The Wally Show Podcast Tops 20 Million Downloads

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 10:33am CT

Hope Media Group

Hope Media Group is marking a major digital milestone as "The Wally Show Podcast" has surpassed 20 million total downloads, a significant achievement for the long-running Christian radio program.

Launched in 2009, the podcast has grown into one of Christian radio's most recognizable digital brands, now nearing 2,000 episodes. Hosted by Wally, Betty Rock and producer Gavin, the show delivers two episodes each day: highlights from that morning's WayFM broadcast and The Aftercast, a podcast-only segment known for longer, looser and often funnier conversations.

The Aftercast was created for fans who wanted even more of the trio's humor, chemistry and candid discussions about life, faith, culture and whatever topic is sparking Wally's spirited commentary that day. Despite the occasional deeper dive, the show's trademark light-hearted tone keeps listeners coming back.

Fans -- lovingly dubbed "Poddies" -- have built a tight-knit community around the show. One listener described it as "not like church; it's like hanging out at lunch with your friends after church."

"Hitting 20 million downloads is wild," Wally said. "We started the Aftercast because we wanted space for deeper conversations... mixed with the usual chaos of our show. Knowing people still want to spend more time with us after all these years means more than they know. Our Poddies make this possible."

Shawn Farrington, HMG's SVP of Digital, added: "To succeed in podcasting, you have to understand your audience, show up consistently, and commit to the long game. The Wally Show has done that since 2009. Every download represents a real moment where someone found encouragement, laughter or a step closer to Jesus."