# E690 - A Podcast Lesson from an Apple, Understanding Your Podcast Audience

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Published: 2026-05-18T10:00:00+00:00
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Episode 690 - A Podcast Lesson from an Apple, Understanding Your Podcast Audience In this episode of the How To Podcast Series, Dave revisits an earlier idea built around an apple seed and uses it as a metaphor for the reach and purpose of podcasting. He explains that what may seem small at first can grow into something far larger, and that same idea can help podcasters think differently about the episodes they create, the listeners they serve, and the impact their words may have long after publishing. The heart of the episode is the reminder that you can count the seeds in an apple, but you cannot count the apples in a seed. Dave connects that image to podcasting by encouraging creators not to get overly fixated on downloads, listener counts, or other surface-level numbers. Instead, he urges hosts to focus on the possibility contained in a single episode, because one message can reach one person, and that one person can carry it into their family, community, and beyond. Dave also uses the apple seed idea to encourage creators to stay motivated when recording feels hard. He suggests keeping an apple nearby as a visual reminder that even small efforts can have lasting value. The episode reinforces the idea that podcasting is not just about the size of the audience, but about making meaningful connections and speaking to the people you are meant to serve. He then looks ahead to a series of episodes focused on creating an impactful message, including purpose, audience, preparation, and content that matters. He also invites listeners to send in episodes for feedback, offering a thoughtful review process designed to help improve shows without the harshness or mockery that can sometimes appear elsewhere. He closes by discussing support options for the show and also shares th…

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