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Got feedback? Send us a text message. Why has he changed the name - and is there more to it than that? He spoke with James Cridland. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show

Got feedback? Send us a text message. Myke managed to get $311,000 of crowd-funding for his new show. He explains to James Cridland how, and why, he did it. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show

Got feedback? Send us a text message. A podcaster seems very keen not to answer our questions. From https://podnews.net/article/charles-mayfield We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show

Got feedback? Send us a text message. Sam Sethi chatted to Adam Curry about the future of podcast apps We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show

Got feedback? Send us a text message. Why did Acast buy Backyard Ventures? Sam Sethi talks with CEOs of both companies to discover how it all came about. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show

Got feedback? Send us a text message. Sam Sethi talks with the co-founders of new UK company Everywhere. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show

Got feedback? Send us a text message. Sam Sethi chats with Dave Jones from The Podcast Index on what he is working on next, and where he sees the future of podcasting. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show

Got feedback? Send us a text message. After Steve Ackerman was made a Non-Executive Director for SupaPass, we figured it was worth speaking to him, and CEO Juliana Meyer. SupaPass helps media companies bring content, membership, subscriptions and community together through their own branded websites and native apps. The platform is built around a simple principle: your audience, your data, your re...

Got feedback? Send us a text message. This was wholly created with Wondercraft's new AI tool "Wonda". The prompt used was:  Make me a podcast about things to do in Dallas, Texas. Call it "The Podnews Guide to Dallas". Make it funny. Include some craft beer. (Tweaks made: We removed most of the annoying music, and lowered it in volume before exporting). We're sponsored by B...

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 f...

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

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 fl...

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 &quo...

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 l...

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&a...

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 conv...

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 c...

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 watc...

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 prior...

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 "W...

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 Spoti...

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 co...

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...

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Got feedback? Send us a text message. We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show