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We talk with Spotify’s first Equal Podcast Ambassador, Morgan Absher, about building Two Hot Takes into a video-first community and what real industry support for women creators should look like. Then we dig into Spotify’s financials and a controversial “Skip Ahead” test that could change how podcast ads are heard, measured, and trusted; and learn more about Buzzsprout's enhanced video offering

• Spotify Equal expands from music into podcasting with a focus on women creators
• Morgan Absher’s accidental start during the pandemic and how Two Hot Takes scales fast
• Why video podcasting drives connection for reaction formats and community-led shows
• The chart gap for women-led podcasts and the role of confidence and imposter syndrome
• Events and awards that increase visibility and help creators get booked and partnered
• Spotify Q2 numbers plus the push toward premium revenue per user
• Spotify’s “Skip Ahead” button and why it feels different from manual skipping
• The download metric problem versus measuring ad plays and completion
• Platform control trends across Spotify, YouTube, and Netflix style walled gardens
• Video distribution updates across Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Spotify plus hosting pricing shifts
• EU AI Act disclosure rules and why an RSS AI tag alone may not satisfy lawyers
• Transcripts becoming mainstream as the SiriusXM case nears settlement

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We chat with Andy Maxwell from EarMax Media about the new podcast-first ad agency, and Giles Gear from Cheerful Earful about the funniest podcast festival in the world.

Also: we challenge the idea that creators are being “ripped off” and dig into what actually drives revenue in podcasting: sales, relevance, and trust. We also pull apart the AMP Accords, Apple’s confusing analytics, and the rising costs and trade-offs of video podcasting.
• creator monetisation realities versus entitlement narratives
• whether apps “owe” creators for RSS consumption
• why listeners pay to remove ads and what that says about relevance
• AMP Accords goals and the practical limits of cross-platform data sharing
• Apple Podcasts analytics inconsistencies and why they erode trust
• the “video threshold” and when video pays for itself
• short-form video as a discovery strategy without full show video
• RSS.chat as a possible foundation for cross app comments
• micro.blog, POSSE syndication, and momentum for alternate enclosure
• specialist podcast media buying with Earmax and what brands actually want
• concerns about misinformation when fact checks stay on-screen only

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We speak with Dan Granger and Giles Martin from Oxford Road, about the new AMP Accords. Is this a new start for podcast measurement? And, can we get podcast apps into the revenue ecosystem? Plus, Edison Research on their recent reports.

Also hear:
• why downloads fail as a reliable metric for advertisers and creators
• the AMP Accord goal of standard definitions across podcast audio and video
• the shorthand test for a podcast: “If it works with your eyes closed”
• the proposed “play” standard at 30 consecutive seconds and why qualifiers get messy
• exposure metrics and the practical limits of privacy and platform cooperation
• attribution improvements through verified exposure and control groups
• why podcast apps may need revenue share to provide better consumption data
• ad-skipping apps like Podtastic and why they are hard to block
• Edison’s UK data showing YouTube overtaking Spotify for weekly podcast listeners
• smart TV adoption and what it means for podcast discovery and viewing
• AI audiobook narration research and how bias shifts after disclosure
• industry notes on Acast performance plus awards, events, and tooling

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This week, James and Sam talk with Bryan Barletta of Podcast Movement, and Martin Bojtos of Podmasters.

Plus, we look at the week's podcasting news, including:

• Podcast Movement’s New York Audio Week plan, five-day structure and $199 creator ticket strategy
• Public session voting balanced by a selection committee to avoid a popularity contest
• Sounds Profitable’s role as connective tissue, partner perks, events access and comms support
• Measurement tension around downloads, 30-second plays, consumption and unified analytics
• HLS video implications for distribution, ad delivery and platform power
• Creator portals and diversified monetisation through subscriptions, merch and live events
• Podmasters at 10 years, diversification as risk control and lessons from near-failure
• Spotify video revenue upside versus Apple video cost concerns
• Research claims about AI narrators and why methodology matters
• One-off premium episode purchases and the friction problem
• Kids audio discovery and why curation still lags in major apps
• BBC podcast scale outside the UK and podcasts showing up on iPlayer

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Sam's back - he talks with Ryan Williams about enhanced metadata for podcasting.

Buzzsprout's AI also tells us that: We dig into the stories behind this week’s podcasting numbers, from Overcast’s sudden rise to the growing sense that Apple Podcasts is no longer the default starting point for new listeners. We also go deep on interactive transcripts and podcast annotations with Ryan Williams, plus what OpenUSD could mean for micropayments and the future of paying creators.
•Overcast downloads jumping year on year and the theories behind it
•Apple Podcasts losing “top app” preference despite built-in advantages
•Podcast video strategy, HLS video rollout, and what it means for distribution
•Questions about Apple and Acast’s unusually tight alignment on video
•OpenUSD stablecoins, programmable money, and why micropayments keep failing
•Spotify advertising and the Amazon DSP pipeline for programmatic podcast ads
•Bending Spoons’ IPO strategy and parallels with podcast rollups like PodX
•Podcast growth outside the US, including Dubai’s Arab Podcast Programme
•TVNZ Plus adding video podcasts and “cheap TV” dynamics
•Industry moves at Libsyn and the departure of DOAC co-founder Jack Sylvester
•British Podcast Awards longlist and the UK’s booming festival scene
•Podcast Movement session voting, the upside and the popularity contest risk
•Fifth anniversary of the first boostergram and the state of value-for-value
•RSS Cloud v4, WebSub, and whether it can complement or replace Podping
•Ryan Williams on podcast annotations, transcripts, entity extraction, and discovery
•TrueFans product updates including cross-promo requests, gifting hosting, topic suggestions, and podroll requests

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We're co-hosted by Elsie Escobar today, while Sam is away. Here's more about Elsie:
* The E League Mentorship: https://elsie.link/eleague-podnews
* Multimodalee https://elsie.link/mm-podnews
* The Slight Spiral Dispatch: https://elsie.link/ssd-podnews

Today, we cover monetization workflows, the real trade-offs of video, and why captions and human trust still matter even as AI tooling spreads.

Buzzsprout's Co-Host AI feature tells us we spoke about:
• building sustainable systems for experienced creators and knowing when to pivot or stop
• research on audience loyalty to creators across audio, video, clips, social and newsletters
• practical realities of recording video and why audio often ships faster and cleaner
• when video helps most as promotion rather than a full video podcast
• Riverside’s rebuilt studio and the wider trend of all-in-one creator platforms
• Captivate monetization, campaign management and dynamic insertion for ads or your own promos
• YouTube’s share of TV viewing and what it signals for podcast discovery
• Podcast Show London perspectives on video-first, omnichannel distribution and walled gardens
• AI podcast ethics, audience backlash and the double standard around AI use
• captions improving YouTube performance, accessibility and mute-first consumption
• HLS video measurement questions and what stats can and cannot tell you
• podcast apps, transcripts and why better show notes and highlighting matter
• RSS feed ownership risks and why contracts should protect creators

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We question whether Netflix can make podcasts work without chasing YouTube’s time-spent game, and we map where premium video fits in a world built on niche audio. We also dig into ad overload, new measurement fights, identity-driven targeting, and why immersive formats like Dolby Atmos could change what “good” sounds like.

• Netflix podcast strategy and why profitability beats time spent
• Why premium platforms struggle with low-cost creator content
• Late-night TV ad clutter as a warning for podcast ad loads
• New York’s stealth crawler law and what it could mean for publishers
• Plays versus downloads and the measurement standards shifting underneath
• How digital identity and mobile ad IDs can reshape podcast ad targeting
• Privacy trade-offs, probabilistic matching, and how opt-out really works
• Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision basics for podcast and app developers
• Practical guidance on episode length, editing, and avoiding fluff
• RSS feed ownership as a non-negotiable contract question
• Podcast discovery data pointing to YouTube and social media
• Why podcast promos can work and when they annoy listeners
• Product and platform updates including open source wins and CarPlay changes

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We test whether a 30-second threshold actually changes podcast stats, then pull apart why the definition of a “play” gets slippery once streaming, caching, and platform politics enter the mix. We also challenge the idea that better measurement automatically leads to better creator income, with practical advice for independents and nonprofits trying to build trust, outcomes, and sustainable revenue.

• 30-second plays vs 60-second downloads and what hosting data shows
• Why simplifying measurement helps but does not equal engagement
• AMP definition changes, missing technical detail, and platform participation questions
• The caching problem with HLS video and why server logs can mislead
• Losh Moodley’s roadmap beyond CPMs: audience economy, exclusivity, outcome-based selling, trust over attention
• Spam podcasts selling drugs and why link tracking matters
• AI-generated podcast flooding, disclosure ethics, and search discoverability
• VoxTopica on mission-driven podcasting, nonprofit success metrics, and when subscriptions can work
• Listener trends, weekly listening hours, and why listen time is becoming the headline number

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We discover how the Locked On Podcast Network got going, and dive into more details about the new YouGov report showing how listeners consume podcast ads. Plus, plenty more.

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Sam and James chat with Brian Conlan and Mark Asquith about Captivate and DAX US working together to monetize more podcasts; and to Dino Sofos about this year's Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield.

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We pick apart Spotify’s investor-day announcements and ask what its AI-first roadmap means for podcast creators, monetisation, and trust. We also talk to the co-founders of BIPOC Podcast Creators about why the community is closing and what the industry loses when creator support dries up.

• Spotify’s “time well spent” metric and what it tries to reframe
• The “500 million video podcast” claim and why measurement matters
• Real-time podcast Q&A on Spotify and the risk of AI hallucinations
• Dynamic creator sponsorships and updating back catalogue ads
• Spotify memberships as a Patreon and Supporting Cast rival, with big unanswered details
• Verified by Spotify badges and why creators can’t control verification
• Clipping tools and the tradeoff between shareability and platform lock-in
• Why BIPOC Podcast Creators closes, after a year of exploring options
• How funding, layoffs, and politics change corporate support
• The case for protecting indie creators and the industry’s long-term health
• Apple Podcasts plus Audible subscription access and why verification matters
• YouTube’s podcasts hub, top fans, and clearer AI content labels
• Private feed security problems and why standards need to move faster
• Direct Flow Auto Discover RSS and QR code discovery for podcasts

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We chat with Rox Codes from Flightcast, talk about the 'cavalcade of crap' from AI, and spill all the tea on a successful show.

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Amazon Music joins the video podcast race with HLS and RSS alternate enclosure support. Yay!

Plus, we speak with PodVision about their successful indie show; and the developer of the UpNext app.

• Amazon Music video podcasts rollout in the US and what “open RSS” support really implies
• Apple’s private API versus alternate enclosure and the moderation and ad tech trade-offs
• Acast’s “first to monetise” claim plus how hosts are responding to Apple’s approach
• Podvision’s 500,000-download season and the practical launch levers: concept clarity, packaging, artwork and timing
• AI disclosure labels from film and TV and why podcast platforms still do not enforce clear standards
• Inception Point AI moving to Spotify Megaphone and the lack of AI labelling in show metadata
• Video podcast consumption realities across platforms and what the data says about concentration
• Niche podcasts outperforming on relevance even when they lose on raw scale
• UK industry recognition, car dashboards and the unanswered question of who speaks for podcasting
• Up Next app: serverless design, on-device features, open source code and transcript challenges
• Pod News adds video detection on Apple Podcasts plus a new podroll atlas for recommendations

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Apple Podcasts video moves from theory to real-world distribution, and we pressure-test what HLS streaming changes for pricing, analytics, approvals, and the open RSS ecosystem. We also weigh platform convenience against creator freedom, from Spotify’s video lock-in warnings to a vision for open music distribution and premium RSS.

• Buzzsprout’s Apple Podcasts video rollout and why HLS matters for typical podcasters. We interview Alban Brooke.
• Captivate and Podigee also launched this week. We take a look at their data.
• Plus, Spotify video distribution risks including permanent RSS replacement and hosting-provider lock-in, according to at least one host's description
• London Podcast Show highlights with networking stages speakers and parties - we interview Jason Carter
• Fountain’s music on RSS using the medium tag publisher feeds value-for-value licensing and live item workflows - we speak with Oscar Merry.

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Are we sinking under a sea of AI slop? How do we fix it? Sam talks with Alberto Betella to find out.

• iHeartMedia and SiriusXM merger chatter and what it could mean for shareholders
• Directory spam stats including AI slopcasts and SEO bait shows
• Where responsibility sits across podcast hosts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the Podcast Index
• Alberto Batella on a taxonomy for AI podcasts and why health misinformation raises the stakes
• Why RSS feed AI disclosure matters plus the “substance test” at shouldidisclose.ai
• EU AI Act implications for podcast transparency and compliance
• Apple enforcement questions and why trust is the asset at risk
• Spotify Q1 results and what declining ad revenue signals for creators
• Libsyn’s video distribution to Spotify and the practical costs of big MP4 files

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Spotify’s editorial lead explains how promotion works when there is no submission form and why retention plus clarity beat cleverness. We also debate video’s role in discovery, dig into new metrics and business moves across YouTube, Netflix, and Acast, and share listener questions, boosts, and platform updates.

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AI is now publishing podcasts at a pace that can outstrip humans, and we feel the knock-on effects in discovery, trust, and monetisation. We trace how copycats and AI slop farms exploit platform incentives, then map the few practical levers creators and companies can pull right now.

• more AI-generated podcast launches than human launches on some days, and what that signals for the podcast industry
• a copycat studio mimicking titles and artwork to siphon first listens and ad revenue
• why near-copy metadata can evade simple copyright and trademark complaints
• passing off, Lanham Act angles, and what lawyers say is actionable
• DMCA designated agents for directories and hosts, and why safe harbour matters
• trademarking a podcast name as a defensive move
• Inception Point AI scale publishing hundreds of new shows per day and the risk of low-care health content
• how programmatic advertising pays out on impressions even when listeners bounce fast
• Podcast Index new feeds report and spam API as a filter for apps without deleting research data
• Netflix podcasts early viewing stats and how measurement differs from traditional podcast metrics
• YouTube leading in monthly active podcast users globally, and what that means for platforms
• industry roundup across Canada, Iran, Ukraine, Vietnam, and sports creator networks
• product and platform updates across Overcast, Libsyn, Spotify, and Google
• listener boosts, sats, and how we share support revenue

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We track the money moving into paid podcast subscriptions as Patreon reports record creator earnings, then follow the ripple effects across platforms, hosting, and video. Along the way we get the inside story on Podcast Movement New York City, plus the new tools and trends reshaping discovery, analytics, and audience feedback.

• Patreon’s $629M podcaster earnings and what it signals
• Subscription revenue as a hedge against ad downturns
• Patreon discovery plans and the platform power shift
• BBC-linked creators launching Patreon and YouTube extras
• Bryan Barletta on Podcast Movement NYC format and pricing
• The business summit model and buyer focused attendance
• Apple Podcasts video via HLS and the real infrastructure costs
• Measurement standards and what new metrics could break
• Flipboard Surf as an RSS style super feed
• New hosting plays like Speakeasy and the record label analogy
• OpenAI buying a podcast and the push to control narrative
• HLS in alternative enclosure and how ads could be skipped
• Spotify AI playlists for podcast discovery and monetization
• TuneIn reopening submissions and why directories still matter
• Podbean Live shutting down and what scale really takes
• Buzzsprout download trends and web traffic that looks like AI
• Transcripts everywhere plus radio-to-podcast automation tools
• Listener voicemails boosts and fan mail as feedback loops

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We get into the real fight over podcast transcripts: where they should live, how they should be formatted, and why “one transcript everywhere” beats a pile of app-only versions. Then we zoom out to the bigger platform shift: all-in-one creator stacks, new monetisation options, Spotify’s latest ad experiments, and what advertisers actually want when they ask for ROI.

• Buzzsprout rolling out free automatic transcripts on paid plans
• Chapter markers inside the transcript editor and why structure matters
• Why hosts should publish transcripts so every app can use them
• Speaker labels, podcast person tags, and the limits of platform metadata
• Simplifying the Podcasting 2.0 transcript tag and focusing on VTT
• Beehiiv’s new podcast hosting and the push toward consolidation
• Subscriptions, private feeds, and ad networks as a mixed monetisation model
• Spotify’s new ad formats plus Song DNA and what podcasting could copy
• Attribution beyond promo codes including delayed conversions and tagging
• The Pod News Report Card and how platforms respond to creator feedback
• Japan podcast growth, video listening, and YouTube as the top platform
• Wallets, micropayments, and why the US still shapes adoption
• New tools, video claims versus YouTube-only, and hosting built for APIs
• Voicemail fan mail, boosts, and what listeners are sending in

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Why does James sound so different in the intro? Because he's standing in Hong Kong airport waiting to get onto an aeroplane, that's why.

This week: Spotify quietly trims its podcast team while Apple pushes HLS video into Apple Podcasts, forcing hosts and creators to rethink what “open” distribution means. We also dig into transcripts as a baseline accessibility feature and test-drive the next wave of AI tools that curate listening and automate publishing.
• Spotify podcast layoffs and what they signal
• Apple Podcasts video on iOS 26.4 using HLS streaming
• Which podcast hosts are supporting Apple’s video workflow
• Whether Apple Podcasts is gaining new listeners
• Goalhanger’s Accelerator and the fine print question
• Overcast transcripts for everyone and why accessibility matters
• Creator-produced transcripts versus app-generated transcripts
• Snipped AI DJ and chatting with podcasts with Kevin Smith
• Podhome AI for transcripts chapters clips and automation
• MCP servers and using Claude to run hosting tasks
• Live podcasting infrastructure and adoption with Podhome
• Measurement and industry stats on new podcast feeds
• Listener messages plus updates from TrueFans and travel notes

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Apple’s push for HLS video in Apple Podcasts sparks a hard look at hosting costs, creator economics, and what “video podcasting” will really mean once pricing lands. We also dig into a major investigative show’s comeback story and the growing wave of tools aimed at helping independent podcasters grow without giving up ownership.

• Apple Podcasts HLS video partner expansion and what it unlocks
• Why video delivery can cost far more than audio
• Break-even thinking for video podcasts plus production overhead
• TrueFans video hosting launch, pricing tiers, and uncharged in-app streams
• Reveal’s merger with Mother Jones and the launch of More To The Story
• Tone, solutions journalism, and making heavy reporting more listenable
• Substack’s new recording studio and the creator platform land grab
• Podtential’s 100-point diagnostic approach to podcast growth and coaching
• Podpage acquiring School of Podcasting and what changes
• Australian regulator data on podcast listening and platform shares
• Tech updates including HLS details, AI-generated tags, and Spotify taste profiles
• Listener support, streaming sats, boosts, and a note on tips and tax treatment
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We break down the newest podcast industry data and the platform moves that are quietly reshaping how people watch and listen. We debate what success should mean when YouTube leads listening time, Apple moves video to HLS, and creators still get judged on downloads.
• Infinite Dial numbers on in-car audio and monthly and weekly podcast reach
• Share of ear shift showing YouTube leading total podcast time
• Podbean pulling dynamic ad insertion across Europe and the fallout for creators
• Adobe Podcast updates including source separation, music removal, and remote video recording
• Completion and retention research from Bumper and why short episodes finish higher
• Apple Podcasts video via HLS and what auto-downloads actually pull
• Reach versus engagement and the risk of handing measurement to three platforms
• Steve Ackerman on why video is additive and how monetisation models may change
• BBC monetisation changes, Netflix podcast strategy, and where Amazon might land
• AI that helps creators versus AI voice slop that hurts audiences

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Apple’s HLS video support, Triton’s roadmap, and the real cost of video collide with questions about measurement, privacy, and control. We chat with Sharon Taylor from Triton Digital.

And, with Kattie Laur, we also explore Canada’s podcast identity, the CBC effect, and why discovery and funding—not mandates—unlock local growth.

• Why Triton added video without giving up control
• Apple’s HLS model, dynamic ads, and hosting costs
• Spotify’s API path vs open RSS monetization
• limits on first-party data and privacy choices
• how premium feeds and secure distribution fit the mix
• Canada’s discovery gap and funding bottleneck
• CBC’s high bar and the impact on independents
• podcasting overtakes spoken-word radio in the US
• ad spend trends pointing to podcast growth
• new tools, AI summaries, and workflow upgrades

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We break down Apple’s video podcast rollout, why HLS matters for reliability, and what ad skipping really looks like. Then Supercast’s CEO shares how subscriptions scale, followed by a compelling case for narrative audio over flat studio video.

• HLS architecture with separate audio rendition and why the mix must be broadcast‑ready
• What Apple will and won’t enforce on ad skipping and why shorter breaks retain better
• Frame rates, resolutions, and a nod to Vision Pro and immersive options
• Why only a minority can ship video at launch and why YouTube still wins discovery
• Subscription strategy from Supercast: pricing, tiers, AMAs, and creator ownership
• The cost and workflow tradeoffs of video versus the reach and focus of audio
• Narrative podcast strengths: imagination, intimacy, pacing, and sound design
• Platform politics: rankers, missing video data, and measurement gaps
• Events and industry moves that shape the next quarter

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Apple turns on HLS video in Apple Podcasts and rewrites the business rules while keeping files with hosts. We unpack the listener experience, creator workflows, dynamic ads, costs, open standards, and what Spotify and YouTube might do next, with insights from Justin Jackson.

• HLS explained and why it matters for control
• What listeners get on iOS and when it ships
• MP4 feeds versus HLS delivery trade-offs
• Supported hosts at launch and why ad-tech drives it
• Delivery metrics vs true attribution for advertisers
• Apple’s per-ad tech fee and billing model
• Rising CDN request costs and host pricing changes
• Audio switching, manifests, and separate audio renders
• Alternate enclosure for wider app distribution
• Tags that should be next: person, location, live
• Industry reactions from publishers and ad leaders
• Live video, platforms, and monetisation experiments

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We dig into YouTube’s rare revenue reveal, Spotify’s mixed ad picture, and why premium is rising fast. Tony Doe joins live from Lagos to unpack Nigeria’s podcast boom and what creators can learn.

• Captivate hires Rob Walsh and Elsie Escobar for monetisation and creator community
• YouTube discloses $60bn revenue and 1.7tn hours watched with strong subscription mix
• Spotify hits 750m MAUs and 290m subs while podcast ad sales dip
• Supercast acquired by Red Seat Ventures and premium models accelerate
• Acast ad revenue grows and ARPL rises despite prior losses
• Nigeria’s podcast index, formats, languages, and monetisation paths
• Apple’s ranking “fairness” pledge and BBC’s new tech show
• Transcripts as a standard, AI assistants, and discovery tools

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Sam and James talk with Liam Heffernan of Mercury; and cover all the latest news of the week.

• Sony’s AI character podcasts and voice licensing risks
• Video discovery leading to audio loyalty and why it matters
• IAB’s AI scraping proposal and good bot vs bad bot
• Apple’s downloads for transcripts and chapters and host costs
• Voice Regen vs Auphonic and Buzzsprout Magic Mastering
• YouTube’s AI slop problem and weak enforcement
• Apple buying QAI and the future of audio understanding
• Livewire stats filtered for AI and broken trendlines
• Spotify “down,” browser “up” and bots skewing analytics
• OP3, unified dashboards, and realistic measurement
• 34% ad loads training skip behavior and pricing for fewer ads
• Subscriptions, ad-free tiers, and where to build fandom
• Japan’s giant festival, Radio France’s indie curation, Disney and Hulu podcasts
• Boost Box, LN address, and Runway for value-for-value

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We dig into Goalhanger’s funding, Wondercraft’s AI video workflows, music on open RSS with sats, TrueFans’ metrics-first hosting, and the growing gap between downloads and watch time.

• Goalhanger’s community growth strategy with TCG investment
• Shift from ad revenue to events, merch and TV formats
• Community portals vs YouTube and Spotify constraints
• Wondercraft’s audio-to-video workflows and enterprise use
• Visualizing podcasts, editable AI timelines and avatars
• Trials, discounts and API access for automation
• Music on RSS with streaming sats and $1 hosting
• TrueFans’ per‑MB pricing, listen time and bot costs
• Spotify video’s measurement trade-offs and chapters
• TV apps, watch time metrics and platform competition
• Industry moves, awards, and market consolidation
• On-device AI for transcripts and ad detection
• Pricing shock, technical debt and clean redirects
• Useful tools: analytics prefixes, music libraries and zaps

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We unpack the money and mechanics behind paid memberships, how platforms are reshaping podcast reach, and why quality and openness still matter. From Podfest honours to car dashboard wars, we map the shifting ground and share what creators should do next.

• Goalhanger’s subscription economics and ad trade offs
• Live festivals, community design and member retention
• YouTube’s AI stance versus tool rollout
• BBC’s YouTube programming strategy
• Multi channel ranker data across audio, video and clips
• Podcasts as quick context for breaking news
• Spotify video’s measurement gap for rankers and ads
• Cross app comments proposal and moderation
• Merch in RSS and a simple store tag approach
• Bot traffic, human first hosting and bandwidth costs
• CarPlay, Android Automotive and dashboard control
• New tools from Rode and Shure for creators
• Awards season updates, people moves and events

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Normally it's a nice quiet start to the year, but not this year! Sam and James look at the news we've already had so far this year. So much news, no tech stuff this week - that returns next week, along with your hosts being properly dressed.

• iHeartRadio adds OpenRSS video and alternate enclosures
• Netflix exclusivity versus open distribution trade-offs
• Deloitte’s $5bn forecast and attention data contradictions
• Spotify’s dynamic video sponsorships and platform fees
• Spotify’s $10bn claim weighed against Apple’s quiet gains
• YouTube ad effectiveness versus audio-only performance
• Podtrac trends, RSS softness, and YouTube up 82%
• The 2026 battle for RSS and open standards
• Apple Podcasts features, defaults, and market power
• Audio UK joins the Creative Industries Council
• UK and US listening hours, completion, and plays
• Bot traffic, download inflation, and verified metrics
• Amazon’s merch play, funding tags, and timed links
• People moves, jobs, awards, and global events

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We share five predictions each for 2026, from defining what a podcast is to why time spent listening will replace reach as the industry’s favorite metric. We weigh video’s upside against its risks for audio, call out AI slop, and back open RSS as the backbone of growth.

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James and Sam look back on our predictions for what 2025 would be like - and whether we got them right. Plus, our lowlights and highlights of the year.

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What happens when Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, Acast, Adobe, Pocket Casts, Triton, Bumper, Transistor, creators, and analysts all compare notes on where podcasting just landed—and where it’s headed next? You get a clear picture of a medium that’s fully mainstream, proudly hybrid, and fiercely contested. We gathered 25+ voices to unpack 2025’s biggest shifts and lay down their boldest calls for 2026.

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We track the biggest forces shaping podcasting next year: Goalhanger’s network effect, a pivot to listener-based analytics, and the tension between open RSS and closed “podcast” branding from big platforms. We dig into video hosting defaults, live streaming, and why honest metrics will decide winners.

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• Apple’s Show of the Year milestone and Goalhanger’s model
• Cross-promo and cadence as scalable growth levers
• Flight Studio’s talent strategy versus brand synergy
• Hall of Fame inductees and industry recognition
• Creator retention, audio versus video habits, and practical focus
• Fountain’s video hosting and sensible playback defaults
• TrueFans roadmap for audio, video, and live with HLS
• TikTok’s “podcasts” and why definitions drive ad budgets
• Substack live streaming and platform convergence
• Pod Analyst’s unified telemetry, retention curves, and sales clarity
• Downloads versus unique listeners and consumption baselines
• Bot and AI slop concerns and search downgrading
• Libsyn price rises and market signals
• Awards season, new events, and what’s ahead

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We break down the Recap Apocalypse across Spotify, YouTube, Apple, and Amazon, then dig into craft with Brad Mielke on how Start Here reached 2,000 episodes by prioritising clarity, titles that pull, and audio-first production. Data meets discipline and the result is steady growth without burnout.

• Spotify’s Creator Wrapped as a real growth tool
• YouTube’s US-only charts and watch-time logic
• Apple Replay and Amazon Delivered compared
• Why hosts should build their own year-in-review
• Start Here’s daily format and guest booking tactics
• Titles that drive plays and timely packaging
• News avoidance, constructive journalism, balance
• Audio-only discipline vs video tradeoffs
• UK podcast charts and creator ad spend signals
• iOS auto-chapters and timed links for navigation
• V4V, boosts, and payment standard progress
• New tools, APIs, and analytics experiments

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We cut through the download delusion and show how people, playback, and time spent reveal true growth. Dan Misener explains loyalty metrics, we test platform tactics, and we share simple ways to turn spikes into steady listeners.

• people numbers, playback intent, and time spent as core metrics
• loyalty as repeat listening, short‑term vs lifetime signals
• diagnosing new listener vs returning listener problems
• tactics to lift retention: teases, tighter intros, linked back catalog
• autoplay spikes vs durable audience growth
• Patreon’s free RSS hosting and premium access options
• Overcast hiding promos and reruns, impact on revenue
• Pocket Casts playlists and improved search for discovery
• PSO benchmarks and the value of reviews
• community boosts, feedback, and hosting updates

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We break down TikTok’s podcast network with iHeart, Netflix’s audio push, and whether video is worth the cost, then dig into research on clips, companion podcasts, and the ad shift between radio and on‑demand. Sari Azut joins to show how a screenshot becomes a shareable clip and useful attention data.

