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EP. 21 - TDF Wrapped! One Year Review & 2026 Plans

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He argues the BMW E46 M3 is a bucket-list car that could be “17 grand” now and “40 grand” later.

1. The Ditch Finders episode centers on a one-year review and 2026 plans for a car podcast that has reached its 21st episode. 2. The hosts are Jake and Luke, and they matter because they run The Ditch Finders and frame the year’s stats, projects, and car plans. 3. The episode asks what a first year of The Ditch Finders actually produced and what the show should aim for next. 4. One early thread is a debate about a future car, with an F-Type V6S versus an E46 M3 on the shortlist. 5. Luke argues the E46 M3 is a bucket-list car and says now is the time to buy one before prices rise. 6. The discussion includes Amy calling the E46 M3 “a really ugly old BMW,” which the hosts repeat as a running joke. 7. Jake and Luke set a practical target for the next year: 1,000,000 total views across all platforms. 8. They also set a follower goal of 5,000 across their platforms, up from 1,525. 9. The episode breaks down 315,000 total views, 7,900 podcast views, and 1,300 hours of watch time. 10. They also mention 8,200 likes, 112 videos including shorts, and 21 podcast episodes in the year. 11. Luke points out that 1,300 hours equals about 54 days of people watching or listening. 12. The Spotify for Creatives recap says the show reached eight countries, with the United Kingdom first and the Philippines fifth. 13. The same recap places the show in the top 25% of videos on Spotify and in the top 10 for 17 fans. 14. Jake and Luke say 40% of their fans binged two or more episodes in a day. 15. They also say 25% of listeners hit play within 24 hours of a new episode going live. 16. The hosts say the biggest surprise has been the amount of work behind editing, captions, posting, and clipping from one hour of conversation. 17. The tone is informal and self-aware, with Jake and Luke repeatedly joking about being “no one” while still reading out growth numbers. 18. The format mixes recap, goal-setting, and car-chat, with a live audience member present in the studio. 19. Listeners who like car talk, creator stats, and behind-the-scenes growth will get the most from it. 20. Listeners wanting only technical car reviews or deep mechanic detail may skip it.

As heard by us

A year-end car chat that turns the E46 M3 into the episode's clearest pull.

This year-end car conversation settles into a grounded snapshot of the show: two enthusiasts weighing an F-Type V6S against an E46 M3 that starts to feel like now-or-never money.

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Why you'd press play

You get a year-end car chat that makes a stubborn E46 M3 look like the smart temptation.

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