This episode covers how to stay grounded in a world obsessed with metrics. We delve into the looming shift of Google Podcasts listeners to YouTube Music and why listen time matters more than download stats. Then, our conversation takes an introspective turn as we discuss the No Stats 90 challenge by Mark Steadman, nudging podcasters to look beyond numbers to nurture their content and community. It's a lesson in the psychological impacts of constant performance tracking, and setting sights on the horizon without losing joy in the steps leading there. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! 📣 Sound-Off Question: If there were no stats, how would you measure your podcast's success? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230! Links mentioned in this episode: - We're going to Podfest next week! - RSS Feeds are out of beta on YouTube - OP3 Listen Time Metric - No Stats 90 Support the showContact Buzzcast Text the show: 855-951-4230 Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!