• TikTok’s entry into podcasting and censorship concerns
• iHeart’s finances, radio softness, and podcast growth
• E‑commerce links, music discovery, and TikTok Shop
• Netflix’s short deals, UI changes, and exclusivity trade‑offs
• Data on clips failing to convert long‑form listens
• Companion podcasts that drive streaming subscriptions
• Radio and podcasts sold together via local and programmatic
• Video’s 77% cost lift per attention hour
• Indie monetisation realities and small‑show strategies
• Micropayments, wallets, and adoption barriers
• Overcast embracing key podcasting tags
• Podcast Magic’s screenshot‑to‑clip workflow and insights
• App updates, RSS presentation, and standards proposals

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We test Netflix’s “video podcast” land grab, then show why Apple’s AI chapters and Timed Links are the practical upgrade creators needed. DAX’s Brian Conlan joins to explain why audio’s problem is ROAS, not downloads, and how better measurement unlocks bigger budgets.

• Netflix licensing moves and YouTube exclusivity trade-offs
• Why this is cheap TV, not podcasting, and why that matters
• Audio vs video consumption and where value really sits
• Apple AI chapters, Timed Links, and transcript expansion
• Chapters JSON, ID3, and episode notes pros and cons
• Does Apple make ad skipping easier or ads better
• DAX on attribution, ROAS, and harmonised standards
• Spotify’s earnings, video spin, and creator payouts
• Libsyn ends The Feed; Podcast 411 returns
• Fireside Chat closes; Fox acquires Meet Cute
• LN address vs keysend and easier listener payments
• HLS, listen-time data, and ad effectiveness
• New tools: Podcast Magic and Snipd for smarter notes

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We unpack a bold true crime breakthrough: RNZ uses AI to recreate a deceased inmate’s voice with family consent and full disclosure, elevating the investigation without faking facts. We also dive into video on the TV screen, premium RSS, and why co‑host chemistry beats guest fatigue.

• Spotify adds video podcasts to Apple TV
• YouTube AI upscales low‑res video and adds QR shopping
• RNZ’s NARC uses 11Labs with ethics review and consent
• Why AI voice can be more transparent than actors
• Fountain hosting launches with open RSS and alt enclosures
• Premium RSS and Lightning versus card fees
• Streaming metrics for plays, listen time, and completion
• Interview saturation and the rise of host‑led formats
• China’s credential rule for sensitive creator topics
• Acast profitability and ARPL growth
• MrBallen’s SiriusXM deal and YouTube ad sales
• Bending Spoons buys AOL and raises prices playbook
• Layoffs across media and YouTube AI reorg
• OP3 bot spikes and practical filtering
• Stablecoins, MasterCard, and future micropayments
• Adobe’s licensed AI audio for safer commercial use
• Ad measurement with Audio Pixel and real attribution

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We track Edison Research’s sale to SSRS, Spotify’s TV distribution push, and whether video truly grows podcast audiences. We debate Oxford Road’s new ad-performance ranker, membership models that creators can own, and the messy state of podcast standards.

• SSRS acquires Edison Research and keeps the team
• Edison’s people-based ranker shows stable top shows and fast risers
• Spotify expands via Samsung TV Plus and Netflix distribution
• Netflix’s background audio and auto limitations challenge podcast UX
• BBC data on modest incremental reach from video
• Oxford Road’s ORBIT ranks shows by ad effectiveness
• Ads vs attribution debate and what “works” really means
• Supporting Cast enables owned subscriptions and ad-free feeds
• Standards frustration: PSP process, adoption gaps, taxonomy needs
• OpenStreetMap-powered location tag enables richer discovery
• AWS outage highlights platform dependence and resilience

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We break down the Netflix–Spotify pact to move select video podcasts off YouTube, weigh the real winners, and ask whether exclusivity helps or harms creators. We also challenge Apple’s ad‑free push, share data on when people actually listen, and explore practical tools that make podcasts easier to find and love.

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• Why Netflix and Spotify align on video podcasts
• What leaving YouTube means for Ringer fans
• Apple’s ad‑free Series Essentials and who pays the price
• YouTube’s playbook for chapters, titles, comments
• Midday listening peaks and what to publish when
• AI voices, trust, and the “missing middle” of ads
• Location tags, standard icons, and better UX
• Overcast’s download fixes and transcript support
• Community boosts, gamification, and feedback loops

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Flightcast’s Rox Codes joins us to unpack a video-first hosting and growth platform built for YouTube, Spotify, and serious creators, while we challenge inflated web “browser” downloads, pricing resets, and what actually counts as a podcast in a $3B market. We weigh useful AI assistants against synthetic co-hosts, and map the road to practical standards like HLS and Podcasting 2.0.

• livewire host-share data showing consolidation and heritage brands sliding
• price rises at major hosts and how AI features drive bundled costs
• web player download spikes likely from bots, scrapers, and cloud IPs
• what Flightcast publishes where and why video-first matters
• AI analytics assistant for multi-platform, time-bounded insights
• clip experimentation on separate channels to validate winners
• storage choices enabling future video RSS and richer search
• podcasting 2.0 tags for chapters and transcripts on the roadmap
• why HLS needs shared best practices before broader adoption
• Global Studios’ video push and creator acquisitions
• the $3B ad forecast and the definition problem of “podcast”
• Apple’s Podroll video promos UX quirks and limits
• soundbites, playlists, and underused standards for discovery
• creator tools: Audacity redesign and Whisper.cpp speed gains
• a human-first stance on AI: assist, don’t replace

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We break down AI-generated podcast “slop,” Spotify’s leadership shift, and why attention—not downloads—should be the metric brands care about. Fresh Air’s Neil Cowling joins us to explain how branded podcasts create real value, and where video fits in.

• reactions to Jeanine Wright's interview and AI content quality
• risk to advertisers from bots and low retention
• International Podcast Day and the case for open RSS
• Spotify’s co‑CEOs move and DDEX‑based AI disclosures
• YouTube AI features and Riverside prompt editing
• why branded podcasts target niches and measure attention
• funding models for originals and talent partnerships
• the rise of video as a content engine for brands
• SoundStack’s HLS launch, costs, and app support
• research on podcast reach and high‑attention media
• events, awards, and tool updates from Buzzsprout
• X402 micropayments, wallets, splits, and V4V

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AI is transforming the podcast industry, raising questions about disclosure, quality standards, and audience preferences as companies like Inception Point AI create thousands of AI-generated episodes weekly.

• Jeanine Wright from Inception Point AI reveals they produce 3,000 episodes weekly with just eight staff members
• Discussion of AI disclosure standards and whether the "person tag" or "disclosure tag" adequately addresses advertiser concerns
• Corporate censorship considerations for podcasting, contrasting with broadcast television's regulatory environment
• Descript announces new CEO Laura Burkhauser and introduces media minutes and AI credits pricing structure
• Stuart Morgan of Audio Always discusses the blurring lines between podcasting, radio and audiobooks
• Dylan Haskins introduces the new All-Ireland Podcast Awards and Soundwaves conference
• Debate about podcast app monetization strategies after PocketCast introduces ads
• True value for podcasting apps may come from subscription models rather than advertising

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AI-generated content is rapidly flooding the podcast ecosystem, creating tension between innovation and quality standards across the audio landscape. Companies like Inception Point AI are generating thousands of low-quality episodes despite criticism, while YouTube introduces new features that could either revolutionize monetization or exacerbate content pollution problems.

• AI content companies defending their output as "art" despite widespread criticism from industry experts
• YouTube announcing dynamically inserted sponsorship messages and AI-enabled features like speech-to-song
• Greg Glenday, Acast CEO, revealing they've paid over $500 million to creators while maintaining a creator-first philosophy
• Acast expanding globally with strong growth in international markets like Singapore, Mexico, and throughout Asia
• ListenNotes removing over 29,000 podcast shows from its database since December as part of quality control efforts
• The need for transparency in AI-generated content versus human-created podcasts
• Apple Podcasts introducing new features in iOS 26 including enhanced dialogue and per-show playback speeds
• Pocket Casts launching expensive advertising options at $5,000 per week for carousel ads
• Various podcast apps adding support for Podcasting 2.0 features like creator-led recommendations and instant notifications

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We remember podcasting pioneer Todd Cochran who passed away suddenly this week, reflecting on his 19-year journey in the industry and the indelible mark he left on the medium.

• Todd's journey began in 2004 with a $14.95 Walmart microphone, creating his first podcast in a hotel room in Waco, Texas
• An excerpt from our 2023 interview with Todd shares his podcasting origin story and philosophy
• Apple Podcasts appears to be preparing support for Podcasting 2.0 JSON chapters, potentially offering AI-generated chapters for podcasts
• Daniel J Lewis has launched Pod Chapters in beta, offering AI-generated chapter creation for podcasters
• Patreon is enhancing creator pages with customization options and domains, pointing to a trend of creator-owned portals
• YouTube broadcast its first exclusive NFL game to 17 million global viewers as sports content grows in importance
• Growing concerns about AI-generated podcast content as companies flood platforms with low-quality, automated shows
• New York Times is closing its dedicated audio app to integrate audio content into its main news app
• Discussion of protocol integration between ActivityPub, the AT protocol, and Nostr for better social web interconnection

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Jakarta sets the stage for an exploration of Asia's unique podcast landscape, where innovative approaches to monetization and content distribution reflect the region's diverse markets and consumer behaviors.

• Ron Baetiong from Podcast Network Asia leverages Spotify's Open Access with local payment systems like GCash for their audio drama platform
• Japanese podcast consumption differs significantly from Western markets, with YouTube as the top platform for podcast listening
• BBC announces "Asia Specific," a new podcast examining global stories through an Asian lens

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• Blubrry announces first price increase in 20 years, raising questions about sustainable podcast hosting models
• Buzzsprout data shows Spotify usage dropping 3.1% year-on-year, while Apple Podcasts remains dominant at 37.1%
• PodHome launches their own podcast app after a year of development, focused on discovery and modern features
• Top reasons listeners abandon podcasts include content being boring and shows starting with too much meaningless chat.

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Alex Sanfilippo shares how PodMatch is revolutionizing podcast guest booking through an innovative platform that functions like a dating app for interviews. He explains the platform's unique business model and why he believes community building is the future of podcasting.

• PodMatch connects podcast hosts and guests while automating administrative functions
• The platform charges a small fee to ensure users are serious, creating a "law of buy-in"
• Through the Pod Value Initiative, PodMatch has given back nearly $900,000 to podcasters
• Each profile doubles as a professional media one-sheet with SEO benefits
• Audio content remains powerful because it doesn't intrude on people's busy lives
• Quality content is essential as the barrier to entry remains low
• The "Mom Test" helps podcasters get honest feedback from listeners
• Building community with listeners provides valuable insights for improvement
• Hosts should ask listeners how they found the show, what they like, how to improve, and what problems they need solved

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James and Sam examine Spotify's new direct messaging feature for sharing podcast recommendations and how it might impact content discovery.

• Spotify releases data showing Gen Z students increase podcast listening at breakfast time when returning to school
• Science, business, and technology podcasts see significant growth among younger listeners
• Captivate announces Studio feature integrating remote recording capabilities directly into their hosting platform
• Apple partners with TuneIn to make Apple Music radio stations available across more platforms
• The Pod News Weekly Review wins an Earworthy Podcast Award in the podcast about podcasting category
• Alex Sanfilippo discusses PodMatch's mission to connect podcast hosts and guests while giving back financially to creators
• Google tightens security around Android app distribution, potentially limiting sideloading options
• John Spurlock teases development of a "futuristic" podcast app for Android with unique features

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This audio has been rescued from almost inaudible audio thanks to recording using the wrong microphone - this was just on a laptop microphone carried around a loud conference. Good job that Buzzsprout has a tool called Power Clean that fixed much of that for us.

We also speak with Oskar Serrander about Wondercraft's new tool, Wonda.

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James and Sam are away this week, so time for an interview in more detail than we normally would. Norma-Jean Belenky discusses her new podcast PodBiz, which explores the various ways podcasters monetize their content through transparent conversations with industry professionals.

• PodBiz aims to answer the question "where's the money in podcasting?" through interviews with experts in advertising, subscriptions, and alternative revenue models
• Some independent creators with just 1,200 downloads per episode are making six-figure incomes from their podcasts
• Advertising remains strong, but subscription models are gaining significant traction across the industry
• Organizations like AIR (Association of Independent Radio Professionals) publish rate cards to promote fair compensation for podcast production roles
• Quality podcast production requires adequate labor and resources – "good work takes labor"
• Value-for-value models and cryptocurrency-based micropayments remain niche but have potential for growth
• Event hosting, merchandise, and packaging content across multiple platforms are effective additional revenue streams
• Podcasters are building communities through newsletters and events to strengthen audience relationships
• AI tools help reduce labor-intensive aspects of production but raise questions about transparency and disclosure
• The podcast industry faces potential regulatory challenges as governments implement content restrictions and age verification

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Amazon's restructuring of Wondery signals deeper issues with their podcast strategy as they distribute operations across Audible, creator services, and advertising divisions while losing approximately 110 jobs in the process.

• Amazon's track record with podcast acquisitions has been underwhelming, including Art19's low market share and unfulfilled promises for high-profile shows
• Dan Granger from Oxford Road suggests the reorganization represents a recalibration toward more integrated audio ecosystems
• Sean King from Veritone emphasizes the importance of balancing host-read ads with other advertising forms
• Patreon creators have earned over $10 billion since 2013, now receiving $2 billion annually—equal to the entire US podcast ad market
• UK age verification requirements for mature content are forcing platforms like Spotify to implement face scanning or ID uploads
• Riverside has quietly launched a podcast hosting service that sends video to YouTube but only audio to other platforms
• New podcast technology includes Todd Cochran's GuestMatchPro for connecting content creators and specialists for interviews
• True Fans is testing a new advertising option called True Ads allowing creators to purchase placement on the homepage

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James Cridland and Sam Sethi explore Spotify's mixed financial results showing strong overall growth but declining ad revenue, alongside their increasing focus on video podcasts at the expense of audio-only content.

• Spotify's ads business struggling despite growth in users and profit
• VP of Global Advertising Lee Brown leaving Spotify "by mutual agreement"
• Video consumption growing 20 times faster than audio-only on Spotify
• 16:9 image formats creating problems for traditional podcast artwork
• JAR Audio rebranding to JAR Podcast Solutions with focus on measurable results: Roger Nairn explains how brands now see real value in podcasts beyond CEO vanity projects
• RSS.com launching PAID (Programmatic Ads Inserted Dynamically) with $1 minimum payout
• YouTube CEO Neil Mohan claiming "it's all over" for audio podcasting as video dominates
• Acast financial results showing US becoming their largest market despite executive departures
• Apple iOS enhanced dialogue feature improving podcast listening experience
• Podcast image tag offering potential solution to artwork format challenges
• Secure RSS and podcast monetization models being developed for premium content
• Overcast apparently working on transcript features for podcasts
• Rode introducing Call Me feature for remote podcast recording
• True Fans positioning as a "value exchange" between creators and listeners

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The old guard of media gatekeepers are trying to stay relevant as independent creators flourish across podcasting, video, and beyond.

• Spanish broadcaster RTVE blocking Antennapod and other podcast apps while maintaining deals with commercial giants like Apple and Spotify
• BBC Sounds closing for non-UK audiences due to music licensing issues
• Diary of a CEO reaching 3 million people daily, surpassing major US late-night TV shows
• Video podcasts becoming the new basic cable television, with 37% of Americans watching one in the last month
• YouTube setting a new record with 12.8% of all TV usage in the US
• Joe Budden earning over $1 million monthly on Patreon, demonstrating creators can stay independent while building sustainable businesses
• UK media regulator Ofcom warning that traditional public service TV is endangered
• Podcast hosts missing opportunities by not offering premium content options to compete with Patreon and other membership platforms

See if you can tell where Sam realises that he's got to go to another meeting.

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We have interviews with James Burtt from the newly-launched Pivot Productions; Liam Heffernan from Mercury Podcast Network who has just announced a new partnership with the Student Radio Association; and founder & CEO Will Malnati of At Will Media on taking IP from podcasts into other platforms.

Plus - weekly podcast listening in the US has reached a staggering 773 million hours according to new data from Edison Research. This robust metric provides a more meaningful measurement than percentage reach, showing the growing intensity of podcast consumption while enabling better cross-media comparison.

• Audioboom acquires UK podcast company Adelicious, maintaining both brands to serve different market segments
• YouTube announces plans to demonetize inauthentic AI-generated content, raising questions about disclosure standards
• New and updated podcast apps include Campfire (German), Fountain and Podhome

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Interviews with the Golden Lobes, Adelicious, and the Podcast Standards Project - all in the chapters! Plus:

• NPR adding support for the funding tag across all its shows, enabling direct audience support
• Updates to podcast linking services with Nathan Gathright regaining control of Podlink from Spotify
• The inaugural Golden Lobes awards celebrating the funniest people, podcasts, and moments in the industry
• Cheerful Earful festival expanding globally to New York, London, and Melbourne
• Detailed discussion on HLS video implementation challenges for podcasting
• Growing international markets with India emerging as the third largest podcast market globally
• Exploration of podcast certification standards and what they actually measure

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Apple celebrates twenty years of podcasting in the Apple ecosystem - and Jon Savage asks for help with his podcast studio in Cape Town.

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• Podcasting is a mainstream media in Australia, the US and UK with over 50% of people listening to a podcast every month in each country. Our time and attention is limited so what other media is declining?

• YouTube is the main access point for news podcasts in the US.

• Why are more users willing to pay for ad-free quality digital content (behind paywalls)? What does this mean for the future of advertising if the people who can afford to pay for ad-free content are the same people advertisers want to reach?

• Why are "Downloads decreasing for many podcasts" but podcast listen/watch time is growing?

• YouTube CEO Neal Mohan spoke at Cannes Lions this week and unsurprisingly he said "people don’t want to just listen”. More worryingly, he also spoke about a new form of branded commercial advertising for podcasts. Will this be more like uninterruptible TV commercials?

Finally James has launched https://podnews.net/extras and Sam has submitted a native version of TrueFans to the Apple & Google stores.

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Spotify is supporting the new podcast namespace. Who'd have thought it?!

Plus, we speak with Elena Tsakakis and Molly Bloom about kids podcasting, and what they learnt from their latest research.

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John McDermott from Caloroga Shark Media sits in for Sam Sethi, who is riding a bicycle and tasing wine across the south of France. Try his podcast Eastwood Reloaded - https://podnews.net/podcast/iz4sj - which we talk about in this episode.

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We speak with John Burgess from Acast, and Gautham Raj Anand from Hubhopper, and look at the week's podcast news.

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This was to be a fun live episode, but sadly, the audio recording of that failed to be usable. Bah!

Lucky we got other audio as well. So, in this episode, we go round the show talking with people, and chat with Max Cutler, the founder of PAVE Studios.

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We speak with Michael Bayston about Acast's new initiative; plus, Alban Brooke on new tools for Buzzsprout podcasters everywhere - even us!

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Ahead of The Podcast Show in London, Jason Carter spills the tea about what'll be there. Not literally.

Also, Bauer Ireland's Ruth Fitzsimons. And, we look into Spotify's new play counts, and whatever they are.

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Sam and James - no guests this week - chat about Spotify, Apple and all things podcasting news this week.

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We speak with Stefano Fallaha from Podeo on podcasting in the Arab states, and Gotham Raj Anand from Hubhopper on Indian podcasting after YouTube. Plus, all the latest news from the podcast industry.

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Our special guest this week is Maya Prohovnik, VP and Head of Podcast Products at Spotify, who joins James Cridland to share insights on Spotify's latest innovations and what’s next for podcasters on the platform.

Meanwhile, industry leaders Dan Granger (Oxford Road) and Dan Misener (Bumper) have advocated for an Open Measurement Protocol for Podcasting—a call for interoperable, privacy-conscious standards and a unified taxonomy across platforms.

In response, “friend of the show” John Spurlock joins Sam Sethi to introduce his proposed solution: Standard Podcast Consumption (SPC). This new data exchange format aims to facilitate the sharing of first-party metrics like Follower Count, Total Listener Time, and more between apps and hosting providers.

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Emma shares exciting news about the upcoming Independent Podcast Forum on June 16th at 21 Soho in London—a full-day event designed specifically to combat what she calls "the lonely sport" of podcasting. For solo creators who can't always find understanding from non-podcasting friends and family, this gathering promises expert insights and invaluable peer connections. The forum emerged directly from attendee feedback at previous awards ceremonies, where creators consistently valued being surrounded by others who truly understand their unique challenges.

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We chat with Emma Turner from the Independent Podcast Awards; and about the new definition of a podcast from Oxford Road.

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We chat with Jay Nachlis, Steven Goldstein, Alban Brooke, Daniel J Lewis, Dave Jackson and many others. Plus, the week's news - including the Podnews Report Card.

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Edison Research Vice President Megan Lazovic joins us to unpack key findings from the Infinite Dial 2025 report and explore the growing phenomenon of podcast fandom.

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Audio UK is an industry body dedicated to advancing the UK audio sector through innovation, creator support, and driving sustainable growth for podcasts, radio, and audiobooks. We talk with Chloe Straw.

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We chat with Megan Lazovick from Edison Research, Chloe Straw from AudioUK, and Podcast Nation - and talk YouTube

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A full interview with Matt on the future of Podcasting 2.0, and his view of Tom Webster's recent article.

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We speak with Matt Medeiros on Podcasting 3.0, and how to fix Podcasting 2.0. Plus, the Infinite Dial 2025, and more podcast industry news.

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Annalise Nielsen shares her expert insights on YouTube's dominance in podcast consumption and why video strategy needs careful consideration rather than automatic implementation. She explains how different audiences require different approaches to content creation and platform distribution.

• YouTube is now the top platform for podcast consumption, but this doesn't mean video is right for every show
• Only about 30% of podcast consumption happens on YouTube, and much of this isn't active video watching
• Live podcasting is growing as a way to build audience interaction and deeper parasocial relationships
• Spotify's pivot to video seems disconnected from how users typically engage with the platform
• The "attention diet" concept helps creators understand where their target audience already spends time
• Podcast diversity is declining despite women controlling most purchasing decisions
• Different audience segments (executives vs. young consumers) require completely different format approaches
• Video podcast creation requires significant investment and means sacrificing some audio-only capabilities

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We chat with Annalise from Pacific Content about how video fits into podcasting, live events and shows, and women in podcasting. Plus, lots of Spotify news.

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A full version of an interview with Adam and Dave about their new product.

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We talk about Godcaster, and also catch up with the week's news. (A long interview with Adam and Dave on Monday here).

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We speak with Morten Strunge of Podimo about the company's success in hitting one million paid subscribers; and Jay Nachlis from Coleman Insights about their testing tool, the Pod Predictor.

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Rockie talks about why the new podcast namespace excites her, and how to grow podcasting by making it simpler.

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We chat with Rockie Thomas, who is very excited about the potential of live podcasts. And, we cover new developments in the industry, including a look at one podcast that claimed Podcasting 2.0 has failed.

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Sam and James talk about Spotify's recently revealed creator payments for podcasters, and Acast's profitable year

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James chats with David Bodycombe on how he produces video for Tom Scott's Lateral podcast.

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We speak with Kendall Breitman from Riverside on their new tools; and with David Bodycombe on reasons why video podcasting is a good thing after all.

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We speak with Andreea Coscai from EuroWaves about Europe's growth; and talk TuneIn, as well as a ton of numbers

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We're late - sorry. But we're here. We use chapters, so if you use chapters too, feel free to jump to stories that interest you!

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The full interview with Stuart Last from last Friday - including why his company is focusing on "baked-in" ad reads.

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Sam and James cover the news since we last did a "real" show - including Spotify, Global Radio, and live streaming. Plus, we hear from Audioboom's CEO, Stuart Last, on the company's 2024.

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James and Sam predict the podcast industry's 2025.

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Sam and James look at our predictions for last year; and look back at how 2024 went.

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This episode features predictions and reflections from podcast industry leaders about 2024 and 2025. Multiple speakers address the evolving role of video in podcasting, with some arguing it will become essential while others caution against treating it as a silver bullet. Rachel Corbett notes that video shouldn't be considered mandatory for success, while Neal Veglio suggests a return to audio focus in 2025.

The speakers discuss how Donald Trump's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast influenced the election, highlighting podcasting's growing mainstream impact. Several contributors, including Cameron Moll from Buzzsprout, predict AI will become more seamlessly integrated into podcast production workflows, moving from a highlighted feature to a behind-the-scenes tool.

The future of podcast monetization and distribution platforms emerges as a key theme. Rockie Thomas predicts publishers will need to combine traditional baked-in ads with dynamic insertion to optimize revenue across platforms. Multiple speakers address the ongoing competition between Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, with James Burt suggesting Spotify might finally overtake Apple as the dominant platform in 2025.

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This week, we've an interview with Jessica Cordova Cramer from Lemonada Media, who shares insights about working with Meghan Markle and David Duchovny. She reveals how their shows have exceeded expectations, with Duchovny's podcast expanding from 20 planned episodes to 31 due to its success, and discusses the company's strategy for selecting talent who have a clear purpose for their podcasts.

A new approach to podcast comments is proposed, using existing RSS technology. James and Sam explain how this could simplify the process for both developers and users, while allowing podcasters to maintain control over their comment sections and aggregate feedback from multiple platforms.

We also hear about Podthon, secure RSS, and Claire Waite Brown who has produced a new show explaining Podcasting 2.0.

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Acast's acquisition of Wonder Media Network for $7.8 million. Ross Adams and Shira Atkins discus how this strategic move enhances Acast's creative capabilities and expands their presence in the US market, while also revealing plans for video content and live streaming initiatives in 2025.

The Podcast Hall of Fame's evolution, with chairperson Rob Greenlee explaining efforts to transform it from a US-centric institution into a truly global recognition platform. The discussion highlights challenges in diversifying nominations and voters to better represent international podcast pioneers.

Daniel J Lewis shares insights about Podgagement, a platform designed to replace Chartable's analytics features, revealing that he has been tracking 34,000 podcast charts hourly for five years across multiple regions and genres. The tool offers unique features for podcasters to monitor their rankings and engage with their audience through voice messages and feedback systems.

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We listen to a recent interview with Daniel Ek; and discuss video on open RSS and why it's not, really, the best solution.

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a) a lot of impenetrable technical stuff about how streaming payments will change for those of us using "streaming sats" or "boosts".

b) Nick Dunkerley from Hindenburg on a year of Hindenburg Pro 2.

c) Jon Thoday from Avalon on how his talent management company sees podcasting

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Can Amazon Music's latest move to integrate Audible shake up the streaming landscape? We explore this strategy offering subscribers in the US, UK, and Canada a free Audible title each month and ponder if this could elevate Amazon Music's stance amidst stiff competition.

Gain insights from Neil Mody, CEO of Headliner, as he reveals how innovative tools are shaping the podcasting world.

Learn from Alberto Betella about RSS.com's new GOST.ai tool.

And James goes off on one about whether we should welcome YouTube or, instead, recognise it as a threat.

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In this episode, James Cridland reports from West Hollywood about Spotify's major "Now Playing" event, where the company announced significant changes including rebranding Spotify for Podcasters to Spotify for Creators. The platform unveiled a new partner program allowing creators to earn money from both audio and video content, with specific eligibility requirements that appear more stringent than YouTube's criteria.

The show features an insightful interview with Matt Campion from Spirit Studios about their IP 360 strategy, which focuses on creating multi-platform content across podcasting, video, and television. Campion discusses how the industry's shift away from traditional TV commissioning has led them to focus on building digital-first projects that can later be developed into data-led TV series.

The hosts also explore Samsung's decision to shut down its podcast app, Chris Wallace's departure from CNN to pursue opportunities in streaming and podcasting, and interesting developments in podcast technology, including new tools for audience surveys and changes in how platforms label the subscribe/follow button. The episode concludes with a discussion about the shifting social media landscape as creators move away from Twitter/X toward platforms like Bluesky and Mastodon.

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Full interviews with Justin Jackson, Mike Parkinson and Jamie Anderson are over at https://extra.podnews.net - what you hear here is about ten minutes of a 30+ minute interview.

We speak to Jamie Anderson and Mike Parkinson about "Virtually Parkinson", the new podcast hosted by an AI Sir Michael Parkinson.

And, Justin Jackson, from Transistor.

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We chat with Jamie East about the Daily Mail's podcasts, and the company's expansion into Europe; and with the winner of the Independent Podcast Awards, It's A Continent.

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A special episode, with a long-form interview with Diary of a CEO's Jack Sylvester.

Find out how the podcast works; what the future is for Flight Studio and Steven Bartlett's new companies, and plenty more.

We're back with our usual show next week!

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We look at the new Fountain build, and wonder what This American Life is doing

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We chat with Sandy Wilheim from YouTube; Michele Cobb from The Ambies; and Paolo Diaz about podcasting in South Africa.

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We chat with Mark about Captivate's Spark AI; discuss all that's new about Spotify; and the RODECaster Video.

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We interview Carl Fridsjö from Podspace, and learn about the company from Sweden.

Plus - there are lots of exciting things going on with AI. We look at some of those, too!

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James Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss various topics related to podcasting, including new features from Buzzsprout, the importance of attention in the digital age, and the shift towards video content. The episode also includes an interview with Steve Pratt, author of the book "Earn It: Unconventional Strategies for Brave Marketers." Pratt discusses the importance of creating valuable content to earn attention and provides examples of companies that have successfully done so. The hosts also discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing use of video in podcasting.

