Building The Podcast Tech Stack Has Changed Everything, Here’s What’s Next
Why this community matters, why your support fuels it, and an exclusive 20% discount for new paid members.
There’s a funny moment that happens in nearly every client call these days. We’ll be deep in the weeds (audience data, RSS migration fallout, pixel behavior in paid growth, whatever) and someone pauses mid-sentence and says: “Oh yeah, I read that in The Podcast Tech Stack.”
It hits me every time.
Because what started as me jotting down some tactical notes and industry takeaways… somehow turned into a publication people actually build strategy around.
And now, as this thing grows faster than I expected, it’s time to open the door a little wider, and ask for your support so we can keep building something serious, useful, and very different from the generic “podcast advice” sludge on the internet.
The Ground Is Shifting Under Podcasters, And Fast
Let’s zoom out for a second.
Over the past 18 months, podcasting has entered an odd but exciting era: not a boom, not a bust… more of a professionalization wave. Platforms are consolidating, recommendation engines are finally getting smarter, ad marketplaces are tightening, and video is no longer “optional” for a growing segment of shows (NOT every show, but a growing segment).
Meanwhile:
YouTube is pushing audio creators harder than ever with a dual-distribution strategy.
Spotify is rebuilding its podcaster tools in public (again), but this time with clearer intent: data, monetization, and interoperability.
RSS hosts are racing to embed AI-driven editing, clipping, and search… not necessarily because creators want it, but because platforms need differentiation.
CPM volatility is pushing networks to diversify beyond ads into memberships, live events, and bundling.
It’s a lot.
And meanwhile indie creators are feeling the pressure to keep up, network execs are navigating five new dashboards, shifting team workflows, and a revenue model that looks different every quarter and brand marketing departments with podcasts are drowning in ads for new tools.
That’s why The Podcast Tech Stack exists. To interpret this chaos, translate it into strategy, and give podcasters leverage they can actually use.
How We Built This, And Why Your Support Matters
When I started The Podcast Tech Stack, the goal was simple: Demystify podcast growth and tech without being boring or vague or focusing on all the “palace intrigue” stuff around podcasting.
I might have a sharp or witty word for a brand every now and then, but I think we’ve been faithful to staying out of the gossip and stuff.
I wanted to create a space where we talk about attribution pixels, conversion funnels, network consolidation, cross-channel audience capture, and growth loops… in a way that feels like two smart people talking shop over coffee, not a textbook.
And honestly? It’s worked better than I expected.
What started happening:
Studio leaders began forwarding posts internally.
Networks asked for breakdowns of new tools before rolling them out to their teams.
Creators used our testing frameworks to add thousands of new listeners (seriously, I read every reply and these “thank you” notes get me so damn PUMPED).
Newsletter subscribers grew faster than I anticipated, and stayed. And the open rate is insane.
And more than anything: you all engaged. You wrote back. You told me what you tried. You told me what broke. You told me what worked. You told me when you hated it or disagreed respectfully and started dialogues.
This publication has become a living lab for the industry, and I’m grateful for that.
But (and here’s the real reason for this article) to keep doing this at the level it deserves, I need to carve out more dedicated time, more depth, more experimentation, and more formats.
So today, I’m officially inviting you to become a paid supporter of The Podcast Tech Stack, and offering a special 20% discount for early subscribers.
Let’s talk about what you get.
What You Get as a Paid Subscriber (And Why It’s Worth It)
There are two tiers: Monthly and Founding Member.
Both deliver serious value, especially if you’re trying to grow a show, manage multiple podcasts, work inside a network, or run a production studio.
Monthly Subscriber: $8/month
Perfect for creators, producers, and team members who want the full playbook.
You get:
Full access to the entire back catalogue
Dozens of deep dives, breakdowns, and frameworks that normally live behind the paywall.
Some recent and upcoming (we vet some of these articles with industry insiders first for testing frameworks) subscriber-only favorites:
The Ultimate Guide to Podcast Growth: A 360° Framework
How to Build a Multi-Show Funnel That Actually Converts
My Complete Attribution & Pixel Strategy for Paid Podcast Growth
Podcast Network Economics: What’s Actually Working in 2025
The Real Reason Video Keeps Failing Podcasters (And How to Fix It)
Paid Subscriber-only articles and memos
I often write industry analyses and tactical breakdowns that I simply don’t publish publicly, because they’re too in-the-weeds or too practical to make available to competitors of my clients.
