Oct. 6, 2025

239 | How She Hit 1 Million Podcast Downloads in 90 Days

239 | How She Hit 1 Million Podcast Downloads in 90 Days

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Going viral before you even post your first episode? Nicole Holleman of Fantasy Fangirls proves that it's possible — but it's not what kept the show growing.

In this episode, she shares the strategy behind their podcast launch that helped them monetize and hit one million downloads in just three months. Her insights can help you finally get traction on your show, including the social media content that gets the most engagement, why they think listeners were loyal from the beginning, and the early work that helped them grow fast and keep the momentum going.


Topics discussed:

  • Mistakes made with her first show

  • Creating a strong premise and podcast title

  • Why they went viral before releasing their first episode

  • How they built a loyal audience on social media

  • Weekly social media cadence and production workflow

  • How they started to monetize Fantasy Fangirls

  • Lessons from launching a Patreon

  • Choosing the right talent agency and podcast network

  • Two things to try when your show isn’t growing


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