Best PodSummit Podcasts (2024)

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What's Attracting Sponsors in 2024? (Live from PodSummit YYC '24!) 58:28

27d ago58:28

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It used to be that podcast downloads were the main data point podcasters would use to track their growth. The thinking was, get X amount of downloads per month and sponsors will jump at you with wallets full of cash. While that may have been the way back in the day, today's success metrics looks a lot different when it comes to podcast success. In …

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AI in Podcasting: Enhancing Creativity or Threatening Authenticity? 41:51

8h ago41:51

41:51

As Artificial Intelligence continues to be ever more present in podcasting, discussions and conversations have appeared online at an equal rate on whether this is a good or bad thing for the podcasting industry. Does it make life easier when it comes to creating content, or does it run the risk of making podcasting redundant through an increased la…

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Bryan Crockett 1:17:43

3h ago1:17:43

1:17:43

Bryan and I talk about mental health, ADHD and more! You can subscribe to him at byrancrockett.ca and email him at bryan@bryancrockett.ca ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Indigenous Teachers for Two Spirit Youth 57:33

3d ago57:33

57:33

We have on two Indigenous Teachers for Two Spirit Youth (in SK) to discuss the current vote. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Waubgeshig Rice 1:08:58

9d ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Waubgeshig Rice joins us to discuss Moon of the Turning Leaves! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Author and educator, Carolyn Roberts 1:04:51

25d ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Today we welcome Carolyn Roberts, Indigenous Education Consultant, and author. Find her new book Re-Storying Education, Decolonizing Your Practice Using a Critical Lens or hire her at www.carolynroberts.net ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Sept 30th 2024 was Racist 1:02:06

1M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Sept 30th this year really highlighted a campaign of hate towards Indigenous Peoples’ this year. Oct. 4th’s Sisters in Spirit Vigil honouring the missing and murdered exploited Indigenous Peoples’ really centred families first. Lastly, I talk about healthy boundaries ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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Toni’s Journey & Sobriety 1:14:15

1M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

We welcome Toni for the first time to talk about her journey. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Josh and Allyship 1:22:47

2M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

Josh, famous from TikTok but no longer on there, talks about allyship as the Day for Truth and Reconciliation comes on Sept. 30 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Indigenous Book Club: Unbroken 58:55

2M ago58:55

58:55

My September book club of Unbroken by Angela Sterritt. This book talks about missing and murdered women, and girls so please call 1-844-413-6649 if you are Indigenous and need emotional assistance. 988, texting 988 or go to 988.ca for non Indigenous. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Tchadas Leo and Podsummit 2024 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

Tchadas Leo and I are getting ready for Pod Summit! Come join us and type Podsummit15 for a 15 percent off to attend the Calgary Pod Summit Sept. 19 & 20th. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Are Top Podcasters Correct About Podcasting's Biggest Challenges? 53:28

2M ago53:28

53:28

In a recent article on Hollywood Reporter, top podcasters like Rachel Maddow, Bill Simmons, Josh Lindgren and more shared their take on the biggest issues facing podcasting. These included visibility, podcast apps, lower advertising, and more. Join Danny and guest co-host Dan LeFebvre as they dissect the article and review each viewpoint. Our guest…

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Killing the Wittigo 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Indigenous Culture-Based Approaches to Waking Up, Taking Action, and Doing the Work of Healing ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Apple Podcasts Now on Android via Web Player! 15:23

3M ago15:23

15:23

Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, opening up the Android market and allowing users to listen on Windows. This is a significant milestone for podcasting as it provides more options for listeners and creators. The web player supports syncing across devices and allows for purchasing subscriptions to creators. However, there are potential ris…

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Pretendians, Lateral Violence and Cyberbullying 1:22:50

3M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

I recently had a book club which led to pretend Indian hunters. What is pretendianism and I will break down my experience. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Alex Soop 1:18:05

3M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Midnight Storm Moonless Sky: Indigenous Horror Stories by Alex Soop so buy it! Also we discussed other great authors and this great podcast too: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-skull-crawlers ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Podcasting Has an Analytics Problem 53:03

3M ago53:03

53:03

Currently, if a podcaster wants to get the full picture of their show's growth, they need to look at multiple analytics reports: their hosting company, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and now YouTube. Then they need to correlate how all this data is presented, since it can be very different, depending on IAB Certification, downloads, listens, and more. An…

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Podcast Movement 2024 Survival Guide 47:03

3M ago47:03

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Welcome to this bonus episode of In & Around Podcasting. This week, Mark and Danny take a look at this year's Podcast Movement, taking place in Washington, D.C. between August 19 and 22. They share tips for first time attendees, how to plan your schedule effectively, some things you shouldn't forget, and loads more useful tips. Links to interesting…

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Catching the Autism 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

They're Catching the Autism Facebook page joined me to talk about autism here in Calgary ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Is Podcasting in a Slump? 48:27

3M ago48:27

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According to the most recent stats by the Podcast Index, there are 315,000 active podcasts (based on publishing at least one episode in the last 30 days), with 446,000 in the last 90 days. Given there are 4.2 million podcasts listed in the index, are the seemingly low numbers (around 10% of all podcasts actively publishing) a cause for concern, or …