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We chat with Mike Russell from Music Radio Creative; Dustin Bluck from Castro; and Russell Harrower from PodToo.

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Wondery has bought New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Sam and James look at the deal and wonder how much of it is Taylor Swift related... plus we hear from someone celebrating her 18th year in podcasting: Grammar Girl's Mignon Fogarty. Find out how podcasting has changed and whether video is a good thing really.

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James wanders about at Podcast Movement while chatting with Sam about the latest podcasting news.

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We chat with Dan Misener from Bumper about the new Bumper Dashboard and a different way to measure your podcast success.

And with Joe Tannorella from Pod Engine, about his new podcast tool.

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We hear from Oskar Serrander, CEO of Wondercraft, about their new AI studio that promises to revolutionise ad production. Plus, we explore the significant leadership change at Libsyn and the sale of Pair Networks.

We introduce Podcast Discovery's virtual studio, enhancing video quality with professional setups and 3D modeled backgrounds, thereby increasing the chances of your podcast clips going viral. We chat with Josh Divney.

And we learn about the NFC-enabled podcast beacon from Custom Podcast Solutions, with Mathew Passy.

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Join us this week as we reveal the fascinating details behind Lower Street's acquisition of Pacific Content. We sit down with Harry Morton, who shares his admiration for Pacific Content's creative work and how this acquisition is set to reshape the branded podcast industry. We also discuss how the integration of these two powerhouse brands will foster innovation while maintaining their unique identities.

And we chat with Andrew Mason of Descript into the past, present and future of Descript, the revolutionary podcast production tool.

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James talks with Micah Engle-Eshleman, who is building an adblocking podcast app that supports the podcast creators. Good thing? Dreadful idea? We'd be interested in your comments, via fanmail or a boostagram.

Plus, Manan Bhalodia from SuperProducer.ai talks to us about "Quickie", his company's AI-generated newsaggregation podcast, and what the future might bring; and Daniel Ek talks about the future of podcasting on Spotify.

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Unlock the secrets to smart podcasting as we explore game-changing developments in the industry! Get ready for a deep dive into Libsyn's leadership shake-up, the buzz around Lemonada Media's possible sale, and Overcast's latest update. PRS UK's groundbreaking podcast music license is also on the agenda, promising to streamline music usage for creators. Gordon Firemark, the podcast lawyer, joins us to break down these new licensing regulations and their broader implications, making this episode a must-listen for anyone serious about podcasting.

Copyright complexities and AI's controversial role in content creation take center stage as we discuss Mustafa Suleiman's stance on web scraping and how tools like Cloudflare’s AI blocker are changing the game. The importance of explicitly stating licensing terms with Creative Commons licenses is emphasized to keep podcasters out of legal hot water. Firemark sheds light on fair use, helping you navigate the grey areas of content creation and legal boundaries with confidence.

Discover how advanced AI tools can elevate your podcast ads and listener experience. From AIcoustics' new audio enhancement tool to Eleven Labs' voice isolation technology, we cover the innovations transforming podcasting today. We also delve into regional accents in ads, the latest trends in podcast app platforms, and the shift to progressive web apps. Plus, get the latest scoop on the Australian podcast ranker and notable exits at Libsyn. This episode is packed with expert insights and timely updates to keep you ahead in the ever-evolving world of podcasting.Support the Show.

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This week, James is joined by Neal Veglio from Podknows Podcasting - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/

We speak with Pary Bell from https://www.thepodcastexchange.ca/ and talk about YouTube being #1 (is it?) and Spotify's new Comments feature.

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The latest news and trends in the podcasting industry. In this episode, we discuss Spotify's growing video podcast platform, Buzzsprout's website redesign, the debate around the future of free podcasts, and the podcast landscape in Egypt as explored by guest Kim Fox, the "Podcast Professor" at the American University in Cairo. We also touch on developments in podcast monetization, translation tools, and upcoming industry events like Podcast Day Asia and Podcast Movement. This fast-paced, insider look at the world of podcasting provides valuable insights for both seasoned and aspiring creators.

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In this episode, hosts James Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss Buzzsprout's new Android app, the New York Times putting podcasts behind a paywall, the fate of Google Podcasts, and YouTube adding a podcasts page. They also interview Alban Brooke from Buzzsprout about the company's podcast hosting platform and new shows, and Russell Harrower from PodToo. Additionally, the hosts cover events in the podcasting world, including Podcast Movement and Podcast Asia, as well as discuss topics like podcast transcription, monetization, and the growing Podcasting 2.0 community. Throughout the conversation, the hosts provide insights, analysis, and commentary on the evolving podcast landscape.

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Libsyn's integrated with YouTube's API - what does that mean? Plus, Kendall from Riverside spills the beans on the new features, and interviews with Theo Gadd from PodLife Events and Nathan Gathright from episodes.fm

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We speak with Kevin Y Brown and Jon Savage about the podcast landscape in Africa. Those interviews are in full in the Podnews Extra feed. Also, Spotify's video ambitions, and Alby's removal of support for users in the US causes some concern for the future of streaming sats.

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From an airport lounge in New York, we hear about Descript's new version, and rumours in the industry...

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We interview Ellie from Pocket Casts on the future direction of the podcast app; Matthew from Platform Media on why the company was acquired by PodX; and talk about the closure of Pacific Content.

We're trying something new this week: trying to bring down the duration of this podcast to 45 minutes. Haven't quite succeeded yet, but we're on the way; that means shorter edits of interviews, and a more focused story selection. Please give feedback to us (fanmail, boosts, email) with your thoughts on the format and how we can improve.

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Ever wondered how the big fish like PodX are transforming the podcasting landscape with their chess-like acquisition maneuvers? Get ready to have that curiosity quelled as we unravel PodX's latest play in buying Platform Media, and what it spells for the podcasting cosmos. Plus, we've got the scoop on Spotify's overwhelming tide in Mexico, where it boasts a 90% market share, and why Apple Podcasts might need to play catch-up. Next week, Matthew Sherry from Platform Media himself will be spilling the beans on these game-changing trends, so this is one conversation you won't want to miss.

On the tech front, we're tearing the lid off Edison Research's vault, revealing the latest on the diversifying podcast audience that's catching advertisers' eyes. We're talking cutting-edge developments like RSS.com's live item tag interface that's set to turbocharge your podcasting experience with live broadcasts straight through those RSS feeds. Our tech talk doesn't stop there—we're giving you the lowdown on the mighty importance of functional links in episode descriptions and the emerging podcast namespace tags that could redefine listener interaction. Get in on the ground floor with AntennaPod's transcript support and Pine Pods, because this is where the podcast frontier is being redrawn.Support the Show.

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Interviews with Canadaland and Wavlake. Details about Spotify’s new consumption data. An exclusive of Canadaland’s new podcast brand. Boosts, fan mail and more.

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Our first week with Buzzsprout's new fanmail product was surprisingly good. We look into that, as well as the latest news - including the IAB numbers out of the US.

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We chat with Kathryn Musilek from Shark Party Media about podcast guesting; with Acast's CEO, Ross Adams, about Acast's tenth birthday, and wonder whether Spotify's exist from the IAB (and IAB certification) is a mistake.

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“This week, we sit down with Jeremy King of the M&M Global Awards and Sean Howard, CEO of Flight Path, to dissect the pulse of podcast advertising and data analysis,” the AI says. Lizzy Pollott from Acast is also interviewed with Jeremy.

“Join us for a journey through the evolving world of podcasting where every voice has the potential to echo globally.” - although presumably you could edit out the echo if it’s on a separate track.

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We speak to Georgie and Christiana from Flight Studio, Steven Bartlett’s modest entry into the podcast space; James Allen of Media Disco and the dynamic Anu Bhardwaj of SHEQONOMI.

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Sam and James also talk mowPod and plenty of other bits about the week's news.

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We're live in Los Angeles - and we interview Gautam Raj Anand from Hubhopper about podcasting in India.

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We interview Blubrry's Todd Cochrane about his new Vid2Pod tool; and chat with RedCircle's Mike Kadin about OpenRAP. Plus, the BBC's podcast strategy.

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We interview Evan Prodromou on ActivityPub - and catch up with Gretchen Smith from Ad Results Media about ARM Pro.

James also helpfully wades into the "preloading audio" argument that's consumed podcastindex.social over the last week.

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In the chapters today...

Sam chats with Gretta Cohn about Pushkin's future plans

James chats with Alban Brooke about Buzzsprout's iOS app

Apple's transcripts, and YouTube Music's firings

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We talk:

• Podcast Search Optimisation,
• New IAB guidelines
• Court cases, and lots more

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James and Sam are at The Pod in Brisbane - https://edgestudio.productions/the-pod/ - to cover what's been going on this week in podcasting.

This week - an interview with Stew Redwine on what makes a good podcast ad; Anthony Nwaneri on his podcast Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing - and Sam gets some rants off his chest. Buckle up!

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While Sam wanders around Australia, James interviews David Locke from the Locked On Podcast Network on how they use SMS to make more loyal listeners; and Amelia Coomber from Podscribe on new data for podcast advertising.

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James is joined this week by Dave Jones of the Podcast Index. https://podcastindex.org/

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We talk with Wondercraft AI's Oskar Serrander, and Sam and James talk about the week's news in podcasting. Also, something fun from Buzzsprout.

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We discuss Rob and Elsie's criticism of Podcasting 2.0; the Digital Markets Act in Europe and what that means for podcasting; and Alby's outage. (This is a re-upload without 30 minutes of silence, d'oh)

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We speak with Andy Goldsmith from Adelicious; Sam starts singing old 1980s TV commercials; and has a bit of a rant about some data.

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Step into the future of podcasting with us as we unwrap the latest industry shifts and ponder whether tracking total listening hours trumps download counts. We're joined by Kevin Smith, CEO and co-founder of Snipd, for an exclusive look at his AI-driven app that's changing the way we listen to podcasts.

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James and Sam look back at our predictions for 2023. How many did we get right? We also look at our highlights and lowlights of the year.

Then, we give our predictions for 2024! At least one of them won't come as a surprise.

We're back next week - 12th January 2024 - with our first full show of the year.

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Highlights of 2023, and predictions for 2024, from our friends. Including:

Jennifer Han from Ausha
Brett Spencer from City University of London
Mark Asquith from Captivate
Dave Jones from the Podcast Index
Lauren Passell from Tink Media
Skye Pillsbury from The Squeeze
Arielle Nissenblatt from Descript
Sandy Warr from City University of London
Lizzy Pollott from Acast
Melissa Kiesche from Edison Research
Kathy Doyle
Elsie Escobar from Libsyn
Nayeema Raza from Vox Media
Memo Nuñez from RSS.com
Kyrin Down from Mere Mortals
Marie Le Roux
Alex Sadikov
Khudania Ajay
Rockie Thomas from SoundStack
Sophie Hind from Voiceworks Sport
Ross Adams from Acast

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Ever considered what your attention is worth when you indulge in the latest podcast episode? You might just find out as we compare the value of podcast content with the likes of Netflix and Spotify, suggesting a fair satoshi range that listeners could shell out per minute of audio bliss. With podcasting's landscape constantly shifting, we're joined by Edward Brawer, CEO of Podcast AI, to delve into how automation and AI tools are spicing up content creation and answering listener queries with flair. Fountain's co-founder, Oscar Merry, also drops by to share the exciting new updates of the Fountain 1.0 app, which promises to elevate user experience and listener engagement to new heights.

In our conversation with Edward, we unearth the prospect of B2B opportunities within the bustling podcast business, discussing the recent expansion moves by Podcast AI and the potential of pre-production support using AI technology. On the flip side, we're also looking into Spotify's foray into audiobooks and how their latest venture might shape the industry's future. Plus, we give a hat tip to Kate Cocker's "Everyday Positivity" for her 2000th episode and her charitable efforts with UNICEF, and we travel the world in a round-up of global podcast happenings—from Adalicious's new US representation to the rise of erotic podcasts in Germany.

Wrapping up, we tackle the evolution of podcasting tools with updates on Activity Pub support, Blueberry's Value Block Time Splits, and Libsyn's commitment to Podcasting 2.0. As we recount the year's predictions and set our sights on the future, we leave you with a treasure trove of insights to mull over during our short break. Remember, the Weekly Review is just around the corner, so stay tuned for the freshest scoop on the podcasting realm. Join us for this episode that's bursting at the seams with innovation, inspiration, and a good measure of introspection.

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We look at the layoffs and show cancellations at the TWiT network; and at Paul Vogel's departure from Spotify. Plus, Ainsley Costello and JL about a live concert - and right at the end, Sam Sethi has news about Podfans.

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Can you imagine receiving a bill for using an image without a license? James doesn't have to imagine it, and he’s here to share his harrowing copyright enforcement encounter that could have major implications for all podcast directories globally. We also dare to dissect the recent turmoil at Spotify, a giant in the podcasting industry, grappling with workforce layoffs and the shuttering of popular podcasts.

Special guest, Rachael King, CEO of Pod People, gives us an inside look at her journey from starting her company to securing high-profile clients such as HBO and Netflix, and underlines the importance of social media in promoting podcasts. Ever wondered how to measure success in podcasting? We navigate the tricky world of podcast marketing and measurement, shedding light on the rise of new services and metrics that matter in this industry.

Finally, we tackle link management tools for podcasts, putting a spotlight on LinkFire, and introducing you to Podgagement, a platform designed to turbo-boost podcast growth. Hear straight from Daniel J Lewis, the creator of Podgagement, about the exciting features of his newly launched platform. We wrap it all up by casting an eye over recent podcasting news and updates, offering reflections on the state of the industry, the challenges we face, and the opportunities that are ripe for the picking. Join us for an enlightening journey through the podcasting universe!

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We talk to Anna Sian from Spotify; Christiana Cromer from Descript; and Neil Mody from Headliner.

"Use the chapters, Luke."

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We start with a dive into the stormy waves stirred up by Good Pods and the backlash against their AI-generated descriptions, our discussion provides a rich exploration of this hot topic. We're thrilled to be joined by Brendan Mulligan, the brain behind PodPage, who enlightens us on integrating podcasting 2.0 features, and Lisa Jacobs from AdResults Media, our expert guide on brand safety in podcast advertising.

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Ever wonder how a podcast episode gets broadcasted live? Alberto Betella, co-founder of RSSCom, will let you in on the secret from the recent Podcom MX event in Mexico. We'll traverse the exciting challenges and triumphs of using the live item tag for broadcasting in the first podcasting-only event live-streamed in Mexico. And that's not all, we'll also groove to the tunes of the music scene with Ainsley Costello, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter, who spills the beans about her upcoming events.

Advancements in podcasting are gaining momentum, and YouTube is not being left behind. Step into the world of RSS ingestion tools and how YouTube is bolstering support for podcasts via RSS feeds on its Music app. But it's not all tech talks; we bring to light the ongoing court case between the National Association of Deaf and SiriusXM and ponder over its potential impact on the podcasting industry and ADA law. Plus, we've got some thrilling news about the forthcoming live shows at the iconic First Avenue in Minneapolis which promise to be a technological marvel.

In the final segment, we dive into the nitty-gritty of podcast tech. Discover Antenna Pod's new person feature, the proposed removal of podcast images namespace value and the potential of the alternate enclosure tag. We talk about the importance of tags in podcasting and how the alternate enclosure tag is revolutionizing audio and video switching in podcast apps. And for all you podcast creators who value your privacy, we share a fail-safe method for protecting your email address in RSS feeds using podprotectemail.com. So, plug in your earphones and get ready for an enlightening episode filled with incredible insights!

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Ever wondered how AI can lend a helping hand in podcasting? Stay tuned as we unfurl the fascinating features of Buzzsprout's new AI assistant, Co-Host - a revolutionary tool that can significantly streamline your podcasting process, and even add transcripts to your episodes! We'll shed light on the cost of incorporating this innovation into your Buzzsprout package and examine the progress of the Podcast Standards Project.

Get ready for a treat this week as we introduce Podhome, an intelligent platform for creating, hosting, and distributing podcasts. Our special guest, Barry Luijbregts, the founder, and lead developer of Podhome, offers his invaluable insights into AI suggestions, support for music shows, and many more exciting aspects of this platform. Plus, we'll take a critical look at the problems that plague podcast RSS feeds and suggest ways to improve them.

We'll round up this week's episode with a discussion on the latest industry updates, including an end to Coronacast, one of Australia's most popular podcasts, and the first podcast acquisition by Tenderfoot TV. Additionally, we'll jog through a review of the latest audio tools released this week, such as Audio Hijack's transcription module and Spooler's location-based audio discovery tool. Lastly, we'll touch on PodCon MX, the first-ever live-streamed podcast conference, and how it ran successfully. So saddle up for an exciting journey into the universe of podcasting!

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The new features of RSS Blue for music podcasters and how they can leverage this platform to monetize their art - and lots more!

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Sam and James chat about Spotify's surprise profit; and we interview Caloroga Shark Media, a company producing short-form podcasts.

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"Get ready to unravel the power of YouTube in the podcasting realm with none other than @GeneBean, a part-time podcaster and home automation enthusiast. This episode is all about the major shake-ups and surprising insights in the podcasting industry with the massive entry of YouTube. Join us as we decipher the new rules of YouTube's podcasting game where advertising takes a back seat and hear from Gene about his intriguing journey into podcasting.

We're also privileged to host Steve Goldstein and Jay Nachlis whose study on YouTube's role in podcasting has brought some fascinating revelations to light. Have you ever wondered why YouTube is the most popular platform for podcast consumption? Or why there is a distinct difference between younger and older audiences' podcast consumption habits? Get answers to this and more, as we explore the importance of understanding your audience before deciding to use YouTube for your podcast."

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We talk with Todd Cochrane of Blubrry about the last 19 years of podcasting, and the future.

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Revel in the thrill of the ever-evolving podcasting industry! Brace yourself for an exciting episode as we dive into Spotify's latest news including the introduction of audiobooks and time synced transcripts to their platform. We'll also discuss Google's grand departure and the buzz surrounding the British and Australian Podcast Awards. This is your one-stop-shop for all the latest in podcasting!

Turn your attention to the north as we venture into a critical discussion on Canada's new podcast regulations imposed by the CRTC. Explore with us the potential impacts on content creators and streaming services in the Maple Leaf country. Get a closer peek at the future of streaming services as we delve into the concept of attention metrics. As a cherry on top, we'll raise a toast to Quill's astounding stride as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

Finally, we'll put a spotlight on the winners of the Black Podcasting Awards, the Spark Media Awards and more. And don't forget the exhilarating success of Podnews Live, the burgeoning podcast audience in Italy and Nigeria, and the latest personnel changes at VoiceWorks. So buckle up for an enlightening journey into the heart of podcasting!

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Google Podcasts to close; too soon?

Plus Melissa Kiesche, Senior Vice President at Edison Research, who unveils the meticulous process behind gathering listener data, providing us with a fresh perspective on the US and UK podcast charts and some exclusive data.

And, we'll take a sobering look at the potential dangers linked to headphone usage - a topic every podcaster should be aware of.

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Ready to elevate your podcasting knowledge? Our latest episode is a deep dive into the evolving world of Apple Podcasts and Acast, promising to enhance your understanding of the industry's latest developments. We explore Apple's new Episode Art feature in their iOS 17 update and discuss the layoffs at Sony Music's podcast division.

What's the buzz about Acast's strategic decision to not accept campaigns using Spotify's ad analytics? We unpack Acast's newly formed partnership with PodScribe and discuss how it underlines the importance of maintaining independence and objectivity when measuring and reporting on campaigns. We also delve into Acast's deal with PodScribe and its implications for podcast brand safety and contextual targeting - something every podcaster needs to be aware of.

Finally, we cover a range of industry updates and news. From a spine-chilling Australian horror film about podcasting to the unveiling of Edison Research's upcoming Latino podcast listener report. Plus, we analyze recent appointments in the podcasting industry and discuss the controversy surrounding Russell Brand.

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Good news from podcasting as downloads are up; and Podcast One gets onto the NASDAQ.

Plus, we've an interview with Naomi Mellor, and for some reason, start talking about Bruno Brookes.

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Every industry has its rising stars, and ours is no different. Meet Ainsley Costello, the 19-year-old independent artist who is brilliantly navigating the modern music industry and the new value for value trend. Costello gets real about her experiences, the pushback from the music industry, and her own unique take on the future of music as she ventures into the crypto space. We also hear from Wavlake's Sam Mean.

Greg Glenday, Acast's new Chief Business Officer, also talks to us; and Sam and James take a look at the stories from Podnews.

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Ready to unravel the mysteries of YouTube's support for RSS? Join us, James Cridland and Sam Sethi, as we navigate the intricate maze of open-standard and proprietary RSS, dissecting how these could shape the future of podcasting. We also offer a glimpse into Spotify's latest offerings for podcasters and Apple's Enhanced Analytics for paid subscriptions. And, just for fun, we discuss the World Series of Important Americans in podcasting (at least, that's what Sam calls it).

We've scored a podcasting coup this week with special guest Nathan Gathright, who we talk to about Transcribe.FM and his work.

In our final segment, we talk shop about the seismic shifts in the podcasting landscape brought about by new hires and corporate acquisitions. We applaud Apple's hiring of Stacy Goers, the implications of these power moves, and what they might mean for the future of podcasting. We also take an exciting detour into the world of podcast transcription, sharing our thoughts on the best options available and how to make the most of them. It's a rollercoaster ride through podcasting that you won't want to miss. So come along and get ready for a whirlwind journey through the ever-evolving podcasting landscape.

Everyday AI: Your guide to not only learning AI, but how to leverage it in business
Can't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.
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Live from the show floor at Podcast Movement 2023, in Denver, CO.

Guests are

• Todd Cochrane, CEO, Blubrry
• Rob Greenlee, SteamYard and Nomono
• Anne Kavanaugh, OSSA Collective

Sam Sethi is away this week, probably doing something with a dog.

This episode was first heard on The New Media Show

One Step Beyond Cyber
One Step Beyond Cyber, the ultimate IT and Cybersecurity Pod
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Ever wondered how changes in the podcasting landscape can revolutionize your content creation? Imagine driving your podcast to new heights using innovative technologies and groundbreaking integrations. Join us on this enlightening journey as we dissect pivotal issues such as Glenn Beck's show removal from Apple Podcasts and dive into the thrilling acquisition of Squadcast by Descript.

Our esteemed guests, including Alex Gates, Cameron from ifuf'sIPFS Podcasting, Jay LeBoeuf from Descript, and Zack and Rock from Squadcast, join us to unravel these intriguing developments. We'll explore how Squadcast is now free to all Descript users and how the integration of these two platforms will empower creators like never before. What's more, we'll discuss how this collaboration will make 4K recordings available, what it means for production in all its stages, and its potential impact on profit and promotion.

Lastly, we'll bring you the chance to hear from Sir Aleks Gates, a pioneer in podcasting 2.0 technologies. He'll guide us through the intricacies of Podping, a technology enabling live stream notifications and eliminating the need for polling. Plus, get ready to discover the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) network with Cameron from IPFS Podcasting, an incredible development that might just enable micro payments with Satoshi for hosting. Stay tuned for a podcast episode packed full of insightful information and exciting future possibilities for podcasting!

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• Good news, bad news - financials sound good, consumption doesn’t
• The Russians are coming
• And advanced audience demographics for podcasts
• Plus, Live One’s Rob Ellin on the future of Kast Media, Podcast One, and more

Go listen to Kyrin's show, Mere Mortals, here: https://podnews.net/podcast/i7thv

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Join us on a thrilling exploration featuring none other than the 'Podfather' himself, Adam Curry. He pulls back the curtain on his groundbreaking podcast, Boostagram Ball, revealing the intricate dance of the music industry, and the essential role of an API for podcast developers. You'll get the skinny on how listeners can use the Lightning Network and Keysend to directly back their favorite artists. Intriguing, isn't it?

Venture further with us as we navigate the choppy waters of the namespace, value block, and remote item. Discover their potential impact on artist payments and industry transparency, and the wizardry behind wallet switches that set Boost the Grand Ball apart. We'll also shed light on Amazon's new ad revenue scheme, Dave Wiener's interoperability concept, and the untapped potential of the Lightning Network.

As we round off our journey, we'll look at the seismic shifts in the podcast industry, from the controversy around the British Podcast Awards to the latest industry acquisitions and layoffs. Hear straight from Jake Warren on the changes to the British Podcast Awards - and he's not happy.

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This week, we unpack the rollercoaster ride of Spotify's stocks, despite their active users and subscribers climbing higher. We'll clue you in on the details of contracts being cut, massive staff layoffs and how it's all shaking up the podcast operations. The data-driven approach by Daniel Eck on Spotify's future strategy will surely make your ears perk up.

We're bringing in an industry powerhouse, Rebecca Sananès, to share her inspiring journey. From a humble beginning in small-town Vermont to snagging a National Murrow Award, her story is a testament to perseverance and passion. We'll delve into her experiences, her views on the dynamic podcasting industry, and how she is using this platform to raise the voices of women and the marginalized.

We also spark a debate on video vs podcasts, shedding light on the influence of giants like Netflix and YouTube on podcasting.

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Ever wonder how the world of international podcasting operates? Get ready to demystify it with us, as we delve into YouTube's global podcast expansion (or not, as the case may be). We'll be joined by the brains behind Telling Media, Christiana Brenton and Georgie Holt, who'll share their innovative performance marketing strategies and how they plan to disrupt the UK market to deliver better results for direct-to-consumer brands.

The intriguing intricacies of podcasting don't end there. Tune in as we discuss the impact of unions, technophobes versus embracers, and government regulations like Canada's Bill C18 on the podcasting industry.

Also, the power of performance marketing for clients, the importance of a podcast media agency, dazzling AI updates, head-turning Civility Scoring, and other major events shaking up the podcast industry. So, sit tight and join us on this rollercoaster ride through the dynamic universe of podcasting!

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Guess what? Podcasting is celebrating its 20th anniversary and I have the honor of discussing this milestone with none other than Rob Greenlee, one of the first podcasters in the world! Rob shares his views on the journey of podcasting, the role of commercialization and the significance of major companies in the industry. And there's more - we also get nostalgic about the genesis of podcasting with the pioneer himself, Christopher Lydon, who applauds podcasting as a platform for impactful discourse.

Are you curious about the evolution of podcasting? Allow Rob to guide you through the remarkable transformation of this medium. From humble beginnings to the advent of high-quality audio and riveting content, and its emergence as an activist catalyst of change, we explore it all. We also probe the influence of mainstream media, the importance of independent voices, and the crucial role of trust in podcasting.

Technology enthusiasts, hold tight for this one - we delve into the latest advancements in podcasting tools. Spotlight on AI-powered tools like Spot On and Adthos that have revolutionized commercial delivery and production. But wait, there's a twist! We express apprehensions about the use of voice cloning technology in enhancing listener engagement. Wrapping up, we introduce you to the novel idea of podcast location tagging by topic, alongside the advantages of utilizing OpenStreetMap IDs. So, tune in and take a leap into the future of podcasting!

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Ever wonder how the world of podcasting is being reshaped by tech and AI? Join us as we dive into the intricacies of the podcasting industry, dissecting intriguing data from OP3 that highlights the dominance of Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Core Media. We'll also discuss an astonishing revelation from an Acast study: 79% of podcast listeners are at ease with AI's expanding role in podcasting.

The focus then shifts to the business side of podcasting with an exploration of Libsyn's transformative journey and expansion plans, in an interview with John W Gibbons. We'll touch on the challenges of maintaining a successful business, the culture that nurtures innovation, and the importance of strategic financial decision-making, as exemplified by Libsyn's Podcast 2.0 initiative and de-listing saga.

Finally, we'll bring you the latest from the heavy hitters – Audible and Apple Podcasts. We'll discuss Audible's strategy behind labeling exclusive shows. Also, we'll provide a snapshot of the latest data from Buzzsprout's platform stats for June. So, whether you're a podcaster, a podcast enthusiast, or an industry insider, this episode is packed with insights and revelations that you won't want to miss. Listen in!

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Are you ready to get the inside scoop on the world of podcasting? We're shedding light on the closure of Stitcher, a pioneering podcast app, and its ripple effects, particularly on listeners outside the US. We're venturing back to the app's beginnings, and its unique user experience. Sirius XM's future plans for the Stitcher brand also feature in our conversation.

In the same breath, we turn our sights to the evolution of podcast advertising. Acast's new self-service platform is on the agenda, as is an in-depth analysis of Max Cutler's candid insights on the future of podcasting and his appeal for more resourceful shows. We're also highlighting the latest data on podcast consumption, with statistics from Australia, legal developments in New Zealand, and fresh research from Spain.

Our discourse further extends to the latest events in the industry, featuring everything from MediaCorp's podcast talent hunt in Singapore to Daniel Ek's new role at Spotify. We won't leave out the exciting news on upcoming podcast awards. Buckle up for a fascinating journey into the ever-evolving world of podcasting.

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Ever wondered how Facebook fares in the podcast platform rankings? This week's episode is packed with the latest podcasting news, featuring discussions on Spotify's new Supremium tier, the redesigned desktop app, and their controversial partnership with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Join me, James Cridland, the editor of Pod News, and my co-host, Sam Sethi, CEO of Podfans, as we unravel the mysteries of podcast consumer behavior, explore Apple's enhanced search, and dive deep into Acast's launch of Acast Plus Access.

