Half the show's duration = 200K subs
Half of Modern Wisdom's entire run produced only 200K subscribers; the second half produced over 4 million — illustrating exponential podcast growth.
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Q&A: Becoming A Dad, Health Update & Favourite Peptides - #1134
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Aug 8, 2026
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AG1 Ad Read
At 1:01:00 · chapter starts 1:00:38
Chris delivers an AG1 sponsor read framed around the simplicity of a single-scoop daily supplement over a mess of pills. He highlights the AG1 Next Gen formula, citing 4 clinical trials showing it fills nutrient gaps, improves key nutrient levels in 3 months, and increases healthy gut bacteria by 10 times even in people who already eat well. The offer includes a free welcome kit and a 90-day money-back guarantee.
AG1 increases gut bacteria 10x
AG1 Next Gen clinical trials showed it increases healthy gut bacteria by 10 times, even in people who already eat well.
Half of Modern Wisdom's Lifetime Produced 200K Subs
The first four years of Modern Wisdom got the show to 200K subscribers. The next four years produced over 4 million. For anyone grinding without seeing results, this is the most important data point in podcasting: exponential growth is invisible until it isn't.
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