Local podcasters talk about why they started, how they are growing their audience Boston 25 News [Video]

So many of us listen to podcasts when we’re driving in the car, exercising, or maybe cleaning. Boston 25 talked to a couple of local podcasters with big followings for their tips on getting started and turning an income.

There weren’t too many podcasts when Jackie Zuk recorded her first episode of Next On Scene nine years ago—and much like the industry—she was still learning and growing.

“I did research on YouTube,” said Jackie Zuk of Next On Scene Media. “I set up a little station, like a mixer in my guest room closet in my bedroom, and I would promote people’s businesses on my show.”

Jackie began with a modest 100 downloads a month and has since grown it to 16,000. She now teaches others how to start their own podcasts—and for good reason. Data from Edison Research shows that on-demand podcasts and streaming music have surpassed radio.

“They …