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In this episode, Ray Cochrane breaks down NVIDIA’s case for world action models, the shift that swaps a robot’s picture-describing backbone for one trained to predict what happens next. He also covers Perseverance closing in on the off-world driving record, a derelict SpaceX rocket stage hitting the Moon, and Anthropic’s rework of Claude Fable 5’s biology safeguards. Finally, he digs into Gemini Omni, Google’s undisclosed trip-planning rankings, the Danube’s record low, and iFixit’s call for Apple to unlock the iPad bootloader. – Want to start a podcast? It’s easy to get started! Sign up at Blubrry – Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Ray if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary Cochrane opens with a personal update. Wildfires in Eastern Oregon made for a rough week of heavy smoke, and a local building burned down, which he calls a real tragedy. Meanwhile, his work at Blubrry has centered on PowerPress fixes, where reproducing customer-reported bugs remains the biggest headache. Support tickets rarely carry enough detail, and the errors themselves are often too vague to diagnose. Consequently, he is leaning toward a stronger logging and error layer, and he asks experienced developers to share what actually works for them. Beyond VLAs: NVIDIA’s Case for World Action Models The featured story comes from NVIDIA’s developer blog, and it answers a question sitting underneath this year’s robot news. Why do robot arms fall apart the moment anything changes? Move a cup six inches, swap its shape, or change the lighting, and a policy that worked perfectly in training fails. The answer, according to NVIDIA, is not the robot but the model underneath it. For the last few years, the dominant approach has been the vision-language-action model, or VLA, built on an AI that originally learned to describe pictures. Consequently, it recognizes a banana it has never seen, in a kitchen it has never seen, yet it has no idea what that banana will do next. As the article puts it, such a model “does not learn what happens to a mug when the gripper closes, how a towel folds, where an object lands when released.” Because the physics never arrives with the model, every scrap of it has to come out of hand-recorded demonstrations. The proposed fix swaps the foundation entirely. Instead of building on a model that learned to caption images, a world action model builds on one trained to predict how video continues, so the physics is already paid for. Notably, these models output an action and a prediction of what the robot’s cameras will see, in the same pass. Cochrane likens it to forethought, imagining your own motion as you make it. NVIDIA’s implementation is Cosmos 3, pretrained on roughly 767 million images and 348 million videos of real-world dynamics. It ships in 4, 16, and 64 billion parameter sizes named Edge, Nano, and Super, and it runs in real time on a Jetson Thor board bolted to the robot itself. Cochrane recalls his dad owning one of those Jetson boards, and he asks anyone working in robotics to explain how the throughput figures fit together. However, he closes on an open question: where did 348 million videos actually come from? For deeper detail, he points listeners to the source article and to NVIDIA researcher Jim Fan. Sponsor: GoDaddy Economy hosting $6.99/month, WordPress hosting $12.99/month, domains $11.99. Website builder trial available. Use codes at geeknewscentral.com/godaddy to support the show. Perseverance Closes In on the Off-World Driving Record Ars Technica reports that NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to take the record for most distance driven on another world. The mark sits at roughly 28 miles, set by NASA’s own Opportunity rover across more than fourteen years before it went quiet in 2018. As Cochrane works out on air, that averages about two miles a year. Perseverance will pass it in roughly five years instead. The difference is a navigation system called AutoNav. Since a radio signal takes several minutes to reach Mars, earlier rovers crept along pre-plotted routes and stopped every half meter to think. Perseverance carries a second computer dedicated to processing what its cameras see, so it plans while the wheels keep turning. Consequently, about ninety percent of its driving is autonomous, against roughly ten percent for Curiosity, and it averages around 110 meters an hour rather than 15 to 18. Cochrane notes researchers finding the rover at planned sites days ahead of schedule, and he wonders aloud whether world action models might drive the next one. A SpaceX Rocket Stage Slammed Into the Moon Next, Smithsonian Magazine covered the Falcon 9 upper stage that struck the Moon on August 5. That stage flew back in January 2025, carrying Firefly’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Resilience landers, and it was never meant to end up there. SpaceX’s Julianna Scheiman says a mixture of solar activity and gravity nudged the derelict onto a lunar path after nineteen months adrift. Four tonnes of dead hardware arrived at about 5,400 miles per hour. Nobody watched it happen, and the reason is a nice bit of physics. It struck sunlit ground near a crater called Einstein, and no impact flash has ever been detected on the lit part of the Moon. However, the instruments caught the aftermath. South Korea’s Danuri orbiter imaged a dark new mark, while the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope picked up sodium and lithium in the plume, the lithium possibly shed by the rocket itself. Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell quipped that he has “Sir Isaac Newton’s personal assurance that it did indeed hit the moon,” while planetary scientist Hannah Sargeant warns against making a habit of it. Cochrane points out the Apollo landing sites are still sitting up there. Anthropic Reworks Claude Fable 5’s Biology Safeguards Anthropic published a post on how Claude Fable 5 handles biology questions, and the bind is genuine. Biology is the textbook dual-use problem, since the knowledge behind reading your own lab results also helps someone build a weapon. Rather than refusing outright, a classifier watches for risky requests and quietly reroutes them to Claude Opus 5, a capable model without Fable 5’s biological depth. Anthropic calls that mechanism a fallback. The trouble was how often it fired on people doing nothing wrong. This update cut biology-related fallbacks by roughly 85 percent in Anthropic’s own testing, with expected overall drops of 67 percent on Claude.ai and 55 percent on Cowork. Genuinely dual-use territory still trips it, and Anthropic names virology, toxicology, and molecular design. Cochrane hit the old behavior himself and found it irritating, so he welcomes the refinement. Even so, he would rather see a false positive than a model helping someone produce a virus. Five Builders Put Gemini Omni Through Its Paces Google highlighted five builders working with Gemini Omni. Omni is a model rather than an app, and it generates video from text, images, other video, or audio, while also editing footage you already have. Google claims it “combines an intuitive understanding of physics with Gemini’s real-world knowledge,” citing gravity, kinetic energy, and fluid dynamics. As Cochrane observes, that is the same bet NVIDIA is making with robots, only pointed at video generation instead. He also flags a naming collision worth knowing about. NVIDIA calls its architecture an omni-model while Google’s product is simply Omni, two different things landing in the same week. Additionally, he encourages listeners to watch the demos, though he still senses a disconnect in AI-generated video and concedes that knowing its