Best Podland Podcasts (2024)

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Wondery's New Heights Acquisition; and Mignon Fogarty's 18th year in podcasting 1:00:58

1h ago1:00:58

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Send James & Sam a message Wondery has bought New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. Sam and James look at the deal and wonder how much of it is Taylor Swift related... plus we hear from someone celebrating her 18th year in podcasting: Grammar Girl's Mignon Fogarty. Find out how podcasting has changed and whether video is a good thing really. Sup…

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Apple's web app - from Podcast Movement 45:09

8d ago45:09

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Send James & Sam a message James wanders about at Podcast Movement while chatting with Sam about the latest podcasting news. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@pod…

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Bumper's dashboard; Apple's 30%; PodEngine.ai 1:24:41

7d ago1:24:41

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Send James & Sam a message We chat with Dan Misener from Bumper about the new Bumper Dashboard and a different way to measure your podcast success. And with Joe Tannorella from Pod Engine, about his new podcast tool. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightnin…

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Wondercraft's ad studio; NFC Podcast Beacons; Podcast Discovery's virtual 3D studio 1:24:20

17d ago1:24:20

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Send James & Sam a message We hear from Oskar Serrander, CEO of Wondercraft, about their new AI studio that promises to revolutionise ad production. Plus, we explore the significant leadership change at Libsyn and the sale of Pair Networks. We introduce Podcast Discovery's virtual studio, enhancing video quality with professional setups and 3D mode…

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Lower Street's Pacific Content Acquisition; and the future of Descript 1:27:32

24d ago1:27:32

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Send James & Sam a message Join us this week as we reveal the fascinating details behind Lower Street's acquisition of Pacific Content. We sit down with Harry Morton, who shares his admiration for Pacific Content's creative work and how this acquisition is set to reshape the branded podcast industry. We also discuss how the integration of these two…

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An adblocking podcast app; and AI-powered podcasting with Superproducer AI 1:07:37

29d ago1:07:37

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Send James & Sam a message James talks with Micah Engle-Eshleman, who is building an adblocking podcast app that supports the podcast creators. Good thing? Dreadful idea? We'd be interested in your comments, via fanmail or a boostagram. Plus, Manan Bhalodia from SuperProducer.ai talks to us about "Quickie", his company's AI-generated newsaggregatio…

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How does copyright work for podcasting? Plus, a new Overcast rewrite and Adobe tools 1:20:35

1M ago1:20:35

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Send James & Sam a message Unlock the secrets to smart podcasting as we explore game-changing developments in the industry! Get ready for a deep dive into Libsyn's leadership shake-up, the buzz around Lemonada Media's possible sale, and Overcast's latest update. PRS UK's groundbreaking podcast music license is also on the agenda, promising to strea…

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Neal Veglio guests; Spotify Comments; Pary Bell from TPX 56:44

2M ago56:44

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Send James & Sam a message This week, James is joined by Neal Veglio from Podknows Podcasting - https://podknowspodcasting.co.uk/ We speak with Pary Bell from https://www.thepodcastexchange.ca/ and talk about YouTube being #1 (is it?) and Spotify's new Comments feature. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescri…

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Spotify's innovations, multi-language, and Kim Fox - the Podcast Professor 54:54

2M ago54:54

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Send James & Sam a message The latest news and trends in the podcasting industry. In this episode, we discuss Spotify's growing video podcast platform, Buzzsprout's website redesign, the debate around the future of free podcasts, and the podcast landscape in Egypt as explored by guest Kim Fox, the "Podcast Professor" at the American University in C…

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Buzzsprout's new Android app; Zombie Google Podcasts and PodToo 49:27

2M ago49:27

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Send James & Sam a message In this episode, hosts James Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss Buzzsprout's new Android app, the New York Times putting podcasts behind a paywall, the fate of Google Podcasts, and YouTube adding a podcasts page. They also interview Alban Brooke from Buzzsprout about the company's podcast hosting platform and new shows, and R…

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Libsyn integrates with YouTube; plus Riverside's AI Tools and podcast events 50:28

2M ago50:28

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Send James & Sam a message Libsyn's integrated with YouTube's API - what does that mean? Plus, Kendall from Riverside spills the beans on the new features, and interviews with Theo Gadd from PodLife Events and Nathan Gathright from episodes.fm Longer interviews are in the Podnews Extra podcast feed, if you want to learn more. Support the Show. Conn…

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Podcasting in Africa; plus, Spotify's video uploading 58:51

