It's not Rock & Roll, but I like it

2026 is set to be yet another record year for podcasting and audiobooks

Whew! The third Monday of January is behind us!!!

‘They’ call it Blue Monday - statistically the gloomiest day of the year thanks to the holidays fading, the credit card bills arriving, the motivation tank running dry, and payday still being, what feels like, weeeeks away.

The “Great December/January Chill” is almost over. That quiet, hazy lull is lifting. The out-of-office replies are dwindling, and as we head towards February, business is starting to vibe again.

We know 2026 is going to be another massive year for podcast growth.
(Whether you include YouTube videos in your definition or not.)

And we know that audiobook listenership in South Africa is starting to stir
(I attribute much of the renewed interest to Spotify’s new offering.)

So, before your calendar fills up with endless Zooms and webinars and strat sessions, I’m asking for a small favour please - a little R&R from you.

And no, I don’t mean:

• Rest & Relaxation (The original version)

• Rock & Roll (The musical version)

• Rinse & Repeat (The repetitive version)

• Roles & Responsibilities (The HR favorite)

• Risk & Reward (The finance trade-off)

• Reward & Recognition (The morale booster)

• Review & Refine (The product cycle)

• Rum & Raspberry (The Mozam vibe)

• Ripe & Ready (The avocado lottery)

• Remove & Replace (The Mechanics)

• Read & Review (The Writers)

• Revise & Resubmit (The Academics)

• Rough & Ready (The “Ready, Fire, Aim” people)

But rather…

• Review & Refer (The Solid Gold ask)

👉 Click here to Review us now
👉 Click here to Refer a friend now

This is the fuel that keeps us going with cool projects, inspiring adventures, and new friends. The majority of the people we work with come from your referrals, and we really appreciate it.

So, if you are not one of the thoughtful 58 people who have already reviewed us, please would you take a moment to do so now?

1. Review us on Google: If you love what we do, give us a quick high-five on Google. It takes 10 seconds and really helps engender trust with people who haven’t yet met us. 👉 Click here to review us now

2. Refer a future podcaster (or author) to us: Think about it: Who do you know that needs to #BeHeard in 2026? If you have a friend, a colleague, or a client who should be starting a podcast or recording an audiobook this year, please send them our way. We’ll take good care of them. 👉 Click here to refer a friend now

Thank you and have an awesome year ahead.

#SoundAdvice #BeHeard