Has anyone posted multiple episodes when they initially launched?

Someone posted this article in a podcasting Facebook group I am a part of. In the article it suggests that one good way to give listeners more content to listen to and help move you up in the New and Noteworthy on iTunes is to post multiple episodes (upwards of 5) when you initially launch your podcast. I read it as these 5 episodes would all be released simultaneously.

http://www.digitalmarketer.com/organic-podcast-launch-strategies/

Has anyone ever tried this or followed someone who has? I am curious how it worked out and if they thought it was worth it?