# Why I Changed the Name of this Podcast After 700 Episodes (and How You Can Too)

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Podcast: [Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/big-podcast-playbook-grow-your-podcast-build-your-audience-227202)
Published: 2025-11-04T21:58:00+00:00
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## Resource

After nearly 700 episodes, David Hooper made the bold decision to change this podcast's name. Why he did it, how it impacts his listeners, and what you should consider before a rebrand in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Change your name, change your momentum The grass is greener: podcasters crave novelty Big mistakes: don't buy your own hype Sunk cost: abandon your old podcast identity? Relentless rebranding: how Shaq forced my hand Scud Busters ... why trendy names die fast Your audience isn't loyal (they barely notice) Why You Should Listen Why changing your podcast name might be the breakthrough you crave ... discover when to strike for maximum momentum (even if you're 700 episodes in!) The dangerous false hope behind "just one name change" ... and how the real pros use rebrands to seize power and control over their audience (and competition!) The 5-question "naming test" top podcasters use to bulletproof their brand for years—most quit after question #2 (you won't!) How to seduce bored listeners back to your show (without spending a dime or recording a single extra episode) The secret curse of "linear" podcast names and how they trap you in startup mode forever (and what to do about it!) When the thrill is gone: the dirty truth about why most podcasters can't keep up—plus a play to outlast your laziest rivals A classic "relaunch" play ripped from the WWE's billion-dollar script to conquer confusion and cement listener loyalty for life The hidden power in a boring podcast title—why placing one special letter at the front can rocket you to the top of every directory (and block giants like Shaq) The "asset audit" checklist that reveals all the secret places your old podcast name is still haunting you…and how to erase it for good The…

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