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The speaker is promoting the number two show in technology, claiming it appeared out of nowhere on the charts and surpassed popular podcasts like the Wall Street Journal and Reply All.
14:52 - 16:24 (01:31)
Summary
The speaker is promoting the number two show in technology, claiming it appeared out of nowhere on the charts and surpassed popular podcasts like the Wall Street Journal and Reply All.
ChapterInterviewee Sells Podcast Promoter Services Instead of Answering Questions
EpisodeEp 27: Chartbreakers
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A man investigates a promoter who claims to be able to boost his podcast’s visibility, by using clues like a photo and asking questions to trace him back to Bangladesh.
16:24 - 17:25 (01:00)
Summary
A man investigates a promoter who claims to be able to boost his podcast’s visibility, by using clues like a photo and asking questions to trace him back to Bangladesh. He discovers that the promoters there were part of a larger conspiracy to fraudulently manipulate rankings.
ChapterInterviewee Sells Podcast Promoter Services Instead of Answering Questions
EpisodeEp 27: Chartbreakers
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The journalist continues his investigation into chart manipulation and speaks to a promoter via Skype who is experiencing it for the first time, while also obtaining photographic proof of another promoter's equipment.
17:25 - 18:13 (00:47)
Summary
The journalist continues his investigation into chart manipulation and speaks to a promoter via Skype who is experiencing it for the first time, while also obtaining photographic proof of another promoter's equipment.
ChapterInterviewee Sells Podcast Promoter Services Instead of Answering Questions
EpisodeEp 27: Chartbreakers
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A podcaster shares a technique for manipulating podcast rankings using multiple Apple IDs to inflate download numbers, without actually listening to any episodes.
18:13 - 19:13 (01:00)
Summary
A podcaster shares a technique for manipulating podcast rankings using multiple Apple IDs to inflate download numbers, without actually listening to any episodes.