We also shed light on some intriguing survey results that will change the way you think about podcast listeners' habits. Learn how Mags Creative's deal with CAA will impact the podcasting industry, discover German podcasting's secret sauce, and hear about an unusual investment made by the Australian Radio Network in a leading radio broadcaster and podcast maker. Our conversation is filled with insights and revelations to keep you informed and entertained.

As we wrap up this episode, we discuss the potential of podcast verify and the Podcast Standards project. Get acquainted with podcastdata.org, a powerful new tool for analyzing podcast trends, and find out about exciting upcoming events like Podcast Movement in Denver and Podcast Day Asia in Kuala Lumpur. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode covering all the latest happenings in the podcasting world!

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What if you could access exclusive insights on the latest podcasting developments, straight from the industry's experts? Join us this week as we sit down with Skye Pillsbury, creator of the Squeeze newsletter, to uncover the most recent news in the podcasting world, including Spotify's exciting new Ad Analytics platform and a closer look at WNYC's recent challenges.

Together with Skye, we explore podcast monetization with a focus on Spotify's efforts in Asia, as well as the implications of YouTube's entry into podcasting and Apple's policy on value for value podcasting 2.0. Don't miss our discussion on recent industry news such as Triton's ad booking platform, Spotify's investment in Saudi Arabian gaming podcast PodCamp, and the forthcoming Infinite Dial 2023 Australia report.

As if that's not enough, we also touch on the potential of AI and chatbots in podcasting and share exciting details about upcoming events like Podcast Movement, Pod News Live, the British Podcast Awards, and the Independent Podcast Awards. Plus, we can't help but chat about our vacation plans, working from home, and the joys of long-haul flights. Get ready for an engaging and informative episode you won't want to miss!

Manufacturing Matters
The Manufacturing Matters podcast aims to get to the heart of automation technology and...
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What if you had insider access to the latest in podcasting news, trends, and expert insights? Look no further! This week, we bring you an action-packed episode featuring exclusive interviews with Mukul Devichand from the New York Times, Bradley Davis of PodChaser, Josh Adley of Listen, and Staffan Rossell of PodX. Together, we dissect the impact of Spotify's job cuts, their exclusive content strategy, and explore the future of podcasting.

Curious about how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing podcast discovery? Learn how Podchaser's Collections+ leverages AI and machine learning to help listeners find their perfect podcast match. We also dive into Apple's latest updates to their podcast app, enhancing user experience and setting new records for podcast downloads.

But wait, there's more! Discover how PodX's acquisition of Listen, a London-based audio production company, is shaking up the podcasting industry. Hear from Josh and Steffan on the specifics of the deal, their mission to empower podcast creators, and the future of podcast production. Don't miss this opportunity to stay in the know on the ever-evolving world of podcasting. Tune in now!

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Are you ready to tackle the controversial topic of gaslighting in the podcast industry? This week, we discuss the actions of major players like Google, Apple, and Spotify, and examine their lack of support for the wider podcast community. We also share our thoughts on the recent Podcast Show in London and the disappointment surrounding YouTube's RSS ingest trial.

We don't shy away from discussing the inadequate financial support provided by big names like Apple and Spotify. Join us as we question Apple's secretive approach to supporting events and their reluctance to provide API access for content creators. We also dive into the role of the Podcast Standards Group and their lack of action in challenging these issues and promoting diversity within the industry.

Finally, we explore the transformative potential of AI in podcasting, with a focus on Ausha's AI-powered platform and Buzzsprout's Co-host AI feature. Learn about the benefits of AI-generated titles, descriptions, and chapter markers, as well as the importance of partnering with third-party companies for these services. Don't miss this insightful episode as we navigate the complex landscape of the podcast industry and share our thoughts on these pressing issues.

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Live from The Podcast Show, Sam and James look back at the week's podcasting news.

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Special Guests:

• Mark Asquith - Captivate
• Oscar Merry - Fountain
• Martin Mouritzen - Podfriend

News:

• The New York Times released its standalone Audio app
• Spotify’s AI DJ launches in UK and Ireland
• The US podcast ad market is now worth $1.8bn, according to new data from the IAB and PWC. The IAB predicts the market will be $3.9bn by 2025.
• Buzzsprout has enlarged its podcast advertising tool to allow ads from products and businesses.
• The Diary Of A CEO is now streaming on BBC iPlayer!
• Good Tape is a new print magazine from Dane Cardiel VP, Gumball. Sign up
• Shreya Sharma has unveiled Audio Currents, a newsletter for global audio news, creator interviews and releases
• A group of media and investment veterans are launching a new podcast company called DWNLOAD Media
• RAJAR released the Spring 2023 MIDAS Report
• The Podcast Namespace is working on closing Phase 6 - June 1st.
• The Podnews Weekly Review - the last word in podcasting news - will also be the last word on The Amplify Theatre stage at The Podcast Show in London next week. Watch the show, live, with Sam Sethi and James Cridland, with guests and a look back at the news: Thursday May 25 at 4.15pm.

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• Rob Lowenthal - Spotify/Megaphone
• Sharon Taylor - Triton Digital
• Darby Dorras - Listen
• Tom Billington - The Podcast Show

News:

• Acast released Q1/23 financials. Acast now hosts more than 100K registered podcasts globally and they’ve also exceeded 100mn monthly unique listeners. They have now paid more than $250 million out to their creators since Acast began.
• Amazon Music is paying some Australian listeners AUD$5 (USD$3.39) in vouchers just for listening to a podcast on the platform.
• Amazon quietly acquired Snackable, an AI platform.
• The Podcast Show 2023. You can still buy tickets for the event - the code PODNEWS will get you a discount.
• Bumper looks at ways to look at Listen Time as a method to measure your audience’s engagement with your podcast.
• Podcasting on YouTube is a flop so far, reports Ashley Carman in her newsletter.
• NewsGuard, a “news reliability data service”, has announced its entry into podcasting today.

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Full show notes in a bit, but there's always https://podnews.net/archive

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• Ami Thakkar - The Podcast Academy, Board Member
• Staffan Rosell - PodX Group, CEO & Co-Founder

News:

• YouTube Music now has podcasts - on the website version only for now.
• Spotify released its Q1/23 financial report. Spotify’s strongest Q1 since going public in 2018. The big headline: it surpassed 500M monthly active listeners (now at 515M) and 210m premium subscribers. Podcast revenue grew by nearly 20%.
• The Podcast Survey 2023 has been released by Ofcom, the UK media regulator. Ofcom just publishes the raw tables of data; It suggests that the number of Brits listening to podcasts hasn’t changed in the last twelve months.
• Our podcasts in Asia series goes to Indonesia.
• The latest version of Hindenburg PRO 2 (build 2522) now exports SRT files.
• Podverse has added speaker names to transcripts on its web player.
• Podfriend v2 will support the 'podfollow' feature.
• The podcast:valueTimeSplit tag has been proposed by Alex Gates.
• Ausha has announced it has added AI to its platform.
• Nathan Gathright has written a blog post called “Examining Update Frequency.

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News:
* Spotify is stopping platform exclusivity for some of its Gimlet shows * Starting on June 1, Chartable will no longer provide confirmed plays and episode consumption data from Apple Podcasts * Spotify has also announced it’s closing Heardle * Spotify has struck a deal with Jellysmack, the creator company that works with stars like MrBeast and Bailey Sarian, that will see some of Jellysmack’s top creators uploading weekly video episodes to Spotify * Author and activist Cory Doctorow has criticised Spotify, the BBC and Apple for operating walled gardens instead of open podcasting * RØDE has launched a number of new products at the NAB Show in Las Vegas * The Podcast Academy Board Finally Announced! * Buzzsprout has added automated midrolls to their dynamic audio insertion tool * Pocket Casts has added episode search * The proposed podroll tag is now being supported by Podfans

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• Podnews has acquired Podcast Business Journal which will publish a weekly roundup of news, podcast business data, and a long-form interview every week. You can sign up for free here
• Spotify’s Megaphone has launched its own broadcast-to-podcast technology tools. Building on its acquisition of Whooshkaa in Dec 2021
• Lemonada Media and Apple Books have launched an audio book club
• Independent podcast networks say they aren’t pivoting to video, reports Ashley Carman
• Podcast app Podcast Guru appears to now support live episodes in its new beta release
• CurioCaster's Alby Integration is now live

• The podcast:podroll element has been proposed - a way to signal to podcast apps a list of other shows that this podcaster wishes to recommend

  • Podnews now supports the 'podroll' tag on our podcast pages
  • You can now search Podnews for GUIDs
  • Podcast Index API allows for a GUID lookup
    https://podcastindex-org.github.io/docs-api/#get-/podcasts/byguid
  • We gave the Adthos AI-generated audio ads service a go

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• Nina Robinson - CEO & Founder Soundtruism Productions

News:

• Podcasts from Higher Ground are to be sold and distributed by Acast. Shows were previously with Spotify.
• Happy Adopt-a-Listener Month!
• Spotify for Podcasters increased its share in March to 23.1% of all new episodes
• Spotify is claiming the company now has 5.3m podcasts
• Spotify is to shut down its Clubhouse-clone, Spotify Live on April 30, 2023
• A new library called Transcriptator has been published
• Martin Mouritzen is also hinting at a new version of Podfriends coming out soon
• RSSBlue is looking to add Podping support
• Why support alternateEnclosures? Because if you do, podcast hosts, you could save up to 87.5% of your bandwidth bills
• Cross-app comments are now available on the Podcast Index website.

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Special Guests: Justin Jackson and Charles Wilchin.

• A new grassroots industry coalition, the Podcast Standards Project, has been launched to advocate for open podcasting. The group includes podcast hosting companies like RSS.com, Buzzsprout, Red Circle, Captivate and Acast; and podcast players like Pocket Casts and Podverse.
• Remote recording tool Riverside has unveiled a significant update adding text-based editing and AI transcription features.
• At Radiodays Europe, it was announced that UK daily news podcast The News Agents had reached 24 million downloads since launching seven months ago. The show is hosted by Captivate.
• Libsyn’s Glow has unveiled integration with Spotify Open Access.
• Gumball has expanded its host-read podcast advertising marketplace to YouTube.
• Audacy’s auction of its radio·com domain name has been reset for another 90 days.
• Slate is the latest publisher to partner with YouTube to bring its podcasts to the platform.
• Podcast history: from Oct 13, 2003 - the rediscovered source code for Adam Curry’s iPod AppleScript was the first tool that would automagically update your iPod with any new mp3's that are downloaded to your “Radio UserLand” enclosures folder .
• Blubrry has removed email addresses from RSS feeds by default (and the latest version of PowerPress also does so).

Manufacturing Matters
The Manufacturing Matters podcast aims to get to the heart of automation technology and...
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Special Guest: Mark Asquith - MD Captivate (Global)

News:

• YouTube announced that “podcasts are a go!”
• YouTube’s Creator Insider has produced a video announcing the company’s new podcast features and metrics
• Facebook is shutting its audio channels in groups
• LinkedIn has launched the LinkedIn Podcast Academy, a six month incubator pilot for nineteen shows
• Spotify and NPR are detailing their new partnership in a post highlighting how the two companies are “forging a new partnership focused on diversification and discoverability”
• Audiobooks are now available to Spotify users in Canada
• Spotify Spent Less Than 10% of Its $100 Million Diversity Fund
• PodX Group expands further in Europe by acquiring Suomen Podcastmedia, Finland’s largest podcast company
• 10 million accounts on Mastodon
• Curiocaster adds support for Alby Wallet
• Dave Jones has started work on the #guidresolver: https://github.com/Podcastindex-org/guid-resolver
• Kevin Finn from Buzzsprout talked about adding a simple PodRoll
• WordPress.com acquires an ActivityPub plugin
• Over the last 90 days, podcasters have received at least $35,548 in “value4value” streaming sats and boosts.
• Reid Hoffman’s new podcast Possible. - www.possible.fm

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James is joined this week by Courtney Kocak, while Sam Sethi goes skiing.

Links for this week's show at https://podnews.net/archive

The Ryan Samuels Show
Modern-day politics discussion and analysis. Conservative Political Commentator Ryan...
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Special Guest: Jordan Blair - Buzzcast Co-Host and Producer

Show Notes:

• Anchor is now called Spotify for Podcasters. The new podcast hosting service includes automated ads (US-only, invite-only), and podcast subscriptions (in 34 markets).
• Spotify will allows any podcaster to use Q&A and polls - wherever they’re hosted.
• Spotify also announced an expanded video podcasts lineup.
• Spotify revealed their latest interface, a vertically-scrolling way to discover new shows
• Spotify has also added Autoplay for Podcasts
• Spotify is also partnering with Patreon.
• Spotify Hi-fi, announced in February 2021, has still not been launched
• Podcast host RSS.​com is the first podcast host to have released fully free automatic transcripts for all its customers. The transcripts appear on episode pages on the RSS website
• Podcast listening has hit record highs, according to The Infinite Dial® from Edison Research
• Captivate just released a massive range of RSS enhancements, powered by Podcasting 2.0, for free to all Captivate Podcasters.
• A proposal has been made for the podcast namespace’s author tag.

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Special Guest:

• Steve Pratt - Founder / Attention Strategist at The Creativity Business

The News: (All links are from Podnews.net)

• YouTube Music adds podcasts and will support RSS uploads. See our full report.
• YouTube's new CEO, Neal Mohan, has written a blog post on the company's 2023 priorities. There's a paragraph about podcasting, which reflects the announcement made last week.
• You can now embed YouTube videos in Transistor website pages.
• The Podnews Dailypodcast playlist appears visible on YouTube.
• Outgoing Spotify/Parcast exec Max Cutler has posted his predictions for the industry.
• 🎶 Spotify hits 200mn subscribers
• Spotify Live - costs $9.99
• Open podcast analytics service OP3 has released show stats pages, with download data, podcast platforms, countries and more.
• The Ambies are March 7th!
• Podnews Weekly Review Live (Podcast Movement) Thursday, March 9, 2023 12:00 PM
• Podnews Live (Manchester/London) tickets - podnews.net/live
• Adam Curry says 'Podspeeding' frazzles your brain and you shouldn’t do it!

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Special Guests:

• Nayeema Raza - talks about ON with Kara Swisher/Vox Media - Podcast Extra
• Mitch Downey - NEW Podverse v4.12.1 with LIT, Video and Value4Value streaming SATs.
• Jake Chudnow - Podimo enters the UK podcast market with more than twenty new shows.

Show Notes:

• Apple finally removed the AppleCoreMedia user agent from Apple Podcasts.

• (Jonas Woost) Listen Time & (Steve Pratt) Earned Value ... finally no downloads to measure?

  • Bumper is suggesting Listen Time is the right metric and the company has published a detailed method of calculating it.
  • I think Bumper is the other side of the coin for what I am doing. I'm focused on how to Earn Attention and Listen Time is about measuring time and attention that has been earned. - Steve Pratt.
  • The Podcast Index website now shows Cross-App comments for individual podcast episodes. The Podcasting 2.0 podcast is a good place to see them.
  • Nathan Gathright launched his early preview of http://Steno.fm
  • Join us at Podcast Movement on March 9 at 12pm for a live Podnews Weekly Review recording.
  • Podnews Live - Tickets for Salford, Manchester are on sale now.
  • All the best podcasters are filling in thePodnews Report Card.

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Special Guests

• Chris Mottes - CEO at Hindenburg Systems

Hindenburg announced this week Hindenburg PRO v2, a new version of the editor with new features including transcription.

Podnews has an exclusive review of the new version.
Here are the Hindenburg team demonstrating the new Hindenburg PRO v2.

• Dovydas Joksas - CEO RSS Blue

RSS Blue now support keysend protocol and .well-known lookup scheme which means you will be able to fetch wallet details from any provider that supports it.

Show Notes

• Vox Media Podcast Network’ is raising $100 million from Penske Media who will own about 20% of Vox Media, making it the largest shareholder of the company.
• Spotify has a new investor. San Francisco-based hedge fund ValueAct Capital Management.
• Acast published its year-end financial report. In Q4/22, Acast claims 1.3bn listens (up 22% y/y). Net sales for the quarter were up 35% y/y to SEK454mn (US $43.7mn). They are on track towards profitability in 2024.
• Descript has made a number of changes to its redesign
• Podimo is to enter the UK podcast market with more than twenty new shows.
• RSS.com now supports Podcast.Txt for ownership verification.
• Publisher Podcast Awards night in London on Wednesday April 26th 2023.

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Special Guests:

• Tom Rossi
• Sean Glynn
• Jordan Harbinger

Show Notes

• Google tells us that Google Podcasts carousel links in Google Search (which the company said will go away at the end of this week) are being replaced with a new feature.
• Over a thousand Buzzsprout podcasts are using the subscriptions feature, according to Buzzcast. It was announced in late January.
• UK podcast company Novel has secured a £5mn ($6.2mn) Series A investment round. The investment will be used to accelerate growth with strategic partners, and to establish the company’s own network of originals.
• Dan Misener from Bumper says, 54% of the Apple Podcasts top 200 had trailers, and 50% of the Spotify top 200 did too.
• What makes a chart-topping podcast? Rephonic says that top shows tend to be weekly; tend to skew male in audience.
• Dave Jones has added a new Podcast Index API output of feed and episode value blocks.
• Cloudflare announced Wildebeest, an open-source, easy-to-deploy ActivityPub and Mastodon-compatible server
• Hindenburg 2.0 is launching shortly.
• Podverse (New Version) supports value-for-value streaming for videos.
• Podnews Live - Manchester 13th June - Save the Day!

(0:00) 10 Feb
(1:16) Google and podcasts
(7:37) Interview: Tom Rossi from Buzzsprout
(20:57) Interview: Sean Glynn from Novel
(32:40) Trailers
(36:32) What makes a #1?
(38:35) Interview: Jordan Harbinger
(43:25) YouTube and Freakonomics
(45:29) People News
(46:57) The Tech Stuff
(1:05:14) Announcing Podnews Live
(1:07:07) Boostagram Corner
(1:10:30) Sam and James's week

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Guests:

• Leo Laporte - Twit.TV
• Todd Cochrane - Podcast hosting company Blubrry has released support for "value4value", a way to accept online payments from podcast listeners in apps like Fountain, Castamatic and Podverse. The company has partnered with Alby. With more than 100,000 shows using Blubrry, this is the biggest podcast host so far to natively support value4value.
• Brett Spencer & Sandy Warr - City, University of London has announced the UK’s first dedicated MA in Podcasting and a Centre of Podcasting Excellence

News:

• Spotify released the company's Q4/22 financial update. In an earnings call, Daniel Ek admitted "In hindsight, I probably got a little carried away." We carry a longer quote from Ek about podcasting below.
• You can hear this clip in Podnews Extra
• UK podcast company Novel has secured a £5mn ($6.2mn) Series A investment round. The investment will be used to accelerate growth with strategic partners, and to establish the company’s own network of originals.
• Exclusive: Podnews today starts a series of articles about podcasting in East and South East Asia.
• Alby has released details about its partnership with Blubrry.

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Special Guest: Jack Davenport - Managing Director at Goalhanger Podcasts

• Spotify has announced that almost 600 people (6%) will be laid off. Daniel Ek announced in a memo that Chief Content Officer Dawn Ostroff is to leave the company; "Alex [Norström] will take on the responsibility for the content, advertising and licensing work going forward".
• The number of new podcasts has dramatically dropped by 80% in two years, according to data reported this week. Except… as we explore today in a deep-dive article, that data point doesn’t tell the whole story. In fact, podcasting is in a much better place.
• Buzzsprout has announced a podcast subscription tool. You can choose from recurring support, or premium content only available to your supporters; the company takes a fee of 15%. The Podnews Weekly Review has added the opportunity to become a PoWeR supporter if you’d like to see it at work.

(0:00:00) Jan 27
(0:01:04) She's Offstroff - Spotify changes
(0:21:30) Is podcasting really down by 80%?
(0:28:04) Buzzsprout launches subscriptions
(0:34:13) Quake Media launches
(0:35:59) Global's news podcast report
(0:37:41) Interview: Jack Davenport
(0:55:40) People News
(0:57:16) THe Tech Stuff
(1:03:20) Around the world
(1:05:54) Events
(1:07:49) Boostagram Corner
(1:11:42) Sam and James's week

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Special Guest Interviews:

• Jonas Woost - co-founder of Bumper writes about "A better way to measure podcast success: Listen Time"
• Lex Friedman is moving on from his role at Amazon and Wondery and is to become a full-time consultant at Lex Friedman Consulting.

Top News Stories

• Exclusive: Google Podcasts has been removed from Google Search. Now, a Google search for a podcast no longer shows any play buttons linking to the service or any links to Google Podcasts.
• Open podcast analytics service OP3 has published its method of calculating downloads, including links to code.
• Cloudflare has launched Wildebeest, an ActivityPub and Mastodon-compatible server.

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Show notes come soon!

Spotify chapters workaround...

(0:00) Fri 13 Jan
(0:53) Apple launches Delegated Delivery
(4:54) Amazon almost do a deal but don't
(7:31) A new Audible podcast
(9:57) Google Podcasts Creator Program goes
(16:05) Spotify loses shows
(23:33) People news
(25:43) The Tech Stuff
(41:05) Awards and events
(43:02) Boostagram Corner
(47:59) Sam reveals his funding
(50:09) James's old blog posts

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This week James Cridland and Sam Sethi talk about:

• PRX adds V4V using Web Monetisation
• Spotify says its road to profitability is video
• Spotify adds Chapters, Transcripts and Polls - all proprietary
• OP3 starts testing a new stats page

Chapters (hello, Spotify!)

(00:00:00) Podnews Weekly Review
(00:10:30) Laura Mayer sells an RSS feed
(00:12:38) Podcast One to spin off
(00:14:32) Is the podcast industry in market correction?
(00:18:27) Spotify adds new things
(00:21:25) And Spotify adds better chapter support
(00:25:13) Apple and Google's data on us
(00:29:40) Adobe Podcasts
(00:31:51) Another big name "podcast"
(00:33:08) People news
(00:33:57) The Tech Stuff
(00:44:24) Pod Events
(00:47:03) Ad-free in Apple Podcasts
(00:48:08) Boostagram Corner
(00:51:07) Sam and James's week

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This Week's Special Guests talk about their podcasting highlights for 2022 and their predictions for 2023.

1. Mark Asquith - Captivate/Global- 2022: News Agents Hits 10m downloads
2. 2023: Higher Rate CPM’s
3. Benjamin Bellamy- Adures/Castopod- 2022: Federated Social Networks
4. 2023: AI for podcasting (Stability.AI)
   Interview: Ad Aures support for OP3 and Castopod updates on ActivityPub plus Cross-Comments.
5. Alban Brooke - Buzzsprout- 2022: Funny Buzzsprout Video
6. 2023: Podcasters Go Independent, own their IP and sell Premium Content
7. Harry Duran - Podcast Junkies- 2022: Sponsorship beyond the CPM model
8. 2023: Building communities around shows.
9. Dave Jones- 2022: Live Tag
10. 2023: Slow Continuous Growth
    Interview: NEW PodPing 2.0 and the Live Item Tag (LIT)
11. Chris Messina - Tech Ride Home- 2022: TwitterSpaces
12. 2023: AI and Decentralised Payments
13. Matt Mederios - Castos- 2022: Podcasting 2.0 movement
14. 2023: Direct to Listeners
15. Dan Misener - Bumper- 2022: Seeing friends and clients again
16. 2023: Audience growth will prove harder
17. John Spurlock - OP3- 2022: Over 100 podcast hosts making it a healthy eco-system
18. 2023: Podcasts will get shorter
19. Arielle Nisenblatt
20. 2022: Travelling the world meeting international podcasters
21. 2023: More travelling the world meeting international podcasters
22. Neal Veglio- 2022: Removal of the email in RSS
23. 2023: Split between Big and Little Podcasts
24. Jake Warren - Message Heard- 2022: Winning True Crime at British Podcast Awards
25. 2023: Podcasters will want to own more of their own IP

EVENTS:

• Podcast Movement Evolutions in Las Vegas - 6th - 10th March
• The Podcast Show in London - 24th-25th May

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Show Notes & Links

• Buzzsprout has posted its network statistics for November
• Spotify’s Anchor continues to lose market share: it was down to 21.6% of all new podcast episodes in November
• SXM Media is, once more, #1 for podcasts according to Edison
• Pocket Casts has raised its annual subscription price
• RadioPublic Pro is to discontinue
• Podnews have updated their list of podcast hosting companies
• Spotify has launched 2022 Podcaster Wrapped
• Podping.cloud 2.0 is live
• Dave Winer published an update on what is RSScloud
• Podnews now natively supports cross-app comments using ActivityPub
• John Spurlock is showing, and graphing, Podcast Index statistics
• Podchaser has launched Podchaser Alerts
• Looks like Spotify is adding hashtags!

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Special Guests:Dan Misener- co-founder Bumper

• Dan Misener has looked at the new topics that Apple Podcasts is automatically allocating to shows (see our coverage on Nov 15, including our topics viewer). He's produced a number of network maps, designed to show links between different shows; and produced episode topic maps for every category in Apple Podcasts.

Trevor Bell - Podcast Producer at The Iron Fist Velvet Glove Podcast

• Trevor argues that Value4Value is good for podcasting but rewarding podcasters with Satoshis is too early and other means of monetisationmaybe better for now.

Show Notes and Links

• Seeing loads of downloads from a mysterious app called Dalvik? You're not alone; they're all coming from Samsung Android phones, and we understand that the downloads are related to Samsung Free, the company's podcast app.
• Acast is encouraging the use of visual descriptions in podcasts, to make content more accessible for blind or low-vision people. Acast has launched a self-serve platform for podcast advertising.
• Hear the early days of podcasting in a special documentary, just added to Podnews Extra.
• Disctopia and Alby have added integration with “value 4 value” payments.

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News & Links

• Audiobooks are now available on Spotify in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. They'd launched in the US in September
• Spotify Updates Notifications
• Spotify’s Anchor has added “audio enhancement” to its app
• Spotify has signed another exclusive: Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain
• Spotify announced the expansion of NextGen
• Dan Misener at Bumper has looked at the new topics that Apple Podcasts and
  he’s produced a number of network maps, designed to show links between different shows; and produced episode topic maps for every category in Apple Podcasts
• Libsyn has closed its free podcast hosting platform, Libsyn Studio
• Zeitpedia is using Generative AI voices to produce audio news digests. Here’s an AI-generated podcast called World Cup 2022 News Now
• Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) said “Come to @tumblr, we're adding activitypub for interconnect"
• Mastodon has just passed over 2 million active monthly users, a new record! If you add .rss to the end of someone’s account page - then you get an RSS feed.
• Find Fediverse accounts of your Twitter followers.https://fedifinder.glitch.me
• Leo Laporte is to retire from radio.

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Chris Messina* - co-author of ActivityStrea.ms - Full interview in NEW podcast Podnews Extra.

The ActivityPub protocol is a decentralized social networking protocol based upon the [ActivityStreams] format used by Mastodon and Castopod. It provides a client-to-server API for creating, updating and deleting content and a federated server-to-server API for delivering notifications and content. It is also used for cross-commenting in the Podcasting namespace.

• Jay LeBoeuf - Descript

Descript has launched a new version which has more than 30 new visual and AI-powered editing features. The company has also announced a $50m funding round.

Top Stories:
Spotify has released video podcasts “in 180 global markets”. The service only works for shows hosted with Anchor, for playback within Spotify. Podnews analysis of the Podcast Index suggests there are now 53,952 video podcast shows on RSS, up 38% year-on-year. * Headliner is now letting you upload your entire podcast to YouTube * Conshax is a new value 4 value dashboard that interfaces with your Alby account - @Dave Jackson* * Apple Podcasts is quietly tagging individual podcast episodes by topic * Acast has just announced Keyword Targeting * Edison Research posts a 20% y-on-y increase in their latest Share of Ear survey

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Welcome to EP 1 of Podnews Weekly with James Cridland and Sam Sethi.

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Sponsored By: Buzzsprout - brilliant video from Alban Brooke. I want this guy to do a video on Value4Value!- said Adam Curry
Special Guest: Nic Ivanov - CEO Vizzy.fm

• Vizzy, a web-based podcast enrichment platform, is looking for early adopters to use its tool. Images, chapters and links can be added to podcasts, and are viewable using Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Podcast Addict and others.

Top Stories:

• Acast released its financial report for Q3/22
• Amazon Music Prime users, and Amazon Music Unlimited, now has thousands of ad-free podcasts from Acast
• The Podnews Daily podcast is on Amazon Music. Here’s how to add yours.
• The Fediverse is so much bigger than Mastodon says Castopod. (Castopod has been connected to Mastodon since April 2021) …Dave Jones has also pointed out that this is where cross-app comments live, so it’s a good opportunity for podcasting.
• If you’re one of the many people making the leap to Mastodon, you might be interested in MastoFeed, a tool to share new episodes of your podcast.

Follow us on Mastodon

• James is @jamescridland@podcastindex.social
• Sam is @samsethi@podcastindex.social
• Podcast hosting company Libsyn - the first in the world - turns 18 tomorrow. Founded by Dave Mansueto, Matt Hoopes, Marty Mulligan, and Dave Chekan on Nov 5, 2004, here’s the back story and, rescued from the web, Libsyn’s first video ad.

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Special Guests:

• Adam Curry (Podfather) & Dave Jones (Podsage) talk about:
  • How the podcast namespace started?
  • Why it will never be called Podcast 3.0?
  • Why Value4Value has already jumped the ‘Chasm of Adoption’?
  • What new tags are Adam/Dave most excited about in Phase 6 of the namespace?

