Best Boundless Podcasts of 2008 by Motte Brown on 01/07/2009 at 3:29 PM

I'm finishing off The Boundies with the top podcasts of 2008 based on number of downloads. Since the number of downloads is cumulative, I'm dividing the year between The Boundless Shows released before and after July 10th. Which should provide us a more accurate ranking of popularity.

Top Five Podcasts -- 1st Half
1. "Dating Dilemmas: Episode 16"
2. "Life After College, Emergent Explained, and Online Dating Opinions: Episode 12"
3. "The Effect of Church on Men: Episode 9"
4. "Why Breakups Feel Like Divorce: Episode 18"
5. "Striking Young Men Who Use Online Matching Services: Episode 14"

Top Five Podcasts -- 2nd Half
1. "Flirting with Elvis: Episode 31"
2. "How to Interview for a Job, FWIW: Episode 28"
3. "Christians and The Office: Episode 30"
4. "How to Start a New Job Well: Episode 29"
5. "Commitmentphobia: Episode 34"

I wasn't surprised to see the relationship themed shows do well. But I was surprised at the popularity of the career and community themed shows. This sort of data definitely helps as we plan our topics for 2009.

A final word about the podcast. Look for some changes this year. Candice Watters has begged off the Roundtable because of her increasing responsibilities at home. But she'll still be answering questions for the Inbox. Suzanne Hadley will be stepping in to add her voice to the Roundtable.

And we'll be giving away those awesome Boundless T-Shirts on just about every episode. Of course that depends on you. We'll let you know the details in next weeks show.

Best Boundless Podcasts of 2008 by Motte Brown on 01/07/2009 at 3:29 PM

I'm finishing off The Boundies with the top podcasts of 2008 based on number of downloads. Since the number of downloads is cumulative, I'm dividing the year between The Boundless Shows released before and after July 10th. Which should provide us a more accurate ranking of popularity.

Top Five Podcasts -- 1st Half
1. "Dating Dilemmas: Episode 16"
2. "Life After College, Emergent Explained, and Online Dating Opinions: Episode 12"
3. "The Effect of Church on Men: Episode 9"
4. "Why Breakups Feel Like Divorce: Episode 18"
5. "Striking Young Men Who Use Online Matching Services: Episode 14"

Top Five Podcasts -- 2nd Half
1. "Flirting with Elvis: Episode 31"
2. "How to Interview for a Job, FWIW: Episode 28"
3. "Christians and The Office: Episode 30"
4. "How to Start a New Job Well: Episode 29"
5. "Commitmentphobia: Episode 34"

I wasn't surprised to see the relationship themed shows do well. But I was surprised at the popularity of the career and community themed shows. This sort of data definitely helps as we plan our topics for 2009.

A final word about the podcast. Look for some changes this year. Candice Watters has begged off the Roundtable because of her increasing responsibilities at home. But she'll still be answering questions for the Inbox. Suzanne Hadley will be stepping in to add her voice to the Roundtable.

And we'll be giving away those awesome Boundless T-Shirts on just about every episode. Of course that depends on you. We'll let you know the details in next weeks show.

Comments

[1. Cassandra said the following at 4:06 PM on Jan 7:]

1

"But she'll still be answering questions for the Inbox."

Good! I absolutely love her advice. Thank you Candice!!

[2. Tami said the following at 4:51 PM on Jan 7:]

2

Is one of these about Luther's marriage? j/k

[3. Bethany M said the following at 9:03 AM on Jan 8:]

3

For what it's worth, I don't think you can totally rely on the statistic of number of downloads. The podcast automatically downloads once into my iTunes library. But certain episodes or segments I go back and listen to again and again! My top podcast was the New Attitude episode.

Boundless shwag? Yes, please!

[4. Caitlin B said the following at 9:37 AM on Jan 12:]

4

Oh, I'm glad Candice will still be doing the inbox segment! I was a little worried there for a minute.

I got an iPod for Christmas, so I've used the holiday break to catch up on all the old podcasts. :D so fun.

[1. Cassandra said the following at 4:06 PM on Jan 7:]

1

"But she'll still be answering questions for the Inbox."

Good! I absolutely love her advice. Thank you Candice!!

[2. Tami said the following at 4:51 PM on Jan 7:]

2

Is one of these about Luther's marriage? j/k

[3. Bethany M said the following at 9:03 AM on Jan 8:]

3

For what it's worth, I don't think you can totally rely on the statistic of number of downloads. The podcast automatically downloads once into my iTunes library. But certain episodes or segments I go back and listen to again and again! My top podcast was the New Attitude episode.

Boundless shwag? Yes, please!

[4. Caitlin B said the following at 9:37 AM on Jan 12:]

4

Oh, I'm glad Candice will still be doing the inbox segment! I was a little worried there for a minute.

I got an iPod for Christmas, so I've used the holiday break to catch up on all the old podcasts. :D so fun.