Peak Days for Business Podcasts

Business podcasts are most commonly listened to on weekdays, particularly Tuesday through Thursday134. This aligns with typical work schedules and commuting patterns. Here's a breakdown of the listening habits:

Peak Listening Days

  • Tuesday: Often cited as the day with the highest number of downloads14

  • Wednesday and Thursday: Close runners-up in terms of popularity13

Listening Situations

  • 42% of listeners tune in during their work commute3

  • 49% listen while doing chores3

  • 29% listen while working out3

Business Owner Habits

  • 55% of business owners consider podcasts part of their daily routine25

  • An additional 24% listen 2-5 times per week5

Optimal Release Times

  • Early morning (5 AM - 7 AM): Captures the commuter audience6

  • Late morning (10 AM - 12 PM): Reaches listeners before lunchtime6

It's important to note that while these trends exist, the best release day and time can vary depending on your specific audience. Experimentation and analysis of your own podcast's performance data is recommended to determine the optimal schedule for your listeners4.

Citations:

  1. https://www.podkick.com/blog/best-day-to-release-podcast-episodes

  2. https://blog.podbean.com/executive-listening-habits/

  3. https://www.thepodcasthost.com/listening/podcast-industry-stats/

  4. https://lowerstreet.co/blog/best-day-to-publish-podcast

  5. https://britishpodcastawards.uk/article/1836585/half-business-owners-daily-podcast-listeners-study-shows

  6. https://wavve.co/the-best-time-to-release-your-podcast-episodes/

  7. https://ideaape.com/business/podcasting-statistics

  8. https://www.ausha.co/blog/best-day-to-release-a-podcast/

  9. https://profiletree.com/business-podcast-growth-with-statistics/

  10. https://analyzify.com/hub/podcast-statistics-trends

  11. https://www.reddit.com/r/podcasting/comments/1ds1xru/what_is_your_release_day/

  12. https://riverside.fm/blog/podcast-statistics

  13. https://www.loopexdigital.com/blog/podcast-statistics

  14. https://www.podcastingforcoaches.com/episodes/13

  15. https://signalhillinsights.com/the-business-podcast-listener-who-they-are-how-to-reach-them/

  16. https://lowerstreet.co/blog/podcast-statistics-trends

  17. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/choosing-optimal-day-publish-your-business-podcast-n5mpe

  18. https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/comments/hfhmvy/do_you_listen_to_business_podcasts_how_do_u/

  19. https://news.tobeagency.co/learn/who-listens-to-podcasts-and-why

  20. https://www.oberlo.com/statistics/when-do-people-listen-to-podcasts