
1 plays · Aug 31, 2026
Ever wonder why optimizing one part of your podcast doesn’t always improve its performance as a whole?
That question is at the heart of what we’re building with the PodLaunch OS®, and in this special episode, my eight-year-old son takes over the microphone to ask why I spend so much time studying podcasts, how host decisions shape listener behavior, and why, according to him, it involves a lot of “scribble scratch circles” and possibly some undercover spy work.
For a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re building next, plus what “working from home” looks like through the eyes of an eight-year-old, hit play and let’s dive in.
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2:35 – Why Strategy Alone Can’t Grow Your Podcast
9:24 – What Your Listener Behavior Reveals About Your Podcast Performance
12:09 – How 30,000 Hours of Research Led to the PodLaunch OS®
14:08 – The Industry Blind Spot the PodLaunch OS® Is Built to Solve
27:40 – The PodLaunch Health Score vs. PodLaunch OS®
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