{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Nathan Barry Show","title":"The New Way To Grow a Podcast in 2026 | Chris Hutchins | 112","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0b18085a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4346,"description":"Chris Hutchins, host of the wildly popular All the Hacks podcast, joins us to crack the code on podcast growth. Most creators dream of building a brand, attracting millions of listeners, and monetizing their passion, but Chris has actually done it, transforming his podcast into a powerhouse through meticulous optimization. If you've ever wondered how successful podcasts truly scale beyond the initial buzz, or how to inject startup-level strategic thinking into your creative venture, this episode is a masterclass. Chris reveals the behind-the-scenes tactics that catapulted his show to millions of downloads, sharing the unconventional strategies that maximize reach and impact.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Introduction\n07:08 The Underrated Power of Networking\n11:09 Leveraging Your Inner Circle for Connections\n15:08 Crafting Pitches That Stand Out\n20:00 The Value of Deep Expertise\n23:44 Podcast Growth: Beyond the Numbers\n28:07 Gauging Podcast Potential with Overcast Ads\n32:20 Strategic Guesting on Other Podcasts\n37:57 The Art of Asking to Be a Host\n42:04 Maximizing Value in Podcast Collaborations\n46:19 The Untapped Potential of Post-Roll Ads\n51:00 Subsidizing Growth for Maximum Scale\n54:15 Reinvestment and Strategic Retreats\n58:24 Optimizing for Leverage, Not Just Revenue\n1:01:52 Gaming the Podcast Charts\n1:08:14 Essential Personal Finance Hacks\n1:10:00 The Ultimate Hotel Upgrade Hack\nIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.\nLearn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show\nFollow Nathan:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry\nX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow\nWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com\nKit: https://kit.com\nFollow Chris:\nWebsite: https://allthehacks.com\nX: https://x.com/hutchins\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishutchins\nInstagram:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/94Z7X6faUKE41kiKTRfZPH0m-h9g7ytYNEt5v0i7EJE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kODMx/YjU2MDE1OGMwYTVj/YWE2MjUyOTkwNTVi/YmJkMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}