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Podnews Weekly Review
Podnews Weekly Review
James Cridland and Sam Sethi

The last word in podcasting news. Every Friday James Cridland (⚡james@crid.land ) and Sam Sethi (⚡sam@getalby.com) review and analyse the week's top... more

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Episodes

FlightPath, the M&M Global Awards, and Max Cutler’s PAVE Studios

“This week, we sit down with Jeremy King of the M&M Global Awards and Sean Howard, CEO of Flight Path,... more

19 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Stephen Bartlett’s Flight Studio, SHEQONOMI and Media Disco

We speak to Georgie and Christiana from Flight Studio, Steven Bartlett’s modest entry into the podcast space; James Allen of... more

12 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Sam's working for the Podcast Standard Project. Plus, YouTube at Evolutions

Sam and James also talk mowPod and plenty of other bits about the week's news.If you get value from this... more

05 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
From Podcast Movement Evolutions: the Podnews Report Card and the Indian podcast market

We're live in Los Angeles - and we interview Gautam Raj Anand from Hubhopper about podcasting in India.Support the showConnect... more

29 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Todd Cochrane; Mike Kadin; and BBC podcasts

We interview Blubrry's Todd Cochrane about his new Vid2Pod tool; and chat with RedCircle's  Mike Kadin about OpenRAP. Plus, the... more

22 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Evan Prodromou on ActivityPub; Gretchen Smith on Ad Results Media

We interview Evan Prodromou on ActivityPub - and catch up with Gretchen Smith from Ad Results Media about ARM Pro.James... more

16 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Pushkin's future with Gretta Cohn, Buzzsprout's iOS app with Alban Brooke, and Apple's transcripts

In the chapters today...Sam chats with Gretta Cohn about Pushkin's future plansJames chats with Alban Brooke about Buzzsprout's iOS appApple's... more

08 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Podcast Search Optimisation, new IAB guidelines, and a special Aussie gift

We talk:Podcast Search Optimisation,New IAB guidelinesCourt cases, and lots moreSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter:... more

01 Mar 2024 · 56 minutes
The Art of Audio Advertising; and Sam visits Brisbane

James and Sam are at The Pod in Brisbane - https://edgestudio.productions/the-pod/ - to cover what's been going on this week... more

23 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
The Locked On Network's strategy, new Podscribe data, and Acast in profit

While Sam wanders around Australia, James interviews David Locke from the Locked On Podcast Network on how they use SMS... more

16 Feb 2024 · 51 minutes
Triton Digital's 2023 Podcast Report; Podfest; and Spotify's new strategy

James is joined this week by Dave Jones of the Podcast Index. https://podcastindex.org/Support the showConnect With Us: Email:... more

09 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Wondercraft AI's Oskar Serrander; Apple's transcripts, and more

We talk with Wondercraft AI's Oskar Serrander, and Sam and James talk about the week's news in podcasting. Also, something... more

02 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
Podcasting 2.0 criticism; Alby outage; and the EU's Digital Markets Act

We discuss Rob and Elsie's criticism of Podcasting 2.0; the Digital Markets Act in Europe and what that means for... more

26 Jan 2024 · 57 minutes
Is advertising ageist? An interview with Adelicious; and what people want from podcast advertising

We speak with Andy Goldsmith from Adelicious; Sam starts singing old 1980s TV commercials; and has a bit of a... more

19 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Interview with Kevin Smith of Snipd; and seemingly a bad news special?

Step into the future of podcasting with us as we unwrap the latest industry shifts and ponder whether tracking total... more

12 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
James and Sam revisit podcasting in 2023; and give our predictions for 2024

James and Sam look back at our predictions for 2023. How many did we get right? We also look at... more

05 Jan 2024 · 59 minutes
2023's highlights, and 2024's predictions from our friends

Highlights of 2023, and predictions for 2024, from our friends. Including:Jennifer Han from AushaBrett Spencer from City University of LondonMark... more

29 Dec 2023 · 40 minutes
PodcastAI; Fountain; Podcast Guru; and Apple's effect on downloads

Ever considered what your attention is worth when you indulge in the latest podcast episode? You might just find out... more

