What Podcasting’s Gender Split Teaches About Audience Fit

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This chart from Chartr shows a wild stat: while men dominate most podcast genres, women actually lead in True Crime. That’s gold for marketers trying to understand niche audience alignment.

Marketing Analysis

In Business & Tech, 92% of hosts are male. In True Crime, it flips—53% female. The big story? Match the message to the people who actually consume and create within the space.

Why It Works

  • Markets mirror creators—people make what they love.
  • Gender and genre show natural audience segmentation.
  • Aligning with audience identity boosts trust and resonance.

Examples

  • Business podcasts like The Tim Ferriss Show attract an 80% male audience.
  • True Crime hits like Crime Junkie or My Favorite Murder thrive with female hosts and listeners.
  • Comedy remains 75% male-hosted, echoing legacy stand-up demographics.

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