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The Podcast Ecosystem in 2019 – a16z’s 68 page analysis (Guest essay by Li Jin)

Andrew Chen

Americans listening weekly to podcasts grew from 7% in 2013 to 22% in 2019. From our research, users seldom feel passionately — either positively or negatively — about the podcast app they’re using. A social audio app could also have direct network effects, where the experience becomes better with more users/friends.

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The Podcast Ecosystem in 2019 – a16z’s 68 page analysis

Andrew Chen

Americans listening weekly to podcasts grew from 7% in 2013 to 22% in 2019. From our research, users seldom feel passionately — either positively or negatively — about the podcast app they’re using. A social audio app could also have direct network effects, where the experience becomes better with more users/friends.