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Colonizer priorities 1:12:51

3M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Trump assassination attempt, Prime Minister on the beach, Jasper Fire, Danielle Smith’s Banff pic, Vp Harris, Olympics and more ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Value4Value, the Philosophy with David Medus 52:53

4M ago52:53

52:53

In episode 14, we discussed whether the V4V - Value4Value - model was dead, with a focus on streaming sats (Satoshis) since this is primarily what many podcasters associate V4V with. The episode stirred up quite the conversation online, with some interesting takes on the episode and points raised. So this episode sees Mark chat with David Medus on …

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I Have ADHD 1:19:23

4M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

I have ADHD and what that’s like now. Lots of books to talk about too. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Inside the New Captivate 2.5 Dashboard Upgrade 43:01

4M ago43:01

43:01

Welcome to a special bonus episode of In & Around Podcasting. This week, Mark and Danny are joined by guest co-host Garry Aylott, Head of Design at Captivate, to talk about the new Captivate 2.5 dashboard release. This includes designing for both indie podcasters and large media production companies, as well as taking podcast networks up a notch fo…

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Truth Telling 1:13:59

4M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

From racism, broken treaties, and cultural pillaging, to the value of Indigenous lives and the importance of Indigenous literature, this collection reveals facts about Indigenous life in Canada. Truth Telling also demonstrates the myths underlying Canadian history and the human cost of colonialism, showing how it continues to underpin modern social…

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Is Value4Value Dead? 54:57

4M ago54:57

54:57

It was recently announced that Alby, one of the most popular streaming sats platforms for podcasters when using Value4Value (V4V), is no longer offering new accounts to people in the US. Does this news mean a major roadblock to growth and adoption of V4V, or just part of a new medium's growing pains? And what alternatives do podcasters have? Join M…

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Doing Things the Right Way 1:16:27

4M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Joan Ryan and her research team have carefully documented Dogrib traditional justice as it has been practised over the past century. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Two Spirit by Alycia Two Bears 1:19:45

4M ago1:19:45

1:19:45

A glimpse into the ways in which love, grief, sex, motherhood and sexuality can be experienced through the gaze of poetry. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Dr. Pam Palmater of Warrior Life Podcast 1:22:41

5M ago1:22:41

1:22:41

Dr. Pam Palmater, from Eel River Bar First Nation, is an internationally renowned speaker, prolific author, award-winning Indigenous podcaster, Mi’kmaw lawyer, and activist driving reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, human rights, and social justice. Follow her at: https://www.pampalmater.com https://linktr.ee/pampalmaterhttps://www.youtube.com…

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Which Podcast Hosting Company is For Sale? Plus... Good or Bad for the Industry? 46:49

5M ago46:49

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In the June 3 edition of industry publication Podnews, editor James Cridland reported on the rumour of "a large podcast hosting company having an all-hands meeting with the news that they'd found a buyer for the company." There's also industry rumours of at least three hosting companies either looking for buyers or open to buyer approaches. We've s…

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Calgary Water Emergency and Moree 1:06:57

5M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Calgary declared a local state of emergency, the Federation of Cdn Municipalities, CP Planning, Acorn, Liberal Campaign College, ASIRT - Human Resources, Angela Whitney & Latjor, Aboriginal Awareness Events in Calgary, ABNDP Leadership done on June 22, Walk for Justice event from Edmonton, Edmonton Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/Q5Yt…

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Apple, Spotify, YouTube: Are Platforms Making It Harder to Start and Grow a Podcast? 1:12:36

5M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

At the end of March this year, industry publication Podnews published its annual Podnews Report Card. This asks podcasters to complete a scorecard on podcast platforms, and where they're doing well, and where they're doing not so well. Across the board, all main platforms - Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music - had a lower score than last yea…

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Helping Elders prevent scams with Teqare 1:01:26

5M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Darion and Zachary from Teqare (pronounced Tech-care) join me to educate us about digital literacy and some tips, especially for the older folks in our world to understand and prevent scams. For a PDF of tips for your parents or grandparents fridges: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i03OFDE5QaxWU4iKuNkjD__HiefWcstJ/view?usp=sharing ★ Support this p…

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Spotify Removes Recording Feature - What Now for Podcasting Tech Stacks? 1:07:45

5M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Spotify recently announced they're no longer offering the option to easily record and edit within the platforms's hosting dashboard, a popular feature that was part of podcast host Anchor, before it was rebranded as Spotify for Podcasters. Online communities on Reddit and Facebook are full of upset podcasters looking for alternatives, since many po…

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Karrie-Lynn, 2 Spirit Knowledge Keeper 2:54:15

5M ago2:54:15

2:54:15

In this 3hr session, we learn about the life and times of Karrie-Lynn. Tw: IRS, abuse and more heavy topics ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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The Podcast Show London 2024 Review 50:10

5M ago50:10

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Show notes written by AI and not touched... to prove that we do only get 70% of the way there with AI... The episode features a review of the Podcast Show 2024, with discussions on booth activities, industry trends, and event experiences. The conversation covers topics such as booth engagement, monetization, video content, event organization, and a…

