TWiT Tech Podcasts

TWiT Tech Podcasts

@TWiT

Tech podcasts with @leolaporte, @jasonhowell, @mikahsargent, @ant_pruitt, and friends at https://twit.tv/shows?shows_active=1 and ad-free extras at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Petaluma, CA https://twit.tv/ Joined 2009-08-10 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

79,519

Followers

712

Following

33,668

Tweets

24.2

Avg Engagement

3,594

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @TWiT's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-08-10
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Petaluma, CA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,245
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:4.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:19.4
  • Followers Analyzed:9,990

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

The account has a moderate level of engagement with an average of 140 likes and 22 retweets per tweet. The content often sparks discussions and invites audience interaction.

4.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

19.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

15,439

Total Likes

62,969

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

2

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

7

75th Percentile

17,419

Top Tweet

0.3

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

80.4%

Original

3.1%

Replies

15.3%

Retweets

1.2%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

5.9%

With Media

97.6%

With Links

73.7%

With #Tags

64.1%

With @Mentions

6.7%

With Emojis

195

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.04

Reply/Original Ratio

0.08

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

87.6%

Weekday Posts

12.4%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#podcast (1098) #subscribe (89) #technews (81) #ai (61) #appleevent (60) #twit (59) #cybersecurity (48) #tech (47) #clubtwit (45) #opensource (40)

Most Mentioned

@leolaporte (809) @mikahsargent (413) @ant_pruitt (238) @twit (189) @jasonhowell (187) @ihnatko (138) @sggrc (128) @thurrott (123) @chryseplanatia (122) @jeffjarvis (118)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,245 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,609 (80%)
Replies 102 (3%)
Retweets 496 (15%)
Quote Tweets 38 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 496 retweets (15% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,245 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 9,990 followers

The audience is primarily interested in technology, space, and current events. They engage with the content through likes, retweets, and participation in discussions.

Average

Audience Quality

21.5%

Suspicion Index

22.2%

Low-Quality %

60

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

31.6%

Empty Bio

19.9%

<10 Tweets

18.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

43.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

68.0%

No URL

12.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

32,080,086

Total Potential Reach

60

Median Follower Reach

278

75th Percentile Reach

10.6%

>1K followers

2.0%

>10K followers

0.5%

>50K followers

0.3%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

59.5%

Creators

5,948 accounts

20.6%

Consumers

2,053 accounts

19.9%

Dormant

1,989 accounts

273

Verified Followers

2.73% of total

15.6%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.13

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (142) Los Angeles, CA (55) London, England (52) New York, NY (48) London (48) USA (46) United Kingdom (43) San Francisco, CA (43) Seattle, WA (38) Earth (34)

274

Verified Followers

2.74% of total

1,150

Protected Accounts

11.5% of total

8 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,097,793 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@SPACEdotcom 1,392,692 Space journalist Space science, astronomy, exploration
@androidcentral 1,248,075 Tech Blogger Tech, Android, Tips
@Flickr 1,085,735 Photographer Photography, Community, Support
@Jason 730,375 Investor startups, investing, podcasting
@KevinandTrevor 694,768 - -
@doctorow 493,923 Author author, journalist, activist
@Scobleizer 462,028 Music Producer Music, Metaverse, Dolby Atmos
@Weinbach 373,462 Sports Commentator Basketball, Sports, Media
@shiralazar 353,983 Host Wellness, Advocacy, Media

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

podcast (651) tech (501) technology (273) life (244) love (244) enthusiast (194) things (183) music (182) husband (174) engineer (170)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#podcast (35) #tech (35) #ai (32) #crypto (17) #marketing (12) #bitcoin (12) #nft (12) #btc (11) #data (11) #iot (10)

6,838

Followers With Bio

3,162

Followers Without Bio

68.38%

% With Bio

31.62%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,245 analyzed

44,808

Combined Engagement

0

Total Likes

44,808

Total Retweets

8,962

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

100%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Technology Podcasts Space Exploration Current Events Social Media Engagement

Key Insights & Takeaways

The content often features in-depth discussions on tech and current events, which drives engagement. The account highlights special episodes and events, such as space-related content, to attract and retain followers. Collaborations with notable figures and guests help maintain a strong and active audience.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 79,519
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @TWiT reveals an growing Twitter presence with 79,519 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 24.2 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025