Jon just deployed our most requested feature: detailed podcast analytics.

This is just the beginning for analytics. We'll continue to iterate on these features moving forward.

What do you want to see next in Transistor's analytics?

• A list of total downloads for each episode. This would allow you to sort by "most popular."
• Stats on what apps people are using to listen (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, etc..)
• Our best guess at how many subscribers you have.

New podcasts on Transistor:

We love seeing the variety of podcasts hosted on Transistor. Here are some recently added shows:

• Call Theory podcast – focused on the call center industry.
• The Gently Mad – Adam Clark switched his popular podcast over to us!
• Edgard – a wildly creative audio adventure.
• MoneyLab – brutally honest advice on running an online business.
• Kameo – a podcast about the tech community in Kamloops, BC.
• Ask Rezzz – Jason answers your freelance business questions.

Google is now indexing podcasts

"Google has a new podcasting strategy that completely reimagines how people find and listen to shows."

This series by Pacific Content is fascinating.

Here's a summary of the news:

1. Podcasts will now appear in Google Search results. You'll see podcast episodes appear along with other results: text, image, and video.
2. Google Assistant just added support for podcasts. When searching for a show on Android, you'll be able to play it without needing a podcast app.
3. Google has lots of plans for speech and language recognition, that will also help podcasters.