About a third of podcast listeners listen to at least one of the same podcasts as friends or family, and most discuss podcast content at least sometimes | Pew Research Center

April 12, 2023

1. How Americans use and engage with podcasts

About a third of podcast listeners listen to at least one of the same podcasts as friends or family, and most discuss podcast content at least sometimes

About a third of podcast listeners listen to at least one of the same podcasts as friends or family, and most discuss podcast content at least sometimes

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About a third of podcast listeners listen to at least one of the same podcasts as friends or family, and most discuss podcast content at least sometimes

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1. How Americans use and engage with podcasts
Roughly half of Americans have listened to a podcast in the past year
One-in-five podcast listeners listen to podcasts nearly every day
Learning and entertainment are among top reasons Americans listen to podcasts
Comedy and entertainment among most common podcast topics for listeners
About a third of podcast listeners have tried a lifestyle change because of a podcast they listened to
Many podcast listeners have recommended a podcast or been recommended one by friends or family
About a third of podcast listeners listen to at least one of the same podcasts as friends or family, and most discuss podcast content at least sometimes