origin may color the impression. Gemini Wants to Plan Your Vacation Another Gemini piece, a how-to on trip planning, drew Cochrane’s sharpest take of the night. Gemini plugs straight into Google Maps, Flights, and Hotels, pulling live locations, reviews, and prices to build an itinerary. Switch on a feature called Personal Intelligence, and it reads across your Google apps, turning a messy trip-planning email chain into a clean master plan. Clever, but he calls it extremely concerning. Once these become services, he expects partnerships to quietly push particular hotels, restaurants, resorts, and destinations onto users. Notably, Google’s post never explains how any of it gets ranked, and the words sponsored, ad, affiliate, commission, and paid never appear once. There is no disclosure of a commercial arrangement, and no denial of one either. Meanwhile the post hands readers off to Viator to book tours without describing that relationship at all. Cochrane suspects the real effect shows up slowly, in the shape of small businesses continuing to disappear. The Senate Blocks a Rule on Who Controls Research Money Science reports that the Senate passed a temporary spending bill in the early hours of Saturday the 8th. The Senate’s version carries a one-paragraph rider the House version lacks, and that rider stops the White House Office of Management and Budget from finalizing a set of proposed rules. OMB builds the president’s budget, clears agency regulations, and controls how approved money actually reaches agencies. The bill itself is a stopgap, which prevents a shutdown without settling anything. The rules reach every organization that takes federal money, a pot of roughly $1.1 trillion across 41 agencies, about $150 billion of it research grants. They would let political appointees second-guess which grants get funded, allow awarded grants to be pulled when the work does not match presidential priorities, and put several countries off limits for research partnerships, China first among them. Senator Susan Collins pushed the block through after telling OMB director Russell Vought the proposal was deeply flawed, noting nearly 500,000 public comments, the vast majority opposed. However, the 90-6 vote is not law. Both chambers are on recess. Vought reportedly said the rule would not have been finalized before December anyway, and the block only lasts as long as the stopgap, which expires December 11. The Danube Falls to a Record Low ESA published a pair of Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite images showing the same bend of the Danube, 45 kilometers upstream of Budapest, photographed a year apart. Cochrane calls the before-and-after shocking, going from green to brown completely. Wire reports put the Budapest gauge near 10 centimeters at the start of the month, about four inches of water, against a previous record of 33 centimeters set in 2018. The knock-on effects arrived fast. Budapest ran short on both power and drinking water, while the shrinking flow concentrated pollution in what remained. Romania hit record lows on its own stretch as well. Cochrane hopes the recovery is already underway. What a Heatwave Actually Does to the Power Grid That river story runs directly into a Carbon Brief factcheck. Nuclear plants cool themselves with river water, so when the Danube dropped, plants in Hungary and Romania throttled back and pulled roughly 2.5 gigawatts off the grid. Romania declared a state of alert in its energy sector, and its navy reportedly used explosives to steer more water toward a plant intake. Carbon Brief then walked through what heatwaves do to each way of making electricity. Nuclear loses efficiency when the cooling water is already warm, though its shutdowns are mostly regulatory rather than mechanical. Gas turbines pull in less air because hot air is thinner, costing capacity. Wind falls off hardest, since a heatwave is a big stalled dome of high pressure and nearly still air. Solar is the surprise: cells genuinely do get less efficient as they heat up, yet total output climbs anyway, with UK solar up 46 percent during a four-day June heatwave against the week before. Butterflies Are on the Move Everywhere A new study in Nature Ecology and Evolution covered 1,758 butterfly species, roughly one in ten of every species we have named. The team pulled 6,182 records from 105 countries, reading non-English research alongside 68 expert write-ups. Four out of five species pushed into new territory, and about 79 percent of the logged shifts traced back to climate change and extreme weather. Separately, 27 percent saw their range shrink somewhere, and 22 percent moved up or down a mountain slope chasing cooler air. That sounds like good news, and it really is not. Expansion means a boundary moved, not that butterflies are thriving, since a species can push its northern edge forward while its southern edge quietly collapses. Lead author Shawan Chowdhury says the shifts turn up on every continent where butterflies occur. Additionally, monitoring gaps leave Central Africa, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Amazon Basin barely counted at all. Cochrane recalls hearing years ago that butterflies were disappearing in Hawaii, and he invites listeners spotting unfamiliar species locally to contribute what they see. Primates Make Friends Across Species Cochrane called this one a fun find. A study in the journal Primates, led by Cyril Grueter at Oxford, gathered 427 documented cases going back to the 1970s across 88 primate species and 127 partner species. Play and grooming dominated at 139 and 136 cases, alongside carrying, huddling, food sharing, and even adoption. Primates usually started the interactions themselves, with juveniles playing most, adult females handling grooming and caregiving, and adult males least likely to join in. The examples are remarkable. Japanese macaques on the island of Yakushima groom sika deer and climb on their backs, a silverback gorilla cradled a tiny wild bushbaby, and wild capuchins in Brazil adopted an infant marmoset in a bond that held for weeks. However, Grueter rejects the pet-keeping headline and prefers the hedged term proto-pet keeping. The actual claim is smaller and more interesting: curiosity, tolerance, caregiving, and play have roots running far deeper than humans do. iFixit Tells Apple to Unlock the iPad Finally, an opinion piece from Charlie Sorrel at iFixit struck a chord. This fall, iPadOS 27 drops support for a batch of older iPads, including the 8th-generation iPad, the third-generation Air, the fifth-generation mini, and the first-generation iPad Pros. Cochrane owns one of those Pros and reports it still works fine. Those devices will not break, but they stop getting OS and security updates until apps abandon them and the battery gives out. The obvious second life is Linux, except the bootloader stays locked. Apple’s iBoot will not load anything else, unlike a Mac, a PC, or most Android phones. Sorrel argues it “should be a user choice, not a vendor choice,” and Cochrane agrees flatly. You own the device, so why does Apple decide what runs on it? He compares the situation to jailbreaking, and he suspects most consumers have never pushed back simply because it never occurs to them. Nevertheless, he hopes an unlock eventually breathes new life into hardware that still works perfectly well. Cochrane wraps with housekeeping: become a GNC Insider at geeknewscentral.com/insider, email geeknews@gmail.com, subscribe to the newsletter, and grab a modern podcast app at podcastapps.com. He thanks GoDaddy for over twenty years of keeping the show on the air, and he signs off wishing listeners a wonderful evening. The post The Robot That Imagines First #1872 appeared first on Geek News Central.