Paid members get all of it.
Bonus content & video interviews
I’ve started recording conversations with network execs, engineers, growth specialists, and creators who are actually shipping things, not theorizing on LinkedIn.
These are available exclusively to paid subscribers.
Priority access to Q&As and AMAs
You get first dibs when I run open Q&A threads where you can ask anything:
growth, tech stacks, audience systems, network building, pricing strategy, etc.
Founding Member: $240/year
This is the tier built for serious operators.
Whether you’re leading a podcast division, running a studio, or growing a multi-show portfolio; this gives you the closest thing to having me as your strategic advisor at a fraction of the cost.
You get everything in the Monthly tier PLUS:
Monthly Podcast Audits
Every month, you can submit a show for a tailored audit.
You get:
a custom analysis
growth levers
optimization recommendations
platform-specific fixes
an action-oriented roadmap
This is the same audit format I use with paid consulting clients.
Monthly Check-Ins with Curated Action Plans
Founding Members get a private, personalized monthly check-in with curated next steps.
Think of it like a fractional strategy call: async, efficient, and incredibly actionable.
This can include:
growth experiments to run
funnel improvements
copy/creative notes
audience insights
episode optimization
platform-specific adjustments
cross-channel planning
This alone is worth far more than the annual price.
Priority Input on Future Guides, Reports & Tools
Founding Members directly shape what I write next. If you’re running into a problem, I can build something for it.
Why Paid Support Matters (The Honest Version)
Here’s the truth most newsletters won’t tell you:
High-quality analysis takes time.
Real-world examples take relationships and a structured schedule to test.
Testing things costs time + money + man-hours (which also costs money).
Doing it consistently takes focus.
The Podcast Tech Stack has grown into something with real weight… something studios, producers, indie creators, and network execs rely on.
Your support:
enables deeper research
funds testing and tool buying
unlocks bigger investigative pieces
allows me to produce more interviews, breakdowns, and guides
keeps this publication independent
gives me time to respond thoughtfully to your questions
Paid subscribers let me put even more into this ecosystem, which means the entire industry (including your show) benefits.
So What’s Next For The Podcast Tech Stack?
A lot, actually.
Here’s a snapshot of what’s in development for paid members:
1. The 2025 Podcast Growth Benchmark Report
A full breakdown of emerging growth channels, attribution accuracy, listener behavior shifts, and platform strategy — across 30+ shows in different verticals.
2. The Complete Network Launch Playbook
From channel architecture to internal workflows to monetization stack. This one is going to be big.
3. Data-Backed Growth Experiments You Can Run This Quarter
Modeled after what I’m doing with client shows — anonymized but operational.
4. A New Series: “What The Top 1% of Shows Actually Do”
No generic advice. This is workflow-level analysis.
5. Interviews With Platform Engineers and Growth Teams
Behind-closed-doors conversations brought out into the open.
Paid members get it all.
Deep Dive: Why This Publication Works (And Why Readers Stick Around)
Let’s break down the core reason this newsletter has traction: We focus on the “why,” not just the “what.”
Most podcast commentary just rewords platform announcements. That’s great, but not what we do.
We analyze how those changes affect:
your workflow
your growth loops
your attribution accuracy
your monetization model
your team
your production calendar
your cross-channel strategy
That’s the stuff that matters. To me, anyway. And likely to you if you’ve stuck around this long.
The Wrap-Up
This newsletter started as a side project, something I thought maybe a few industry friends and most of my clients and prospects would read.
Now it’s turning into an actual resource for creators and teams who take this craft seriously.
If you’ve gotten value from The Podcast Tech Stack…
If it’s helped you plan, grow, rethink, or streamline something…
If you want more depth, more research, more experiments, more access —
➡️ Consider becoming a paid subscriber today.
And because you’re here, reading this, I’m giving you a special 20% discount on either plan:
$8/month for full subscriber access
$240/year for Founding Members, includes monthly audits + check-ins
Your support helps this become the place for smart podcasters to stay ahead.
Reply anytime, I read every note!
Let’s keep building.