Got feedback? Send us a text message. Cameron Moll, head of design at Buzzsprout, shares insights from their transformative 2024, highlighting a complete brand overhaul and the successful launch of iOS and Android apps. The company also introduced new podcast website themes, an updated embedded player, and manual insertion points for mid-rolls. Looking ahead to 2025, Moll predicts AI will evolve from being a prominently advertised feature to becoming seamlessly integrated into podcast workflows....
Dec 26, 2024•6 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. PodEngine pulled in a bunch of podcasts talking about Podcasting 2.0, and wrote a report on it all. Kevin Bae put that report into Google's NotebookLM to make a podcast to summarise it. This is that podcast. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show...
Dec 23, 2024•15 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Russell Harrower, CEO of PodToo, introduces Secure RSS, a new technology addressing a key challenge in podcast monetization. The system adds a payment layer between users and premium content, allowing creators to securely sell audiobooks, TV shows, movies, and bonus podcast episodes while preventing unauthorized access and AI scraping. The technology offers flexibility in payment methods, supporting both cryptocurrency micropayments and traditional currencie...
Dec 20, 2024•17 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Claire Waite Brown introduces her new podcast "Podcasting 2.0 in Practice," which aims to demystify podcasting technology for independent creators. Rather than focusing on technical aspects, she breaks down complex features into human-friendly, practical lessons that both podcasters and listeners can understand and implement. The show is structured like a course, with episodes designed to be followed in sequence. Each topic includes expert guest in...
Dec 20, 2024•13 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Jessica Cordova-Kramer, CEO of Lemonada Media, shares the origin story of her company, which began after she and co-founder Stephanie Wittels Wachs both lost their brothers to heroin overdoses. After hearing Stephanie make jokes about overdose on a podcast, Jessica realized podcasts could save lives, leading them to create a company focused on making life "suck less" through audio content. The conversation reveals Lemonada's strategic approach...
Dec 20, 2024•34 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Daniel J Lewis discusses his platform Podgagement, which helps podcasters track audience engagement through ratings, reviews, and voice messages. He explains how the platform allows listeners to record audio feedback that podcasters can use in their shows, creating a deeper connection with their audience. The system also tracks podcast rankings across 34,000 charts from different regions and genres, updating in real-time. The conversation delves into Spotify...
Dec 13, 2024•37 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Rob Greenlee, a 2017 Podcasting Hall of Fame inductee, discusses how he helped rescue and revive the Podcasting Hall of Fame after it went dormant during the pandemic. Originally started by Podcast Movement, the Hall of Fame ceremony has now found a new home at Podcast Expo in Orlando, with the next induction ceremony scheduled for January 17th, 2024. The conversation reveals the challenges of making the Hall of Fame truly international, as it has historical...
Dec 13, 2024•11 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Ross Adams discusses Acast's acquisition of Wonder Media Network for $7.8 million, marking a strategic move to enhance their creative studio capabilities. The acquisition strengthens Acast's position in the US market while expanding their ability to produce high-quality branded content and original productions. Ross also shares insights about Acast's first profitable quarter and their focus on video podcasting as a growing opportunity. Shira A...
Dec 13, 2024•17 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Australia has passed a stupid law banning social media for kids. As we discuss in this bit that didn't quite make it to the full Podnews Weekly Review, it's all to do with Rupert Murdoch, and dumb politicians. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8SkLRxFRVM&list=PLDTPrMoGHssBtV3J7BBLZAuY9U5UX92mt has lots more on it, if you fancy a quick YouTube watch. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show...
Dec 06, 2024•8 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Jon Thoday, a prominent figure in entertainment management, shares insights about his company Avalon's early involvement in podcasting, dating back to the early 2000s. He reveals their work with notable talents like John Oliver, David Baddiel, and Frank Skinner, and discusses managing successful shows like "Shagged, Married, Annoyed" and "WTF with Marc Maron." Thoday draws parallels between podcasting and stand-up comedy, noting how ...
Nov 29, 2024•12 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Nick Dunkerley, Director of Hindenburg Systems, discusses their professional audio editing software, Hindenburg Pro 2, which is designed for serious podcasters and journalists. He explains how the software differs from typical DAWs by focusing on speed and efficiency while maintaining high production quality, with features like offline transcription that prioritize security for journalists working with sensitive material. The conversation delves into Hindenb...
Nov 29, 2024•31 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Alberto Betella discusses RSS.com's recently awarded patent for AI-driven scalable ads called "GOST.AI", which uses voice cloning technology to create programmatic ads for podcasts. The technology can replicate a host's authentic voice for advertising while maintaining ethical guidelines and consent, allowing for customizable, contextual content that leverages the parasocial relationship between hosts and listeners. The discussion delves ...
Nov 22, 2024•46 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Neil Mody, CEO of Headliner, discusses how his company has become a dominant force in podcast video creation, generating over 10,000 videos daily. He reveals how Headliner has evolved from a simple social media clip creator to a comprehensive suite of tools that help podcasters grow their audience across multiple platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. The conversation delves into the fascinating debate about video versus audio podcasting. Mody sh...
