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Share a link and what you’re working toward: audience growth, sponsorship, authority or community.
Free automated beta
Your next listener
is looking for you.
Give your show a clearer path to being found. Explore your podcast’s search presence, publishing and listener feedback, with practical steps to improve.
See what you’ll get Your show, in focusSample audit
Chain of Thought
A strong foundation.
A few useful next moves.
AI infrastructure & engineering
75%Website found in
6 of 8 search queries
6 of 8 search queries
5.0/5Apple U.S. average
36 ratings
36 ratings
A publishing rhythm to build on21 releases / 183 days
Jun 11Latest 10 releases · 2026Sep 2
Your next opportunityBring existing chapter timestamps into supporting podcast apps.
Real show. Dated evidence.
Sources included.September 4, 2026 · search-panel results, not market share
Look at your show from more than one angle.
Search & discoveryPublishing & metadataListener feedbackRelevant peers
A useful outside perspective
Keep what works.
Know what to do next.
You’ve put the work into the conversations. The audit looks at the paths that help people discover, choose and return to them.
Get an evidence-based action plan
Automated checks gather public evidence, useful comparisons and specific next steps. Every number says what was measured; missing evidence stays missing instead of becoming zero.
Take the next step your way
Use the free tools, explore the sources or reply with your biggest challenge. Uncertain audits are held for review before delivery.
Start with the evidence
Open the audit.
Follow the numbers.
The Chain of Thought sample includes search results, listener reviews, peer comparisons and a practical Podcasting 2.0 checklist. Strong results and missing evidence both get an honest explanation.
Explore the sample audit 30/30
Page foundationsSix basic checks on five episode pages. A defined checklist, not an overall SEO score.
4
Directory checksCompare current listings, catalog counts and source freshness.
71/71
Full episodes with transcript tagsRecognize the work already done, then check how well it reaches listeners.
For the people who like to build
Make your next move
with free tools.
Use the open-source projects behind this work. Each tool has its own setup guide and a specific job.
Podcast Benchmark
Compare publishing cadence, catalog depth and feed transcript coverage with a peer set.
Explore on GitHubOP3 MCP
Work with OP3 download data for shows with tracking coverage. No audience estimates required.
Explore on GitHubPodcast Index MCP
Explore podcast-directory data through the Podcast Index API. Check the README for setup.
Explore on GitHubBuilt by a podcaster
A working practice,
shared in the open.
I’m Conor Bronsdon, host of Chain of Thought and the builder of these podcasting tools. This started with a question about my own show: what can public evidence actually tell me about how to improve it?
The audit brings that work together. Use the free tools yourself, or talk with me about building a content and distribution system for your business.
Get implementation helpA few useful details.
Is the audit free?
Yes. This is a free automated beta. You can explore the sample and use the open-source tools without providing an email address. Requesting your own audit requires an email so Conor can respond.
Will I get an instant score?
The assessment runs automatically, but availability of public evidence varies by show. Audits with uncertain or conflicting evidence are held for review, so delivery may take longer. A request is not a guarantee that a report can be completed.
Can you measure AI visibility and backlinks?
We distinguish basic page checks from actual visibility. Public search checks can provide a dated sample. AI citation rates, search traffic and a full backlink profile need the relevant test results or owner-authorized data. Missing data is labeled, never treated as zero.
Do I need to connect my analytics?
No connection is needed to request a public-evidence audit. Owner-authorized analytics can add depth later. Please don’t submit passwords, API keys or private customer data.
Will another AI model check my report?
Only if you opt in. The free external model check receives anonymous numeric and categorical evidence derived from public podcast sources. It does not receive titles, prose, URLs, contact details, private request goals or optional context.
Will requesting an audit subscribe me to anything?
No. Newsletter subscription is a separate action on Substack. Your audit email is used to respond to your request. Read the privacy details.