when a podcast network is built not from traditional media roots, but from a software platform focused on indie creators? This episode explores the practical implications of bringing technology and community features together, redefining... more

Are podcast "networks" holding creators back? Why does one company refuse the network label? And what is everyone missing about the business of podcast collectives? What if chasing the label of "network" is distracting podcasters from real, sustainab... more

What makes a podcast network truly distinctive? In this conversation, the focus shifts to networks that do more than aggregate existing content. Instead, they build new shows from the ground up, taking real creative risks on untested ideas. It’s a ha... more

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Recent Guests

Hank Fuerst
Head of Network Operations at Ramsey Network
Ramsey Solutions
Episode: Growing an Intentional Podcast Network: People, Values, and Adaptation
Alex Sanfilippo
Founder of PodMatch and founder/leader of PodMatch Podcast Network
PodMatch
Episode: Designing a Podcast Network for Early-Stage Creators
Amanda McLoughlin
Founder of Multitude, a creator-first collective
Multitude
Episode: Empowering Podcasters Without Taking Creative Control
Mike Jensen
Founder of Rhapsody Voices, boutique network operator
Rhapsody Voices
Episode: What Boutique Podcast Networks Do Differently for Creators
Alan Seales
Founder of the Broadway Podcast Network (BPN)
Broadway Podcast Network
Episode: How a Broadway Culture Reinvented Podcast Network Growth
AJ Feliciano
Founder/leader at Companion, former NBCUniversal/Rooster Teeth executive
Companion
Episode: Inside Building a Consumer-Facing Podcast Network
Nick Gelso
Founder/CEO of CLNS Media and North Station Media
CLNS Media; North Station Media
Episode: Building a Network for the Long Run: Community, Criteria, and Change
Andrew Kenward
President and COO of Almost Friday Media
Almost Friday Media
Episode: Building a Podcast Network Around Creators, Not Just Content
Paige Hymson
AVP of Podcasts at Almost Friday Media
Almost Friday Media
Episode: Building a Podcast Network Around Creators, Not Just Content

Host

Greg Wasserman
Host of Podcast Network Insights; builds relationships and guides interviews; central to show editorial direction

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Great for people wanting to join a podcast network (or if you lead one!)

    I really respect the unique approach Greg is taking with this podcast. He's a gifted conversationalist and a very curious host. It's a great podcast that I'll be listening to for a long time, and I'm honored to have been a guest!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Sanfilippo | PodMatch.com
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States4 months ago
  • Looking forward to it

    Loved the trailer. Looking forward to the first episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlbertoBBB
    Spain6 months ago

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Listeners enjoy candid, practitioner-focused discussions about how networks operate beyond metrics and downloads.
Guests bring a mix of operator insight and creator-centric perspectives that feel actionable for building or joining networks.
The host is viewed as curious and relationship-driven, guiding conversations with clarity and practical takeaways.

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What Boutique Podcast Networks Do Differently for Creators
Q: Why join a network versus staying independent, and what should a creator ask before signing on?
Understand the size and monetization opportunities of your show, define realistic expectations for sponsorships, explore direct-sold opportunities, and ensure the network's representation and approach align with your goals and audience needs.
What Boutique Podcast Networks Do Differently for Creators
Q: If you started your network today, what would you do differently?
Focus more on leveraging referrals while being outwardly aggressive about pursuing white-space opportunities and new show concepts, rather than only optimizing existing conversations; balance sales instincts with strategic outreach to potential creators.
How a Broadway Culture Reinvented Podcast Network Growth
Q: What makes BPN unique as a network operator?
Alan describes BPN as a tech-enabled backbone with a strong emphasis on discoverability, sonic branding, and cross-promotion across shows, plus the ability to adapt to partnerships and services that fit Broadway's ecosystem.
Inside Building a Consumer-Facing Podcast Network
Q: How do you handle talent partnerships and contracts without overextending risk?
The approach balances transparency, alignment, and staged growth with a focus on reasonable risk, minimum guarantees, and a willingness to walk away if partnerships don't fit the mission.
Inside Building a Consumer-Facing Podcast Network
Q: Why should creators join Companion instead of going solo or joining another network?
Because Companion aims to offer a true brand destination with aligned values, a scalable marketing ecosystem, and opportunities beyond ad sales, including audience communities and real-world activation, which can be more valuable than pure sales.

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A business-focused conversation series that shines a light on how podcast networks operate, monetize, and grow their shows. Across episodes, guests share practical frameworks for building creator-first ecosystems, branding, and cross-platform strategies, with deep dives into ownership, equity, and community, plus real-world insights on distribution, partnerships, and monetization beyond traditional ads. Notable threads include shifting from sales-led to brand-led networks, the importance of culture and creator alignment, and the evolving role of AI, live events, and multi-format storytelling in sustaining networks. This program is likely to appeal to network operators, production agencies, and creators evaluating whether to join, start, or ... more

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