PodPops : Daily Drops of Podcasting News, Tips and Entertainment straight from the PodSphere!

Recently, Youtube released a new set of tools that allows users to upload video podcasts via Youtube studio. We break down what’s new, how to use it, and when to use it. Youtube’s new explainer video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3 of our spring cleaning for the soul series, Ginni discusses the power of spending quality time with loved ones and how it may just be the key to reducing stress and anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of us fall on hard times at some point in our lives, and coping tools come in all different forms. One that you may not have thought of? Podcasts! Listen in to hear today’s podcast highlight -  a podcast that’s been topping charts and changing lives since 2021! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National School Lunch program in the US has long been a source of ridicule and disgust. Journalist Jessica Terrell investigates the program’s inadequacies and the explanation behind the questionable food being fed to this nation’s youth in the new pod Left Over . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ginni covers the recently occurred 2023 Radiodays conference. What was discussed and what were the big takeaways? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With this episode, Ginni Media’s PodPops celebrates its 250th episode! Now, does anyone know what the proper gift is? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re breaking down the use of ads in podcasting. What are they, where do they go, and how should we use them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring has sprung! In honor of the change in seasons and the extra daylight, Ginni is instructing a 5 minute meditation to increase focus and calm the nerves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not a secret that true crime is one of the genres currently dominating the podcasting world. On today’s PodSpot, Ginni spotlights a true-crime oldie-but-goodie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SNL’s Bowen Yang and comedian Matt Rogers host Las Culturistas , a show obsessed with all things pop culture. Each week, they interview a guest on their own experiences and discuss what it is that they love about “The Culture.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod platform RSS.com has recently added a feature that automatically creates transcripts for all of its shows that will be available free of charge to listeners. This will aid in both accessibility and discoverability for the shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent decreases in advertiser spending continues to plague the podcasting community. On today’s episode, Ginni talks about NPR’s recent layoffs and axed podcasts and what it means for the network going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ginni explains what a hook quote is and how best to use one in your podcast. They can be a great asset in a world with increasingly shorter attentions spans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re featuring a word from our sponsors, the fantastically fabulous podcasting necessity Micro Mic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes even established podcasts could use a boost in the charts, and that’s exactly what happened when this week’s PodSpot pick aired a special episode of their show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Sarah Marshall covers it all, from historical happenings to social movements to pop culture events. Each episode, she and a guest talk through a misunderstood topic and get to the bottom of it with genuine insight and laughter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NPR and Spotify are teaming up for a new partnership that aims to target a younger, more diverse podcast audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on PodReport, Ginni muses about a future where day-to-day news is reported through podcasts and, to help with this, she looks at a case where this is already happening in India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our modern world with endless connectivity and content, our attention spans are shorter than ever. Today we go through one of the ways that podcasters are getting around this in a growing trend. Rss.com Source Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you often find yourself overwhelmed and lacking a strategy to deal with your stress? For the next few weeks, Ginni is offering some stress relief tips as a way to refresh your spirit and spring clean your mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Friday and Ginni is still finalizing her weekend plans. The only thing left to decide is what podcast she’ll be listening to. Tune in to this week’s PodSpot episode to hear our pick for best performing podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Fall Line , Laurah Norton and Brooke Gently-Hargrove feature cold case stories of victims from marginalized communities who deserve more than the meager coverage they’ve been given. With in-depth interviews with friends, families, and law enforcement, the show aims to bring justice to cases that have been forgotten by the masses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your podcast description matters more than you might think. Check out Ginni’s tips for making the most of that character limit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ginni shares topics discussed at the recent Hot Pod Summit. How do podcast creators and executives feel about the future of podcasting? What new avenues to the medium’s continued success do they suggest taking? Tune in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again we return to our PodTip series offering advice on podcast production from seasoned audio professionals. Today we touch on the use of music and SFX in your show and where to draw the line between tasteful and distracting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.