Understanding Your Podcast Analytics on Flightcast

How to Read the Analytics Page for a Podcast on Flightcast

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Step By Step

Core Stats Overview 0:01

• Listens: Total audio listens through RSS (includes Apple Podcasts and other apps).
• Views: Total views from YouTube for main podcast episodes only.
• Streams: Total streams from Spotify (listens of 60 seconds or more).
• Total Plays: Sum of YouTube views, Spotify streams, and RSS listens.

Understanding Unique Listeners and Engagement Metrics 1:21

• Unique Listeners: Count of unique listeners on YouTube and Spotify.
• Subs Gained: New YouTube subscribers and Spotify followers.
• Listen Hours: Total time listened.
• Average Listen Time: Average duration listeners engage with the episode.

Data Retrieval Methods 1:43

• Flightcast retrieves data via:
• Chrome Extension: Provides real-time data.
• Backend Data Pull: May have delays (e.g., YouTube data can be two days old).
• Ensure the Chrome extension is installed and you are logged into YouTube and Spotify.

Catalog Health and Filtering Options 2:53

• Catalog Health: Displays new vs. old content performance.
• Filtering Options: Use 'Hide Last Period' to view recent stats or sort by specific metrics (e.g., subscriber growth).

Exporting Data 3:12

• Click the Export CSV button to download channel-wide data.
• Currently working on per-episode export functionality.

Analyzing Overlap and Audience Engagement 3:34

• Overlap Metric: Shows percentage of listeners who engaged with multiple episodes.
• Color Indicators: Green indicates strong resonance with the audience; red indicates weak performance.

YouTube Source Breakdown 4:28

• Analyze sources of YouTube views (e.g., subscriber views vs. suggested views).

Episode-Specific Analytics 4:41

• Access episode analytics by clicking on the analytics tab for detailed metrics:
• Listen time vs. watch time.
• Retention graphs for YouTube and Spotify.

Performance Ranking System 5:24

• One of Ten System: Ranks episodes based on performance relative to the last ten episodes.
• Use this to gauge how well an episode is performing in its initial days.

Engagement Metrics 6:04

• Track likes, comments, and shares across platforms to assess engagement.

Cautionary Notes

• Ensure the Chrome extension is always installed and active to avoid data delays.
• Regularly check for updates on the Flightcast platform for new features or changes in data retrieval.

Tips for Efficiency

• Keep YouTube and Spotify logged in while using Flightcast for real-time data updates.
• Regularly export data to maintain a comprehensive record of analytics for future reference.

Link to Loom

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Updated on: 22/11/2025