What do podcast flops, celebrity clickbait, and AI-powered inboxes have in common? If you’re thinking about launching a podcast—or you’re six episodes in and questioning your life choices—this episode is your must-hear manifesto. Marley sits down with Mission Matters' podcast kingpin Matt Cook to unpack what actually builds a successful show (hint: it’s not “just go viral”).
From his unfiltered golf podcast to producing hundreds of shows across industries, Matt spills the tea on staying consistent, standing out, and why your voice matters more than your download count.
Spoiler: If you’ve been ghosted by Zuckerberg’s algorithm or terrified to hear your own voice on playback, you are SO not alone.
Inside the Episode:
- “Wait… people listen to this?” Why podcast growth is the slow burn no one talks about.
- Death by download stats: Why most podcasters quit (and what to do instead).
- Superhuman inboxes, AI DJs & the next big shift in podcast discoverability.
- Is YouTube winning? What every host needs to know about social-first formats.
- How to turn your mess into media gold—and leverage every episode like a boss.
✨ Whether you’re an audio addict or a mic-curious entrepreneur, this convo will make you laugh, rethink your strategy, and maybe finally stop asking, “But what are the numbers?”
Want to connect with Matt? Check out his podcast Pull Hook Golf, or dive into the world of podcasting at missionmatters.com.
To learn more, visit:
https://thepartygoddess.com/
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/marley-majcher/
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