2M ago58:51

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Send James & Sam a message We speak with Kevin Y Brown and Jon Savage about the podcast landscape in Africa. Those interviews are in full in the Podnews Extra feed. Also, Spotify's video ambitions, and Alby's removal of support for users in the US causes some concern for the future of streaming sats. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly…

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Spotify to recertify; new Descript version; and rumours! 48:17

3M ago48:17

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Send James & Sam a message From an airport lounge in New York, we hear about Descript's new version, and rumours in the industry... What do you think about our new shorter length? Give us feedback using fanmail or our contacts below. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joi…

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Pacific Content closes; interviews with Pocket Casts and Platform Media 54:10

3M ago54:10

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Send James & Sam a message We interview Ellie from Pocket Casts on the future direction of the podcast app; Matthew from Platform Media on why the company was acquired by PodX; and talk about the closure of Pacific Content. We're trying something new this week: trying to bring down the duration of this podcast to 45 minutes. Haven't quite succeeded…

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Live at The Podcast Show in London: PodX, Spotify and LIT 29:55

3M ago29:55

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Send James & Sam a message Ever wondered how the big fish like PodX are transforming the podcasting landscape with their chess-like acquisition maneuvers? Get ready to have that curiosity quelled as we unravel PodX's latest play in buying Platform Media, and what it spells for the podcasting cosmos. Plus, we've got the scoop on Spotify's overwhelmi…

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Spotify’s consumption data; Canadaland; Wavlake 1:46:52

3M ago1:46:52

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Send James & Sam a message Interviews with Canadaland and Wavlake. Details about Spotify’s new consumption data. An exclusive of Canadaland’s new podcast brand. Boosts, fan mail and more. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and…

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The IAB's new numbers, and our first week using fanmail 1:15:36

4M ago1:15:36

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Send James & Sam a message Our first week with Buzzsprout's new fanmail product was surprisingly good. We look into that, as well as the latest news - including the IAB numbers out of the US. We've chapters in all standards-supporting podcast players. Here are the chapters for Anton who listens in Spotify and needs a better podcast player 00:00:00 …

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Buzzsprout's fanmail; Captivate's YouTube integration; and Spotify vs Apple 1:33:47

4M ago1:33:47

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Send James & Sam a message Including Kevin Finn from Buzzsprout and Mark Asquith from Captivate. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us:…

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Acast is 10: interview with Ross Adams; plus, podcast guesting, and Spotify's IAB exit 1:22:21

4M ago1:22:21

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Send James & Sam a message We chat with Kathryn Musilek from Shark Party Media about podcast guesting; with Acast's CEO, Ross Adams, about Acast's tenth birthday, and wonder whether Spotify's exist from the IAB (and IAB certification) is a mistake. What do you like or not like about this episode? We'd love to hear from you. weekly@podnews.net will …

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FlightPath, the M&M Global Awards, and Max Cutler’s PAVE Studios 1:29:13

5M ago1:29:13

1:29:13

Send James & Sam a message “This week, we sit down with Jeremy King of the M&M Global Awards and Sean Howard, CEO of Flight Path, to dissect the pulse of podcast advertising and data analysis,” the AI says. Lizzy Pollott from Acast is also interviewed with Jeremy. “Join us for a journey through the evolving world of podcasting where every voice has…

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Stephen Bartlett’s Flight Studio, SHEQONOMI and Media Disco 1:28:52

5M ago1:28:52

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Send James & Sam a message We speak to Georgie and Christiana from Flight Studio, Steven Bartlett’s modest entry into the podcast space; James Allen of Media Disco and the dynamic Anu Bhardwaj of SHEQONOMI. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡…

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Sam's working for the Podcast Standard Project. Plus, YouTube at Evolutions 1:08:42

5M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Send James & Sam a message Sam and James also talk mowPod and plenty of other bits about the week's news. If you get value from this show, give us value - share this show, or send some sats! Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land …

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From Podcast Movement Evolutions: the Podnews Report Card and the Indian podcast market 1:11:07

5M ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Send James & Sam a message We're live in Los Angeles - and we interview Gautam Raj Anand from Hubhopper about podcasting in India. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samset…

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Todd Cochrane; Mike Kadin; and BBC podcasts 1:32:39

5M ago1:32:39

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Send James & Sam a message We interview Blubrry's Todd Cochrane about his new Vid2Pod tool; and chat with RedCircle's Mike Kadin about OpenRAP. Plus, the BBC's podcast strategy. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@geta…

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Evan Prodromou on ActivityPub; Gretchen Smith on Ad Results Media 1:29:01

