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Why I Changed the Name of this Podcast After 700 Episodes (and How You Can Too)

Why I Changed the Name of this Podcast After 700 Episodes (and How You Can Too)

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 After nearly 700 episodes, David Hooper made the bold decision to change this podcast's name. Why he did it, how it impacts his listeners, and what you should consider before a rebrand in this episode of Big Podcast Playbook ... Big Ideas in This Episode Change your name, change your momentumThe grass is greener: podcasters crave noveltyBig mistakes: don't buy your own hypeSunk cost: abandon your old podcast identity?Relentless rebranding: how Shaq forced my handScud Busters ... why trendy names die fastYour audience isn't loyal (they barely notice) Why You Should Listen Why changing your podcast name might be the breakthrough you crave ... discover when to strike for maximum momentum (even if you're 700 episodes in!)The dangerous false hope behind "just one name change" ... and how the real pros use rebrands to seize power and control over their audience (and competition!)The 5-question "naming test" top podcasters use to bulletproof their brand for years—most quit after question #2 (you won't!)How to seduce bored listeners back to your show (without spending a dime or recording a single extra episode)The secret curse of "linear" podcast names and how they trap you in startup mode forever (and what to do about it!)When the thrill is gone: the dirty truth about why most podcasters can't keep up—plus a play to outlast your laziest rivalsA classic "relaunch" play ripped from the WWE's billion-dollar script to conquer confusion and cement listener loyalty for lifeThe hidden power in a boring podcast title—why placing one special letter at the front can rocket you to the top of every directory (and block giants like Shaq)The "asset audit" checklist that reveals all the secret places your old podcast name is still haunting you…and how to erase it for goodThe ruthless mindset shift: how to kill sunk cost perfectionism (and why loyal listeners actually envy the bold who change course)The most overlooked source of seduction in podcasting—how your internal motivation can make your show irresistible in any marketThe glutton's guide to reusing old content—stack your best hits and fool new listeners into binging your "fresh" formatThe step-by-step rollout to ensure your rebrand dominates every directory, email, and feed (miss one, and you'll lose your herd)The forbidden lesson from celebrity podcasts and why blindly chasing their success leads straight to exhaustion and obscurityThe real reason listeners miss name changes for months (even superfans)—and the sneaky, persistent way to implant your new identity in their brains forever Episode Timestamps [00:01:49] Why most podcasters change their show name five or six times—and how it might sabotage your success[00:03:26] The little-known "B at the front" strategy for podcast names and how alphabetical sorting can change your show's fate[00:04:12] Why "big" and "podcast" are the riskiest words to put in your podcast title (and how Shaquille O'Neal almost stole the show)[00:09:16] The brutally honest advice: "Don't stay in a bad relationship with your podcast" (and why sunk cost should never trap you)[00:10:53] The secret story behind WWE's epic rebrand from WWF and what it teaches about perfect timing for change[00:13:40] The cautionary tale of "Big Podcast Daily" ... how a name can attract the wrong audience, and why it pays to ignore downloads[00:25:27] The hilarious "Scud Busters" morning show blunder ... how fleeting trends can ruin your brand for years You want these links ... Subscribe to Big Podcast PlaybookSee Big Podcast AMP for personalized podcast growth assistance The Newsletter for Podcasters Big Podcast Insider - Weekly Podcasting Newsletter ​ Big Podcast Insider is a weekly newsletter on podcasting. If you like the content of this episode, you can subscribe here – it's free and you can unsubscribe at any time with a single click.​ Want more help growing your podcast audience? Big Podcast Extra - Podcasting TipsBig Podcast AMP (Audio Monetization Program) Click the icon below to listen.
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