People often ask me ‘show how popular was Chasing the Bard podiobook?’ and truthfully I didn’t know. It was something that didn’t really bother me, since I knew plenty of people enjoyed it enough to contribute and give me feedback. I also studied Statistics at university and know the various ways they can be massaged by those that create them to justify many things. That is why I view podcasting numbers with some suspicion, but that’s another rant that can wait for another day.
However, after meeting with my agent Laurie, the most switched on person I know (sorry for the extra emails that just generated for you Laurie) and she asked about numbers, I sat down and did some spreadsheeting. And so here they are.
Between 31st March 2008 and 31st December 2008 Chasing the Bard was downloaded 173,500 times. That is approximately 8,600 listeners per episode (including the podiobooks.com version). It isn’t Sigler or Hutchins or Lafferty numbers but it is a respectable number for a podcaster who hasn’t been in the sphere for as long as any of those three.
To say I am happy is an understatement.
There are big exciting things coming down the pike in my writing life, and this was just a nice little incentive to keep going. For all of you who contributed to those numbers- I thank you, from the bottom of my needy little podcasters heart. And I think you are going to enjoy what is coming…
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Those are solid numbers. Very solid.
Congratulations on the Big Numbers! I listened to your book last month, and loved it, and reviewed it on my show. Forgot if I mentioned that to you.
Someday when I grow up I want that many listeners.
And a pony.
Griz
Well, you’ve got me beat. Must retreat to the Resistance Headquarters and plot further. Congratulations!
-Dan Sawyer
Author of many cool things found at http://www.jdsawyer.net
Major congrats, Pip! You should be proud of all you’ve accomplished. Soon all the world shall know the glory of the Dark Goddess!
Chris Lester
Producer & Head Author
The Metamor City Podcast
http://www.metamorcity.com
Congratulations!
If I get a 1000 Listeners I’ll be happy!
-Mike
Planning a few podcasts.
Pip, Looks like things are going pretty good, drop me a line we should catchup.
Glen
As one of your fans I will simply say the following. If you keep writing/podcasting, I will keep reading/listening.
Philippa,
I’m proud to say I’m one of the 8600 listeners. I loved the podcast version of Chasing the Bard. I’m about to buy the printed book – I found an online book shop that doesn’t charge huge postage fees to Australia.
Cheers
Jeff