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Queer & Indigenous Solidarity 1:29:51

6M ago1:29:51

1:29:51

Tom, or locally known as Birthday Girl, is a club Drag dj asking questions about intersectionality. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/birthdaygirlyyc?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYAfTuAmhGUraCcMq56X4-kqpCsxKlxoSjw9PgfDaaKNWan6BkqKkjHiSs_aem_ATVyO_mKx6OKmyGLHV9FeVpRnxQk33qjC-iuXX9YKOaz5CaoPkuRdjaYoq-F1anfhl4zTBEv4PEZAKpS1Ra3yaXA ★ Support this podcast o…

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Retrospective: 9 Expert Insights on the Podcast Industry 15:30

6M ago15:30

15:30

As the industry descends on the Podcast Show 2024 in London, UK, we take a look back at the first couple of months of In & Around Podcasting. We've covered a wealth of important topics, and been delighted to bring some fantastic insights around these topics from both industry insiders and indie podcasters. So sit back, and enjoy this recap. Feature…

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Be Heard Project Canada 56:22

6M ago56:22

56:22

Nathaniel Sukhdeo, co-Founder of the Be Heard Project Canada, joins me to discuss the Be Heard Project Canada, an 8-part web-series that aims to bridge gaps of knowledge on the fundamentals of seeking a political nomination, so that more Canadians feel comfortable in doing so. Subscribe and watch: https://youtube.com/@beheardprojectcanada?si=7q6b9E…

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Does YouTube Actually Care About Podcasting? 37:14

6M ago37:14

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We hear it on all the industry podcasts and publications/newsletters: YouTube is the preferred destination for podcast listeners/viewers (and let's not get into the whole "but it's not RSS" debate). But for podcasters, it can be a different story: RSS feed ingestion release was left wanting in some key areas analytics are still not provided to podc…

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Elder Doreen Healy 1:09:15

6M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Today is part two with guest Elder Doreen Healy of the Kainai Nation and Sheryl-Ann (Sass) Carscadden Cree and citizenship with the Metis Nation of Alberta, speaking about the Indigenous Gathering Place here in Calgary. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Is the CPM Model in Podcasting Really Sustainable? 49:52

6M ago49:52

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In a recent article published by Mia Lobel, ex Head of Content at Pushkin Industries, she decries the CPM model in podcasting, and that "The CPM model of advertising does not — and will not ever — work to sustain podcasting." Join us as we dive deep into this topic with two podcasting pros. Plus, Stupid Stuff in Podcasting and The Flattering Ram! C…

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Indigenous Gathering Place in Calgary 56:27

6M ago56:27

56:27

Sheryl Ann, and Emma from the Indigenous Gathering Place join me today to discuss the project, partnerships and barriers to getting this Place in place. In case you missed the Touch Grass moment: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/PShn8FG93VbNom1o/?mibextid=ox5AEW ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Does Podcasting Still Need the IAB? A Deep Dive with James Cridland 51:17

6M ago51:17

51:17

Spotify recently announced they've ceased their membership of the IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau), which has long been seen as the standard for the podcast industry when it comes to analytics and measurement. This announcement means Spotify for Podcasters (previously Anchor), Megaphone, and Chartable are no longer IAB Certified. With the indus…

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Weekly Recap 1:04:25

6M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

I cover topics such as media tips, police tips for activists, Shannens Dream and more. Please check out Shannen's Dream | First Nations Child & Family Caring Society (fncaringsociety.com) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Why Do Podcasters Quit by Episode 5? 53:57

7M ago53:57

53:57

Many podcasts don't make it past episode five, according to new data from the Podcast Index. In this episode, Mark, Danny, Dave Jackson, and Ashley Hamer discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding podcasting. Takeaways Many podcasts don't make it past episode five, possibly due to the rise of free podcast hosting platforms like Anchor, n…

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Indigenous Book Club: Survivance Narratives 1:20:23

7M ago1:20:23

1:20:23

April 8: Indigenous Women and Street Gangs, Survivance Narratives Indigenous Women and Street Gangs: Survivance Narratives : Amber, Bev, Chantel, Jazmyne, Faith, Jorgina, Henry, Robert: ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Do Small Podcast Apps Really Have a Future? 51:16

7M ago51:16

51:16

In this episode, Danny, Sam Sethi, and Garry Aylott discuss the current state of podcasting apps and the recent closures of several apps. They explore the challenges faced by podcasting apps in terms of monetization and discoverability, and question whether this means some podcast apps have a future. The conversation also touches on the need for ap…

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Melanie Daniels 1:21:15

7M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Melanie Daniels, niece of Harry Daniels, and Indigenous advocate, talks about a public meeting of misinformation here in Alberta. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By nativecalgarian

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Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024 Review PLUS Industry Insider "Stupid Stuff!" 55:57

7M ago55:57

55:57

NOTE: Some of this audio is a little sketchy because it was recorded using some Bluetooth mics on site at Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024. Probably worth an upgrade... As the podcasting industry descended on Los Angeles for Podcast Movement Evolutions, the talk centred around YouTube, podcast downloads in mobile games and the annual geek out over …

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