Show Notes & Links:

• Goodbye to Evo Terra's Podcast Pontifications and hello to The End
• Buzzsprout has become the first major podcast host to remove email addresses from RSS feeds.
• The podcast:txt tag in the new podcast namespace has been formalised.
• Amazon has made big changes to Amazon Music Prime, including ad-free podcasts.
• Buzzsprout’s platform stats for September give Amazon Music a 0.7% market share of all podcast downloads
• Amazon has “fired half of its Amp live radio division”
• Elon Musk @elonmusk "Twitter’s current lords & peasants system for who has or doesn’t have a blue checkmark is bullshit. Power to the people! Blue for $8/month."
• @jack's new alternative to existing social networks like Twitter.https://bsky.app
• Detail is a new tool built for quickly shooting multi-camera video.
• Adobe Express Podcast
• Descript is raising tens of millions of dollars at a $550M valuation. But I think the biggest news is that @OpenAI is leading the round.
• Castos has built Dynamo, a free tool to help you create podcast cover art

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Special Guests:

• Dylan Pugh - The Sports Podcast Awards 2023 are now open for entry. There are 23 categories and close in mid-November.

Show Notes & Links

• Spotify has reported its Q3/22 earnings. It has 456m monthly active users (up 20% y-on-y). Ad revenue, led by podcasting, is up 19% y-on-y and 7% q-on-q, at €385m (12.8% of the company’s total revenue). The company lost €228m in the quarter; they predict a loss of €300m in Q4 (but suggest they may also raise their prices, following Apple’s price hike).
• BBC Sounds, the corporation’s app for radio, music and podcasts, has posted a weekly average of 4.3m users, representing no growth from the previous quarter.
• ABC’s Annual Report was published. The national broadcaster is seeing 33m downloads per month for its podcasts (p64), up 22% year-on-year.
• PodcastOne, which closed an $8.1m funding round in July, has posted a number of increased metrics for podcasts in its slate. (Interview next week)
• Spotify has complained about anti-competitive behaviour from Apple, after Apple “forced” Spotify into what they consider a sub-optimal purchase flow for audiobooks. Apple requires a 30% cut from any in-app purchase.
• Apple has rejected Spotify’s new app three times from its App Store. It is the latest in a series of confrontations between the two companies
• Spotify now indexes 5,523,475 podcasts, according to an app notification.
• Bryan Barletta looks at the transparency issues around podcast downloads
• Acast has launched a first-party data targeting solution

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Special Guests:

• Neal Vigelio - Podknows
• Benjamin Bellamy - Ad Aures
• Yassine Doghri - Ad Aures

Show Notes & Links

• After 3+ years, it's OFFICIAL … SquadCast.FM has been awarded a US patent for our Recording Engine with Progressive Uploads
• Social media app TikTok is preparing to launch a podcast app.
• TikTok’s parent company also owns Resso, a music streaming service in Brazil, India and Indonesia, which already carries podcasts from hosts like Libsyn.
• YouTube is rolling out enhanced advertising to podcast listeners
• SXM Media has discovered where and when people listen to podcasts with others.
• How many podcasts are you really competing with? Sounds Profitable’s Tom Webster suggests you aren’t competing with four million podcasts: it’s both much worse than that, and also much better than that, if you’d only market your podcast on other media. Read the article in full, and subscribe.
• Eric Nuzum has written about the power of three, and how we use it to promote podcasts.
• Nick Hilton asks who owns a podcast’s brand?
• Spotify has added free access to Podsights and Chartable for Megaphone customers in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
• Castopod v1.0 is now officially out
• The Pocket Casts mobile apps are now open source.
• Congratulations to friend of the show Arielle Nissenblatt who has been announced as a new board member at The Podcast Academy.

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Special Guests:

• Todd Cochrane
• Alban Brooke

Show Notes & Links:

• Spotify is cancelling eleven of its original shows. Those cancelled represent less than 2% of Spotify’s more than 500 original podcasts; but it’s likely to result in “less than 5% of Spotify’s staff on original podcasts” being laid off.
• The Gimlet Union and Parcast Union have tweeted a statement about the 38 layoffs across Spotify. They say that some shows lost as much as three-quarters of their audience when going exclusive; and that employees were given as little as an hour to close out their work and leave.
• Steven Goldstein suggests that the podcast business is being “right-sized”
• Spotify has acquired platform safety company Kinzen.
• Spotify’s Podsights ad measurement service has launched in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
• Podcast·ai has made a show where Joe Rogan interviews Steve Jobs.
• Todd Cochrane’s Geek News Central Podcast turns 18 years old this week. The first episode of the show was recorded on Oct 9 2004. It was one of the first shows to launch using the word “podcast”, and is up to episode 1,628.
• Phase 6 of the new podcast namespace proposes a number of new tags.
  • podcast:events allows for real-time communication back to the podcaster
  • podcast:txt is for freeform content, to replace email addresses as feed verification.

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Special Guest

• Skye Pillsbury - The Squeeze
• The Squeeze Newsletter Article What Does "Big Money Podcasting" Look Like?

Show Notes + Links:

• Joe Rogan is no longer #1 in Podnews’s Ranker
• Anchor continues to lose market share
• Five editorial people from Spotify’s podcast team were laid off this month, reports Ashley Carman
• Cadence13 may be up for sale
• The RSS feed to Kara Swisher’s former podcast Sway has been repurposed by the New York Times to be used by tech show Hard Fork. Swisher is annoyed, Walt Mossberg is upset
• The winners of the International Women’s Podcast Awards were announced
• Spotify released a Fan Study for podcast creators … Nick Hiltondigs deep into Spotify’s new podcast research
• Podcast host Castopod has added support for premium podcasts
• SATurn, the Alby view into boostagrams, now shows complete boost amounts
• Want a new podcast recommendation? Live in the US or Canada? Just call the podline - 1 844 POD AT ME (1-844-763-2863). It’s a new service from Tink Media.
• Triton Digital has just revealed an update to their TAP advertising platform

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SPECIAL GUESTS:

• Morten Strunge - Podimo
• John Spurlock - OP3.dev

SHOW NOTES & LINKS:

• Podcast companies are buying short podcast plays within mobile game apps, causing official downloads of shows no one may be playing longer than twenty seconds according to Bloomberg's Ashley Carman. Time has also published the story outside a paywall.

  • Players get game tokens if they listen to a podcast for just twenty seconds. (Carman posts a graphic). But, because more than 60 seconds of audio are downloaded by the player, as demonstrated in this article in Sounds Profitable, these plays count as an IAB-certified download from podcast hosts and in prefix services like Podtrac. That allows podcasts promoted in this way to charge for the ads delivered in the show, and for that traffic to be counted in rankers
  • How many downloads per episode is “good”? Omny Studio publish their data.
  • Podcast episodes are getting shorter, says Rephonic.
  • September 15, 2022: Podimo, the European subscription podcast service, has raised €58.6m ($58.5m) in funding. It had previously raised more than $116m.
  • The Open Podcast Prefix Project has been quietly launched by John Spurlock. It’s a prefix analytics service committed to open data and listener privacy; and places listener data in the open. It could power trending and popularity data; or give independently-verified stats to advertisers.
  • Open podcast analytics prefix service OP3 has added trailing wildcards to its API.
  • Some OP3 visualisation tools are being worked on by Dave Jones, James Potter and others. An open user-agent list, including bots, is freely available here; and here are our filtered logfile downloads from Sep 23 for comparison purposes.

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Sponsors:

• Buzzsprout Ads can now Monetize Your Back Catalog, by finding insertion points in your entire back catalogue automatically.
• SquadCast invites you to join their new Slack channel, DM @SquadCastFM if you want to join.

Notes & Links:

• Spotify has launched audiobooks (in the US only). Audiobooks are an extra cost and you’ll be taken to a website to purchase them.
• Spotify has signed a deal with Wattpad to bring Indonesian and Filipino webnovel authors to podcasting.
• Spotify’s video podcasting service is apparently being used to pirate movies
• Spotify’s Chartable, an analytics and attribution service, is to lower its prices by 50%
• Acast is to lay off around 70 people (15% of its staff)
• The Open Podcast Prefix Project has been launched by John Spurlock.
• INTERVIEW: JOHN SPURLOCK NEXT WEEK
• Transistor now supports the Open Podcast Prefix project
• Apple Podcasts wants a website link for your podcast
• Podimo, the European subscription podcast service, has raised €58.6m ($58.5m) in funding. It had previously raised more than $116m.
• INTERVIEW: MORTEN CEO PODIMO NEXT WEEK
• Ivy.fm now supports transcripts, soundbites, and location from the Podcast Index namespace!
• Captivate has just announced v2 of their dynamic content and monetisation engine AMIE
• RSS Blue has added support for Alby and Fountain digital wallets
• Bitcoin magazine carries a long piece about Podcasting 2.0's “value for value” funding
• Google search is vul

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• Eric Nuzum - Magnificent Noise
• Alex Newall - Rusty Quill Ltd

**Show Notes:

1. Spotify**

2. Spotify is the top podcast network in the US based on reach, according to new data from Edison Research.

3. Spotify now has separate home feeds for Music and Podcasts & Shows!
4. Audiobooks are coming to Spotify “reasonably soon”, according to CFO Paul Vogel.

2. Alby

• Alby has launched an analytics website for Value 4 Value, the podcast funding method from the Podcast Index. The website, called SATurn, gives a full view of payments made on the Value 4 Value system and interfaces with your Alby wallet. It's free to use, and includes a live feed much like Helipad.
• Now everyone with an Alby #Lightning Address can get their very own 'My Alby Page'.
  • Sam Page: https://getalby.com/p/sam
  • James Page: https://getalby.com/p/james
• Alby also brought #bitcoin to Linktree in their latest release.

3. Other

• Balcao claims it is a new decentralised podcast platform
• Podcast Index’s websites are no longer going to store any user’s email address. Emails will be stored hashed in future, according to Dave Jones
• iOS16 - new support for a useragent in AppleCoreMedia. Podcast images are much larger on the lockscreen, including support for embedded chapter images.
• Gramrphone, a live music startup, has announced integration with TikTok.
• Podcast discovery tool Goodpods has launched a website
• Happy Birthday to Buzzsprout, which turned 13 years old on Sep 1
• September 18 is the 20 year anniversary of RSS 2.0
• Steve Pratt has shared details of the lineup for Podcast Day 24 in NYC. Our coupon code PODN1215 now works for events in NYC, London or Sydney, and saves around half price.

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• Ian Forrester - BBC R&D - Adaptive Podcasting
• Rene Aaron - Alby - New Dashboard

Show Notes

• The BBC Global News Podcast's presenter Jackie Leonard, and producer Karen Martin, spoke at Radiodays Asia in Malaysia. The show, which is also recording a special edition at the event, is one of the top-rated shows in many Asian countries, with 33m downloads a month.
• In collaboration with the European Broadcasting Union and partners, BBC R&D has developed an open-source platform that allows the production of 'adaptive' podcasts.
• Is podcast search broken? Justin Jackson took a tweet from Sounds Profitable’s Bryan Barletta as inspiration to test the search facilities in podcast apps.
• Podnews did some research on what podcast search engines actually index.
• Alby is a micropayment wallet that uses the lightning network. They are working on a new Dashboard and their new WP plugin. Link: https://saturn.fly.dev
• August’s platform data for Buzzsprout
• Podverse, a podcast app, has launched searchable transcripts. Here’s an example from the Podland podcast.
• Wavvy – new web-based audio editor based on Audacity
• Trebble has launched an online audio editor
• Podnews podcast pages now support the podcast:person tag
• Pod The North, a Canadian podcast newsletter, launches today. Run by Kattie Laur
• Radio France podcasts will be available on Amazon Music
• All podcast roads lead to video, suggests Anchor founder Michael Mignano
• Fountain has added its new charts and added a number of additional features
• How to pretend your podcast is a hit - Nick Hilton

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NEWS:

• Adam Curry, the “podfather”, spoke with Dave Jones at Podcast Movement 2022, explaining the history of open podcasting, the Podcast Index and the features available with the new podcast namespace
• Edison Research and Sounds Profitable issued reports at Podcast Movement, Dallas
• The Podcast Broker, a new service for buying and selling podcasts, was launched at Podcast Movement. The service is the brainchild of TrueNativeMedia’s Heather Osgood
• YouTube has been rolling out YouTube Podcasts in the US. James broke the story of YouTube’s podcast ambitions in March. Kai Chuk, YouTube’s Director of Podcasting, spoke at Podcast Movement on Thursday
• YouTuber (and podcaster) Bandrew Scott looks at YouTube’s entrance to podcasting
• Podcasts are coming to Twitter and Substack has added a podcast preview feature
• Spotify has put the company’s new podcast ad experience live in their app. Chris Messina has captured and posted what it looks like
• Apple Podcasts has announced a number of changes to the platform’s RSS feed requirements “in 2023”
• Alby has unveiled an API. The product is a simple-to-use Bitcoin wallet, used as a browser extension. Alby has also unveiled a partnership with Podverse
• Auddy has purchased Audiomy
• The News Agents launched yesterday
• Podcast Day 24 - Australia: Oct 4 · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• Podcast Day 24 - Europe: Oct 4 · London, England, UK

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This week, the show is from the New Media Show, live on stage at Podcast Movement. This version has been lightly edited from the original. You can find the New Media Show in your favourite podcast app.

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• The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against Huel and The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett.
• We asked Paul Chantler, one of the UK’s media law experts, how should you keep your host-read podcast ad legal?
• Oprah Winfrey’s company has filed a lawsuit against fan podcast Oprahdemics from Radiotopia.
• Libsyn is expanding to Europe by acquiring German podcast company Julep Media.
• The Latino Podcast Listener Report 2022 was published by Edison Research and Elsie Escobar.
• Spotify is adding additional filter tabs in its app .
• Podcast hosting company Disctopia has launched its own mobile app.
• Spotify is testing a method of recording voice comments about a playlist.
• Edison Research has shared some data suggesting that a quarter of all podcasts are listened to between 6am-10 am
• In Sounds Profitable with Podsights this week, Tom Webster looks at the problem of churn.
• Listen Notes is to start its own free podcast host.
• Podverse mobile lets you connect your Alby wallet and send a boostagram directly from a podcast page.
• podcastnamespace.org is ne

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Evo Terra joins James Cridland this week, while Sam drinks wine in Europe somewhere. Evo's podcast is at https://podcastpontifications.com/ and he runs https://simpler.media/

**Podcast guests are paying up to $50,000 to appear on popular shows, and the podcasts don’t disclose it, according to a piece from Ashley Carman in Bloomberg. It quotes a number of podcasts who charge more than $30,000 per interview… and they only added a full disclosure (an FTC requirement) after being contacted by Bloomberg for the story.

Dan Misener and Jonas Woost launched Bumper, a new podcast growth agency. Bumper will work with organisations on audience development strategies, marketing and promotion.

How many downloads gets you into the Apple Podcasts charts? Tanner Campbell managed to get into the top 100 in the US Books category last Friday with just 10 listens and 24 followers. In November last year, Steffan Garrero got into the top 50 using social media; but it had no effect on his overall downloads.

Podtrac is to add a Sales Network Ranker report in Q3 this year, according to emails from ART19 to some of its customers****.

Tips and Tricks might be a waste of time, argues Evo Terra, in an article entitled Avoiding The Perils Of Un-aligned Podcast Advice**

The team at the Podcast Index have worked on a proposal for the podcast:verify tag, which would remove email addresses from RSS feeds, and instead use a simple one-click claiming process. It uses a simple token system, letting podcast hosting companies understand which services people are using, and avoiding the near-25% dropoff from email verification. It’s built to be simple to implement, and great for privacy. If you work for a podcast hosting company, or a service like a directory or tool, they would appreciate your feedback on the proposal.

A reminder that if you use Apple’s AppleCoreMedia SDK to play back audio in your app, iOS 16 lets you set your user-agent so your app gets the credit in podcast host company dashboards. Please update your app ready for the release.

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Guest Interviews
John Spurlock - Thread.land * Matt Maderios - Castos*

Show Notes
Acast has released the company’s Q2/22 financial report*.The Swedish company now hosts 66,000 podcasts (a record growth last quarter); the number of listens in the quarter increased 41% year-on-year.

The company lost $11m in the quarter, though now expects to make EBITDA profit in 2024, earlier than previously expected.

“The heavy investment phase is now over, " says CEO Ross Adams, noting that the advertising market has been cooling globally. * Bloomberg's Ashley Carman’s newsletter launches next month. * Ashley wrote about the world of paid podcast appearances, or what some consider podcast payola. Guests are paying hosts up to $50K for an interview, and the disclosures around that exchange aren’t always clear or even existent. * Skye Pillsbury (Frmr contributor, Hot Pod) has launched her newsletter called The Squeeze * Want to support podcast:socialInteract with ActivityPub in your feed. Find your podcast on thread.landthen DM @johnspurlock the unique prefix url . * Congratulation to Josh Chen from JustCast for also adding Alby integration and enabling autofill in Value4Value tag to enable the Alby wallet. * Online studio Cleanfeed has won an Emmy Award for Engineering, Science & Technology. * The BBC claims a new record number of weekly users for its audio app, BBC Sounds. * All future @SoundsProfNews podcasts will be built with @spoolermedia. * Publisher and broadcaster Audacy has bought podcast app Moonbeam. * Edison Research will unveil The Latino Podcast Listener Report 2022

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Guest Interview

• Alberto Betella - CTO RSS.com

Show Notes

• Podcast host RSS.com is to announce integration with Alby this week: enabling value 4 value for thousands of podcasts. You’ll be able to activate and link your Alby account with your podcast in RSS.com’s dashboard. RSS has produced a video showing how it works on their platform
• Monetize your @CastosHQ podcast with @getAlby and @PodcastindexOrg value4value tag! Castos has produced a video showing how it works on their platform
• Full List of New Podcast 2.0 Apps
• Full List of Podcast Hosts
• Hot on the heels of last week's acquisition by Acast. Podchaser announced this week that developers can now pull episode transcripts from the Podchaser API. In this beta release, developers can retrieve JSON transcript files of episodes from the top 5k podcasts.
• Spotify published its Q2/21 financial report. which out-performed market expectations. Ignoring currency fluctuations, ad-supported revenue (including podcasting) is up 31%; the platform now has 4.4m podcasts. “The number of (monthly active users) that engaged with podcasts grew in the substantial double-digits Y/Y and per user podcast consumption rates continued to rise,” though no numbers were given.
• Does podcasting have a privacy problem? Writing on his personal blog, our Editor highlights what the GDPR actually says, whether you can do privacy-friendly geo-targeting, and where things might be an issue.
• Was the much-loved comedian and actor Robin Williams the first podcaster? We’ve unearthed some compelling evidence that shows that yes, he might well have been.
• The British Podcast Awards 2022 winner’s ceremony took place on Saturday. Podcast of the year was Dear Daughter from the BBC World Service - a show hosted by Namulanta Kombo, the Kenyan winner of the BBC World Service International Podcast.
• We’ve got a full list of the winners including a full video and photographs from the event.

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Special Guests

• Moritz Kaminski - Alby
• Ross Adams - Acast
• Bradley Davis - Podchaser

Show Notes

• Acast is to acquire Podchaser, the “world’s most comprehensive and authoritative podcast database” in a deal worth $34m. Podchaser, which is expected to make a profit next year, will continue to operate as a separate brand: it contains data of more than 4.5m million podcasts, including advertising information. The integration will bring additional data to Acast’s advertisers.
• The podcast landscape is ever shifting!
• Alby, a browser extension for cryptocurrency, has added its own podcaster wallet. The service allows you to earn from your listeners as they listen. The company has written a full guide to enabling your podcast.
• Audioboom’s H1/22 financials were released, showing revenue was up 79% on the same period last year. Profit was $2m, up from last year’s $0.2m, and the company’s doing 124m downloads a month (up 35%).
• Pushkin Industries has purchased podcast creator Transmitter Media. Transmitter’s founder and CEO, Gretta Cohn, will join Pushkin’s senior leadership team.
• Auphonic and Hindenburg have announced an integration
• Which company is sending the most unsolicited commercial email to podcasters, by scraping your RSS feed to gather your email? We have been running a spamtrap on our podcast feed for the last three months, and today, we reveal the podcast industry’s biggest spammer. (No, it doesn’t start with an “A”).
• British Podcast Awards: Jul 23 · London, England, UK
• The podcast:socialInteract tag has been finalised in the new podcast namespace. It allows a podcaster to attach a link to a “root post” of a conversation, on somewhere like Twitter, Mastodon, or other places. It also allows podcasters to opt out of public comments.

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• Mitch Downey - Podverse
• Mike Mignano - Angel Investor and ex-Spotify

Show Notes:

• Michael Mignano, has written a piece about what he calls The Standards Innovation Paradox.
• In response, James Cridland wrote a long article that basically points out that Apple took the RSS standard and enhanced it. The thing that Mike Mignano says is impossible.
• Adam Curry said: Spotify is the shitcoin of podcasting.
• Spotify is expanding the ability to post video podcasts for creators in six new countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil and Mexico. This marks the first time the audio streaming company is making this feature available in non-English speaking countries.
• Spotify has purchased Heardle.
• Overcast, Marco Arment, describes “cheap, sloppy dynamic ad insertion in podcasts” as something that “continues to degrade the experience for listeners” in a tweet.
• Reddit is to start live audio Talks says Arielle Nissenblatt in a Twitter thread.
• Message Heard has signed an audio partnership with The Kyiv Independent.
• Descript launched Storyboard.
• Eddy, the audio editor that works like a word processor, now lets you edit video.

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• Harry Duran - Full Cast
• Oscar Merry - Fountain App

Show Notes

• Podverse adds support for LIT and Video Support.
• Podcast Host Ranking from John Spurlock
• Fountain rewards users for listening to podcasts
• Blubrry has launched 'podcast media kits’ that update daily
• Libsyn Studio
• Anchor podcast fraud. Here’s a link with details on how to report them
• Alby, a browser extension for cryptocurrency, has added its own podcaster wallet. The service allows you to earn from your listeners as they listen. The company has written a full guide to enabling your podcast.

Events

• The British Podcast Awards, powered by Audible, Ceremony- Kennington Park, London - Saturday 23rd July - Tickets on Sale: Monday 20th June.

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• Tom Webster- Sounds Profitable
• Zachariah Moreno & Rock Felder - Squadcast
• Sophie Hind & Jim Salveson - VoiceWorks

Show Notes

• Sounds Profitable released The Creators, a study of the people who create podcasts. Tom Webster revealed that US podcast creators are more diverse than the US population, but are significantly younger and more male. Most own both Android and iOS devices, though more than four in ten podcast creators have been listening to podcasts for under a year.
• You can download the full report here.
• Bloomberg Businessweek posts Spotify’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Podcasting Has Yet to Pay Off. The piece, originally titled “Spotify’s Joe Rogan-Powered Podcast Bet Hasn’t Paid Off”, suggests that the company’s investments haven’t yet yielded a major hit, and contains criticism of Dawn Ostroff’s growth strategy.
• Spotify and Anchor have debuted RADAR Podcasters, a podcast-creator version of the Spotify program designed to spotlight emerging voices worldwide. The companies start by highlighting more than 40 creators around the world.
• The number of open video podcasts are on the rise. In November last year, Podcast Index listed 39,194 video podcasts. As of June this year, Podnews can reveal the number had grown by over a quarter to 50,863. We measured these by looking for enclosure files with the extension mov, mp4 or m4v, the three filetypes Apple Podcasts supports. Apple has recently put video podcasts in the spotlight again; Spotify launched its own proprietary video podcasts tool in April (which we can’t measure).

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Special Guests

• Carlos Diaz - Uncut.fm is a new podcast platform that lets you "mint, share and sell your content as NFTs".
• Jake Warren - UK podcast production company Message Heard has signed with CAA

Show Notes

• Breaking: Acast+ has announced an integration with Facebook. It allows Acast+ subscribers to offer members-only Facebook groups, as a launch partner of new Facebook functionality.
• Fountain is now rewarding people for listening to shows with Bitcoin, which they can then share with their favourite podcasters as “value4value”. The more people listen, the more they get (like this for Podland).
• The Creators FREE webinar from Soundsprofitable. register here
• Spotify is testing a tool to record a podcast directly into the Spotify app
• Spotify to make streaming more social on new ‘community’ mobile app

The Powerscourt Friday Fix
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• Ken Miller - CTO Fathom
• New podcast app Fathom, designed for better podcast discovery, has been launched on iOS and in-browser. It promises you can “ask any question and hear answers from your favourite podcasters and their guests.”
• https://fathom.fm/podcast/podland-news

Show Notes

• Breaking: Apple Podcasts has published details of how search in its app works. The post includes clarification that ratings and reviews aren’t factored into search results; and that the search function searches the show name, channel name, and episode title.
• In July last year, Podnews published data showing what metadata different podcast apps use: noting that Apple Podcasts does not search podcast (or episode) descriptions.
• During Pride Month, Google Podcasts is blocking and hiding some podcast episodes apparently because they use the word 'lesbian’.
• Transistor’s Justin Jackson has reported Acast to Canadian law enforcement after the company targeted Transistor customers.
• Acast recently targeted customers from Podbean, Captivate, Blubrry and others, using competitor’s logos, and sending multiple follow-up messa

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• Alban Brooke - Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout. Buzzsprout the world’s second largest podcast host, has just formally announced Buzzsprout Ads, letting podcasters buy adverts for their shows (and other podcasters to earn revenue).

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Show Notes & Links

• Spotify had an Investor Day last Wednesday.

“Spotify share price slid 55% this year. Daniel Ek said Spotify would grow beyond music, increasing creator tools and moving into audiobooks. This growth, Ek predicted, would take the company to 10 times its current size, with an aim to reach one billion listeners by 2030 and generate US$100 billion in revenue.”

• Maya Prohovnik said Spotify brought in around €200m ($215m) in podcast revenue last year. Podcasting lost the company €103m ($110m), though is expected to turn a profit within two years.
• Maya Prohovnik described RSS as “outdated technology”, and said they have been able to replace it for their on-platform distribution. She also claimed that every new Anchor show brings 2.5 new monthly active users to the Spotify platform.
• iHeart’s Conal Byrne writes for Forbes, promoting the benefit of RSS, which was soundly denigrated by Spotify in their presentation.
• Bloomberg’s Ashley Carman noted in an entertaining Twitter thread that Joe Rogan was missing from their presentation.
• Blubrry has emailed its podcast hosting customers that the company is ready to launch programmatic advertising.
• AVURLAssetHTTPUserAgentKey has just appeared in Apple’s documentation for the next version of iOS, allowing all podcast apps to correctly state their user agent. Developers can adopt this today; there will be a public beta in July, and this will roll out for everyone in Q3. Expect Podnews to grumpily highlight apps that don’t bother with it.
• Headliner now supports direct sharing to TikTok

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Show Notes & Links

• One of podcasting’s largest hosting companies, Megaphone, was down for more than nine hours. All the Spotify-owned company’s audio and RSS feeds disappeared at 8pm Eastern on Monday after a certificate expired.
• Spotify is conducting research within its app on new features. The company appears to be testing the ability to pay to promote your show, as well as automatically place ads in shows to earn revenue.
• Descript now supports new workflows that will let you jump to editing in Descript with one click - when recording in @RiversidedotFM or @SquadCastFM, live streaming in @Restreamio, or hosting in @CaptivateAudio
• EditEddy was launched on Product Hunt. The service makes audio editing simple - upload your spoken-word audio, get a transcript, and then edit your audio by editing the text. Here’s a video demo.
• Podverse enables searchable transcripts.

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Special Guest

• Ashley Carman - Bloomberg

Show Notes & Links

• James Cridland Radio Days Europe - Roundup

• Selling paid subscriptions through Apple Podcasts? Until now, you’ve had to upload that audio separately to Apple; but Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery was announced yesterday, allowing creators to upload and manage that audio through selected podcast hosting companies when this feature launches in Q3.

  • A number of initial podcast hosting companies have been announced including RSS·com, Libsyn and Buzzsprout; but if you run a podcast hosting company and wish to participate in Delegated Delivery, you’re encouraged to fill out this form. (Memo to Apple: here’s a list).
  • "Interesting that both of Spotify's hosting platforms, megaphone and anchor, arent participating at launch."- Ashley C
  • "Spotify works with third parties to support its subscription offering, too. the only overlap is acast, at least according to the initial partner list. curious if this means there's now additional stratification in podcast world: team Spotify or team Apple "- Ashley C
  • iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, and macOS 12.4 were made available yesterday. This brings annual paid subscriptions within the Apple Podcasts app. We told you last month; you can add an annual plan now.
  • With the new iOS, the Apple Podcasts app has had a welcome tweak for automatic download settings, with per-show customisation. You’ll find the new settings in your Settings app on iPhone and iPad. The app will now also recommend removing old downloads when necessary.
  • And one more thing - Finally: the next version of macOS adds an auto-delete function to Apple Podcasts.
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Special Guest

• Tom Webster - Sounds Profitable

Show Notes & Links

• Tom Webster has announced he is to join Sounds Profitable as Partner.
  Writing in Sounds Profitable, he outlines the future for Sounds Profitable - to share content, research, run events and advisory services to help set the course for the future of the audio business.
• Todd Cochrane’s Geek News Central hits episode 1,600 this week. One of the first podcasts in the world, its first episode was Oct 9, 2004 - just a few weeks after the word “podcast” began to be used. This was the first podcast Tom Webster listened to.
• Wondery is streaming some shows in Dolby Atmos. You’ll need to be a Wondery+ subscriber to listen because there aren’t any standard podcast apps that playback the format yet.
• The sixth annual IAB US Podcast Advertising Revenue study was published. It shows US podcast ad revenue growth increasing dramatically during 2021, hitting $1.4bn. Revenues are forecast to hit $4.2bn in 2024.
• iHeartMedia’s podcast business brought in $69m during the first quarter - 12% of total revenue; its radio business brought in $416m. The company posted a net loss of $48.7m, though, for the quarter.
• Spotify is to close Spotify Stations, a lean-back music radio experience.
• Spotify is testing a new homepage layout that allows a toggle between music and podcasts. h/t Chris Messina.
• Spotify has published its Swedish Podcast Report 2022. 54% of Swedish people from 18-79 listen to podcasts regularly; 60% say they listen on Spotify; SR Play is #2, and Apple Podcasts is #3.
• Acast says the company is focusing its efforts on Conversational Targeting, meaning “advertisers are targeting conversations — not individual users”.

