This week, we had something that doesn't happen often outside of the Super Bowl—lots of Americans watched the same thing at the same time. Today, I thought we could look at WHY and what podcasters can learn to add those winning ingredients to their podcasts.Audience SurveyHelp make the show better, and you'll be entered to win a year of membership at the School of Podcasting. Go to schoolofpodcasting.com/surveyTakeaways: Building anticipation for your content is crucial; promoting months in advance can lead to significant engagement. Making your content easily accessible across various platforms maximizes audience reach and convenience. Tying your content to emotions or nostalgia can significantly enhance audience connection and engagement. Creating unique content that can't be found elsewhere is a powerful way to attract viewers. Ensure the consumption process of your content is smooth; technical issues can drive audiences away. Monetizing an audience, rather than just the podcast, is key to long-term success. Mentioned:School of PodcastingPodpageMentioned in this episode:Question of the Month: Where Do You Get Ideas For Your Podcast?I saw this in a Facebook Group and thought it would be a question for all of us to chime in on. "What do you use... "How do you ... ...come up with ideas for your podcast? I need your answer by 4/25/25 Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/questionQuestion of the Month2025 Audience SurveyPodcast Hot Seat - Now Private Podcast AuditsThere are things your podcast is missing that often lead to you losing the audience you are attracting. I help make good podcasts GREAT. End the frustration with your podcast growth. Check out the Podcast Hot Seat Service Today.Podcast HotseatI Want Your OpinionI am doing an audience survey and I want your input to help me make this show exactly what you want. If you have a few minutes, I have a quick survey at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/survey252025 Audience Survey