TORRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 
MUSIC DEPARTMENT

The Pride of Torrington  

 
 
 
 
 

What makes a good podcast? 

If you need this website translated 

Podcasting 

Why is podcasting so popular? 
Fit into any schedule
Diverse Content - you can find a podcast on any topic
Professional-sounding podcasts can be made with inexpensive equipment
$$$$ - global podcast advertising revenue for 2025 ranges from $3.5 billion to $5 billion
United States remains the largest market 

 

Preferred genre of podcasts?
Culture, Comedy, Music, Entertainment/Gossip, or True Crime
One of the above genres has 47% of the U.S. podcast listeners....which one?  

 

Podcasts are Audio Therapy for Gen Z
45% of Gen Z say that podcasting helps them focus on positivity and personal growth
86% of Gen Z listen to music or podcasts to help improve their mood, higher than any other activity 

 

Preferred genre of podcasts for teenagers (13-17)?
Culture, Comedy, Music, Entertainment/Gossip, or True Crime 

 

Platform Dominance- What is the most popular platform for podcasts in the United States?  

YouTube, Apple, Google, or Spotify
One of the above has 33% of U.S. podcast listeners who use it most often