6M ago1:29:01

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Send James & Sam a message We interview Evan Prodromou on ActivityPub - and catch up with Gretchen Smith from Ad Results Media about ARM Pro. James also helpfully wades into the "preloading audio" argument that's consumed podcastindex.social over the last week. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @…

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Pushkin's future with Gretta Cohn, Buzzsprout's iOS app with Alban Brooke, and Apple's transcripts 1:21:10

6M ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Send James & Sam a message In the chapters today... Sam chats with Gretta Cohn about Pushkin's future plans James chats with Alban Brooke about Buzzsprout's iOS app Apple's transcripts, and YouTube Music's firings Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/N…

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Podcast Search Optimisation, new IAB guidelines, and a special Aussie gift 56:02

6M ago56:02

56:02

Send James & Sam a message We talk: Podcast Search Optimisation, New IAB guidelines Court cases, and lots more Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.soci…

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The Art of Audio Advertising; and Sam visits Brisbane 1:14:14

6M ago1:14:14

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Send James & Sam a message James and Sam are at The Pod in Brisbane - https://edgestudio.productions/the-pod/ - to cover what's been going on this week in podcasting. This week - an interview with Stew Redwine on what makes a good podcast ad; Anthony Nwaneri on his podcast Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing - and Sam gets some rants off his chest. Buck…

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The Locked On Network's strategy, new Podscribe data, and Acast in profit 51:15

7M ago51:15

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Send James & Sam a message While Sam wanders around Australia, James interviews David Locke from the Locked On Podcast Network on how they use SMS to make more loyal listeners; and Amelia Coomber from Podscribe on new data for podcast advertising. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @s…

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Triton Digital's 2023 Podcast Report; Podfest; and Spotify's new strategy 1:26:30

7M ago1:26:30

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Send James & Sam a message James is joined this week by Dave Jones of the Podcast Index. https://podcastindex.org/ Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.…

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Wondercraft AI's Oskar Serrander; Apple's transcripts, and more 1:34:16

7M ago1:34:16

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Send James & Sam a message We talk with Wondercraft AI's Oskar Serrander, and Sam and James talk about the week's news in podcasting. Also, something fun from Buzzsprout. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com…

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Podlander Drunkcast - Dudelander! (s7a, pt.2) 43:25

7M ago43:25

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Hey, y'all - Part two of two for Dudelander Outlander s7a. We learn many things in this episode, but it would feel like spoilers to mention them here. Suffice it to say, our Dudes (surprisingly!) have very strong feelings about interior design. Lots of love - Allison and Julie (and Kevin and Neal)By Podlander Presents

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Podcasting 2.0 criticism; Alby outage; and the EU's Digital Markets Act 57:33

7M ago57:33

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Send James & Sam a message We discuss Rob and Elsie's criticism of Podcasting 2.0; the Digital Markets Act in Europe and what that means for podcasting; and Alby's outage. (This is a re-upload without 30 minutes of silence, d'oh) Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpod…

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Podlander Drunkcast - Dudelander! (s7a, pt.1) 51:02

7M ago51:02

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Oh lord - Here's Kevin and Neal again, talking about their reactions to Outlander season 7a. They remember some stuff! It's been awhiiiiile....but the laughs are eternal. Part one of two and kind of an abrupt ending to this one. In the style of Dudelander, we're doing the best we can. Lots of love - Allison and Julie (and Kevin and Neal)…

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Is advertising ageist? An interview with Adelicious; and what people want from podcast advertising 1:26:32

8M ago1:26:32

1:26:32

Send James & Sam a message We speak with Andy Goldsmith from Adelicious; Sam starts singing old 1980s TV commercials; and has a bit of a rant about some data. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @…

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Interview with Kevin Smith of Snipd; and seemingly a bad news special? 1:40:52

8M ago1:40:52

1:40:52

Send James & Sam a message Step into the future of podcasting with us as we unwrap the latest industry shifts and ponder whether tracking total listening hours trumps download counts. We're joined by Kevin Smith, CEO and co-founder of Snipd, for an exclusive look at his AI-driven app that's changing the way we listen to podcasts. Support the Show. …

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James and Sam revisit podcasting in 2023; and give our predictions for 2024 59:04

8M ago59:04

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Send James & Sam a message James and Sam look back at our predictions for 2023. How many did we get right? We also look at our highlights and lowlights of the year. Then, we give our predictions for 2024! At least one of them won't come as a surprise. We're back next week - 12th January 2024 - with our first full show of the year. Support the Show.…

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2023's highlights, and 2024's predictions from our friends 40:04

