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The hosts review their own download statistics on OP3.dev, noting approximately 5,721 unique audience members in June. They emphasize that the entire Podcast Index project is sustained by this relatively small but dedicated group of Value for Value supporters.
John Spurlock, the developer behind op3.dev and livewire.io, joins the boardroom to discuss his recent "pod cleanse" or week-long break from consuming podcasts. The group explores the idea of declaring podcast bankruptcy to reconnect with real life, noting the danger that one might not want to return to heavy consumption.
John Spurlock discusses how his OP3.dev project provides a baseline for comparing listening app data against "legacy" RSS downloads. The group notes that major advertisers like DraftKings and BetterHelp are primarily interested in accuracy and the return on investment for every dollar spent.
Adam Curry and Dave Jones thank John Spurlock for his contributions and sign off from the boardroom. They joke about Curry's "testosterone-fueled" big ideas and remind listeners to visit podcastindex.org for more information on the Podcasting 2.0 initiative.