22 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
TWiT Layoffs, Ainsley Costello and Just Loud, and a bombshell

We look at the layoffs and show cancellations at the TWiT network; and at Paul Vogel's departure from Spotify. Plus,... more

15 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Copyright claims, Spotify's job losses, Pod People and Podgagement

(description from Buzzsprout's CoHost AI feature)Can you imagine receiving a bill for using an image without a license? James doesn't... more

08 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
The podcast app that will skip the ads for you; plus Spotify's Wrapped, YouTube and Descript

We talk to Anna Sian from Spotify; Christiana Cromer from Descript; and Neil Mody from Headliner."Use the chapters, Luke."Support the... more

01 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
Brendan Mulligan and Lisa Jacobs

We start with a dive into the stormy waves stirred up by Good Pods and the backlash against their AI-generated... more

24 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Live Streaming at Podcon MX with Alberto Betella; and Ainsley Costello

Ever wonder how a podcast episode gets broadcasted live? Alberto Betella, co-founder of RSSCom, will let you in on the... more

17 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Exploring Buzzsprout with Tom Rossi and Podhome with Barry Luijbregts

Ever wondered how AI can lend a helping hand in podcasting? Stay tuned as we unfurl the fascinating features of... more

10 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
Unveiling RSS Blue for Music Podcasters and the double-winner at the Independent Podcast Awards

The new features of RSS Blue for music podcasters and how they can leverage this platform to monetize their art... more

03 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Inside Caloroga Shark Media; and Spotify is back in black

Sam and James chat about Spotify's surprise profit; and we interview Caloroga Shark Media, a company producing short-form podcasts.Support the... more

27 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Gene Liverman joins us, with Steve Goldstein and Jay Nachlis revealing more about YouTube and podcasting

Buzzsprout's AI writes:"Get ready to unravel the power of YouTube in the podcasting realm with none other than @GeneBean, a... more

20 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Todd Cochrane's 19th year of podcasting

We talk with Todd Cochrane of Blubrry about the last 19 years of podcasting, and the future.Support the showConnect With... more

13 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
Spotify's audiobooks, Canada's regulation, and Sam at the British Podcast Awards

Revel in the thrill of the ever-evolving podcasting industry! Brace yourself for an exciting episode as we dive into Spotify's... more

06 Oct 2023 · 53 minutes
Exclusive Edison Podcast Metrics UK data; and the dangers of headphones

Google Podcasts to close; too soon?Plus Melissa Kiesche, Senior Vice President at Edison Research, who unveils the meticulous process behind... more

29 Sep 2023 · 30 minutes
Ross Adams from Acast; Pete Birsinger from Podscribe; and the last word in podcasting news

Ready to elevate your podcasting knowledge? Our latest episode is a deep dive into the evolving world of Apple Podcasts... more

22 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Naomi Mellor on the International Women's Podcast Awards, and PodcastOne on the NASDAQ

Good news from podcasting as downloads are up; and Podcast One gets onto the NASDAQ.Plus, we've an interview with Naomi... more

15 Sep 2023 · 56 minutes
Ainsley Costello and Sam Mean on music in podcasting; Greg Glenday, Acast's new Chief Business Officer

In the chapters (use them!)Every industry has its rising stars, and ours is no different. Meet Ainsley Costello, the 19-year-old... more

08 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
YouTube's RSS Support, and Transcribe.FM with Nathan Gathright

(This is mostly written by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI tool)Ready to unravel the mysteries of YouTube's support for RSS? Join us,... more

01 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Live from Podcast Movement with the New Media Show

Live from the show floor at Podcast Movement 2023, in Denver, CO.Guests areTodd Cochrane, CEO, BlubrryRob Greenlee, SteamYard and NomonoAnne... more

25 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
SquadCast acquired by Descript and IPFS podcasting

Ever wondered how changes in the podcasting landscape can revolutionize your content creation? Imagine driving your podcast to new heights... more

18 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
With Kyrin Down - Russia's fight with Apple Podcasts, and good news/bad news

Good news, bad news - financials sound good, consumption doesn’tThe Russians are comingAnd advanced audience demographics for podcastsPlus, Live One’s... more