In Episode 678 of the New Media Show, host and Podcast Hall of Famer Rob Greenlee welcomes Barry Kantz, CEO and CFO of Blubrry Podcasting, for a candid conversation about Blubrry's leadership transition, the legacy of (RIP) former CEO Todd Cochrane, independent podcasting, video, artificial intelligence, monetization, measurement, human support, and the changing podcast-hosting market. For more than 20 years, Blubrry and its parent company, RawVoice, have helped build and support the open podcast ecosystem. The sudden passing of Blubrry founder and longtime New Media Show co-host Todd Cochrane forced the company, its team, and Todd's family to navigate an unexpected personal and business transition. Barry explains how Blubrry responded, how leadership responsibilities shifted, and how his management approach differs from Todd's hard-charging entrepreneurial style. Barry is bringing a more data-driven and systems-focused approach while trusting Blubrry's experienced remote team to carry the company forward. The conversation also examines how podcasting itself is changing. Audio remains central to the medium, but video has become part of how audiences define and experience podcasts. Rob and Barry discuss YouTube discovery, the overlap between watching and listening, short-form clips, RSS distribution, Apple's HLS video support, alternative enclosures, Podcasting 2.0, and Blubrry's Vid2Pod tool for turning YouTube videos into audio podcast episodes. Barry also shares an update on Blubrry's HLS video development and discusses the company's new lower-priced starter plan introduced around the time of the recording. Artificial intelligence is another major part of Blubrry's next chapter. Barry explains how he uses Claude as a daily assistant for analytics, automation, research, and company operations. Barry sees AI as a way to make podcast creation and management easier, especially for creators who may not have extensive technical experience. At the same time, Blubrry's larger goal is to use technology to support human expression rather than replace the human connection that gives podcasting its value. Rob and Barry discuss low-effort AI-generated content, synthetic media, voice cloning, the limitations of automated clipping tools, and the growing need to distinguish human-hosted shows from fully automated productions. The discussion then moves into monetization and the opportunities still available to independent creators. Barry argues that smaller shows can create meaningful business value when they serve a clearly defined audience and develop strong relationships with listeners. Creators do not necessarily need millions of downloads. A focused show with several hundred deeply engaged listeners can provide valuable access to a professional, geographic, or consumer community. Barry also reflects on Blubrry's early work with host-read advertising and Todd Cochrane's long-running sponsorship relationship with GoDaddy as examples of how trust, consistency, niche relevance, and audience connection can create durable advertiser value. Rob and Barry also examine the challenge of measuring audio and video under a common standard. HLS video, progressive audio downloads, platform-controlled playback, and various delivery methods complicate the determination of what should count as a verified play. The discussion explores why common measurement matters to advertisers and why the industry may need different technical approaches for audio and video consumption. The episode closes with a broader look at the increasingly competitive podcast-hosting market. Hosting, storage, and delivery have become commodities. The competitive difference now comes from the tools, services, support, analytics, workflows, distribution options, and human expertise built around the infrastructure. For Blubrry, that includes PowerPress, WordPress integration, video support, Vid2Pod, Podcasting 2.0 features, AI-assisted workflows, monetization options, analytics, and access to experienced human support. Both reflect on the legacy Todd Cochrane helped create and provide a detailed look at how Blubrry plans to move forward in a media environment shaped by audio, video, AI, open distribution, creator ownership, and changing audience expectations. Key Discussion Topics: – Blubrry's transition following Todd Cochrane's passing – Barry Kantz's leadership and management approach – How the Blubrry team responded to sudden change – Todd's influence on podcasting and the open ecosystem – The evolving definition of a podcast – Audience movement between watching and listening – YouTube discovery and short-form video – Blubrry's Vid2Pod technology – Apple HLS video support – RSS, alternative enclosures, and Podcasting 2.0 – Blubrry's lower-priced starter plan – AI-assisted podcast production and operations – Human-hosted media versus automated content – Voice cloning, authenticity, and audience trust – Monetization for independent and niche creators – Host-read advertising and direct sponsorships – Measuring audio and video consumption – Podcast hosting as a commodity – PowerPress and the continuing role of WordPress – Human customer support as a competitive advantage – The future of independent podcasting Chapter Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome to The New Media Show Episode 678 00:44 Blubrry's role in the open podcast ecosystem 02:03 Introducing Barry Kantz, CEO and CFO of Blubrry Podcasting 03:31 The sudden loss of former co-founder/CEO of Blubrry, Todd Cochrane 05:22 How the Blubrry team responded 06:29 Barry's leadership style compared with Todd's 08:17 Bringing data and operational systems into the company 09:57 How Todd might view today's podcast market 11:11 Video becomes part of podcasting 13:20 Blubrry's Vid2Pod product 14:46 Barry's transition from CFO to CEO 18:14 The opportunity for independent creators 20:00 Who now defines what a podcast is? 21:07 Audiences move between watching and listening 23:24 YouTube discovery and the importance of Shorts 24:55 The limitations of AI-generated clips 26:20 Blubrry's Apple HLS video rollout 28:12 Blubrry introduces a lower-priced starter plan 29:08 Alternative enclosures and Podcasting 2.0 30:34 Barry's use of Claude as an AI assistant 32:02 Supporting human creators while limiting AI slop 33:20 Voice cloning and the challenge of replicating