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Special Guest

• Steve Jones - Content Director at Crowd Network

Show Notes & Links:

• Facebook is pulling out of podcasts and will close the service starting Jun 3. The company will stop creators adding podcasts to the service this week. They don’t plan to communicate the closure to Facebook users.
• Facebook was responsible for just 0.3% of all podcast downloads last month, says Buzzsprout. It had reached 0.5% in February, making it the 17th largest podcast app.
• More than a quarter of new podcast episodes published in April were on Anchor, according to data from John Spurlock:
• The world’s largest podcast host, Anchor was down for much of yesterday
• Spotify is hiring for a podcast moderation team in Dublin Ireland.
• Michael Mignano is to leave Spotify. He’s said to have given his resignation last week and leaves at the end of June.
• Chartable has clarified its future, in an email to users.
• In the UK, The Radio Academy’s ARIAS took place last night.
• Headliner has added an integration with Hindenburg (build 2434). They've also added export to LinkedIn.
• Tom Webster has announced he is to leave Edison Research. He is our guest on next week's show.
• Fountain 0.3.16 is now available on iOS and Android! New features: Lightning Addresses, Fountain User Splits, Activity Notifications.
• Livestreams now supported on Podverse web.
• JustCast added support episode level , and
• Transistor is launching new free website builder just add your RSS feed.

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Guests

• Tom Billington - Content Director for The Podcast Show
• Neil Mody - CEO & Co-Founder Headliner

Show Notes & Links:

• Spotify’s Anchor has rolled out proprietary video podcasts to all Anchor users in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
• Paid subscriptions will be available for these shows, too; additionally, Anchor has integrated with Riverside.
• Remote recording tool Riverside has just raised $35m in Series B funding.
• A better future alternative (perhaps) is to support the alternateEnclosure tag.
• Podbean appears to be seeing a large number of migrations away from the service.
• Spotify has just released its financial results for Q1/22. Spotify stock reached its lowest point ever!
• Spotify is launching a fund to support open source software.
• Apple has launched three new Apple Podcast Collections,Apple Podcasts has also launched new listening reports for paid subscriptions.
• Fountain is giving away free money for podcast listeners. The Lightning-enabled podcast app is giving every new user 1,000 sats in their account - for them to share with podcasts they enjoy

Quick News

• Twitter has been bought by Elon Musk for $44bn
• Triton Digital has released its inaugural Canada Podcast Report.
• Triton Digital has released th

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**Notes & Links:

1. Spotify Selling Vapourware Again!?**

2. In June 2021, Spotify announced the Spotify Greenroom Creator Fund for US creators to “support and reward creators for the communities they build and the experiences they create”, as part of the launch of Spotify Greenroom. However, the fund never launched; and yesterday, Spotify emailed applicants, admitting that the program had been cancelled.

2. Gaming the Spotify Algorithm?

• There’s a new global #1 - the Brazilian artist Anitta’s Envolver. How did Anitta do it? By apparently asking her fans to game the Spotify algorithms - https://charts.spotify.com

3. Spotify Moderation ?

• Spotify has quietly rolled-out a new misinformation policy that says it may hide shows, or in their words “restrict content’s discoverability”. NiemanLab has discovered the company’s new rules, which Spotify have yet to announce: and nor have they added them to their public Platform Rules page.
• The Brookings Institution has written a new document that highlights current platform policies, describes how Spotify and Apple allow listeners to report shows, and suggests areas that policy-makers might focus on.

4. Spotify Curation?

• How do the Spotify team decide which podcasts to promote? Spotify for Podcasters describes what you can do to be considered.
• Higher Ground, Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, is to leave Spotify, says Ashley Carman at Bloomberg

5. Goodbye Facebook Podcasts?

• A year after it announced podcasts in its app and other audio tools, Facebook’s interest in podcasting is waning, according to Bloomberg’s Ashley Carman.

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Special Guest

• Lauren Passell - CEO TinkMedia talks about why she has launched a podcast swap database for podcasters interested in setting up a promo swap for their podcast.

Notes & Links:

• An Anchor podcast called Soldier of Misfortune has been accused of being a shameless rip-off by Brendan I Koerner, a journalist for The Atlantic . He accuses the podcaster, Jesse Rapaport, of knowingly stealing his work.
• Spotify says that they’ll continue losing money from their podcast acquisitions in 2022, but podcasting should begin to make a profit at a time “not too far away”.
• Podcast host Anchor’s creator interface is now available in 35 different languages. Of the top five podcast hosts, Omny Studio is in six languages, Spreaker is available in four; Buzzsprout and Libsyn only offer English, though YouTube is in 82 different languages
• Apple Podcasts has now added follower metrics for all your shows in Apple Podcasts Connect
• Advertisers should move money away from podcasts that don’t provide transcripts, says Bryan Barletta in Sounds Profitable
• Spotify Live went live in the US.
• iHeartMedia is making an NFT-based podcast network
• Podchaser has launched an API for sponsors and ad spends

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• Buzzsprout - last week, 3,847 people started a podcast with Buzzsprout

Special Guest

• Harry Duran talks about how he found a sponsor for his new podcast, raising $9k before launching

SubStack

• Substack is moving into podcasting - “but better”. The platform also lets you podcast for free

YouTube

• YouTube is the third most popular podcast platform in America
• Should your podcast be on YouTube? Rephonic crunch the data: revealing that for English-language shows, it could well be worthwhile. The Podfather thinks it's a waste of time.
• Dan Misener analyses the different types of podcast on YouTube
• Jeff Vidler from Signal Hill Insights calls YouTube “the elephant in the podcasting room"

Acast

• Acast published its annual report. The company saw net ad sales grow by 73%; while it almost doubled the loss of last year
• Alberto Betella has suggested a podcast:verify tag, designed to removed the need for podcasters to expose/spam their email addresses in RSS feeds.

BBC

• The hosts of one of the UK’s biggest podcasts, Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo are to take their film review podcast to Sony Music Entertainment
• Worth Reading Is talent in control - Matt Deegan

Other

• Podmachine has been launched - a tool to grow and edit your podcast for you
• Headliner has launched Eddy
• Dave Jones writes What is Podcasting 2.0 all about?
• Podchaser launch their 3rd annual Reviews4Good program
• Daniel J Lewis is celebrating 15 years in podcasting
• Castopod 1.0.0-beta.12 is up! Grab your Castopod on https://castopod.org

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NEWS:

YouTube:

• Exclusive: YouTube is planning tighter integration, monetisation and analytics for podcasts. Despite no announcement from YouTube’s director of podcasting, Kai Chuk, at Podcast Movement Evolutions last week
• YouTube is looking at ingesting podcast RSS feeds directly with a new podcasts homepage to be at youtube.com/podcasts (a URL that doesn’t work, yet)

Spotify:

• Spotify is working on a brand new podcast interface. Spotted by Chris Messina, who posted a screen recording archived by Podnews here, the new interface adds a dedicated Podcasts tab, vertical scrolling, and live captions for all shows.
• Want to play with the new Spotify interface for podcasting? It’s already on your phone. On an iPhone or iPad, open Safari, visit spotify:internal:podcastclips and you’ll go straight there. /via @chrismessina

SiriusXM:

• Freakonomics Radio is to become a radio station on SiriusXM.
• RØDE has launched its first-ever set of headphones. i.e the NTH-100s
• Podimo has bought Dag en Nacht, the largest podcast publisher in the Netherlands.
• Sonnant has launched new AI-powered tools for audio and video monetisation.
• Dave Jones from the Podcast Index has posted about WebSub, and why “it doesn’t scale well”. The Podcast Index is using a system called PodPing.
• There has been an update to the socialInteract tag.
• RSS.com have proposed a new tag to remove the need for the iTunes: email tag used to spam podcasters.
• JustCast added support to episode level value-for-value namespace!
• AudiWave have added support PodcastindexOrg - People, Location, and Transcript support to the iOS app
• The PodLP app has had a new release for KaiOS, adding a season filter (just like Apple!), and configuration improvements.
• First look: Popular podcast app Overcast is to release a redesign today.

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News:

• Kai Chuk from YouTube presented but said nothing about their future plans

  • Matt Deegan writes more about podcasters using video in his newsletter
  • By the end of the year, it’s going to be essential that podcasters are creating proper video versions of their shows. - Matt Deegan
  • It’s also why nearly 20% of podcast listeners regard YouTube as their main podcast app. - Tom Webster
  • Tom Webster from Edison Research, warns podcasters to be careful saying “get this wherever you get your podcasts” if they don’t put their show on YouTube
  • Adori announced a new YouTube integration to help grow your podcast audience
  • The results of the Podnews Report Card were announced at Podcast Movement Evolution by our Editor, James Cridland. Selections from the 750 comments captured are on the Podnews website
  • Edison Research unveiled the Infinite Dial 2022
  • The Ambies, the awards from The Podcast Academy that celebrate excellence in podcasting, took place last night. The winners are here: 9/12, from Amazon Music, Pineapple Studios and Wondery was the podcast of the year; the podcast’s host Dan Taberski accepted the award in the award ceremony in Los Angeles CA, USA
  • Apple Podcasts will add follower numbers to Apple Podcasts Connect, starting next month. You’ll be able to view followers per show and easily measure followers across shows
  • Writing in Variety, Jem Aswad is highly critical of Spotify’s $310m sponsorship of FC Barcelona, which they announced on Tuesday

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SPECIAL GUEST:

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• Gumball has raised $10 million to expand its podcasting host-read advertising platform. The company was built by the team behind the Headgum Podcast Network.

NEWS:

• Podcast host Acast is still spamming podcasters, even co-founders of rival podcast networks, or hosts of shows that ended three years ago. Libsyn's Rob Walch correctly notes "Friends don't send emails starting 'hello friend' (as Acast's do), and they don't spam".
• Hypocritically, Acast actually offers its customers a tool to obfuscate your email address in your RSS feed, so that it will "help our podcasters avoid unwanted spam". It's a problem the company is more than aware of, then. "Email marketing is one part of our marketing strategy", said Ross Adams, the company's CEO, when we last asked.
• Oscar Merry has suggested Lightning Comments as a potential solution for cross-app commenting: using "boostagrams" as a method of sending comments. We like this idea; and the spec is simple enough for us to code it; so, you'll find a "comments" section on every update in Podnews's web version. You can also see those comments in the Fountain app.
• Podnews are also, as of today, permanently supporting the socialInteract tag for Twitter (and will probably pull in those comments to the page, too, at some stage).
• A new version is up: 1.0.0-beta. This release comes with bug fixes and an exciting feature: WebSub! From now on, Castopod will push your newly published episodes directly to open subscription hubs, meaning that they will get broadcasted instantly after publication.
• A gateway from WebSub to PodPing. WebSub.watch allows any WebSub-enabled podcast to push notifications to Podping. Please note that WebSub.watch is still at an early stage. Contact us if you want more information: hello@websub.watch.
• Podcast hosting company Transistor now supports multiple languages for its built-in podcast websites.

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• Andy Bowers

NEWS:

• Spooler's "dynamic, real-time audio" publishing system launched last week. According to an analysis by John Spurlock, on its first day, Spooler helped The Refresh from Insider to produce five editions of their podcast.
• A new podcast platform, Spooler, has launched. It's founded by a who's who of podcasting, including CEO James O. Boggs, formerly Head of Podcasts at Apple; CCO Andy Bowers, co-founder of Slate Audio and Megaphone; CTO Dan Benjamin, founder of Fireside·fm and the 5by5 podcast network, and Exec Producer Kerry Donahue, former EP at WNYC.
• Amazon has released Amp, a “live radio app” seen as their version of Clubhouse or TwitterSpaces.
• It’s available in the US for iOS users only in a waitlist; it’ll enable you to DJ your own music show (with “tens of millions of licensed songs” they say), and you can take callers, too. Amp’s website is live, and you can download the app to join the waitlist.
• YouTube is offering podcasters up to $50,000 to film their shows and paying podcast networks up to $300,000, according to Bloomberg’s Ashley Carman.
• TikTok on the clock, but the party don’t stop: except, says Rephonic, podcasters are ignoring TikTok. Twitter is significantly over-represented across all podcasts, the company summarises; but TikTok has by far the highest average number of followers.
• Is TikTok getting into podcasting? TikTok is hiring for someone to work in their “Podcast Operation” in Sydney NSW, Australia.
• TikTok is launching its own music marketing and distribution platform, SoundOn
• How many podcasts use chapters? About 1.22% of all episodes, says new data from John Spurlock’s Livewire. ID3 tags within MP3 are the most popular method.
• A cross-app specification that could be added to the Podcasting 2.0 namespace.
• Justcast adds support for Seasons and you can pick the season from a list, and create a new one on the fly.

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• Laura Ivey - Director of Research at Edison Research

News:

• Will we see a podcast player in Twitter? Alessandro Paluzzi has spotted a podcasts option in the latest Twitter code, and Jane Manchun Wong has also unearthed a Podcasts tab. Nathan Gathright has brainstormed some ideas about what he hopes Twitter is up to - let’s hope it’s not just reruns of Twitter Spaces.
• A new podcast platform, Spooler, has launched. It’s founded by a who’s who of podcasting, including CEO James O. Boggs, formerly Head of Podcasts at Apple; CCO Andy Bowers, co-founder of Slate Audio and Megaphone; CTO Dan Benjamin, founder of Fireside·fm and the 5by5 podcast network, and Exec Producer Kerry Donahue, former EP at WNYC. The product claims to be a new modular content management system for audio, allowing instant edits and re-ordering of content while being compatible with RSS podcast apps. The tech also incorporates Dolby·io to smooth audio volumes and apply noise reduction. Axios has more information.
• The British Podcast Awards 2022 are now open to enter. If you’ve created at least six episodes of a podcast over the last year, you’re probably eligible.
• iHeartMedia’s Conal Byrne has made a number of predictions about podcasting for 2022, writing in Forbes. “The entire internet will be converted to audio and distributed on-demand”, he says.
• iHeartRadio has added a tool called “Talk Back” to its app. It lets listeners send short voice messages to radio and podcast hosts. It “will roll out to interested iHeartRadio podcasters who opt-in sometime in early April.”
• Audacy has launched the Audacy Digital Audience Network, which they call “the highest quality addressable audience in audio”. 60 million listeners across podcasts and radio are available to target.
• Unusually, That Peter Crouch Podcast, a show grown by the BBC, has signed with the Acast Creator Network. Producer George Cottam will leave the BBC to continue producing the show; Chris Stark will continue to host.

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• John Spurlock talking about implementing ActivityPub/Co-Comments

LINKS:

• https://podcastsocial.org
• https://minipub.dev/

NEWS:

• Anyone can claim to be a creator of any podcast within the GoodPods app, without any proof or validation, we’ve discovered.
• Acast has been been “spamming podcasters”, says competitor Buzzsprout, which has published an unsolicited email from Acast sent to many of Buzzsprout’s customers; we’re aware they’ve also been sent to Anchor users too.
• “Email marketing is one part of our marketing strategy as we look to bring even more great creators to Acast, and we’re focused on providing the best possible tools and services to help them reach their potential.” — Ross Adams, CEO, Acast
• How should apps best verify ownership? Fountain asks for the email held in the RSS file to claim podcast?
• Proposed Solution by James Cridland. Is there a better, easier way to help podcasters “claim” their podcast on different apps? Currently, that process is a clunky method of hoping someone has access to the email address in the RSS feed, and then sending them an email. We think there might be something rather easier. Here’s some proposed documentation of how it might work.
• WebFinger is a protocol specified by the Internet Engineering Task Force IETF that allows for the discovery of information about people and things identified by a URI.
• Edison Research released their Super Listeners study, with Ad Results Media. “Super listeners” - US adults who listen to 5+ hours of podcasts a week.
• Responding to Spotify purchasing Podsights and Chartable, Bryan Barletta writes this week in Sounds Profitable that “Grading your own homework isn’t third-party measurement,”
• Libsyn has launched Libsyn Studio Beta,
• iHeartMedia has signed with Veritone to use synthetic voices to translate shows into different languages.

SPECIAL MENTION:

• Wayne Cheong, the founder of PodFest Asia, has died. He was 44. His memorial service will be held this weekend. He was a friend and fellow LFC Fan. YNWA.

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• Mike Carr. - Crowd Network

NEWS:

• Spotify has acquired Podsights and Chartable
• Spotify has published an interview with Sean Creeley from Podsights
• Apple has just published a guide to getting promotion for your podcast from Apple Podcasts
• Breakit, a Swedish news website, has published an article (translated) that alleges downloads are being bought on Spotify
• iHeartRadio in the US has signed with Sounder to offer advertisers brand safety tools. The company is a seed investor in Sounder’s latest Series A funding round
• Podnews is launching the first annual report card for the podcast industry. Please give your views here before Mar 1.
• Delegate day passes have just gone on sale for The Podcast Show 2022, coming to London in May. May 25-26 You can get your day passes today - use promo code PODNEWS for 20% off a limited number of day passes. Podnews is a media partner (and we’ll be there)
• A podcast has turned into its own radio station in the UK
• Facebook appears to have rolled-out audio rooms across the world
• Amazon and Spotify are both said to be considering buying Audioboom

EVENTS:

• Podcast Futures 2022: Feb 22 · Virtual · free
• Podcast Movement: Evolutions: Mar 23 · Los Angeles, California, USA
• The Podcast Show 2022: May 25 · London, England, UK

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• Gigi - Closing the Loop - The Future of Value
• Oscar Merry - Fountain Podcaster Wallet
• Evo Terra - Hall of Fame Induction
• Stewart Townsend - Podcast Hawk

NEWS:

• Lightning Network is now available on Cash App. It's the fastest, free way to pay anyone in bitcoin. The Lightning Network is a new way to send BTC/SAT that's faster and free!!!

Some legend gave 100 million sats (1 bitcoin) to Cinemuck, the people behind the movie "Human B" - Gigi #Value4Value * Podcast app Fountain has launched a full Podcaster Wallet, making it the easiest way to earn Bitcoin from your podcast. Just search for your podcast and claim it in the app: you can monitor how much you earn, and see messages, in the app too. * Castos has released a new feature enabling all its podcasters to earn Bitcoin from listeners, as well as links to PayPal, Patreon and others. It’s one of the first podcast hosts to build in support for “value4value”. * Exclusive: Mumbler has released what they call the first monetisation study for podcasts in Spain. * This year’s Podcasting Hall of Fame inductees will be unveiled at 9am ET today by Podcast Movement. * Podcast Movement: Evolutions: Mar 23 · Los Angeles, California, USA * Edison Research has released the top 50 US podcasts for 2021. * Podtrac reports iHeartRadio is #1 for podcasting for January's US publishers list * Podchaser has released The Podchaser 25, a list of the “hottest up-and-coming podcasts” in the US. * After the Joe Rogan controversy, 40% of Americans, and 53% of Canadians, think Spotify should exercise editorial control over controversial content.

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GUESTS:

• Mark Asquith co-founder and MD of Captivate.FM talks about their acquisition by Global and what's next for Captivate and how the line between radio and podcasting has blurred?
• Craig Hewitt founder and CEO of Castos talks about the latest version of their platform and their upcoming support for Value4Value and why advertising is not the future for podcast monetisation.

NEWS:

• Google is randomly switching podcasts in its app to point to pirated copies with ads. Jason Calcanis noticed his podcast, All-In, mysteriously had ads in it; Google’s Danny Sullivan replied: “we appear to have mistakenly pointed to a duplicate version of the podcast”
• Buzzsprout’s data suggests that the Google Podcasts app is losing market share, from 2.6% to 2.3% in the past year.
• Buzzsprout’s global stats for January, calculated to the IAB standard, show the company hit 100 million monthly downloads for the first time.
• A website using Google Fonts has been fined for breaking GDPR privacy rules, since it leaked the visitor’s IP address to Google without their permission. Podnews phased out use of Google Fonts for privacy reasons more than two years ago.
• When publishing a show to Spotify, you are now reminded to read the platform rules; though not to explicitly agree to them.
• SiriusXM has launched AudioID.
• The BBC says it saw a total of 257m podcast downloads globally last quarter. That would make it the #3 podcast publisher in the world.TECH:

TECH:

• JustCast is supporting the podcast:person tag
• John Spurlock has released MiniPub
• Helipad is being updated to a new version, v0.1.8

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• SCOTT WAXMAN // HALA TAHA

NEWS:

• Spotify takes Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s podcast ‘into its own hands’ after the couple produced NO content for a YEAR.
• Spotify picks Joe Rogan over Neil Young
• Stephen Fry has launched a new podcast exploring the brain. The podcast is exclusively on Audible.
• Amazon Buys Exclusive Rights to ‘My Favorite Murder’ Podcast.
  Amazon Music and Wondery will offer new episodes of the podcasts for a week before they are available on other services.
• Libsyn has put its new user interface, Libsyn5, live to all users.
  The new interface is easier to use, and features 'social scheduling’ and support of the locked tag.
• Exclusive: The free and open-source podcast solution for you to self-host, Castopod has reached v1.0, and now has a website of its own. The podcast platform includes open comments, video clips, anonymised analytics, and wide support for the new podcast namespace. It’s available for download today.
• Podcast hosting company Castos has added customisable podcast website themes.
  CEO Craig Hewett will be a guest on the show next week.
• Captivate launch Automated Show Notes.
  Mark Asquith will be a guest on the show next week.
• Anchor podcasts are unplayable in some podcast apps.Overcast CEO/Developer Marco Arment, added, in a tweet to Anchor: “It’s been two weeks that you’re serving malformed files, breaking media players, and losing the audiences of your customers. Do you care about this medium at all?”
• Ross Mathews and Nikki Boyer are co-hosting The Ambies, the second annual Awards for Excellence in Audio run by The Podcast Academy. They’re the co-hosts of Dying for Sex, the winner of the 2021 Podcast of the Year; the ceremony is on March 22 in Los Angeles, and live online.
• Castopod joins Spotify, Podchaser and Podnews in adding copious amounts of JSON_LD to podcast pages.
• this podcast (@seetee.io) is putting their boost messages onto their website. (If you’ve an Umbrel running Helipad, http://umbrel.local:2112/boosts is a JSON feed that might help) Gigi will be a guest on next weeks show.
• NEW Boostergram Icon from Benjamin Bellamy.
• Acast has launched Acast Amplifier, a podcast incubator to discover the next generation of UK podcasters. You’ve until Mar 25 to enter.
• Learn about Nakamoto Consensus and Neutrino’s

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• Brad Mielke - Host/Managing Editor, "Start Here" Podcast at ABC News
• Effy Kang - Head of Capital Markets at Lizhi - the first podcast app that Apple promoted in the Chinese app store

NEWS:

• Apple Podcasts has launched “Listen With”, a podcast playlist service to help listeners discover new shows. The first podcast guide is Jay Shetty. Creators can request to be included using this form.
• The flagship podcast from ABC News, Start Here, marks 1,000 episodes today. Since its launch in March 2018, the podcast’s host, Brad Mielke.
• PodPing a method to inform podcast apps the instant a new episode is published, Podping saw 139,328 new episodes published over the last seven days.
• Use the Podping Watcher to see new episodes in real-time.
• Home bitcoin and lightning node Umbrel has released v0.4.11, and the first version of Helipad: an app that lets you see a live view of incoming boosts and boostagrams. We’ve a guide to get started. Over 4,000 podcasts are now on the Lightning Network!
• Exclusive: PodInbox has launched a monetisation feature to allow podcasters to get fan donations. Here is Evo Terra’s.
• 48% of podcast downloads are of old shows, says research from Firstory.
• German podcast hosting company Julep Hosting has launched “Dynamic Baked-in”, a system that allows a bridge between baked-in advertising and DAI
• Podchaser reviews are now available in Podcast Guru, a podcast app. Podcast Guru users can read, and add, reviews direct from the app.
• Twitter Spaces can now be recorded by anyone - on Android and iOS.

FURTHER READING:

• Podcasting 2.0 – Evolution of Podping - Alecks Gates
• Matt Deegan - 7 Habits of highly effective podcasters

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NEWS:

• Spotify has launched clickable call-to-action cards, - described as ad banners for podcasts. Currently limited to Spotify Originals and Exclusives, US only.
• Spotify’s new CTA cards aren’t new and aren’t open. The new JSON-based chapter specification from Podcast Index also allows graphical banners and clickthroughs which can be timed with audio.
• Spotify has added star ratings to its app for podcasts. Could you please rate us?
• Spotify added 1.2m new podcasts to Spotify’s catalogue in 2021. “Anchor continues to drive 80% of the new podcasts. Podcast Index added 466,000 shows in the past six months. It added 3.1m this year
• The Podcast Font for websites, containing icons and logos for popular podcast platforms, apps with just one line of code. It’s open and free
• More new podcast episodes were published last month on Anchor and Buzzsprout than anyone else
• The Podnews Ranker shows an unchanged top three
• The podcast:liveItem tag has been formalised
• Got licensed commercial music on your podcast? Facebook will edit it out, muting your show instead
• A content warning and privacy notice has been added to the Google Podcasts app - the notice links to this page
• The Podcast Hall of Fame will be held at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles on Mar 25
• Podcast 3 anyone?

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James Cridland talks with Jonas Woost Director Of Strategy at Pacific Content about his podcast predictions for 2022. 

They talk about ...

• Who is Pacific Content?
• Is Podcasting still open in 2022?
• Paid Subscriptions?
• Legacy media buys into podcasting
• What does that mean for indies?
• The rise of fiction podcasting
• Are celebrity podcasts dead?

It’s been another remarkable year for many in podcasting with some tremendous growth in our industry.  As 2021 nears its end, it’s time to ask, ‘What’s Next?’  For the seventh year in a row, Pacific Content has asked some of the smartest thinkers in podcasting this important question. We received plenty of predictions!

Part One:
https://blog.pacific-content.com/in-the-year-2022-320f4c175f6f

Part Two 
https://blog.pacific-content.com/in-the-year-2022-part-two-92c22c1c44b0

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GUEST: Larry Rosin, the co-founder and President of Edison Research Spotify buys Whooshkaa! Congratulations Rob Loewenthal. A great guy and a great team.SiriusXM is being sued for failing to provide podcast transcripts for deaf users by the National Association for the Deaf and the Disability Rights Advocates.

• As we researched in June 2020, transcripts can offer significant SEO benefits.
• The podcast:transcript tag is an open standard, supported by a number of podcasts and offers both static transcripts (in HTML or text) or real-time captions (in the SRT format). Widely supported by many modern podcast hosts including Captivate, Transistor, Buzzsprout, Omny Studio and others, a number of podcast apps display these transcripts, including the popular Android app Podcast Addict.
• Amazon Music has a proprietary solution for transcripts.
• Spotify added the right to transcribe using their own proprietary solution in May 2020, and a limited beta in May 2021. There is no mechanism for publishers to supply their own transcripts.
• Google offers live captions within every Android app on Pixel phones; that live caption tool is also available on desktop Chrome . The company doesn’t support the podcast:transcript tag.
• Apple surprisingly doesn’t offer any live captioning. The company doesn’t support the podcast:transcript tag.
• With the exception of Podcast Addict, no major podcast app supports transcripts.
• In terms of podcasts to test things on, Podland contains live captions and transcripts using the transcript tag. Also using that tag, the Podnews podcast contains a transcript only.

Comments are live on Podverse! Podverse has added episode comments to their new website using ActivityPub Protocol.

Buzzsprout now supports the podcast:person tag for hosts and co-hosts. It’s available to everyone (and added to Podland).

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• Listen to James Cridland and Sam Sethi

GUEST:

• Jeff Price CEO - Word Collections

Spotify has pulled a number of comedy albums from its service, after claims they weren’t licensed correctly. Jeff Price has announced a $3.5m investment round for his Word Collections company, which “focuses on getting comedians and other spoken-word performers paid for the use of their works for the first time”.

