Your First 100 Podcast Downloads — Fast & Simple



Hit 100 Downloads in Just 10 Days!

Reaching your first 100 downloads is more than a number — it’s a sign your podcast has real momentum. Based on Buzzsprout’s data, shows that hit this milestone in the first week land in the top 25% of new podcasts. Here’s how to set yourself up for success:

  • Day 0: Prep your show — publish your first episode, create eye-catching cover art, write concise show notes, and submit your show to major podcast directories.
  • Days 1–3: Activate your inner circle. Ask friends and family to listen, share, and post on social media.
  • Days 4–6: Reach beyond your circle with niche communities, social clips, and cross-promotions with fellow podcasters.
  • Days 7–9: Build trust by asking for reviews, repurposing episodes into blogs or posts, and following up with your launch team.
  • Day 10: Celebrate your progress publicly — share your journey, thank supporters, and keep the momentum going.

Hitting 100 downloads in 10 days proves your show is resonating and helps boost visibility in podcast directories.


Create Viral Podcast Videos in Seconds

Whether you’re just starting out or already creating, Wavve’s AI-powered tools help you craft stunning social videos from your episodes in seconds. Boost engagement, reach new listeners, and grow your audience effortlessly.


Host & Grow with Disctopia

Whether you're launching a new show or scaling an existing one, Disctopia gives you all-in-one tools to host your podcast, share your content, and get paid. Upload, distribute, and access real-time insights — all from one powerful platform.


Thank you for being part of our community!
Have questions or want support? Just hit reply — we’re here to help.


This email goes to registered creators at wavve.co or those subscribed to The Wavve Blog. Wavve helps [WORK_ROLE GOES HERE] creators grow their influence online with social video and text.

Wavve Audio Insider

Join 180,000+ creators receiving insider insights about the audio industry, covering podcasting, content marketing, and social media. Wavve is a technology company helping audio creators and brands easily amplify content to grow their audience, impact, and influence.

Read more from Wavve Audio Insider
The Unexpected Truth About Podcast Audience Habits

Podcast Consumption in 2025: YouTube Still for Listening, Spotify Surprises with Video New insights reveal that YouTube isn’t just about watching, while Spotify users are embracing video more than expected: 1. YouTube remains audio-friendly Almost 50% of users mainly listen to podcasts, even if the content is available as a video. Emphasizes YouTube’s position as a leading platform for discovering podcasts and building communities. 2. Spotify shows unexpected video growth Over 30% of Spotify...

Another week, another round of “creators are the future and everyone else is just catching up.” We’re here to break down what happened across music, podcasts, audiobooks, and film—so you don’t have to doomscroll before your first coffee.

Podcast News Roundup: Top Merge, New AI Tool & Awards Updates

In Case You (Were Podcasting and) Missed It Podcast Movement & Sounds Profitable MergeJust before Podcast Movement 2025 in Dallas, the event announced a seven-figure merger with Sounds Profitable. Bryan Barletta becomes President, while Dan Franks will keep running the event through Event Movement. Read more Listeners Tune In LongerPodcast fans now listen an average of 6.3 hours per week, up 5% from last year, according to new data shared at Podcast Movement. Full results drop Sept 4 in a...