By the time Wayne Ayers is ready to record, the web is already listening.
Wayne Ayers, the founder and host of The Wayne Ayers Podcast, has developed one of the most attuned platforms in online media. Today, his show ranks among the global top picks on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and boasts an audience of over 30,000 views per episode. This is more than mere hype or luck. This is more than mere hype or luck; it is all about consistency and determination, not accepting anything but the best.
What has been a labor of love for Ayers has evolved into something like a media machine that consistently pulls in big names and bigwigs. Ayers has hosted guests such as Zack Snyder, Daisy Ridley, Coco Jones, Joseph Morgan, Katherine McNamara, Daniela Ruah, Jessie Mei Li, Brittany O'Grady, Michael Evans Behling, Brec Bassinger, Diamond White, Alix Lapri, and Lesley-Ann Brandt, among others. This list of names represents a contemporary pop culture time capsule.
And the industry has taken note.
Mainstream news sources, from CNN and the Los Angeles Times to Fox News, Deadline, Yahoo News, Us Weekly, BuzzFeed, Daily Mail, and The Hollywood Reporter, have all called attention to the emergence of the podcast. In the era of social media, where attention spans are shrinking, Ayers has done the impossible: he has made long-form talk seem necessary.
"This show was never about chasing clout. It was about creating a space where people could actually talk, not promote, not perform, be human for a minute," Ayers said in an interview with iHeartRadio.
From Bedroom Mic to Boardroom Energy
The Wayne Ayers Podcast is not based on tricks and staged segments. The strength of his podcast is his ability to tap into his own interviewing edge: listening well, asking the right next question, and allowing a conversation to breathe. This is why his interviews make headlines and quotes spread on social media.
"When someone is sitting across from me, I want them to feel like they're sitting across from someone who cares," Ayers said. "I want my guest to feel comfortable and authentic."
Such is the level of authenticity, and it has resulted in incredible numbers. With many tuning in per episode, it has steadily broken into global charts. It has become the essential listen for movie, TV, music, and pop culture fans around the world. The podcast is more than a program, as it has become a brand itself.
“It doesn't feel to me like a podcast is a show," Ayers stated. "It feels like I'm just chatting with one of my friends about life."
When the Industry Starts Supporting
At a time when the traditional entertainment media space is shrinking, Ayers has created his platform without any backing from the conventional or venture capital space. He has relied on timing, trust, and taste to succeed. His interviews regularly cut through the algorithm to get picked up by mainstream publications or trend on platforms.
"When CNN or Deadline mentions us about something we did for our podcast, it just blows my mind," Ayers said. "At the same time, it lets me know we're doing something right because we're helping to create moments that matter."
Such occurrences have contributed significantly to The Wayne Ayers Podcast becoming a trendsetter in the industry. Publicists pitch it. The studios are listening. Talent shows up ready to discuss, not merely to advertise.