Podcast Traffic
Linden’s primary focus in recent years has been bird hunting and shooting sports. He’s also an avid RVer who knows and appreciates the joys and challenges of RVing. Every Sunday, Linden will visit with guests and RV enthusiasts to report on the alwaysexpanding industry.
“Podcasting is much like radio broadcasting,” Linden said. “Yet one advantage podcasting has over radio is that you can listen to podcasts on your own schedule. The library of past episodes is always available if you happen to miss a good topic.”
The podcast, which debuted in early April, is available on RVTravel.com and will soon expand to popular podcast outlets.
Automotive podcasts cover every area of the industry, with humor the prominent component of the two most well-known programs.
CarTalk debuted on National Public Radio in 1977. It was hosted by brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi, known also as “Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers.” The show was about automobiles and automotive repair discussed humorously. Callers with car issues provide the fodder for brothers’ expertise. Tom Magliozzi died in 2014. Edited reruns are now available on NPR podcasts.
CarCast (www.podcastone.com) is a twice-weekly automotive podcast hosted by comedian/actor Adam Carolla, Bill Goldberg and Matt “The Motorator” D’Andria. The rapid-fire hosts cover a lot — new car buying to the future of the automotive industry. The hosts answers questions, offer advice and feature guests from the automotive industry and celebrity car enthusiasts.
Industry analysts estimate about 800,000 regularly broadcast podcasts are now available on individual sites and vast podcast networks. True crime, self-help, celebrity, politics, sports and auto podcasts thrive.
CarTalk and CarCast were podcast pioneers in the automotive space. Podcasts like The Weekly Driver and the new RVTravel.com are also in the mix, both providing informative shows in an always-changing industry.
James Raia, a syndicated columnist in Sacramento, publishes a free weekly automotive podcast and electronic newsletter. Sign-ups are available on his website, theweeklydriver.com. He can be reached via email: james@ jamesraia.com.