humanity 36:18 Blubrry's philosophy on podcast monetization 37:30 How niche shows can attract direct sponsors 39:27 Managing expectations for new podcasters 43:16 Measuring HLS video and audio downloads 46:45 New competition in podcast hosting 47:36 Why hosting has become a commodity 50:45 Product focus, acquisitions, and platform complexity 52:01 WordPress, PowerPress, and AI-assisted websites 55:00 Blubrry's commitment to human customer support 57:31 Closing thoughts on Blubrry's future About the Guest: Barry Kantz is CEO and CFO of Blubrry Podcasting and one of the original founders of its parent company, RawVoice. Barry has produced podcasts since 2005 and has worked with Blubrry throughout its more than 20-year history. His responsibilities have included company finance, legal affairs, human resources, analytics, operations, and business leadership. Following the passing of Blubrry founder Todd Cochrane, Barry stepped into the company's primary leadership role. He is now guiding Blubrry through its next chapter as podcasting expands across audio, video, artificial intelligence, open RSS distribution, WordPress, and creator-led media. Blubrry Podcasting https://blubrry.com Blubrry Leadership and Company Information https://blubrry.com/about Barry Kantz on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantzb Blubrry Podcast Insider https://blubrry.com/podcast-insider About the Host: Rob Greenlee is a 2017 Podcast Hall of Fame inductee, Chair of the Podcast Hall of Fame, and a longtime new-media executive, creator, strategist, and industry leader. He is the co-founder and current host of The New Media Show and the founder of Trust Factor Lab. Rob has worked across podcasting, radio, digital media, audio, video, creator platforms, partnerships, distribution, monetization, and emerging AI-assisted media for more than 26 years. His previous leadership roles include Microsoft, PodcastOne, Spreaker, and Libsyn, where he helped shape the growth of podcasting, distribution platforms, creator partnerships, and digital audio. Through The New Media Show, Rob explores how podcasting fits inside the larger new-media ecosystem, including video, livestreaming, artificial intelligence, platforms, audience ownership, intellectual property, advertising, trust, and sustainable creator businesses. New Media Show https://newmediashow.com The New Media Show on YouTube https://youtube.com/@TheNewMediaShow New Media Show Audio on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-media-show-audio/id392545649 Rob Greenlee https://robgreenlee.com Rob Greenlee on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee Rob Greenlee on YouTube https://youtube.com/@RobGreenlee Podcast Hall of Fame https://podcasthall.com AI Disclosure: AI tools were used to help organize and edit this episode description and create chapter markers from the completed episode transcript. The editorial direction, final review, industry perspective, and responsibility for the published content remain with Rob Greenlee. This description reflects the substance of the recorded conversation between Barry Kantz and Rob Greenlee.The post Blubrry's Next Chapter | Barry Kantz, CEO/CFO #678 first appeared on New Media Show.
Hay un debate que lleva tiempo flotando en toda la comunidad del desarrollo web, y en la de WordPress en particular: ¿tiene sentido seguir apostando por una plataforma tradicional cuando una IA es capaz de generar páginas enteras, con código personalizado e interfaces, en cuestión de segundos? Es una sensación perfectamente comprensible. Cuando ves lo que la inteligencia artificial puede hacer al vuelo, es natural preguntarse qué espacio le queda a WordPress. Pero, bajo mi punto de vista, el valor de WordPress no ha desaparecido: simplemente ha cambiado de lugar. En lugar de competir contra la IA, WordPress se está consolidando como el motor de ejecución y la base de datos sobre la que esa misma inteligencia artificial opera. Propiedad y soberanía de los datos La gran diferencia entre las soluciones no-code basadas en IA (o las plataformas SaaS empaquetadas que te alquilan su infraestructura) y WordPress es el control total. Con WordPress, la base de datos, los usuarios, los pedidos y los contenidos son 100% tuyos o de tu cliente. No hay locking. Ese concepto que antes se aplicaba a ciertos temas cerrados hoy lo trasladamos a la IA: no dependes de cambios drásticos en los precios de las APIs de empresas como ChatGPT o Claude, ni del cierre repentino de un servicio. La soberanía digital es un activo cada vez más crítico. Hay empresas que despidieron a mucha gente pensando que la IA lo haría todo, y muchas han terminado quebrando por eso. La IA necesita un backend confiable La inteligencia artificial es extraordinaria generando código y diseñando interfaces al vuelo, pero necesita una estructura sólida detrás para funcionar en el mundo real: la lógica de negocio, la persistencia, la gestión de usuarios y roles, las pasarelas de pago, las suscripciones y los flujos complejos. Un ejemplo real: la web de vozcaster.com la desarrollé entera con IA. Registré el dominio, la alojé en Cloudflare y le pedí a la IA que me creara un HTML estático muy mono, con colores bonitos y una tabla de precios dinámica con su selector anual. Todo rápido y precioso. Pero cuando llega el momento de la verdad —los usuarios, la seguridad, la gestión de suscripciones—, esa tabla enlaza a potencia.pro, donde todo lo gestiona WordPress mediante un plugin. La IA te resuelve la parte estática; la lógica de negocio y la persistencia en condiciones te las da una plataforma madura. Infraestructura lista para usar En lugar de construir desde cero un sistema de autenticación, una base de datos y un panel de administración para cada proyecto generado por IA, WordPress te ofrece toda esa arquitectura probada en batalla de forma nativa. Además, WordPress ya no es el simple generador de plantillas HTML o el gestor de blogs de antaño. Hoy cuenta con: APIs robustas gracias a su REST API y a soluciones como GraphQL. Un funcionamiento excelente como CMS headless, donde la IA alimenta los datos mientras la capa de presentación se gestiona externamente. Integración nativa con agentes de IA gracias al protocolo MCP, que permite conectar un sitio WordPress con modelos de inteligencia artificial para generar contenido, automatizar soporte