11 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Exploring the 'Podfather' Adam Curry's Boostagram Ball: and the British Podcast Awards Controversy

(This was initially produced by Buzzsprout's AI)Join us on a thrilling exploration featuring none other than the 'Podfather' himself, Adam... more

04 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Spotify's financials, and Rebecca Sananès on her career and working with Harry and Meghan

(This episode description originally from Buzzsprout's AI service)This week, we unpack the rollercoaster ride of Spotify's stocks, despite their active... more

28 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Telling Media's Christiana Brenton and Georgie Holt; plus C-18 in Canada and Audioboom's results

Ever wonder how the world of international podcasting operates? Get ready to demystify it with us, as we delve into... more

21 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Celebrating 20 Years of Podcasting with Rob Greenlee and Christopher Lydon

(This description produced by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI tool)Guess what? Podcasting is celebrating its 20th anniversary and I have the honor... more

14 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Libsyn's John W Gibbons, and Android's fragmentation

(This produced by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI tool)Leave a comment about this episode: https://podcastindex.social/@samsethi/110673314068746651Ever wonder how the world of podcasting is... more

07 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Stitcher's Closure, and Naomi Mellor on the International Women's Podcast Awards

(This description mostly by Buzzsprout's CoHost AI)Are you ready to get the inside scoop on the world of podcasting? We're... more

30 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Spotify Supremium, Acast Plus Access, and Listener Habits

Ever wondered how Facebook fares in the podcast platform rankings? This week's episode is packed with the latest podcasting news,... more

23 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
with Skye Pillsbury - Spotify's Ad Analytics is launched, and Apple to kill value4value?

(The below is AI generated)What if you could access exclusive insights on the latest podcasting developments, straight from the industry's... more

16 Jun 2023 · 55 minutes
Spotify Layoffs, AI-Powered Discovery, NYT Audio, and PodX/Listen Merger

What if you had insider access to the latest in podcasting news, trends, and expert insights? Look no further! This... more

09 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Gaslighting the Industry: Big Names Support, AI Transformations, and RSS Feed Frustrations

(The title, description and transcript are by Buzzsprout's AI tools. The chapter marks were manual - J)Are you ready to... more

02 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
Live at The Podcast Show: YouTube RSS plans and the Edison Podcast Ranker

Special guest: the audienceLive from The Podcast Show, Sam and James look back at the week's podcasting news.Support the showConnect... more

26 May 2023 · 40 minutes
New Releases and MD Interviews: Oscar Merry (Fountain 0.7), Martin Mouritzen (Podfriend 2.0) and Mark Asquith (Captivate Creator Suite).

Special Guests:Mark Asquith -  Captivate Oscar Merry - FountainMartin Mouritzen  - Podfriend News:  The New York Times released its standalone Audio appSpotify’s AI... more

19 May 2023 · 2 hours, 28 minutes
Broadcast to Podcast; plus, a look ahead at The Podcast Show

Special Guests: Rob Lowenthal - Spotify/MegaphoneSharon Taylor - Triton DigitalDarby Dorras - ListenTom Billington  - The Podcast ShowNews: Acast released Q1/23 financials. ... more

12 May 2023 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
Good news! Plus, Chris Quamme Rhoden from Acast, and Nick Hilton on host reads

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... more

05 May 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Spotify reach 500m MAU's. Podcasts appear in YouTube Music, Ofcom says the number of Brits listening to podcasts has flatlined.

Special GuestsAmi Thakkar  - The Podcast Academy, Board MemberStaffan Rosell - PodX Group, CEO & Co-FounderNews: YouTube Music now has podcasts... more

28 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Spotify strikes a deal with Jellysmack for video. RØDE Podcaster Duo & Streamer X launch at NAB. The Podcast Academy board announced.

Special Guests: Steven BellElisa ShearerNews:Spotify is stopping platform exclusivity for some of its Gimlet showsStarting on June 1, Chartable will no... more

22 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
Podnews buys Podcast Business Journal. Kids Listen releases survey on kids podcasts. New 'Podroll' tag is rolled out on Podnews. Podcast Guru is LIT.

