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AI Recommendations ​

Discover Which Podcasts AI Platforms Recommend ​

AI Recommendations shows you which podcasts are most frequently recommended by major AI assistants across hundreds of topics. Use this data to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities to improve your own AI visibility.

What You'll Find ​

The AI Recommendations page displays a leaderboard of podcasts that AI platforms recommend when users ask for podcast suggestions. PodSEO queries four major AI platforms daily:

  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Claude (Anthropic)
  • Perplexity
  • Gemini (Google)

The leaderboard shows which podcasts appear most frequently in AI recommendations, giving you insight into what AI considers the "top" podcasts for any given topic.

How to Use the Leaderboard ​

Select a Topic Type ​

Topics are organized into five categories to help you find relevant recommendations:

  • Genre - Podcast categories like Business, True Crime, Comedy, Technology
  • Audience - Target listeners like Entrepreneurs, Parents, Students, Professionals
  • Context - Listening situations like Commute, Workouts, Relaxation, Learning
  • Intent - Listener goals like Entertainment, Education, Inspiration, News
  • Format - Podcast styles like Interview, Solo, Narrative, Panel Discussion

Each tab shows how many topics are tracked in that category.

Choose a Specific Topic ​

After selecting a topic type, choose a specific topic from the dropdown to see its leaderboard. For example, under "Genre" you might select "Business Podcasts" or "True Crime Podcasts."

Filter by AI Provider ​

Use the provider checkboxes to filter which AI platforms you want to include in the rankings. You can:

  • View recommendations from all four providers combined
  • Focus on a single provider to see its specific recommendations
  • Compare how different providers rank the same podcasts

Read the Leaderboard ​

Each entry in the leaderboard shows:

  • Podcast name and artwork - The recommended podcast
  • Frequency percentage - How often this podcast appears in AI recommendations (higher is better)
  • Provider indicators - Which specific AI platforms recommend this podcast

If your podcast appears in the leaderboard, it will be highlighted so you can quickly find your position.

Understanding Frequency ​

The frequency percentage indicates how consistently a podcast appears in AI recommendations over time. A podcast with 75% frequency appears in three out of four queries on average.

Factors that influence frequency:

  • Consistency across providers (appearing in multiple AI platforms)
  • Recency (recent appearances count more)
  • Position in recommendations (being mentioned first vs. later)

Strategic Applications ​

Competitive Research ​

Use AI Recommendations to understand your competitive landscape:

  • See which podcasts dominate AI recommendations in your category
  • Identify competitors you may not have been aware of
  • Understand what topics your competitors are visible for

Topic Opportunity Discovery ​

Find topics where you could potentially gain visibility:

  • Browse topics related to your podcast's content
  • Look for topics with less competition
  • Identify adjacent topics where your podcast could be relevant

Provider-Specific Insights ​

Different AI platforms may favor different podcasts:

  • Notice which providers recommend which podcasts
  • Identify platforms where your competitors are weak
  • Understand each provider's apparent preferences

Track Changes Over Time ​

Regular visits to the leaderboard help you spot trends:

  • New podcasts entering the rankings
  • Shifts in which podcasts lead specific topics
  • Changes in your own podcast's position

Connection to AI Assistants ​

AI Recommendations shows the broader landscape, while AI Assistants shows your specific podcast's performance. Use both together:

  1. Use AI Recommendations to research topics and competitors
  2. Use AI Assistants to track your own visibility metrics
  3. Apply insights from both to improve your positioning

Availability ​

AI Recommendations is available to all logged-in users. The data updates regularly as PodSEO queries AI platforms for fresh recommendations.

Related Features: Check AI Assistants to see your own podcast's AI visibility metrics, and use Keyword Strategy to optimize for traditional podcast search.