8M ago40:04

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Send James & Sam a message Highlights of 2023, and predictions for 2024, from our friends. Including: Jennifer Han from Ausha Brett Spencer from City University of London Mark Asquith from Captivate Dave Jones from the Podcast Index Lauren Passell from Tink Media Skye Pillsbury from The Squeeze Arielle Nissenblatt from Descript Sandy Warr from City…

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Podlander Drunkcast - Catch Up with Janine! 50:11

8M ago50:11

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Hi, y'all - Janine was in town so we got him in front of a miiicro-phooone to catch up on what he's up to, and also to shoot the shit about Outlander season 7a. He still watches! We had a good time getting the band back together. It would be remiss of me not to quote Amelia "Ham On The Loose" Buzzell re: her amazing photoshop skills - "You've heard…

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PodcastAI; Fountain; Podcast Guru; and Apple's effect on downloads 1:40:29

8M ago1:40:29

1:40:29

Send James & Sam a message Ever considered what your attention is worth when you indulge in the latest podcast episode? You might just find out as we compare the value of podcast content with the likes of Netflix and Spotify, suggesting a fair satoshi range that listeners could shell out per minute of audio bliss. With podcasting's landscape consta…

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TWiT Layoffs, Ainsley Costello and Just Loud, and a bombshell 1:11:51

9M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

Send James & Sam a message We look at the layoffs and show cancellations at the TWiT network; and at Paul Vogel's departure from Spotify. Plus, Ainsley Costello and JL about a live concert - and right at the end, Sam Sethi has news about Podfans. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @sa…

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Copyright claims, Spotify's job losses, Pod People and Podgagement 1:28:28

9M ago1:28:28

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Send James & Sam a message (description from Buzzsprout's CoHost AI feature) Can you imagine receiving a bill for using an image without a license? James doesn't have to imagine it, and he’s here to share his harrowing copyright enforcement encounter that could have major implications for all podcast directories globally. We also dare to dissect th…

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The podcast app that will skip the ads for you; plus Spotify's Wrapped, YouTube and Descript 1:45:09

9M ago1:45:09

1:45:09

Send James & Sam a message We talk to Anna Sian from Spotify; Christiana Cromer from Descript; and Neil Mody from Headliner. "Use the chapters, Luke." Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bn…

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Brendan Mulligan and Lisa Jacobs 1:29:42

9M ago1:29:42

1:29:42

Send James & Sam a message We start with a dive into the stormy waves stirred up by Good Pods and the backlash against their AI-generated descriptions, our discussion provides a rich exploration of this hot topic. We're thrilled to be joined by Brendan Mulligan, the brain behind PodPage, who enlightens us on integrating podcasting 2.0 features, and…

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Live Streaming at Podcon MX with Alberto Betella; and Ainsley Costello 1:15:24

10M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Send James & Sam a message Ever wonder how a podcast episode gets broadcasted live? Alberto Betella, co-founder of RSSCom, will let you in on the secret from the recent Podcom MX event in Mexico. We'll traverse the exciting challenges and triumphs of using the live item tag for broadcasting in the first podcasting-only event live-streamed in Mexico…

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Exploring Buzzsprout with Tom Rossi and Podhome with Barry Luijbregts 1:33:29

10M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

Send James & Sam a message Ever wondered how AI can lend a helping hand in podcasting? Stay tuned as we unfurl the fascinating features of Buzzsprout's new AI assistant, Co-Host - a revolutionary tool that can significantly streamline your podcasting process, and even add transcripts to your episodes! We'll shed light on the cost of incorporating t…

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Unveiling RSS Blue for Music Podcasters and the double-winner at the Independent Podcast Awards 1:12:12

10M ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Send James & Sam a message The new features of RSS Blue for music podcasters and how they can leverage this platform to monetize their art - and lots more! Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @jam…

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Inside Caloroga Shark Media; and Spotify is back in black 1:17:34

10M ago1:17:34

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Send James & Sam a message Sam and James chat about Spotify's surprise profit; and we interview Caloroga Shark Media, a company producing short-form podcasts. Support the Show. Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @…

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Podlander Drunkcast - Season 7A Live Show: The Musical! 55:21

10M ago55:21

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Hi, y'all - We're back on this live show bullshit, rolling the D20 and declaring the "winners" of Outlander season 7A. Thanks to The Oasis Tavern, thanks to our bartenders Elizabeth and Michelle, thanks to Joseph our amazing karaoke jockey, and thanks to the regulars who actually kind of enjoyed it early on a Saturday. But mostly...thanks to all of…

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Gene Liverman joins us, with Steve Goldstein and Jay Nachlis revealing more about YouTube and podcasting 1:03:33

11M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Send James & Sam a message 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 …

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