o procesar datos de forma mucho más sencilla, precisamente por la madurez de la plataforma. Los flecos y los casos de borde Crear un prototipo visual con IA lleva minutos. Pero resolver los flecos finales —el cumplimiento del RGPD, las integraciones con ERP locales, la facturación compleja, los flujos de trabajo específicos— sigue requiriendo un sistema maduro. El repositorio de plugins de WordPress aporta esa flexibilidad para cubrir ese 1% de necesidades complejas que una herramienta automática suele pasar por alto. Es curioso: la IA arranca a toda velocidad, pero al llegar a cierto punto se frena, porque necesita hacer cosas que WordPress ya resuelve de forma simple por estar tan implementado. En una carrera de fondo, WordPress se come a la IA. Pasa igual que con los constructores visuales: Elementor es maravilloso y rapidísimo para la primera versión de una web presencial de cliente, pero cuando quieres implementar cosas más complejas a veces te toca irte a temas como GeneratePress. Son esos casos de borde que WordPress tiene más que superados. El rol del profesional no desaparece: se transforma Es como el agricultor que pasa del arado al tractor: sabe lo mismo, pero lo hace más rápido. El trabajo pesado ya no es picar CSS ni maquetar desde cero. El valor del profesional con experiencia en WordPress ha migrado hacia: La arquitectura de la información y la estrategia. El criterio técnico y la seguridad: saber evaluar si el código generado por la IA es seguro, optimizado y mantenible. La capacidad de conectar el ecosistema de WordPress con flujos de IA para aportar valor real, no solo un sitio estático. Otro ejemplo propio: he desarrollado un bot de Telegram que se conecta con WordPress para publicar capítulos de podcast (de hecho, este capítulo lo estoy publicando con ese sistema porque no tenía ganas de editar). Si yo no tuviera el criterio adquirido a lo largo de más de 15 años, no podría usar la IA de forma eficiente. Sé dónde está la identificación de usuario, cómo se gestiona una suscripción, dónde están los datos, y conozco a fondo plugins como PowerPress. Ese conocimiento profundo es el que me permite establecer la arquitectura y la estrategia adecuadas. No cualquiera puede desarrollar así. En resumen La IA ha democratizado la creación de webs sencillas: cualquiera puede pedirle una página que le diga lo guapo y lo alto que es, y quedará preciosa. Pero, precisamente por eso, las arquitecturas abiertas y extensibles como WordPress se han vuelto aún más valiosas como núcleo de proyectos digitales complejos: gestión de bases de datos, arquitectura, estrategia y capa de negocio. Cuando mezclamos ambos mundos —lo que ya conocemos de WordPress con la inteligencia artificial— aparecen cosas maravillosas. Así que no, la IA no nos va a quitar el trabajo: nos facilita avanzar de forma eficiente. Pero hay que usarla con criterio, y ese criterio es justamente lo que los desarrolladores del mundo WordPress hemos acumulado durante años. La IA sin criterio no sirve de nada. 🤖 El contenido de este post ha sido generado automáticamente con inteligencia artificial a partir de la transcripción del audio. Puede contener errores o imprecisiones. 🎙️ Publicado con VozCaster, el bot de Telegram que convierte tu voz en un episodio de podcast publicado. Pruébalo gratis. ¿Te ha gustado el episodio? Si quieres que sigamos experimentando con bots, protocolos y empanadillas polacas, no olvides suscribirte y dejarnos tu valoración. ¡Nos escuchamos en el próximo capítulo! Métodos de contacto Enviadnos vuestras preguntas al grupo de Telegram. Apuntaos al canal de Youtube del podcast https://www.youtube.com/potenciapro Si nos queréis decir algo directamente lo podéis hacer a @potenciapro , @materron, @mpc, o en el grupo de Telegram Y si eres muy muy muy fan del podcast Echa un vistazo a cómo nos puedes ayudar en https://potencia.pro/se-prosperoso/
Materron comienza el episodio transmitiendo su entusiasmo por el viaje que se avecina y la oportunidad de practicar inglés y conocer a nuevas personas. También menciona su interés en probar su nuevo bot, vozcaster.com, y ver cómo funciona en vivo en el evento de WordPress, la maravillosa WordCamp Europe 2026. El bot en cuestión se conecta con un plugin de WordPress que hace de intermediario con PowerPress y que permite grabar audios y automáticamente transcribirlos, además de agregar títulos y música de entrada y salida. Hay una versión gratuita disponible sin inteligencia artificial, perfecta para cualquier persona que desee grabar sus propios episodios. Además de hablar sobre su bot, Materron también menciona su intención de hacer un experimento con el plugin en este capítulo y ver cómo funciona en la práctica real. La WorldCamp Europe es una oportunidad única para él de probar su creación y conectarse con otros aficionados al podcasting. En conclusión, este episodio es un capítulo divertido y emocionante que muestra la pasión de Materron por el podcasting y su deseo de probar nuevas cosas (tecnológicas…). 🤖 El contenido de este post ha sido generado automáticamente con inteligencia artificial a partir de la transcripción del audio. Puede contener errores o imprecisiones. ¿Te ha gustado el episodio? Si quieres que sigamos experimentando con bots, protocolos y empanadillas polacas, no olvides suscribirte y dejarnos tu valoración. ¡Nos escuchamos en el próximo capítulo! Métodos de contacto Enviadnos vuestras preguntas al grupo de Telegram. Apuntaos al canal de Youtube del podcast https://www.youtube.com/potenciapro Si nos queréis decir algo directamente lo podéis hacer a @potenciapro , @materron, @mpc, o en el grupo de Telegram Y si eres muy muy muy fan del podcast Echa un vistazo a cómo nos puedes ayudar en https://potencia.pro/se-prosperoso/
