Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/YouTube's Podcast Lie: The Real Data RevealedYouTube told podcasters they wouldn't be relevant without them. But was it true? David BeckemeyerApr 03, 2026ShareA YouTube executive claimed podcasts not on YouTube would be irrelevant. This was based on counting all YouTube channels as podcasts, inflating their data. Real data shows a different story.Full episode: The Audience Growth Advice Podcasters Should Ignore with Alex SanfilippoDavid Beckemeyer·Mar 30Listen nowDiscussion about this videoCommentsRestacksMonetize This!SubscribeAuthorsDavid BeckemeyerRecent PostsWhy Podcast Gurus Don’t Understand Shows Like This with Andrew LewinMay 25 • David BeckemeyerVoice Acting Secrets: Why Sound is EVERYTHINGMay 14 • David BeckemeyerYour Podcast Needs More Duck SoundsMay 11 • David BeckemeyerCome On Monetize This! (If You’re Over Podcasting Advice)Apr 30 • David BeckemeyerPodcast Monetization Is Mostly a Lie with Donald DunnApr 27 • David BeckemeyerStart Your Show: NO Expensive Gear Needed!Apr 25 • David BeckemeyerMastermind Courses: Avoid This Sales Pipeline Trap!Apr 23 • David BeckemeyerVibes & Friendship, No Funnels with Travis RhodenApr 13 • David Beckemeyer