Special Guest: Sanden Totten, Kids ListenNews: Podnews has acquired Podcast Business Journal which will publish a weekly roundup of news, podcast... more

14 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Acast's SVP Marketing, Comms and Brand, Lizzy Pollott talks Interchangeable Ad Slots, Keyword and Conversational Ad Targeting and The Obamas join Acast. Plus it's Happy Adopt-a-Listener Month!

Special Guests: Lizzy Pollott  -  SVP Marketing, Communications & BrandNina Robinson - CEO & Founder Soundtruism Productions News:Podcasts from Higher Ground are... more

07 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
Ahoj Jamesi! Podcast Standards Project launches, iOS 16.4 launches and Podnews Live in Barcelona/Mexico launches.

Special Guests: Justin Jackson and Charles Wilchin.A new grassroots industry coalition, the Podcast Standards Project, has been launched to advocate... more

31 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Podcasts are go (on YouTube) (kind of); and interview with Captivate's Mark Asquith

Special Guest: Mark Asquith - MD Captivate (Global)News: YouTube announced that “podcasts are a go!”YouTube’s Creator Insider has produced a video... more

24 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
The iHeartPodcast Awards; Podcast Mania; Norma-Jean Belenky on Podcast Movement; Apple is #1

James is joined this week by Courtney Kocak, while Sam Sethi goes skiing.Links for this week's show at https://podnews.net/archive Support the... more

17 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
Spotify drops Anchor but streams on with new TikTok UI for podcast discoverability. RSS.com provides Automatic Transcripts for free

Special Guest:  Jordan Blair  - Buzzcast Co-Host and Producer Show Notes: Anchor is now called Spotify for Podcasters. The new podcast... more

10 Mar 2023 · 42 minutes
Will YouTube podcasting earn your time & attention? Podnews Live in Vegas, Manchester and London.

Special Guest:Steve Pratt - Founder / Attention Strategist at The Creativity BusinessThe News:  (All links are from Podnews.net)YouTube Music adds... more

03 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
YouTube get into podcasting; Apple removes AppleCoreMedia, Podimo launches in the UK, and The Podcast Index shows cross-app comments working

Special Guests: Nayeema Raza - talks about ON with Kara Swisher/Vox Media  - Podcast ExtraMitch Downey - NEW Podverse v4.12.1 with... more

24 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Vox Media & Spotify raise significant new funding. Acast reports strong 2022 growth and seeks profitability by 2024. Podimo enters the UK market. Interviews with Hindenburg and RSS Blue

Special Guests Chris Mottes - CEO at Hindenburg SystemsHindenburg announced this week Hindenburg PRO v2, a new version of the editor... more

17 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Google removes/adds podcasts; Tom Rossi on Buzzsprout subscriptions; Sean Glynn on Novel; Jordan Harbinger

Special Guests: Tom RossiSean GlynnJordan Harbinger Show NotesGoogle tells us that Google Podcasts carousel links in Google Search (which the company said... more

10 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Spotify's financials; Leo Laporte, chief TWiT; Todd Cochrane; and an MA in Podcasting

Guests: Leo Laporte - Twit.TVTodd Cochrane - Podcast hosting company Blubrry has released support for "value4value", a way to accept online... more

03 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
Dawn of a new age at Spotify. Become a supporter of this podcast thanks to Buzzsprout NEW subscriptions. Are new podcasts really 80% down?

Special Guest: Jack Davenport - Managing Director at Goalhanger PodcastsSpotify has announced that almost 600 people (6%) will be laid... more

27 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Forget downloads, "Listen Time" maybe a better way to measure podcast success.

Special Guest Interviews:Jonas Woost - co-founder of Bumper writes about "A better way to measure podcast success: Listen Time"Lex Friedman... more

20 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Apple launches Delegated Delivery, and a look back at Google Podcasts in 2022

Show notes come soon!Spotify chapters workaround...(0:00) Fri 13 Jan(0:53) Apple launches Delegated Delivery(4:54) Amazon almost do a deal but don't(7:31)... more

13 Jan 2023 · 55 minutes
Show Me The Value? Web Monetisation or SATS? Sell your RSS feed or start a video? What's best in 2023?