– The episode opens with a short introduction from Donald Trump praising “one of the most successful business leaders… Michael Dell” and his “really exciting announcement.” – Brett Butt follows with a nostalgic anecdote about growing up before the Internet and World Wide Web, and remembering early video games like Pac-Man, Asteroids, Wizard of War, Scrambled, and Defender. He jokes about wishing for something people now have. – Mike Dell then introduces himself (“Like Dell's World… That's me”) and frames the episode as covering two major topics: technology (how tech works and is used) and personal updates. He notes customer service issues he'd complained about previously have not improved. – Personal updates: – He reports attending multiple recent funerals: mentions having been to “three funerals in the last six months, or two,” and that he's about to go to another in Detroit that weekend. – He names specific losses: Todd Cochran, founder of Blubrry, who passed “late summer, early fall”; his wife's best friend Mary in Grand Haven, who died of lung problems and was younger than them; and his uncle Bill Busby, who turned eighty-eight at a recent party, helped start Motorola Semiconductors, was a US Air Force veteran (crew chief on a B-57 or B-58), and then passed away Monday morning. He says he and his nearly 98–99-year-old grandmother will be traveling to Detroit for that funeral. – Health update: Mike had a torn retina in his right eye, underwent emergency surgery, had to be face-down post-op while a bubble/oil was placed in the eye. At his second post-op checkup the doctor said things are looking good; vision in that eye is blurred by the oil bubble while the other eye is 20/20. He expects the oil to be removed and vision to clear later. He says this grounds him for about six weeks. – He mentions a lingering low-level cold over the past month. – Recent events and work: – He attended Military Creator Con in Arlington, Texas (several hundred participants, veterans/active military/spouses), where he saw Jamie Jay, Christopher Lochhead, Gordon Firemark (podcast lawyer), and others. The event ran long days and was busy but enjoyable. – At Blubrry he's been promoted to VP of Operations, overseeing teams and day-to-day work; Barry (another cofounder) is now CEO. He encourages podcasters to contact him for help, states he uses Blubrry hosting and the PowerPress plugin, and plugs Blubrry's services. – Technology and AI: – He discusses AI-generated content broadly: YouTube's proliferation of AI-narrated slideshow-style or AI-generated videos; his guilty pleasure of “AI Karen stories” on YouTube (which he knows are AI and mostly fiction). – He references a MacRumors article reporting YouTube will automatically label AI videos even if creators don't, and applauds the move, predicting many viewers will prefer non-AI content when labeled. – He raises concerns about AI in podcasting: AI-voiced podcasts and companies generating massive amounts of AI podcast content. He names a company, Inception PointAI, that reportedly generated a lot of AI podcast content and moved from Spreaker to Megaphone/Spotify; he says such AI content can hallucinate and produce factually untrue information, and that some AI podcasts present content as true. – He describes his own measured use of AI: he uses AI for transcripts and some artwork that he then tweaks, and he tried a cloned AI voice for one episode a few years ago but it didn't sound right. He notes telltale patterns of AI-written scripts and advises never to ask AI for its opinion. – He touches on scams: modern scam emails are harder to spot because language models clean up grammar; he warns about requests for immediate payment, iTunes/gift cards, or crypto as signs of scams. – Advertising and social media observations: – Criticizes YouTube mid-roll ads that interrupt videos, and the perceived decline in value of TV ads—locally seeing many online gambling ads in Michigan. – Observes AI activity on Facebook: AI agents entering groups to start conversations (sometimes inane or provocative) and AI-generated video shorts (e.g., airplanes doing impossible things). He dislikes Facebook's prompts to read more on Threads and says he doesn't want more social media accounts. He mentions being on LinkedIn, using X a little, and participating on Reddit, and says he plans to use a flip phone when he retires. YouTube Will Now Automatically Label AI Videos Even When Creators Don’t – Podcasting industry and advice: – Clarifies his use of “podcast” to mean generally audio (though he acknowledges podcasts can be video) and emphasizes that podcasting is a distribution method open to anyone. – Contrasts highly produced, broadcast-style podcasts (teams of producers and sound designers) with indie, authentic podcasts (one person talking into a microphone from a shed). He values indie authenticity and accessibility. – References a report by Tom Webster of Sounds Profitable noting people seek authentic-sounding podcast audio. He warns the industry is bifurcating between highly produced shows and indie creators. – Gives practical advice: podcasting is inexpensive and accessible (buy a microphone, record, compress to MP3, upload to hosting or WordPress to create an RSS feed). Suggests inexpensive cover art via Fiverr and mentions Blubrry hosting around fifteen dollars. Warns that podcasting generally won't replace a day job quickly—monetization takes time and consistency. – Lists three elements for podcast success: consistency, authenticity, and having content that is interesting/informative/compelling (he stumbles on phrasing but leaves the point authentic). He notes technology barriers are lower now; you don't have to be a geek. – Explains distribution parity: small indie shows can sit beside big shows like Joe Rogan in directories; one can succeed without becoming huge. His personal goal is to have a place to speak freely rather than chase large monetization. – Plans and format changes: – He says they will restart the Podcast Insider show with a revamped, more conversational format with two or three hosts discussing industry trends (e.g., trend toward video). – Discusses video: video has always been part of podcasting but is getting more prominent; video production is harder (lighting, appearance, editing). Blubrry is working on a video product to better support creators. – Mentions his short-form series “Cup of Traverse City” (daily, five minutes) which he took a month off from and tried to restart; he intends for it to be five days a week, five minutes, when resumed. – Reiterates he podcasts when it's fun and will take breaks when needed. – Closing: – He notes he has been talking for forty-five minutes, asks listeners if they're still subscribed and what they think about technology trends (is tech “going off the deep end” or is he being a curmudgeon?), invites feedback via email (mike at mike dell dot com), and signs off saying “Catch me later.”