Nov 22, 2024•29 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Sam Sethi chats with Matt Campion, co-founder and creative director of Spirit Studios, a modern production company that creates content across multiple platforms including television, podcasts, and branded content. The discussion centers around their evolution, their content strategy, and their adaptation to changing media landscapes, particularly their IP 360 approach which focuses on creating and exploiting content across different platforms. A significant...
Nov 16, 2024•44 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show
Nov 09, 2024•29 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show
Nov 09, 2024•29 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show
Nov 09, 2024•30 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. This podcast episode features Sam Sethi interviewing Oscar Merry, co-founder of Fountain, a podcasting 2.0 app. Oscar discusses the new features in Fountain version 1.1.5, including a major overhaul of the content library for better performance, the ability to pay creators using Lightning Network invoices, and the addition of artist pages for music podcasts. He also talks about Fountain's plans to support Nostr Wallet Connect, which would allow users to...
Oct 18, 2024•36 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. (An attempt to see if Apple transcribes this correctly) We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show
Oct 18, 2024•4 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Sam Sethi is joined by Sandy Wilheim from YouTube to discuss how podcasts are being integrated and consumed on the platform. They cover topics like the unique storytelling format of podcasts, the growing preference for video-based podcasts among younger audiences, the importance of data and analytics for creators, and the various monetization opportunities available to podcasters on YouTube. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasti...
Oct 11, 2024•18 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. The South African Podcast Guild is a vibrant community of over 300 independent podcasters in South Africa. Founded by Paolo Diaz, the Guild aims to help local podcasters gain exposure and grow their shows through partnerships, collaboration, and shared resources. With a focus on accessibility and inclusivity, the Guild offers both free and low-cost membership tiers, making it open to creators of all backgrounds. Beyond just providing a supportive network, th...
Oct 11, 2024•23 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. The Ambies are the premier awards for excellence in audio, celebrating the best in podcasting. Hosted by the Podcast Academy, the Ambies are open to submissions from podcasters around the world, with categories spanning fiction, non-fiction, and more. The 2025 Ambies ceremony will take place on March 31st in Chicago, in conjunction with Podcast Movement. Podcasters are encouraged to submit their best work before the November 22nd deadline, with members of th...
Oct 11, 2024•9 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Gautam Raj Anand announces the launch of the fourth edition of the HupHopper Podcast Awards. The awards aim to recognize and shed light on podcast creators, especially from emerging markets that often receive less recognition. The awards will have eight categories, and entries are free for any podcast that has released at least one episode in the past year and has a minimum of five published episodes. This year, the awards are expanding beyond the Indian mar...
Oct 04, 2024•22 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Ross Adams, the CEO of Acast, takes Sam Sethi through the company's recent international consumption report. Press Release: https://podnews.net/press-release/consumerism The podcast industry is experiencing continued growth, with emerging markets like India, Brazil, and Singapore seeing particularly high engagement and time spent with podcasts. Podcast hosts are building strong relationships with their audiences, leading to higher purchasing rates from ...
Oct 04, 2024•14 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Mark Asquith, the CEO and co-founder of Captivate, discusses the company's new AI tool called Spark AI. Spark AI is integrated into the Captivate platform and aims to be the most useful podcasting AI assistant available. It offers features like episode title suggestions, show note generation, transcript creation, and ad placement recommendations. Spark AI also allows users to customize personas and generate fresh episode ideas based on the user's a...
Sep 27, 2024•21 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. In this conversation, Carl Fridsjö, the co-founder and CEO of the Swedish podcasting platform Podspace, discusses the company's focus on revenue optimization and workflow efficiency for large enterprise publishers. Podspace has been growing rapidly, having raised 10 million Swedish krona in funding last year and recently hiring a trio of high-profile executives from Spotify to lead its expansion efforts. While Podspace is currently focused on audio, it ...
Sep 20, 2024•17 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. We asked Google's Notebook LM - https://blog.google/technology/ai/notebooklm-audio-overviews/ - to read our article on how to understand podcast stats - https://podnews.net/article/understanding-podcast-statistics - and make a "lively deep-dive discussion" on it. It's (whisper it) quite good. And weird. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show...
Sep 13, 2024•8 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Steve Pratt, author of the new book "Earn It: Unconventional Strategies for Brave Marketers", joins Sam Sethi of the Podnews Weekly Review to discuss the importance of earning attention in the modern digital landscape. Pratt argues that traditional interruption-based marketing tactics no longer work, and that brands must create unique, valuable content that audiences actively want to engage with. He shares insights on measuring audience attention t...
Sep 13, 2024•31 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Russell Harrower, the CEO of PodToo, has announced the launch of the "Pod Fund" - an initiative to support independent podcast app developers who are implementing Podcast 2.0 features. The goal is to provide financial assistance to these developers, as many are struggling to sustain their work due to a lack of revenue, while the major platforms like Spotify and Apple are not investing in the open podcast ecosystem. Harrower explains that the Pod Fu...
Sep 13, 2024•23 min
Got feedback? Send us a text message. Mike Russell, the founder of Music Radio Creative, discussed the use of AI tools in the audio production industry, including voice cloning, transcription, and summarization. He highlighted the ethical considerations around these technologies, such as the need for permission and transparency when altering audio content. Russell also shared his enthusiasm for exploring emerging AI tools and their potential to augment human creativity, while emphasizing the imp...
Sep 13, 2024•9 min