NEWS:

• The Infinite Dial 2021 for the UK was released last week. The headline was 41% of the UK population (16+) listens to podcasts every month - around 23m people. The data is directly comparable to the US (41%), Canada (38%) and Australia (36%). The data was paid-for by Bauer Media and Spotify.
• Links: Adam Bowie looks at the data.
• We interview Larry Rosin President at Edison Research next week.
• Exclusive: Spotify has made a number of exciting press releases about new podcast partnerships in the past two years: but many of those Spotify announcements have yet to result in a single new podcast, according to our research. Where are they? And what’s going on?
• A Sky News investigation in the UK has discovered antisemitism, racism and white supremacist material in podcasts on Spotify. Spotify has removed 150 hours of content after the news channel’s report. “In some cases, explicit slurs could be found in episode titles and descriptions while album artwork displayed imagery adopted by white supremacists,” the story says. The podcasts are still available on Google Podcasts.
• Alex Paterson has listened to more than 350 hours of The Joe Rogan Experience. He says he: “compiled some of the worst examples of Rogan’s sexist, racist, and harmful commentary over the past year -- all paid for by Spotify”.
• Slate Plus podcasts are now available on Spotify. Through their integration with Supporting Cast
• Pushkin Industries has also launched a direct podcast subscription program, which will also work in Spotify. The company will also use Supporting Cast.

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• Listen to James Cridland and Sam Sethi

GUEST:

• Winslow Bright - Executive Producer at Premier Music Group

NEWS:

• Apple Podcasts announced its Best of 2021. A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar from Pushkin Industries was chosen as Best Show of the Year.
• The chart also gives us some understanding of the performance of Apple Podcasts Paid Subscriptions - Bad Blood: The Final Chapter is #1 in the list, and said in September that they had 6,000 subscribers. (That was $16,000 a month in revenue after Apple’s cut).
• The Australian Podcast Awards winners will be announced on Thursday 2nd December at a live ceremony in Sydney.
• In Australia, the winners of the Australian Commercial Radio Awards were announced. Best Original Podcast went to Zero Waste Baby with Veronica Milsom, produced by SCA’s LiSTNR.
• In the UK, the 2021 Audio Production Awards took place. The Production Company of the Year was won by Listen Entertainment.
• In the UK, The Rachel Bland new podcast award from BBC Radio 5 Live has been awarded this year to You’re Not My Mum: The Stepmum’s Side.
• Edison Research’s Infinite Dial is coming to the UK. The UK has been without a direct comparison to the US, Canada and Australia in terms of podcast consumption.
• The latest Share of Ear study from Edison Research suggests that more than a quarter of all Americans aged 18-34 are listening to podcasts every day.
• Facebook is growing for podcast consumption: Tom Webster from Edison Research reports that Q3/21 data showed that 20% of people had listened to a podcast on Facebook. The same data three months earlier was just 8%. Meanwhile, still no sign of podcasts in Facebook outside the US
• RAIN’s Brad Hill reviews Facebook Podcasts. “Clearly not ready for primetime”, he concludes.

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GUEST:

• Lisa Laporte - CEO - TWiT.tv
• Franco Solerio - Founder & Developer - Castamatic

NEWS:

• Copenhagen-based podcast production company Podimo has secured $78m of funding. The subscription company hosts more than 950 original shows and plans to move into new markets.
• $78m? Hold my beer - Verbit, a voice AI platform focusing on transcriptions, has raised $250m in funding
• Spotify CFO Paul Vogel says the company has $3.5bn in cash for acquisitions. Speaking at a conference in Boston MA, USA, he said: “Podcasting was this business that for 20 years didn’t change — it was a simple RSS feed — no way to do anything different”. (Paul - podcasts are 18 years old).
• Matt Deegan writes about making your audio business acquirable, looking into more detail into Spotify CFO Paul Vogel’s announcements.
• Netflix and Spotify have “come together” to launch a Netflix Hub on Spotify. It includes playlists for Netflix shows and additional audio.
• Podcasts in Samsung Free’s Listen Tab have launched in Europe. The podcast app is available exclusively to Samsung Galaxy owners, in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, France and Italy. You can add your podcast here.
• Chartable has launched SmartFeeds, a new tool that mirrors your RSS feed and makes it easier to switch podcast hosts and enable Chartable analytics.
• Bryan Barletta notes that shows with Apple Podcasts Subscriptions get the most promotion within the Apple Podcasts app.

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GUEST:
Sean Li - Clever.FM

NEWS:

• Spotify expands Podcast Subscriptions globally and now includes 20 price points from $0.50 to $150 and a way for creators to download subscribers' contact info — Just a few months after launching support for podcast subscriptions to U.S. creators, Spotify today is making the service available to creators in global markets.
• There are now more than 1,000 channels in Apple Podcasts. Podnews has discovered 293 paid subscription channels so far.
• Audiobooks are coming to Spotify - the company is to acquire Findaway, an audiobook distributor. Findaway will “enable Spotify to quickly scale its audiobook catalog”. It’s experimented with audiobooks before: adding classic books, and a bespoke category for spoken word. (There are already more than 3,900 audiobooks on Spotify).
• Medium is getting into audio, acquiring audio-based learning platform Knowable. Warren Shaeffer, co-founder of Knowable, will join Medium as the Vice President of Audio. (Evan Williams, Medium’s CEO, was co-founder of Odeo, an early podcast company.)
• Oprah Winfrey was on Clubhouse, but only 23,000 people listened.
• Meanwhile apps or logins are no longer required to listen on Spotify Greenroom. And - genuine question - has anyone heard from Mark Cuban's Fireside Chat recently?
• The New York Times says that 'misleading covid-19 talk goes unchallenged’ on podcasts (and on radio). The article criticises iHeart, Spotify and Apple.
• Sounder has launched an “Audio Data Cloud”, which aims to analyse audio for advertisers to learn more about content of podcasts: including topic analysis, brand safety and automated summaries.

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"INTEROPERABILITY IS THE KEY" - says Dave Jones

• Apple Podcasts has brought back the 'refresh feed’ button. While Apple seem confident that new episodes and other changes in your podcast feed are now seen within 'a few hours’ On Friday, the Apple Podcasts Connect system was checking Podnews’s RSS feed every eight minutes.
• Podping - decentralised push notifications for podcasting, means that new episodes can appear in podcast apps within just 45 seconds. Part of Podcasting 2.0
• Google Podcasts uses WebSub; but users of Podping can also get automatic backwards compatibility with WebSub, thanks to John Spurlock.
• Cross-app comments are now testing in some podcast apps. The podcast:social tag will allow listeners to leave comments on a variety of platforms, some of which may be directly visible within podcast apps. Here is the proposed specification for more.
• Castamatic 8 is the latest podcast app to include support for the Podcast Index and value4value. It features a “machine-learning auto-leveler”, a silent-skipper, and additional features.
• In Podcasting 2.0 this week, Adam Curry and Dave Jones talk to Craig and Matt from Castos. This link in Podfriend will, after opening the player, show you transcripts and podcast chapters using the new podcast namespace (and value4value)
• Headliner has added auto-posting to YouTube, so you can add your shows there automatically.
• Videopod is another tool to produce social media videos from podcast audio. It’s free, and run by French company Bad Geek.
• Podcast Guru, one of the top-rated podcast players for Android, is now available on iOS. It includes integration with Podchaser and supports the Podcast Index.

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GUESTS:

• Dino Sofos - Founder and CEO, Persephonica. Recently departed Editor of BBC News Podcasts. Creator of the award-winning Brexitcast, Americast and the daily Newscast.

NEWS:

• Spotify's proprietary video podcasts system is "a dumpster fire", says Drew Linsalata, the host of The Anxious Truth. Even though Anchor gave this podcaster early access, it took six days for his podcast's episode to be correctly available on Spotify, during which Anchor support didn't return his emails.
• The BBC has launched BBC Podcasts Premium exclusively on the proprietary Apple Podcasts subscription system, and only in the US and Canada. The service will include "exclusive shows" (which are also available free in the UK). The BBC Podcasts Channel is available everywhere; the Premium bit only shows up in the US and Canada. All BBC shows are commercial-free in the UK; the corporation still blocks its shows from Google Podcasts.
• Bradley Tirpak is the new CEO of Libsyn. A professional investor, he's been Chairman of Libsyn since August 2020, and a director since October 2019. The company had been without a CEO for over 14 months.
• Libsyn's AdvertiseCast has released average CPM rates for October, showing an average of $23.30. The data is up from September's $23.13, and up 92.3% year-on-year.
• Amazon Music has announced a "synchronised podcast transcripts" feature. It's only available in the Amazon Music app, only in the US, and only for recent episodes of Amazon Original and Wondery shows. It's going to be opened to other selected shows shortly; as far as we can tell, it's a proprietary solution with no link to the existing open transcript standard from the new podcast namespace. We've asked how podcasters can submit transcripts.
• You're one in a billion - new data available by subscription from Omdia suggests that this year the number of global monthly podcast listeners will reach 1 billion people for the first time. Global podcast ad revenue for 2021 will be $1.9 billion.

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GUESTS:

• Bailey Drake - Back Stage by Headliner
• Benjamin Bellamy - CEO Ad Aures

NEWS:

• Spotify released its Q3/21 results. It has 3.2m podcasts on its platform (subtext: beating Apple). Earnings were buoyed by growth in podcast advertising
• Spotify is to add video podcasts, but probably not as you know them. You can only upload them via Anchor - there’s a waitlist to join - and you can only watch the videos on Spotify
• Facebook’s Chelsea White and Irena Lam appeared on The New Media Show. Now everyone can get their podcast into Facebook
• Shadow is a new podcast app for iOS which includes SharePlay, so you can listen to a podcast with friends. Here are some promo codes for a free year of Shadow+

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LINKS:

• Tom Webster has shared a video of his keynote at Podcast Movement; and focused on what Facebook might mean for podcasters
• Nick Hilton - wrote a blog called It’s Time to End Podcast Self-Promo on Twitter
• Matt Deegan wrote Getting to know your listeners and the audio market. What is more interesting is the report on how listener behaviour has changed during Covid
• Adam Bowie does a great in-depth analysis
• Heather Osgood’s “Podcast Advertising Playbook” this week with Bryan Barletta talking about YouTube podcasting

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James is recording in a forest. Proof: https://twitter.com/JamesCridland/status/1451002189049040905

Bryan Barletta runs https://soundsprofitable.com - go subscribe!

Apple Podcasts explains how podcasts work: https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcast-downloads-explanation

Spotify to hire hundreds of adsales staff: https://podnews.net/update/nms-facebook-podcasting#:~:text=Spotify%20is%20hiring%20hundreds%20of%20ad%20staff

Adam Bowie: trends to watch for in podcasting. https://www.adambowie.com/blog/2021/10/top-10-podcast-trends-radiodays-europe-2021/

John Spurlock's data about podcast CDN share: https://podnews.net/update/nms-facebook-podcasting#:~:text=John%20Spurlock%20has%20published%20podcast%20CDN%20share

Amit Shetty to leave the IAB: https://podnews.net/update/nms-facebook-podcasting#:~:text=has%20left%20the%20IAB%20TechLab

And, of course, Boostagram Corner

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GUESTS:

• Dr Brian of London about his work on Podping and Hive.
• Genevieve Hassan about her podcast Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did

NEWS:

• Sounds Profitable en Español starts today, as Bryan Barletta explains in Sounds Profitable with Podsights. The podcast adtech newsletter will be translated and produced using technology from Veritone MARVEL․ai: and so will the Sounds Profitable en Español podcast, with Bryan sounding as if he speaks Spanish fluently… but he doesn’t.
• Using the same synthetic voice technology, you can hear James Cridland, speaking Spanish (he doesn’t speak it either) in our podcast today. It’s quite a thing.
• Exclusive: Spotify is closing in on Apple Podcasts and indie podcast apps are becoming less popular, according to new data released to Podnews by Podtrac today. Calculated from over a billion US podcast downloads in September, for monthly audience, Spotify is now less than three percentage points away from Apple. But, for monthly streams/downloads, Apple is more than seven times larger - and that number’s growing.
• Facebook has launched an “Audio” hub on their mobile apps, including podcasts and live audio rooms. You’ll find it in the “Watch” tab (obviously). It’s available only within the US.
• Spotify have released their first UK video podcast, which can be watched on the app itself. Internet Sensation is already a popular podcast series by ImAllexx, and it's becoming a Spotify exclusive - are Spotify attempting to take on YouTube? Watch now >>
• Spotify has launched two new shows about Spotify this month. Spotify: Mic Check launches on Oct 19 with “intimate conversations with musicians and podcasters from around the world, sharing exclusive recordings and personal stories in their own words”.
• We’re told that the other, Spotify: Discover This, is brand new and launches today, though you’ll spot 11 episodes that have been published in the past year. It promises fresh insights on music, podcasting, cultural moments, and trends.

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GUEST: Chris Messina is the inventor of the hashtag as it is currently used on social media platforms. In a 2007 tweet, Messina proposed vertical/associational grouping of messages, trends, and events on Twitter by the means of hashtags.

NEWS:

• Spotify has made a series of announcements about podcast monetisation. First up, top Anchor podcasters in the US can now be part of the Spotify Audience Network. These ads are called “Automated ads” since they’ll be automatically inserted: if you’re with Anchor, you can join the waitlist today.
• Anchor has also launched “Premium sponsorships”, where they sell host-read sponsor credits on your behalf: you’ll be contacted if you qualify.
• Anchor’s original Anchor Sponsorships is now rebranded “Ambassador ads”, where you spread the word about Anchor to your listeners.
• Spotify Ad Studio, Spotify’s self-serve ad buying service, will offer podcast ad buying “in our podcast network” (again, for the US only).
• Spotify has also announced it’s joined the Global Alliance of Responsible Media, added the ability to exclude sensitive topics, and improved their contextual targeting tools.
• Separately, Spotify has published a whitepaper on the evolution of podcast advertising, including a short and selective section on podcasting’s history, which doesn’t mention Adam Curry nor Apple.
• First look: Supercast has opened their integration with Spotify Open Access, which enables publishers to offer gated content within Spotify’s app. It’s the first subscription platform to offer the Spotify Open Access integration to all its users.

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GUESTS:: Ross Adams and Johan Billgren from Acast

NEWS:

1. Twitter has launched crypto-tipping using the lightning network: the same tool used by Podcasting 2.0 Value4Value apps. The tool uses the Strike API. It’s “rolling out” on iOS.

2. iOS 15's “Private Relay” has gone live: but what effect will it have on your podcast stats, and on ad-tech? There’s also a new 1.25x playback speed control in Apple Podcasts in iOS 15.

3. Love Apple Podcasts? You can now rate and review inbuilt iOS apps like Apple Podcasts. At the time of writing, Apple Podcasts was the company's worst-rated app with just 2.0 stars after 152 ratings.

4. Apple Podcasts has published its most popular paid subscriptions channels, and most popular free ones. They have never done this before.

5. The world’s #3 podcast app, Google Podcasts, is getting a full Material You update. “Material You” will be the new style for Android 12, which is shortly to be released.

6. Research company Statistia has published a map of where podcasts are most popular. We tell you who are the top 3.

7. IMDb.com have created a great landing page for all of the winners and nominees from five years of British Podcast Awards!

8. A new podcast audio checking service called Vib3s has launched.

9. Podcast hosting company Transistor.fm has teased their upcoming dynamic audio insertion tool. The system will offer pre-roll and post-roll.

10. Podcast hosting company Captivate Audio Ltd revealed their new embeddable podcast player - it’s completely screenreader accessible, responsive and has a fully customisable design. The company also promises “a big reveal” later today on International Podcast Day. (Podland's host is an advisor.)

11. Wondery has launched a kids podcast subscription service, Wondery+ Kids. For $4.99, the service provides early access to new episodes and exclusive access to select episodes of favourite shows.

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GUESTS:
- Richard Kramer - Arete Research
- Bruce Supovitz - Nielsen
- Arica McKinnon - Nielsen

SHOW NOTES:

1. Edison Research - whilst podcast listening has grown, 44% of US Latinos haven’t yet listened to a podcast.

2. Triton Digital - US Podcasting Report for August. Downloads are up 11% from July, as the Apple bugfix rolled out. Stitcher is #1 for podcasts.

3. The New York Times - Cuban podcasts are booming

4. Interview: Nielsen released their 'Podcasting Today' Report.

5. WARC Research - 31% of consumer media consumption is now audio - but only 8.8% of the average media advertising budget is allocated to audio, says new research from

6. Apple's iOS 15 is here

7. eMarketer suggests that Spotify will overtake Apple Podcasts

8. Interview: Richard Kramer says Spotify exclusives don't work and they need to change their management.

9. The History of British podcasting

10. Podcast Index - Phase 3 is closed (1st June 2021) and Phase 4 is now open (closes on 1st Dec 2021). One tag we discuss is the new namespace tag.

EVENTS:
11. Podcastfestival 2021: Sep 23 · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

1. Trade Secrets with the multi-award-winning team – Performing Artist and Podcaster George the Poet & Producer Benbrick: Sep 29 · Virtual

2. She Podcasts LIVE 2021: Oct 14 · Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

3. The Ambies are open.

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GUESTS

• Oscar Merry- talks about Fountain App (clips, boostergrams and chapters)
• Alex Jacobi- talks about OPAF (Open Podcast Analytics Format)

SHOW NOTES

• In a client note, Richard Kramer, an analyst from Arete Research has criticised Spotify.
• Our Editor asked Spotify for all his personal data, to discover Spotify knows what kind of car he drives, and what length podcast he prefers - and why Spotify will never know as much as Apple or Google.
• Meanwhile, 9to5Mac says Spotify falls short as a podcast app. (Hasn’t stopped it from being #1 in many markets).
• The number of podcasts in Spanish grew 6.8 times last year, according to iVoox.
• Simplecast founder and CEO Brad Smith has been promoted he’s been named Head of Podcast Products for SiriusXM.
• "Podcasting Killed the Radio Star" - River Radio, a radio station in the UK, is working with podcast company Whooshkaa to be a “podcast-first radio station”. The station has around twenty subject-focused hour-long shows.
• Moon lets you transfer sats into a single-use VISA card
• JustCast now supports value4value and soundbites

EVENTS:

• PodFest Origins: Nov 4-5 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa FL
• She Podcasts LIVE 2021: Oct 14 - Scottsdale, Arizona
• Radiodays Europe: Oct 9-11 - Lisbon, Portugal

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GUESTS:

• Valerie Wirtschafter - The Brookings Institution
• Andrew Craissati - Auddy

NEWS HEADLINES:

• Podcasting is "an ideal tool to inject false or misleading information into mainstream discourse while going undetected", according to research from Valerie Wirtschafter
• The Australian High Court found that, by running the Facebook pages, the media groups participated in communicating defamatory material posted by third parties and were therefore responsible for the comments.
• Apple has been forced to allow media apps to link to websites for payment. The change should allow simpler methods to pay for third-party content that isn’t subject to Apple’s 30% commission. The new policy takes effect in early 2022.
• RedCircle has landed $6m in funding. The company monetises podcasts, selling host-read ads or programmatic advertising, as well as a method of selling podcast subscriptions.
• In Germany, Alex Jacobi criticises the state of podcast statistics: notably, the lack of standard data export and APIs from podcast hosts for statistics. He has proposed OPAF data exchange standard (Open Podcast Analytics Format).
• Podnews has published its first ranker - the people and companies who we’ve written about over the past 90 days.
• PodNews updated their guide on how to earn value4value from your podcast.
• Twitter has confirmed that it is working on a tipping process using Bitcoin and the lightning network. This is of interest for podcasters because it uses the same technology as value4value listening, including 'boosts’. “If every Twitter user has a lightning wallet, the listener onboarding problem gets solved overnight,” said Podcast Index’s Dave Jones.
• Podcast consultant Dave Jackson’s wonderful new Podcast ‘Leading The Bleeding’ talks

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NEWS HEADLINES: - https://podnews.net/

• Has Google given up on podcasting?
  The founder of Google Podcasts, Zack Reneau-Wedeen, has left Google. Gabe Bender, Google Podcasts’ product lead, left in April.
• Amazon is copying Clubhouse
• Clubhouse adds spatial audio
• Spotify adds another show to Greenroom
• Twitter adds an API for Spaces
• Does podcasting need policing?
• The dangers of defamation and bullying in podcasting every host should know
• India's radio DJs are moving to podcasting
• Apple Subscriptions are working
• Spotify integrates with Memberful
• NEW Podcasting Best-practices website
• Matt Deegan and Radio Academy launches mentoring programme RAMP.
• Decoding Crypto is a new podcast to help understand what cryptocurrency is all about, hosted by Justin Baldori and Jason Pizzino.
• Gary Arndt has written an introduction to Podcasting 2.0

EVENTS - https://pod.events
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INTERVIEW:

• Evo Terra- Podcast Pontifications - he lists his helpful commandments here.

PODNEWS HEADLINES:

• How’s podcasting doing for Spotify? Internal Spotify podcast consumption data has been leaked to Business Insider.
• If Spotify Isn't getting much value from Gimlet, that feeling’s mutual
• Matt Deegan writes more about the figures and the strategy of exclusives
• Spotify has expanded “Music and Talk” shows to fifteen more countries
• Spotify will let all US-based Anchor podcasters sell subscriptions

DISCOVERY TOOLS:

• Podchaser has refreshed their creator profiles and alerts.
• Entale has also added a way to follow people and be notified whenever they’re featured in new episodes.
• You can now link to a specific timestamp in a podcast episode on Buzzsprout.
• Podcast host Captivate now sends podcast credits automatically to Podchaser using the Podcast Taxonomy
• Apple has also rolled out a social media link generator to help promote your podcast.

TECH:

• Buzzsprout RSS feeds now include the podcast:GUID
• Podnews now has a public lightning node. You’re welcome to connect. For value4value payments, so we can see boostagram messages

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NEWS HEADLINES:

• “Nearly one in five weekly listeners say that YouTube is their primary service for podcasts. This is why I twitch a little every time I hear a podcast tell listeners to 'subscribe or follow us wherever you get your podcasts.' Are you sure?” - in his latest newsletter, Tom Webster shares some data that might convince you to get your podcast onto YouTube.
• James has written how to auto-publish your podcast to YouTube
• After Podnews highlighted Fireside Chat’s terms of service following its public launch at Podcast Movement, the company released updated terms late last week. The new terms (differences here) seek to clarify the 'General Media Release’ section about ownership of content, and one clause has been removed. We have reviewed Fireside’s new terms and conditions.
• So what happens to podcasting when IP addresses go away? In Sounds Profitable this week with Chartable, Bryan Barletta highlights who wins - and who loses.
• It’s time to hang up the egos and move beyond IP addresses, says Dave Jones, writing on The Podcast Index’s blog. The post highlights a new way to get better podcast analytics, using a “ULID” URL parameter, and listen stats.
• A new podcast report was released in Germany on Thursday. Hitting the right tone: Germany’s podcast boom was released by the Otto Brenner Foundation. It’s covered by Berlin’s Der Tagesspiegel. A detailed 133-page report with plenty of data about podcasting in Germany is now available.

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INTERVIEWS:

• James Bishop - One Fine Play
• Martin Mouritzen - PodFriend

NEWS:

• At Podcast Movement, Mark Cuban and Falon Fatemi spoke about their new storytelling platform Fireside Chat. Cuban described podcasting as being “old, tired and beat up,” adding “…there’s only one way to monetize - by lying your ass off to secure sponsorships.” The app is available now on iOS.
• Edison Research’s Tom Webster said:
  "Cuban is right that podcasting isn’t an interactive platform. Podcasters don’t get immediate feedback in the way that participants on Fireside or Clubhouse do. Neither do actors or radio DJs or morticians. Nevertheless they persist. But that doesn’t make social audio platforms “podcasting 2.0.”
• Transistor’s Justin Jackson said:
  "People keep talking about podcasting’s “discovery problem;” but the people I know, who listen to podcasts regularly, seem to have no problems in finding new shows to listen to. If anything, they have the opposite problem: too many good shows to listen to."
• Using Podcasting 2.0 apps like CurioCaster or Podfriend, listeners can share small amounts of cryptocurrency with the podcasts they listen to. Now, so-called “Boostagrams”, like those seen above, allow listeners to send messages to podcasters, too, along with a tip. Here’s how to get started with accepting cryptocurrency for your podcast
• As mentioned above, Boostagrams - little messages from listeners when sending cryptocurrency tips in value4value apps - are now appearing in SatoshiStreams. Use the new /messagesub command to enable them.
• If you add in the section of your website, it adds a little link to your podcast on Apple Podcasts on iPhones and iPods. The ID is your podcast’s ID, the number at the end of your Apple Podcasts URL. (They’re Smart App Banners).

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1. Spotify’s podcast ad revenue has jumped 627% year-on-year, according to their revenue announcement.

2. Apple has confirmed a download bug has been fixed in iOS 14.7.

3. There are now at least 1,000 paid shows in Apple Podcasts

4. Just six weeks after the feature was publicly launched. We’ve discovered more than 500 different channels in Apple Podcasts and more than 30% of those channels are paid-for.

How does that compare with Podcast Index and their value 4 value cryptocurrency thing?

• There are also now just over 1,000 value4value-enabled podcasts earning Bitcoin, too.

• Benjamin Bellamy (CEO at Ad Aures) is talking about Value 4 Value at Podcast Movement “Podcast Index: How to unleash your value thanks to the Podcast Namespace” It is already online and available here:

• Acast suggests it’s the #3 podcast network in the US in a blog from their COO

• Who are the Most Powerful People in Podcasting?

• Inside Radio has unveiled The Most Powerful People In Podcasting 2021: #1 is Conal Byrne, the CEO of iHeart’s Digital Audio Group. Inside Radio is owned by iHeartMedia, a fact you won’t find disclosed on either company’s website.

• QR codes for podcasts are getting more popular: but where to link them to, so they work for everyone on every app? The Podcast Namespace team kicked some ideas round last week, and have settled on:

• https://(a podcast page)#fastfollow-podcast:(a guid)

Updated Podnews podcast pages, like Podland, for example, now include this fastfollow link as a QR code (desktop only); and you can scan it using the standard camera app on your phone, or within apps like CurioCaster.

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Sharon Taylor is Managing Director of Triton Digital, and looks after Omny Studio, an enterprise podcast host. Find out more at https://omnystudio.com/learn

Our guest is Ron Baetiong, founder and CEO of Podcast Network Asia. He's at https://podcastnetwork.asia/

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All the links for the stories are at https://podnews.net/go-subscribe/podland and you should go and subscribe to Podnews today, it's free!

Sam Sethi is back next week; when we'll talk to Rob Greenlee at Podcast Movement.

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Rachel Corbett joins James Cridland to talk fiction podcasts; dynamic ad insertion; whether we're in a slowdown or not; GoodPods and indie podcasting; social audio networks; and the benefits of a podcast network. All the links are in the latest updates from Podnews, at https://podnews.net

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Rachel runs the NOVA Entertainment Podcast Network: https://www.novafm.com.au/podcasts/ and runs PodSchool: https://podschool.com.au/

James runs Podnews: https://podnews.net/go-subscribe/podland and a radio  newsletter too: https://james.crid.land/go-subscribe/podland

Here is the Radiodays Africa session that James talks about: https://youtu.be/Pn2ODPJM2JM - it's all about the future of radio.

Sam Sethi was away this week.

Warning: this podcast also contains a small section of a National Tiles ad. Helloooo.

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• Nick Hilton, CEO Podot with NEW Podcast " The Town That Knew Too Much"
• Zach Moreno & Rock Felder Co-Founders of Squadcast.FM
• Jemily Rime, BBC R&D (jir506@york.ac.uk)

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1. Exclusive:** Do podcast apps use your podcast’s description to help people find new shows? Should you put your guest’s name in your episode title? Which apps search which bits of your RSS feed? Three weeks in the making, Mark Steadman from podcast studio Origin has catalogued what every big podcast app indexes, and how to help listeners find your podcast.

2. The winners were announced for the British Podcast Awards 2021. We have a full list: Fearne Cotton won the Podcast Champion award for her efforts to open up the mental health conversation, and the Podcast of the Year was awarded to VENT Documentaries.3.

3. Podnews has implemented the Podchaser API on our podcast pages, bringing back ratings and creators.

4. Netflix has hired its first Head of Podcasts, N’Jeri Eaton. She had been Head of Content, Apple Podcasts for a year; and prior to that spent four years at NPR

5. The Podcasting 2.0 team this week have been working on cross-platform comments for podcast episodes

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Podland News

1.** Audacity, an open-source audio editor, is to share limited analytics data with their company in Kaliningrad in Russia, it has announced. The data shared, which you don’t appear to be able to opt-out of, includes your IP address but doesn’t include your name, address or email. The app was “acquired” by Muse Group, a company based in Cyprus,

• Audacity has posted “a quick statement to address the concerns around our new Privacy Policy”. “We do understand that unclear phrasing of the Privacy Policy and lack of context regarding introduction has led to major concerns about how we use and store the very limited data we collect.

• First look: PodcastOne has launched LaunchpadOne, a new, free podcast host. The platform includes PayPal donations, a learning centre and the opportunity to get discovered by PodcastOne.

• Libsyn shows can now be added to JioSaavn, India’s largest music streaming service with more than 100m monthly users.

• RSS is the only way to reach everyone, and the only way to make money everywhere, according to Acast CEO Ross Adams, giving five reasons why you need an RSS feed for your show.

• How much do people in podcasting earn money? Misha Euceph writes a Twitter thread that tells you.

• For the first time, all major podcast apps display episode notes in the same way. As Podnews testing now reveals, in the field, all major podcast apps now support <a href links,

  paragraphs,

  • bullet points, and make URLs clickable automatically. You should keep episode notes below 4,000 characters, though, to ensure they display everywhere (Apple has a limit of 4,000, Google Podcasts has a limit of 5,000).

  • Have you voted for The Podcast Awards yet? Podnews is in the “Politics and News” category. We would really appreciate your vote.