– The episode opens with a short introduction from Donald Trump praising “one of the most successful business leaders… Michael Dell” and his “really exciting announcement.” – Brett Butt follows with a nostalgic anecdote about growing up before the Internet and World Wide Web, and remembering early video games like Pac-Man, Asteroids, Wizard of War, Scrambled, and Defender. He jokes about wishing for something people now have. – Mike Dell then introduces himself (“Like Dell's World… That's me”) and frames the episode as covering two major topics: technology (how tech works and is used) and personal updates. He notes customer service issues he'd complained about previously have not improved. – Personal updates: – He reports attending multiple recent funerals: mentions having been to “three funerals in the last six months, or two,” and that he's about to go to another in Detroit that weekend. – He names specific losses: Todd Cochran, founder of Blubrry, who passed “late summer, early fall”; his wife's best friend Mary in Grand Haven, who died of lung problems and was younger than them; and his uncle Bill Busby, who turned eighty-eight at a recent party, helped start Motorola Semiconductors, was a US Air Force veteran (crew chief on a B-57 or B-58), and then passed away Monday morning. He says he and his nearly 98–99-year-old grandmother will be traveling to Detroit for that funeral. – Health update: Mike had a torn retina in his right eye, underwent emergency surgery, had to be face-down post-op while a bubble/oil was placed in the eye. At his second post-op checkup the doctor said things are looking good; vision in that eye is blurred by the oil bubble while the other eye is 20/20. He expects the oil to be removed and vision to clear later. He says this grounds him for about six weeks. – He mentions a lingering low-level cold over the past month. – Recent events and work: – He attended Military Creator Con in Arlington, Texas (several hundred participants, veterans/active military/spouses), where he saw Jamie Jay, Christopher Lochhead, Gordon Firemark (podcast lawyer), and others. The event ran long days and was busy but enjoyable. – At Blubrry he's been promoted to VP of Operations, overseeing teams and day-to-day work; Barry (another cofounder) is now CEO. He encourages podcasters to contact him for help, states he uses Blubrry hosting and the PowerPress plugin, and plugs Blubrry's services. – Technology and AI: – He discusses AI-generated content broadly: YouTube's proliferation of AI-narrated slideshow-style or AI-generated videos; his guilty pleasure of “AI Karen stories” on YouTube (which he knows are AI and mostly fiction). – He references a MacRumors article reporting YouTube will automatically label AI videos even if creators don't, and applauds the move, predicting many viewers will prefer non-AI content when labeled. – He raises concerns about AI in podcasting: AI-voiced podcasts and companies generating massive amounts of AI podcast content. He names a company, Inception PointAI, that reportedly generated a lot of AI podcast content and moved from Spreaker to Megaphone/Spotify; he says such AI content can hallucinate and produce factually untrue information, and that some AI podcasts present content as true. – He describes his own measured use of AI: he uses AI for transcripts and some artwork that he then tweaks, and he tried a cloned AI voice for one episode a few years ago but it didn't sound right. He notes telltale patterns of AI-written scripts and advises never to ask AI for its opinion. – He touches on scams: modern scam emails are harder to spot because language models clean up grammar; he warns about requests for immediate payment, iTunes/gift cards, or crypto as signs of scams. – Advertising and social media observations: – Criticizes YouTube mid-roll ads that interrupt videos, and the perceived decline in value of TV ads—locally seeing many online gambling ads in Michigan. – Observes AI activity on Facebook: AI agents entering groups to start conversations (sometimes inane or provocative) and AI-generated video shorts (e.g., airplanes doing impossible things). He dislikes Facebook's prompts to read more on Threads and says he doesn't want more social media accounts. He mentions being on LinkedIn, using X a little, and participating on Reddit, and says he plans to use a flip phone when he retires. YouTube Will Now Automatically Label AI Videos Even When Creators Don’t – Podcasting industry and advice: – Clarifies his use of “podcast” to mean generally audio (though he acknowledges podcasts can be video) and emphasizes that podcasting is a distribution method open to anyone. – Contrasts highly produced, broadcast-style podcasts (teams of producers and sound designers) with indie, authentic podcasts (one person talking into a microphone from a shed). He values indie authenticity and accessibility. – References a report by Tom Webster of Sounds Profitable noting people seek authentic-sounding podcast audio. He warns the industry is bifurcating between highly produced shows and indie creators. – Gives practical advice: podcasting is inexpensive and accessible (buy a microphone, record, compress to MP3, upload to hosting or WordPress to create an RSS feed). Suggests inexpensive cover art via Fiverr and mentions Blubrry hosting around fifteen dollars. Warns that podcasting generally won't replace a day job quickly—monetization takes time and consistency. – Lists three elements for podcast success: