Behind The Podcast

This week Jules and Stocks explore the new (almost a) trend of political figures staring media companies , the shambolic world of podcast awards , the podcast paid-per-minute experiments , Pushkin's recent staff cuts , a successful and unique podcast merch idea and the exciting social media functionality soon to come to Spotify and it's podcast potential. Get in touch with us on IG here   behindth...

This week Jules and Stocks deep dive into how consolidated feeds work , they talk about TikTok podcasting , the great bone rush inspired by Joe Rogan and kids who are serious about podcasting . Plus the breaking news from earlier in the week about the huge staff cuts at Spotify . Get in touch with us on IG here   behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year pod-lovers! The self-confessed 'pod nerds', Jules and Stocks, are back with all the news, predictions and data from the world of tech and podcasting. In this episode: the slow demise of Google Podcasts , AI voiced podcasts have begun , Donald Trump Jr has a podcast deal for Rumble , European regulators vs. Apple (again) , almost half of podcast listeners want video too and will it r...

Nerd Alert! Jules and Stocks give you their top listens from 2022 and Super Producer Mandy makes a surprise appearance in the pod cave. Jules recommends: Plain English , We Didn't Start The Fire , Song Exploder , Instant Genius & Betwixt the Sheets Stocks recommends: Things Fell Apart , The Mismatch , Diary of a CEO , Dithering & 60 Songs that explain the 90's Mandy recommends: Chat 10 Loo...

This week Jules and Stocks chat about Apple's end of year list , Podcast advertising year on year growth , IMDb for podcasters , iHeart, NBA Partner For New Show, US top podcast networks, by reach Q3 2022 and just how many podcasts are there ? Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jules and Stocks discuss NPR's hiring freeze , Hamish and Andy's new multi-year contract with Listnr , the New Zealand Podcast Awards the Apple Podcast Awards that no-one knew existed and which podcast genres make the most on Patreon . Listen to: Wellness F*cking Wednesday - nominated for NZ Podcast Award Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

This week Jules and Stocks chat winners and highlights from the Australian Podcast Awards , including The Last Outlaws , Baby brain , The Greatest Menace and DM 's big win. Check out Anchor's Audio Enhancements , It's a Sign! and Google Trends about podcasts. Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the guys talk about the big news from Acast, who have launched new tech on keyword targeting for podcasts. Apple are tagging podcasts by topic too all to assist in discoverability and ad targeting.  Patreon adds the long awaited video feature and My Dad Wrote a Porno says farewell. Check out: NurseDot Podcast, Astrology Coach and Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy Find us on IG here b...

This week the lads chat about the new data from Magellan AI on Australia's growing podcast ad spending , Jules has a crack at singing the top Australian audio logos off the back of the Audio Logo Index 2022 report (you've been warned), Acast is reporting revenue up but is still not profitable, and the interesting shift from traditional late night comedy shows to podcasting . Check out: Unapologeti...

Emergency episode to share that Acast and Amazon Music have entered an agreement to bring ad-free podcast listening  to fans and the nominees for the 2022 Australian Podcast Awards are out! Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Stocks and Jules dive into subscriptions, how platforms are managing them and what they mean to the consumer. Amazon Prime drops a bombshell , radio warns the podcast industry and the guys chat about how music is now a fundamental way to bring consumers into podcast, streaming and tech ecosystems.  Five insights from Apple to grow your subscriptions NPR's paid podcast bundle SBS Rebrands...

Stocks and Jules dive into the different types of companion and recap pods in the fantasy TV universe, they pick out some podcasting highlights from the ABC annual report , discuss Betoota's trip to Broken Hill and wonder at who the fuck is listening to podcasts on cassette . Check out Threads by Veronica Milsom , Bedtime Stories with Adam McKay and transcribing for podcasts with Musixmatch Find u...

This week Stocks and Jules chat about all the big news from the world of podcasting including how TikTok plans to take on podcasting , Youtube podcast ad returns and shorts, Spotify's plans to go platinum and Osher Gunsberg is the man to bribe for this years Australian Podcast Awards. Co-listening data Em Rata's rip and run and the response from Shameless podcast Find us on IG here behindthepodcas...

This week Jules and Stocks share noteworthy shows, Joe Rogan falls from the top spot, podcasts have to pay and Spotify trims its catalogue. Check out noteworthy podcasts: Ben Robert-Smith - The Media , The Prince , Storytown ,  Sex Lies and DM Slides relaunched with new hosts Podcast Pontifications Spotify Layoffs Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

In this episode Jules and Stocks look at podcast regulation , women's podcasting winners , a new chapter for audio books , Marc Fennell turns a podcast into telly , Kim Kardashian's surprise new podcast plus the good , the bad and the unreliable from the world of podcast data. Check out: Effin’ Hormones   Smashing the Ceiling Atlanta Monster Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download...

Jules and Stocks chat about Marc Maron, the ideal podcast length and the real life consequences of the Serial and Teacher's Pet podcasts. Marc Maron live shows The Playlist on Netflix Nicholas Quah's Article in Vulture This week's recommendations:  Finding Yeezus on YouTube , Finding Yeezus Recap Podcast , Death of An Artist   Find us on IG here E: behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/lis...

Travis De Vries and Jade Goodwin from Awesome Black Media  join Stocks to talk all things podcast.  Get your Awesome Black Box here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award Winning Investigative Journalist Kate McClymont goes behind her podcast Liar Liar - Melissa Caddick and the Missing Millions with Jules and Stocks.  This podcast is a partnership between DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jules and Stocks discuss Teachers Pet and the on-going murder case with Chris Dawson, and Streaming services tanking on the stock market recently.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bonser is Executive Producer at the phenomenally success, upstart production company - Producey He has produced shows including - Dyl and Friends and List Cloggers. Sam recommends  The Imperfects Armchair Expert Smartless This podcast is a partnership between DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate is the Founder and MD of Audiocraft  an award winning creative podcast agency. Kate recommends Dreamy Here Lies Me  This podcast is a partnership between the Australian Podcast Awards and DM Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexei Toliopoulos is the host of  Finding Drago Finding Desperado Total Reboot Netflix - The Big Film Buffer He talks all things podcasting with Jules and Stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jules flips the script to interview Stocks about the story behind how they built DM Podcasts on the back of the Betoota Advocate.  *Stocks was about to go down sick after this podcast, so apologies for the nasal vocals and heavy breathing. This podcast is a partnership between DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast Awards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick joins Jules and Stocks to detail his storytelling journey as a podcaster and author. Podcasts:  A Little Idea: https://nickwasiliev.podbean.com/ The Dropped Kick-Off:  https://greenandgoldrugby.com/tag/the-dropped-kick-off/ Tell Me What To Read:  https://tell-me-what-to-read-booktopia.podbean.com/   Other Links:  Buy When Men Cry: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vLq6j We...

Super talented producer (and we reckon legitimate podcast hosting talent) Sarah-Jane Adams joins Jules and Stocks this week to discuss how to make it as a podcast producer. Great chat.  This podcast is a partnership between the Australian Podcast Awards and DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.