Gary Arndt was alerted that his show was in Apple's New and Noteworthy. He didn't know how he got there, and what it meant for his show. Today he shares how being in New and Noteworthy was just the start.  Check out Gary's show Everything Everywhere Daily it's a daily podcast for Intellectually Curious People. Host Gary Arndt tells the stories of interesting people, places, and things from around the world and throughout history. Check out Gary as he prepares to bungee Jump off the Auckland Harbor Bridge ( scroll down about halfway ) Join the School of Podcasting Community Risk-Free Are you looking to start your podcast but don't know where to begin? Look no further than the School of Podcasting. Our comprehensive online courses and one-on-one coaching will teach you everything you need to know, from equipment and editing to marketing and monetization. With our proven methods and unlimited one-on-one consulting, you'll be creating high-quality, engaging content in no time. Say goodbye to the frustration and uncertainty and hello to a successful podcasting career with the School of Podcasting. Use the coupon code schoolofpodcasting.com/listener to save on a monthly or yearly subscription. Today's Talk With Gary Arndt This discussion covered Gary's experience being featured on Apple's New and Noteworthy section and the significant growth it drove for his podcast. Gary saw a spike in downloads and traffic that propelled his show to the top of Apple podcast charts. While the direct impact of New and Noteworthy was small, the increased visibility helped grow his audience in a sustainable way over subsequent months. Is There a Clear Replacement For Google Podcasts? I've looked at a few apps to replace Google Podcasts. You can filter the results at https://podcasting2.org/apps to show Andoird. I talk about Truefans, Podvers, Podcast Guru, and Podcast Addict. No clear winner for me... how about you? Question of the Month Send in your answer at https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question Live Appearances See my schedule at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/where Mentioned In This Episode School of Podcasting Everything Everywhere Daily Show Gary's Previous Appearance Talking Promotion Walking is Fitness Show What Podcast Strategies Are You Going to Stop in 2024, and Which Ones Will You Start? Episode Apple's Podcast Promotion Tools Profit From Your Podcast Book Simple PodcastPress Plugin Podcasting 2.0 Website TrueFans Podcast App Podverse Podcast App Podcast Guru App Podcast Addict App Fountain App Timeline 00:00:00 - Make Good For For Dave 00:03:04 - Gary Arndt Has Great Info https://schoolofpodcasting.com/854  00:04:09 - Welcome to the Show https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/listener  00:04:41 - How Do I Get Into New and Noteworthy? 00:06:00 - Gary Arndt Interview 00:06:50 - Gary Got Featured 00:09:14 - Part 2 of the Story - The Charts 00:13:02 - Month Over Month Growth 00:14:05 - Apple Leapfrogs Over Spotify 00:15:35 - Number 1 in History 00:16:20 - How Do You Get Into New and Noteworthy? 00:16:59 - Effects on Advertising 00:18:23 - Advertising Insights 00:20:05 - Join the Community https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/listener  00:21:07 - Your Podcast Website http://www.yourpodcastwebsite.com  00:21:23 - Apple Marketing Tools 00:25:15 - How Do You Get An Apple Player? (https://tools.applemediaservices.com/apple-podcasts) 00:26:55 - Should I Use An Apple Player On My Website? 00:28:36 - Android Users 00:29:13 - Spotify Players 00:29:36 - Put the Choice In the Listener's Hands https://supportthisshow.com/simplepodcastpress  00:32:20 - Google Podcast Replacement? 00:32:56 - Two Types of Apps 00:35:30 - My Criteria 00:35:43 - Podcast Guru 00:36:24 - Podverse.fm 00:36:49 - Truefans.fm 00:38:36 - If You Had To Pick One.. 00:39:13 - What is Podcasting 2.0? 00:40:20 - Podcast Addict? 00:41:02 - Top 4 Options 00:42:32 - Podcasting 2.org https://www.podcasting2.org  00:42:48 - Quest