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Episode 256: Master of Disaster
Apr 03, 2026•1 hr 32 min
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Summary
This episode covers the ongoing bot attacks on the Podcast Index API, including Lyra bots and OpenClaw scrapers. It also details six recent Podping alpha releases, highlighting new features and contributions. Additionally, the discussion explores Buzzsprout's new free transcript offerings for paid plans and the implications of the latest podcast portal launches from Beehiiv, Speakeasy, and Substack.Episode description
Podcasting 2.0 April 3rd 2026 Episode 256: "Master of Disaster"
ShowNotes
Index API Under Bot Attack
"Lyra" bots destroying API. OpenClaw scrapers (creator hired by OpenAI). Steno.fm 500 req/min. Dave: "Now I'm just angry."
OpenClaw Drama
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Podping Alpha - Dave 6 Releases This Week
v0.4.0-v0.4.5: swarm health metrics, peer announcements, gossip-listener hang fix. @suorcd contributing PRs.
"Dave did SIX podping releases this week. At this rate, podping will be at version 47 by Christmas. Still in alpha."
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Buzzsprout Free Transcripts
Free auto transcripts for paid plans. Speaker ID (unlike Apple). Chapters integration. Fanmail reply + voicemail.
Podnews: Buzzsprout transcripts
The Criddler on PC20 Complicated Community
Transcript Format Debate - Deep Research
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HOT - Podcast Portals Land Grab (Beehiiv, Speakeasy, Substack)
Three hosting launches in one week. Do ANY support namespace tags, V4V, or Podping?
Beehiiv launches podcast hosting - no revenue cut, IAB analytics
Speakeasy (Red Seat/Fox Corp) - invitation-only, Backtracks ad-tech
@samsethi: "Podcast portals offering hosting as ancillary service"
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