Chapter

Interviewee Sells Podcast Promoter Services Instead of Answering Questions
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14:52 - 19:13 (04:20)

The interviewee dodges questions about promoting specific shows and instead pushes his own services multiple times.

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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)
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Technology
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.

Chapter
Interviewee Sells Podcast Promoter Services Instead of Answering Questions
Episode
Ep 27: Chartbreakers
Podcast
Darknet 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)
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Podcast promotion
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.

Chapter
Interviewee Sells Podcast Promoter Services Instead of Answering Questions
Episode
Ep 27: Chartbreakers
Podcast
Darknet 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)
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Chart manipulation
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.

Chapter
Interviewee Sells Podcast Promoter Services Instead of Answering Questions
Episode
Ep 27: Chartbreakers
Podcast
Darknet 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)
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Podcast rankings
Summary

A podcaster shares a technique for manipulating podcast rankings using multiple Apple IDs to inflate download numbers, without actually listening to any episodes.

Chapter
Interviewee Sells Podcast Promoter Services Instead of Answering Questions
Episode
Ep 27: Chartbreakers
Podcast
Darknet Diaries