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Send James and Sam a message or voicemail Buzzsprout's AI writes: "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...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail We talk with Todd Cochrane of Blubrry about the last 19 years of podcasting, and the future. Support the show Connect With Us:  Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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 topi...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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&apos...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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. Support the show Connect With Us:  Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/suppo...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail In the chapters (use them!) 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...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (This is mostly written by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI tool) 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...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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 Support the show Connect With Us:  Email: weekly@podnews.net Fedivers...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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 acq...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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 For the full interview with Rob Ellin, find it at https:/...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (This was initially produced by Buzzsprout's AI) 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...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (This episode description originally from Buzzsprout's AI service) 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...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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 th...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (This description produced by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI tool) 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 maj...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (This produced by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI tool) Leave a comment about this episode: https://podcastindex.social/@samsethi/110673314068746651 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 Ap...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (This description mostly by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI) 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. S...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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-hos...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (The below is AI generated) 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 platfor...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (The title, description and transcript are by Buzzsprout's AI tools. The chapter marks were manual - J) 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 sh...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail Special guest: the audience Live from The Podcast Show, Sam and James look back at the week's podcasting news. Support the show Connect With Us:  Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail 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 ha...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail Special Guests:  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 crea...

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail Special Guests:  Chris Quamme Rhoden on Acast's work in the Podcast Standards Project. Nick Hilton talks about host reads. News:  Spotify for Podcasters posted its second-highest share of new episodes , growing 13% since January.  Spotify for Podcasters is rolling out the company’s monetisation programs, Automated Ads and Ambassador Ads , to more coun...