LiSTNR original podcast, Just the Gist, is bigger and brighter in 2023 having just smashed a major milestone reaching 10 million downloads.

Over the last three and a half years, hosts Rosie Waterland and Jacob Stanley have told more than 145 stories about famous scandals, true crimes, celeb drama, conspiracy theories, politics, and amazing people throughout history. With listeners now able to tune in twice a week, the podcast’s hilarious content has become a viral hit with audiences Australia wide.

In February Just the Gist climbed to 15th spot in the All Australian Podcast Ranker with more than 206,000 monthly listeners* - a jump of 55% from 133,000 monthly listeners in February 2022.

Rosie and Jacob have a gift of breaking down the details without getting bogged down in any of the boring bits. Listeners get ‘just the gist’ of what they need to know – only the juiciest, most entertaining details. You know, the ones that make you look very smart and interesting when you repeat them at dinner parties.

Jacob Stanley said: “We’re super grateful to all the Gisteners who’ve stuck with us from the beginning, especially the ones who’ve recruited their friends and family to get on board VERY enthusiastically. It’s the community of Gisteners that’s driven the growth of the show through word of mouth more than anything else.”

Co-host Rosie Waterland said: “From a little idea in my bedroom, to Best Entertainment Podcast**, to sold-out national tours, to 10 MILLION DOWNLOADS! Jacob and I still can't quite believe that so many people proudly call themselves 'Gisteners'. Not bad for two drama school dropouts, one of whom can't even drive. (Me. That's me.)”

LiSTNR ‘Just the Gist’ Producer, Lindsey Green, said: “You don’t get to 10 million downloads by accident. This achievement is testament to the creativity, innovation and fun that Rosie and Jacob have brought to the podcast over the past three and a half years and the loyal community they’ve created with their Gisteners.” Just the Gist is available now on LiSTNR with new episodes dropping every Tuesday and Thursday.

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* Triton Podcast Ranker Top 100 All Australian Podcasts– February 2023

** 2020 Australian Podcast Award