This week James Cridland and Sam Sethi talk about: PRX adds V4V using Web MonetisationSpotify says its road to profitability is... more

06 Jan 2023 · 57 minutes
12 Podcast experts give their 2022 highlights and 2023 predictions. Benjamin Bellamy talks OP3, ActivityPub, Cross Comments. Dave Jones talks about NEW PodPing 2.0

This Week's Special Guests talk about their podcasting highlights for 2022 and their predictions for 2023.Mark Asquith - Captivate/Global -... more

16 Dec 2022 · 2 hours, 10 minutes
Data everywhere but whose number 1?

Show Notes & LinksBuzzsprout has posted its network statistics for November Spotify’s Anchor continues to lose market share: it was down... more

09 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Why are Apple putting metadata topics inside podcast pages? Bumper's Dan Misener tells us what he thinks. Are Satoshis the best way to reward podcasters? Trevor Bell argues there are better ways.

Special Guests: Dan Misener- co-founder BumperDan Misener has looked at the new topics that Apple Podcasts is automatically allocating to... more

02 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Spotify launches audiobooks globally. Anchor is still alive but Libsyn Studio is dead.

News & LinksAudiobooks are now available on Spotify in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. They'd launched in the... more

25 Nov 2022 · 39 minutes
Is now the right time for ActivityPub? Is now the right time for Video Podcasting? If not now then when?

Special Guests: Chris Messina - co-author of ActivityStrea.ms - Full interview in NEW podcast Podnews Extra. The ActivityPub protocol is a decentralized... more

18 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Financial results for Acast, Audacy and iHeart; Vizzy enriches podcasts; and Sam goes to the pub

Welcome to EP 1 of Podnews Weekly with James Cridland and Sam Sethi.Podnews supports both transcripts and chapters, if your... more

11 Nov 2022 · 52 minutes
It's goodbye to Podland and hello to Podnews Weekly Review. It's goodbye to email and hello to Podcast:txt. It's goodbye to Twitter verified and hello to Amazon Music & Podcasts ad free.

Podland supports both transcripts and chapters, if your podcast app doesn’t then grab a new app from podnews.net/newpodcastappsSpecial Guests:Adam Curry... more

04 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
Stop the downloads - measure the listens. The Sports Podcast Awards, and Q3 results: Spotify and ABC Australia are up but the BBC is not

Podland supports both transcripts and chapters, if your podcast app doesn’t then grab a new app from podnews.net/newpodcastappsSpecial Guests:Dylan Pugh... more

28 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
To edit or not to edit that is the question? Castopod v1.0 launches, Squadcast awarded US Patent, Is podcasting coming to TikTok? YouTube advertising for podcasters?

Podland supports both transcripts and chapters, if your podcast app doesn’t then grab a new app from podnews.net/newpodcastappsSpecial Guests:Neal Vigelio... more

20 Oct 2022 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
Spotify layoffs, it's just business? Todd Cochrane 1,628 not out! Podcast.ai brings back Steve Jobs? Phase 6 of Podcast Index announced!

Podland supports both transcripts and chapters, if your podcast app doesn’t then grab a new app from podnews.net/newpodcastappsSpecial Guests:Todd CochraneAlban... more

14 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
Skye Pillsbury from newsletter 'The Squeeze' talks about 'What Does "Big Money Podcasting" Look Like?' both now and in the future, as layoffs continue and shows are cut.

We support both transcripts and chapters, if your podcast app doesn’t then grab a new app from podnews.net/newpodcastappsSpecial GuestSkye Pillsbury... more

07 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
iHeartMedia purchased podcast plays to game their download numbers and the IAB says it's ok!? John Spurlock talks OP3.dev and how it could help filter this bad practice.

SPECIAL GUESTS:Morten Strunge - PodimoJohn Spurlock  - OP3.devSHOW NOTES & LINKS:Podcast companies are buying short podcast plays within mobile game... more

30 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
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We support both transcripts and chapters, if your podcast app doesn’t then grab a new app from podnews.net/newpodcastappsSpecial GuestSkye Pillsbury - The... more