Based on the experience of Marc Clair, podcast host and producer, it can take up to 18 months before you start seeing results. This is if you are hosting a weekly show. In his words, things can be faster than they appear if you have luck, marketing budget, and strong content.If your episodes get more than 124 downloads in 30 days, you are in the top 50% of podcasts. If your programs have more than 1,000 downloads, you are in the top 20%. If your programs have more than 2,900 downloads, you are in the top 10%. If your programs have more than 6,700 downloads you are in the top 3%.