{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"338. Podcasting - What's Working in 2026","description":"If your podcast growth has flatlined, it's not your content\u2014it's the platforms. And I'm going to prove it. \ud83d\ude80 The algorithms have changed. They're no longer pushing shows to new listeners like they used to. Now they reward volume\u2014more episodes, more output, more downloads. And that's pushing course creators into some uncomfortable corners. When I relaunched my show in 2024, I discovered something surprising: more episodes helped me go deeper with existing listeners, but not wider. That's when I found the real growth lever for podcasters in 2026\u2014and it's probably not what you think. \ud83d\udd25 In This Episode: Why the podcasting landscape has fundamentally shifted The difference between growing downloads and reaching new listeners The single most effective podcast growth strategy most creators overlook My 2026 playbook for video, clips, and community-driven growth \u2728 Want expert guidance and predictable results? Our Meta Ads Agency has 2 spots open for course creators, coaches or online experts ready to scale strategically. We're growth partners who navigate the whole picture - not just ad runners. 10K+ monthly revenue required. Apply at thelaunchlounge.com\/agency \ud83d\udcab   \ud83d\udc9a \ud83d\udc9a \ud83d\udc9a  Salome Get full show notes here Follow The Launch Lounge on Instagram. ","author_name":"The Launch Lounge Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/thelaunchlounge.com\/category\/podcast\/","html":"