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By the Numbers

18 Months. 500,000 Views.

One Unstoppable Creative Journey.

Podcast Metrics & Impact: Why the Numbers Matter

Welcome to the heartbeat of The Martin Talk Show Podcast — the numbers. But these aren’t just stats for stat’s sake. They represent a growing movement of listeners, creators, and partners who believe in the power of raw, unfiltered conversation to spark change and inspire action.

With over 300+ episodes in just 18 months, this podcast has evolved from a simple idea between friends to a global platform heard across festivals, theatres, and creative spaces. From Edinburgh Fringe to Cannes, from intimate artist chats to a World Record-breaking episode, the show is more than content — it's community, creativity, and connection in motion.

For listeners: these numbers are proof that you're not alone. You're joining thousands who crave bold, honest storytelling. Every stream, download, and share fuels the mission — to amplify voices that challenge, disrupt, and reimagine the world around us.

For sponsors and advertisers: this isn’t just airtime — it’s attention in its purest form. Our audience is made up of passionate, forward-thinking individuals who value creativity, authenticity, and purpose. Whether you're launching a product, sharing a service, or promoting a cause, partnering with The Martin Talk Show Podcast puts you in the ears of people who care — and act.

For guests and collaborators: the show is a trusted stage to share your story with a growing global audience. Here, your message isn’t lost in edits or filtered by scripts. It’s you, uncensored and unapologetically human — and the data shows, people listen.

These numbers tell a story — one of growth, trust, and impact. And if you’re reading this, you’re part of it.

Let’s keep building. Let’s keep amplifying. Let’s keep changing the game, together.

📅 July 30, 2023

The Beginning

  • 🎙️ 1 episode

  • 📍 Location: Victoria Hall Theatre, Harlow

  • 🎧 Equipment: A mobile phone

  • 👥 Guests: 2 best friends

  • 🔥 Views: 0

The spark was simple: a raw, honest conversation between friends. No audience. No polish. Just a belief in storytelling and creativity.

📈 January 2024

Momentum Ignites

  • 🗓️ 50 episodes recorded in a single month

  • 🎧 Launch of a consistent twice-weekly release schedule

  • ✅ Podcast platforms activated (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube)

This month built the foundation — setting the pace, tone, and intention for the podcast’s growing identity.

💯 April 2024

Episode 100: A New Format

  • 🎥 First 360° camera episode

  • 👥 First group conversation

  • 🔗 beginning of collaboration episodes with other Podcasters

🎭 June 2024

Taking the Show on the Road

  • 🌍 Ambition: Record at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

  • 🤝 Crowdfunded by friends, family & past guests

  • 💸 Accommodation & food covered by community generosity

📊 July 30, 2024

One Year Milestone

  • 📈 Top 25 most viewed podcasts on Spotify

  • 🎧 100,000+ plays across Spotify, Apple & YouTube

  • 🎉 Celebrating 12 months of continuous growth

  • First Live Show in front of an audience

🎭 August 2024

Arriving at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival

  • 🎙️ 30+ podcast episodes recorded in one week

  • 📍 Locations: On the streets of Edinburgh, inside Fringe theatres

  • 🎟️ Pre-festival & post-show episodes boosted performers & shows

✨ November 2024

Thought Bubble Comic Festival

  • 📚 Recorded episodes live from Yorkshire’s premier comic book festival

  • 🎤 Interviews with artists, illustrators, and fans of graphic storytelling

🏆 January 2025

A World Record & a Community Triumph

  • 🌍 World Record: Most guests in one podcast episode

  • 👥 140 guests in one continuous 16-hour recording

  • 🤝 Co-hosted by Leo Shepherd

  • 📍 Location: Victoria Hall Theatre

  • 🎥 Live-streamed worldwide

  • 💷 Raised £1,000 for St. Clare’s Hospice

🚀 Today: 18 Months In

  • 📅 540+ days since launch

  • 🎧 340 total episodes recorded

  • 🧡 500,000+ total views and plays across Spotify, Apple, and YouTube

  • 🎙️ In the Top 10% most viewed Podcasts on Spotify

  • 📍 From Harlow to Edinburgh, Yorkshire to your headphones

  • 🌎 A growing platform for artists, activists, performers & visionaries

🔮 What’s Next?

This is only the beginning. With global festivals ahead, new collaborations forming, and a passionate community behind it, The Martin Talk Show Podcast continues to amplify changemakers, build creative bridges, and prove that real conversations can change the world.

 

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