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With Special Interviews:

• Arielle Nissenblatt - Podcast Taxonomy
• Don MacKinnon - Hark Audio
• Hannah Blake - Entale

This Weeks News Headlines from Podland:

1. Amazon has bought enterprise podcast hosting and adsales company ART19, Inc.. This gives Amazon access to podcast hosting technology and a monetisation platform for dynamically-inserted advertising. Kintan Brahmbhatt, GM of Amazon Podcasts says that the company is hiring. Podnews has been predicting the purchase since Amazon bought Wondery in December

2. Amazon has bought the distribution and adsales rights for the SmartLess podcast for between $60-80 million. The show will not be exclusive, but will be published one week early on Amazon Music and Wondery+.

3. Amazon Podcasts has launched in Australia and New Zealand, nine months after launching in the US and UK.

4. Spotify has just announced it has made the Spotify Audience Network advertising marketplace available to advertisers and Megaphone publishers in Australia, Canada and the UK.

5. Spotify has launched Sound Up in India, a training, mentoring and support program for women podcast creators.

6. @Podjobs, Podnews’ jobs board, has integrated Podcast Taxonomy role descriptions into the service.

7. Podcast Addict now supports the 'alternateEnclosure' tag and has also integrated privacy information for podcasts.

8. Facebook is making a new podcast: 'Boz To The Future' available on Facebook itself (if you’re in the US, you’re running the latest app, and Facebook have let you use the podcast feature). Or it’s on Buzzsprout for everyone else.

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SPECIAL GUESTS:
- David Markowitz, Netflix
- Niklas Hildebrand, Audry

WE TALKED ABOUT:
- Facebook launched its in-app podcast experience. To get listed, you need an invite directly from Facebook: and they’ll only play in the US?

• Facebook’s Clubhouse clone, Live Audio Rooms has also launched: again for the US only, and live rooms are only available on iOS. “Later this summer, we’ll roll out additional features, like captions and the ability to create and share short clips of a podcast,” says Fidji Simo, Head of Facebook App.

• Will Apple deprecate podcasts with adverts in favour of podcasts with subscriptions.

• The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2021 was released, it gives podcast consumption figures for 20 countries in a comparable manner, and says 31% of people (302 million) accessed a podcast in the last month. It also says that the platform mix is changing, with Spotify overtaking Apple in some markets.

• Nielsen suggest that “light podcast listeners”, who listen three times or less per month, now make up half of all podcast listeners.

• The Podcast Index hit 4 million podcasts with 640,240 active in the last 60 days.

• The Apple Podcasts app has a thing called “Stations”.

• Ariel Helwani has announced an exclusive show for Spotify’s The Ringer within Spotify Greenroom. “We’ll do a live show, with callers and taking your questions, and it’ll be made available as a podcast”: this sounds like the first announcement of Greenroom being used as a podcast source.

• Squadcast launched v4. The remote recording service adds integration with Dolby․io, spatial audio, 1-click audio mastering, up to ten people in a session, screen sharing, an updated green room and plenty more.

• Spotify has bought Podz, a podcast discovery platform

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Special Guest:
- 🎧 Mark Asquith - CEO, Captivate FM talking about Captivate v2.0 new platform and features.

News Headlines:

• Apple Podcasts launched Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and Channels.

• New EU copyright rules went into law on June 7, they affect podcast hosting companies. The new law “shifts responsibility for any copyright infringement' by any podcast shared onto the host.

• Anchor will no longer submit new podcasts to Apple Podcasts.

• Spotify has released the Spotify Greenroom app. The app, similar to Clubhouse or Twitter Spaces, includes recording capabilities. It's available on iOS and Android.

• The podcast:guid tag has been finalised. This is a simple method for a webscale ID for every podcast

• Podpage has released v2.0 of their podcast website tool.

• Facebook is launching podcasts next week.

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News Headlines:

• Apple has set the launch date for Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and Channels June 15; subscriptions best practices.
• Podcast Day 24 a 24-hour conference about podcasting, from Australia, UK and North America.
• Adam Bowie, Business Development Manager at the BBC World Service, has published a transcript of his talk made at Podcast Day 24 - the top 10 podcast trends in 10 minutes. It’s excellent. Also, read a writeup of the full 24 hours at RedTech,
• James Cridland was hosting the conference in Sydney, looked after a monetisation panel
• Podcast host Captivate has unveiled what it calls Captivate 2.0
• Ben Thompson from Stratechery has released Passport?
• Podnews now supports the podcast: Alternate Enclosure
• The licence tag is now formalised.
• The alternateEnclosure tag is being formalised today.
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NEWS:
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- Podchaser launched a new API - Bradley Davis
- British Podcast Awards - Matt Deegan
- Irish podcast The 2 Johnnies goes exclusive on Spotify from 14th June - James Cator
- Stripe now lets you sell online without a website.

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GUESTS:
- 🎙 Jake Warren 🎧 - CEO Message Heard
- Will Page - author of Tarzan Economics
- Dave Jones - Lead Developer Podcast Index

NEWS:
- Apple Podcasts Subscriptions, Channels and Affiliations launched

• Spotify announces offline music, playlists and podcast downloads on Apple Watch

• Spotify is about to get into audiobooks

• Anchor is hosting pirate podcasts; such as Message Heard’s 'Finding Natasha'

• Jason Calacanis says Podclips is one of a new set of podcast apps stealing audio clips from his podcast shows

• The podcast:license tag is now finalised.

• podping․cloud is now being used in production at PodcastIndex.
  It’s a distributed service using the Hive blockchain.

• Twitter’s getting ready for the launch of Ticketed Spaces. The company is partnering with Stripe to handle payments.

• Google Reader lives?! Google Chrome is testing a 'follow’ button in the browser,

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• Adrian Spataru, CEO & Co-Founder atCleanvoice.ai

IN THIS PODCAST:

• The Ambies, the first podcast awards from The Podcast Academy. The podcast of the year went to Wondery’s Dying For Sex. The awards seemed to be a streaming success, too, with 25,000 people watching at peak.
• For the full list of winners, Amazon’s Wondery was the winning studio of the night, with five awards announced; Crooked Media getting four, and QCODE with three. The podcast with the biggest award haul was Wind of Change, with three separate wins.
• You can watch the show again online, or use this Podchaser list from Evo Terra to go and listen.
• Apple and Amazon have joined Spotify by announcing lossless audio for their music streaming services. We look at what’s been announced and what it might mean for podcasting - and whether anyone will actually notice.
• Clubhouse is in significant decline, says WARC. Downloads are down 90% from February. It’s now rolling out on Android globally.
• Spotify is hiring for a new podcast boss.
• Podcast Day 24 has confirmed a number of new speakers for their 24-hour podcast conference on June 7, including an in-person event in Sydney NSW, Australia. PNEWSDAY21 for a discount. We’d love to see you!

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SPECIAL GUESTS:

• Brandon Blackburn, POD TV

IN THIS PODCAST:

• Spotify is adding a way to share timestamps when you share a podcast - a way to share a particular point to start listening.
  • Links work on desktop, iOS and Android: here’s a link to economist Will Page’s interview on Podland to see how it works.
• Despite a shrinking economy, the IAB and PwC say that US podcast ad revenues grew to $842m in 2020, up from $708m.
• Chartable has launched Chartable for Brands. Marketers can now find out exactly which companies are listening to their branded podcast
• Spotify has purchased Armchair Expert with Dax Shephard and Monica Padman.
• Amazon’s Wondery+ is to join Apple Podcasts Subscriptions.
• The Apple Podcasts app is being tweaked in the next version of iOS, 14.6. “Mark all as played” makes a welcome return, and a new feature, “Remove Downloads”, might help give you some space back.
• Web-browser Brave has added a 'playlist’ feature in their iOS app, which allows users to save and access audio and video, including podcasts.
• Use Chrome or Brave? Podnews’s podcast search might save you some time. In the address bar, type podnews, hit the TAB button, and then type the podcast you’re looking for. We search Apple, the Podcast Index and (if you want) Spotify.
• Clubhouse is now available on Android, in the US only.
• The Podcasting 2.0 project is working on an alternative to WebSub (which would fix all the above issues): podping․cloud - This PodPing watcher lets you watch in real-time. Podnews now pings this service when we publish a new podcast.

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SPECIAL GUESTS:

• Will Page - Author of Tarzan Economics, Visiting Fellow at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Former Chief Economist at Spotify and PRS for Music.

• Charles Van Winkle - Former Senior Computer Scientist II at Adobe Systems and now Senior Software Engineer at Descript

IN THIS PODCAST:

• Twitter Spaces is now available to (almost) everyone, on iOS and Android, if you have more than 600 followers.
• Apple’s Podcasts Connect still isn’t allowing new podcasts from some users.
• Apple Podcasts iOS 14.5.1 app has changed the way it displays episode notes, it no longer supports HTML links.
• The new iOS 14.5.1 Apple Podcasts app now takes hours to deliver new episodes to your listeners.
• Spotify’s recently-acquired Clubhouse-like service, Locker Room, is to be called Spotify Greenroom.
• Headliner has integrated with “Megaphone by Spotify”.
• Cleanvoice is a new service promising to automatically remove all those “uhhhh” words from your recordings. It’s $3 a shot, but could save quite some time in editing.
• Ximalaya has filed for a US IPO. The largest online audio platform in China (with spoken-word and music content), it has 250m monthly users, and 5.2m active content creators.
• JustPod’s Yi Yang newsletter about podcasting in China, is also available in English.
• Free editing software Audacity has 'been acquired' by a new company, Muse Group.
• The Australian part of Podcast Day 24 will be an in-person event in Sydney NSW on June 7, it’s been announced. The conference announced its first set of speakers this morning; it’s part of a 24-hour event in Australia, Europe and North America.

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NEWS:

• Spotify has announced their Paid Subscriptions service, which is hosted on Anchor.

• Spotify’s Paid Subscriptions tool sounds nice when compared with Apple - who can argue with free. But it isn’t quite as straightforward as that. Or, even, free.

  • It’s not actually free. Standard payment processing fees still apply. Stripe charge 2.9% +30¢, and I’d expect Spotify’s pricing to be similar. Apple’s fees include payment processing.
  • It’s US-only for now, as all Anchor monetisation has been. The company is hoping to expand “in the coming months”. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions are available in 170 countries and regions.
  • Facebook is to add a podcast player in its app, powered by Spotify. It’s being rolled out to 27 markets, none in Europe.
  • Riverside․fm has announced a further $9.5m in funding. The company has also debuted its “magic editor” feature, to automate recording, editing and uploading.
  • SiriusXM has bought 99% Invisible Inc. The company, owned by Roman Mars.
  • Acast claims the future of podcasting is Dynamic RSS.
  • Buzzsprout now integrates with Canva
  • Headliner now supports Soundbites - a new Podcasting 2.0 tag also supported by Buzzsprout.

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NEWS

• Apple Podcasts is adding paid Podcasts Subscriptions in May. As a podcaster, you can set your own price for your own show.
• Apple Podcasts will take a 30% commission of the subscription price for a subscriber’s first year, dropping to 15% for additional years. Podcasters can set pricing, and availability, by country. Apple Podcasts is available in 170 territories.
• Paid podcasts are hosted by Apple, not by your podcast host.
• Apple Podcasts will not give you access to any personal data about your paid subscribers, like their emails or names.
• The launch of the new Apple Podcasts Connect tool has been plagued with bugs and technical issues; and has impacted other apps. We would recommend NOT logging in at this time.
• Many podcasters say their shows have completely gone missing within Apple Podcasts and third-party apps that use Apple’s API.
• Our theory: All shows transferred to the new system appear to automatically have their RSS feed removed from Apple’s public API.
• One way for third-party apps to continue operating is to use PodcastIndex.
• Apple Podcasts Connect also changes your categories, too.
• Within the next few months, the Facebook app will include a podcast player, as part of an upcoming set of “social audio experiences”. The podcast player will work in the background, and offer live captioning; “RSS” wasn’t mentioned in the release

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INTERVIEWS:

• Elsie Escobar - Libsyn talking about Libsyn 5 beta 1

• Juliana Meyer - Supapass - one website and app for your content, community and paywall.

NEWS

• Google Podcasts has hit 100m installations on Android.

• Amazon Podcasts launched to more than 1.5bn potential listeners in France, Italy, Spain and India.

• Libsyn has acquired Glow, Inc

• VOX Media buys Cafe Studios

• Podcast Index now has 2.7m shows in its index

• PLINK has switched to using Podcast Index

• Poductivity, a method of offering interaction and engagement for podcasts, has launched an early alpha

• Buzzsprout now has 100,000 active podcasts

• Facebook is testing Hotline, a Clubhouse-like service

• RØDE Microphones has released RØDE Connect

• Patreon has raised $155m in a new funding round

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• Podcast Day 24 - www.podcastday24.com

• She Podcasts - October 14th - 17th - www.shepodcasts.com

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NEWS:

• James Cridland launches his new project the PodClock
• The British Podcast Awards has closed entries for this year. Organiser Matt Deegan says it was the best ever year, with entries up a third since 2020.
• Last week we talked about how podcasting had hit 2 million shows in Apple Podcast

• Spotify is to hold a new round of Sound Up programs: a global program that gives under-represented podcasters the tools to boost their platforms and build their own shows. The website lists shows from previous Sound Up alumni and the full details about where they are taking part.

  • The first to announce is the Australia Sound Up Program, aimed at Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander podcasters. If that’s you, you’ve until April 19 to enter.
  • The company has also launched Behind The Mic, a new apprenticeship program coming later this year to support aspiring Black podcast producers. Three apprentices will become permanent Spotify employees as a result.

  Happy sixth anniversary to Podcasts in Color * Spotify has bought Locker Room, an iOS-only live sports audio app. Like Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces, it will let anyone host audio conversations. It’s to rebrand under a new name, and Gustav Söderström, chief R&D officer at Spotify, hints at integration with Anchor and Spotify’s podcasts * Voting is now open for The Ambies. Any Podcast Academy member can now vote - log in at The Podcast Academy’s website and follow the prompts. * The Podcast Index now lists over 2m podcasts. It doesn’t automatically pull new shows from Apple Podcasts, but even so, has now overtaken the number of shows there. * The Podcast Index website now also shows Value for Value splits, as in this example. Watch Podnews in the next few days for a full article on how this all works.

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INTERVIEWS:

• Donald Albright, Chair, The Podcast Academy
• Corey Layton, Head of Digital Audio, Australian Radio Network and iHeart Podcast Network
• Nadav Keyson, CEO& Co-Founder, Riverside.FM

NEWS:

• We just hit 2 million shows in Apple Podcasts, according to Daniel J Lewis's Podcast Industry Insights tool. Overnight, the total number of shows hit 2,004,462. He says that 37.29% are "active" (published at least one episode in the last 90 days)
• Podcasts are now available on TV. PodTV is now available on TCL Smart TV channel 1048, or on Roku, or free on their website.
• The IAB has published its Annual Report, predicting that “in 2021, [US] podcasting will be a $1 billion market”. The organisation had $33.2m of revenue in 2020; $6.4m of that is from the IAB Tech Lab, who work on the podcast measurement standards.
• Hypercatcher now supports the Podcast Index funding tag. The Breez Lightning client has added a native podcast player on their iOS app. Using the Podcasting 2.0 podcast:value system, listeners can opt to share cryptocurrency with the shows they listen to.
• A good day for podcast accessibility: Google has enabled automatic subtitles inside the Chrome browser, adding closed captions to any web-based podcast player as well as other audio. Visit chrome://settings/accessibility in your browser and turn on Live Caption.
• Clubhouse is male and under 35, says Signal Hill Insights in the first piece of research in its users that we’ve seen. However, fewer than 20% of Canadian adults have even heard of it (far less using it); and even the people who use it don’t think it’s going to be a big success.
• Tortoise Media, the “slow media news platform” in the UK, has signed with Acast for podcast distribution and monetisation.

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INTERVIEWS:

• Jake Warren - Message Heard
• Benjamin Bellamy - Ad Aures
• Norma Jean Belenky - PodBean

NEWS:

• Next week, Podbean is to run a Finance Podcast Week: a week-long livestream and podcast event focused on finance podcasts (with many podcasters lined-up to speak). A full pass is normally $39, but use the code PODNEWS and you can get in free.
• Podcast Movement has announced the dates and venues for their in-person events in 2022. Podcast Movement Evolutions will be in Los Angeles CA from March 23-26. Podcast Movement 2022 will be in Dallas TX from August 23-26. Podnews aim to be at both.
• Use Chartable or Podsights to measure your traffic? Overcast will no longer appear in your data: Marco Arment, the developer, has decided to skip those redirects entirely, after they have, he claims, become increasingly affected by ad-blocking DNS servers.
• Marco Arment from Overcast reversed his experiment of skipping some analytics prefixes when played in the app, within a few hours of our publication yesterday.
• Is there an opportunity for Incognito Mode for Podcast Apps? Our Editor, James Cridland, writes a proposal that would avoid interference from ad-blockers, ensure IPv6 compatibility, allow users to control attribution of their behaviour as well as allow podcast publishers to retain control. Your feedback would be welcome.
• Play just one second of a podcast on Spotify, and you’ve downloaded over 90 seconds of audio - enough to count as an IAB certified podcast download. Writing in Sounds Profitable this week with Claritas, Bryan Barletta concludes: “podcast streaming is a myth”.
• Is Apple getting ready to launch paid subscriptions? One of the changes in the new iOS 14.5 beta 4, released yesterday, is that Apple has stopped describing all the content in Apple Podcasts as 'available for free’

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INTERVIEWS:

• Sean Glynn - Novel
• Rob Loewenthal - Whooshkaa
• Jess Kupferman - She Podcasts
• Agnes Kozera - Podcorn

NEWS:

• Entercom has acquired Podcorn, valuing the company at $22.5m. Entercom, a US radio broadcaster, owns Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios. Podcorn gives advertisers access to podcasters. In 2016 Google purchased the founders’ previous company, FameBit, for $36m.
• Playing with the beta, it appears the new Apple Podcasts app will not automatically download new episodes when you follow a new show: bringing it into line with Spotify and Google Podcasts.
• The clubhouse has added an option for higher quality audio, and recurring “clubs”. (Just update the app). Clubhouse has rewritten its terms of service to now allow recording with “the express consent of all the speakers involved”. It previously required written consent. (h/t Daniel J Lewis)
• Twitter says it will let people record Twitter Spaces in future. And scheduled Spaces are coming.
• Spotify has announced a new focus on women creators. Called EQUAL, it includes a set of new playlists and content, and also establishes an EQUAL Board, offering a grant to fifteen organisations across the world to work on making the audio industry more equitable for women creators.
• ART19's “Director of Data”, Chad Hollowed, says that we’re now seeing 72,000 new podcast episodes per day (that’s five new podcasts every six seconds).

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• Kal Amin - co-founder and CEO of Sounder.FM, a podcast management and monetisation platform, has raised $2.15m in a seed round. They've raised $4m in the past 14 months

NEWS:

• The nominees for The Ambies, the awards for excellence in audio, are to be announced today at 12pm, New York Time. Podnews.net have a full list with analysis tomorrow: if you’re a Podcast Academy member, you’ll get a vote to choose the winners.
• eMarketer claims that Spotify will overtake Apple Podcasts by US total listeners (if not downloads) this year. No methodology or source for this data is given, though. Meanwhile, The Hustle publishes “Spotify’s plan to monetize podcasts, explained”.
• Who owns who in podcasting? Evo Terra and Anne Baird have published a list.
• Google has unveiled a new audio codec, called Lyra, which the company describe as a “high quality, very low bitrate speech codec”. How low is “very low”? Just 3kbps. There are some examples to listen to; the company plans to make it open source.
• The Podcast Index is now publishing their full podcast database index on IPFS, updated every 24 hours. (Listing 1.3m podcasts, today’s dump is a 192MB .tgz file, which expands to 647MB. You can use DB Browser for SQLite to examine it).
• The Techmeme Ride Home podcast has achieved a potential first this week - the first podcast episode released as an NFT - a non fungible token. A form of collectable digital art, host Brian McCullough, above, seems quite keen on it. (What’s an NFT?)

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• Michael Mignano - Co-Founder, Anchor / Head of Podcaster Mission, Spotify - talks about all the new announcements from this weeks StreamOn

NEWS:

• Extended Spotify analysis by James and Sam
• Buzzsprout, Podbean, Spreaker and Captivate were all subject to a denial-of-service attack. The same attackers appear to have been involved. We were wondering why they've targeted podcast hosts: so we talked to the group behind the attacks.
• Podnews has launched new, live data today showing podcast host migrations. A first for the industry, it shows the small amount of individual shows that have switched podcast hosting company - where they came from, and where they went. It's updated daily!
• Podcast Index 2.0 - Categories and Value for Value funding

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INTERVIEWS:

• Kirt Debique the CEO & CTO from SyncFloor talks about their Songs For Podcasters music service.

• Tom Rossi the co-founder of Buzzsprout talks about their support of Podcast Index and the new 'person' and 'location' tags coming soon. He also talked about Dynamic Content Insertion, possible uses for the proposed 'Alternative Enclosure Tag', the pros and cons of downloads v streaming and Automatic Audio Optimisation. https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/163

• Harry Morton from Lower Street asked a question about further uses of AI in podcasting.

NEWS:

• iHeartMedia bought Triton Digital for $230m from KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company.

• Spotify makes a big announcement on Monday 22nd about podcasting and possibly subscriptions. We have Spotify on the show next week to talk all about it.

• Apple and Amazon are looking for new people to join their podcast teams. It appears that Amazon will be launching its podcast services in Spain and Italy soon. Details on https://podjobs.net/

• A new pressure group, 'Podcasters Declare', is calling for a new climate category in Apple Podcasts. - https://www.podcastersdeclare.com/

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• Jonas Leijonhufvud, the co-author of a new book "The Spotify Play" out this week, about how CEO and Founder Daniel Ek Beat Apple, Google, and Amazon in the race for audio dominance.
• Wayne Parker the co-founder of MapsFM, about the value and context of combining location with podcasts to create a new form of discovery.
• Jaime Ng, the CEO of MatchCast, about SoundClub the Taiwanese version of Clubhouse that

News:

• how to use commercial music in podcasts mainly says the words "No, you can't" in a variety of different ways. However, the people who wrote the book (literally) on 'fair use' respectfully disagree.
• Spotify has been hosting anti-semitic content, according to Joseph Cohen, writing in the Jewish Chronicle.
• iOS 14.5 may allow you to choose your default podcast app, according to beta testers.
• Mark Cuban and Falon Fatemi are co-founding a “next-gen podcast platform” where hosts can talk to fans live and monetise their conversations, reports The Verge - it’s said to be similar to Clubhouse but with the ability to record conversations.
• The app is reportedly to be called Fireside, which comes as news to the five year-old podcast host Fireside. “Surprising and more than a bit concerning,” says Fireside’s Dan Benjamin.
• Clubhouse has announced it will be testing tipping, ticketing and subscription.

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• Anna Sian - Head of Marketing, Spotify & Anchor FM - talks about their redesign.
• Bryan Barletta - Sounds Profitable - talks about 'Dynamic Content Insertion'
• Peter Niegl and Rasmus Kidde - DR’s research department - talk about podcasting in Denmark.
• Mark asks a question about the value of 'Categories' in 2021

News:

• SquadCast released v3 of their remote recording tool. The headline: you can now record quality HD video as well as audio with your guests.
• 25% of the 345m monthly active Spotify users now use the app to listen to podcasts, up from 22% the previous quarter. Speaking on the company’s Q4 2020 earnings call, Daniel Ek said he’s “reasonably confident” that he can see benefits in user growth and retention from podcasts.
• In Denmark, 27% of adults (15+) listen to podcasts every week. That is 3 percentage points up from last year, according to new data from DR.
• Sounds Profitable now has a podcast. The show uses dynamic ad insertion from Whooshkaa in a number of different ways, and Bryan Barletta describes in depth some of the ways he’s using it. You should subscribe to the newsletter (and to the podcast)
• Spotify’s consumer podcast host, Anchor, has had a redesign. A new 'wave’ logo, a new typeface (Maax), and a new direction in photography: “less about podcasting, more about podcasters”. And yes, there’s a podcast, Branding Out Loud, to hear more.
• The second phase of new namespace tags is now closed. While the Github isn’t yet updated, podcast:person, podcast:location, podcast:season and podcast:episode were up for adoption.

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• Melissa Mbugua from Africa Podfest
• Gerard Edwards from Podcast Radio
• Matt Deegan from Podcast Day 24

News:

• Podcasting is growing fast, according to LiveXLive CEO Robert Ellin. Speaking on Fox Business alongside Adam Carolla, the PodcastOne owner reckons the future for podcasting is in video and told Stuart Varney that podcasting “will be $5-10bn in the next 5-7 years”.
• Spotify has announced that Spotify Podcast Ads, using Streaming Ad Insertion, is now available in the UK and in Germany. BT Sport, a UK television channel, was the first to use it: advertising in the Joe Rogan Experience; while LinkedIn and MediaCom were first to use it in Germany. Unlike normal podcast ads, Streaming Ad Insertion lets advertisers know how many of their ads were heard, and by who.
• Spotify’s consumer podcast host, Anchor, has had a redesign. A new 'wave’ logo, a new typeface (Maax), and a new direction in photography: “less about podcasting, more about podcasters”.
• Anna Sian, Head of Marketing at Anchor, will be on the Podland in early February.
• Jordan Harbinger is spending almost $40,000 every month on host-read ads for his podcast, according to Sounds Profitable, Podnews’s ad-tech newsletter. Bryan Barletta describes how Harbinger does it: and what he looks for from podcast hosts. (You should subscribe).

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We talk about Apple's proposed new subscription service and what it means for podcasters?

And has Spotify's foray into podcasting failed? Citi Research said "The only thing podcasting seems to have influenced is Spotify’s valuation.” They suggest that clients sell the stock.

We'll discuss whether we think they are right or premature.

Also, we ponder if Clubhouse needs better room moderation to prevent hate speech and misogyny?

Also on this weeks show:

• Brenden Mulligan, CEO Podpage talks about how podcasters can make a google SEO optimised webpage in less than 5 mins.
• Bradley Davis, CEO Podchaser, the IMdB of podcasting, talks about their new $4m funding round from Greycroft, and what they plan to do with the money.
• Jaime Ng, CEO MatchCasts talks about being the first Asian podcasting ad platform and also her thoughts on the Tencent acquisition of Lazy Audio and what it means for Himalaya.
• Sam Crowther, Executive Creative Director at A Million Ads talks about their use of data to create personalized advertising and how this can work for both Radio and Podcasters who use dynamic ad insertion.
• We also talk about how they plan to use Descript's Overdub voice synthesis service to create a million ads.

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James and Sam talk about the possibility of using Clubhouse to conduct interviews with a live audience and record the room to use later for podcasting. Could "Clubcasting" be the future of podcasting?

Sam talks with Wayne Cheong from PodFest Asia in Clubhouse, to workout how to record a room. (please note: recording a room without the participant's knowledge is against the TOS and could get you banned.)

James and Sam also talk about the forthcoming Twitterspaces and which platform would be better for podcasters?

James talks with Buzzsprout's Kevin Finn about the launch of their new Dynamic Content Insertion tool now available to all Buzzsprout customers.

James and Sam talk about when Apple+ might launch for exclusive podcast content and will they turn on micropayments for podcasting? Amazon and Google could follow suit but how could Spotify respond?

James talks with Jon Manel from BBC World Service and Paula Rogo, co-founder, Africa Podfest, about the launch of the BBC World Service International Podcast competition

Sam talks to Adelicous.fm co-founder's Pascal Hughes and David McGuire about the launch of their bespoke advertising service for podcasters.

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Will 2021 be a good year for podcasting or will we see the big players dominate such Amazon, Spotify and Apple by swallowing up all the independent podcast producers? 

We talk about whether Spotify is good or bad for the industry and discuss programmatic advertising versus Spotify's streaming advertising. 

We ask if Netflix will enter the podcasting marketplace now it has an audio-only mode to listen to Netflix shows.  

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James spoke with Galen Beebe, Bello Collective's co-editor who has just published its 100 outstanding podcasts from 2020, their fifth annual list.

James also interviewed Kate Bradley Chernis, CEO of Lately. AI about how her company combines Natural Language Processing with AI to atomize your podcast into hundreds of mini-movie trailers. So you can broadcast them out into the world.

Sam interviewed several members of The Podcast Taxonomy Consortium who recently posted its first white paper, proposing a standard for job descriptions in podcasting. The product of five months of work, it enables all of us to know the difference between a Technical Director and an Audio Engineer.

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James Cridland and Sam Sethi talk about the new Podcast 2.0 location tag which James has been working on.  They also talk about PodLP providing podcast translations and Audible offering $10k for new podcast ideas.

Then they are joined by Sam Liang, the CEO of Otter.ai who tells us about how Otter Live Notes & Captions can be used on Zoom calls.  He also tells us about Live Translations coming in 2021.   

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James and Sam talk about if Wondery’s new owner will be Amazon? What's the difference between and Apple and Spotify's podcast lists for 2020. They also talk about Elastic Pod's new searchable transcriptions. 

Then they are joined by Mark Asquith, CEO of Captivate, who tells us about why they are launching Private Feeds.

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Every Thursday in Podland, James Cridland, the editor of Podnews and Sam Sethi, the editor of Sam Talks Technology, analyse the news from the world of podcasting and interview some of the biggest names that matter in Podland.