consistency, authenticity, and having content that is interesting/informative/compelling (he stumbles on phrasing but leaves the point authentic). He notes technology barriers are lower now; you don't have to be a geek. – Explains distribution parity: small indie shows can sit beside big shows like Joe Rogan in directories; one can succeed without becoming huge. His personal goal is to have a place to speak freely rather than chase large monetization. – Plans and format changes: – He says they will restart the Podcast Insider show with a revamped, more conversational format with two or three hosts discussing industry trends (e.g., trend toward video). – Discusses video: video has always been part of podcasting but is getting more prominent; video production is harder (lighting, appearance, editing). Blubrry is working on a video product to better support creators. – Mentions his short-form series “Cup of Traverse City” (daily, five minutes) which he took a month off from and tried to restart; he intends for it to be five days a week, five minutes, when resumed. – Reiterates he podcasts when it's fun and will take breaks when needed. – Closing: – He notes he has been talking for forty-five minutes, asks listeners if they're still subscribed and what they think about technology trends (is tech “going off the deep end” or is he being a curmudgeon?), invites feedback via email (mike at mike dell dot com), and signs off saying “Catch me later.”
WordPress sin cabeza: backend en WordPress, frontend en Astro La idea es sencilla aunque suene intimidante: WordPress gestiona el contenido como siempre (en un subdominio, por ejemplo backend.tudominio.com), y el frontend —lo que ve el visitante— lo sirve Astro, una tecnología que genera HTML estático ultrarápido. ¿Qué necesitas? WordPress instalado en un subdominio con la REST API activa Astro instalado con npm create astro@latest Un SSR ligero para gestionar el enrutado de páginas (equivalente a los «enlaces permanentes» de WordPress) ¿Cómo funciona? En la carpeta /src/pages/ de Astro creas los archivos .astro que serán las plantillas de cada tipo de página. En esas plantillas llamas a la REST API de WordPress para traerte los datos (título, contenido, categorías, paginación…) y los colocas donde corresponde. Cuando hay cambios en WordPress, un comando de despliegue (deploy) regenera todo el HTML estático y lo publica. ¿Por qué molestarse? Velocidad: Astro es un 63% más rápido según sus benchmarks Seguridad: los visitantes solo ven HTML, la base de datos y WordPress permanecen ocultos Hosting gratuito: Cloudflare Pages, Vercel o GitHub Pages admiten HTML estático sin coste La parte más compleja es automatizar el deploy con GitHub Actions o similar, para que cada vez que publiques en WordPress la web se regenere sola. El concepto no es nuevo —el plugin WP Static lleva años haciendo algo parecido—, pero Astro lo lleva a otro nivel. Plugin del día: CodingBuddy LLMS.txt Como robots.txt le dice a Google cómo rastrear tu web, LLMS.txt le dice a los modelos de IA (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini…) cómo entender y categorizar tu contenido. Este plugin genera ese archivo automáticamente y permite indicarle a la IA qué es cada sección: producto, artículo, adjunto, servicio… El resultado: tu web no solo aparece en buscadores, sino que las IAs la entienden mejor cuando alguien les pregunta sobre tu temática. Beta abierta: el bot de Telegram para publicar podcasts Miguel lleva casi un mes desarrollando un sistema para publicar episodios de podcast directamente desde el móvil, sin edición manual. El flujo completo: Grabas el episodio Mandas el audio por Telegram El bot transcribe con Whisper en local, genera título, extracto y contenido del post con Ollama/llama3, procesa el audio con ffmpeg (intro, outro, normalización) Publica automáticamente en WordPress + PowerPress, en tu propio hosting Todo corre en un Mac Mini M4, sin servicios de pago externos. A diferencia de herramientas como Anchor, Buzzsprout o PrestoCast, el audio queda en tu servidor, no en el de terceros. La generación automática de imágenes con Stable Diffusion se ha desactivado de momento por ausencia de filtros de contenido. ¿Quieres ser beta tester? Escribe a info@potencia.pro si tienes WordPress con PowerPress y quieres probarlo antes del lanzamiento. Los beta testers tendrán precio especial cuando el producto sea de pago. ¿Te ha gustado el episodio? Si quieres que sigamos experimentando con bots, protocolos y empanadillas polacas, no olvides suscribirte y dejarnos tu valoración. ¡Nos escuchamos en el próximo capítulo! Métodos de contacto Enviadnos vuestras preguntas al grupo de Telegram. Apuntaos al canal de Youtube del podcast https://www.youtube.com/potenciapro Si nos queréis decir algo directamente lo podéis hacer a @potenciapro , @materron, @mpc, o en el grupo de Telegram Y si eres muy muy muy fan del podcast Echa un vistazo a cómo nos puedes ayudar en https://potencia.pro/se-prosperoso/
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Ever wanted to learn how to switch podcast hosting providers or website hosts? Thinking about moving your podcast website from WordPress to another platform? Before you make the switch, there are some crucial things you need to know — especially about your RSS feed. In this episode, we're tackling one of the most common (and frustrating) issues podcasters face when migrating their site: broken podcast feeds. We'll walk you through how to protect your feed, handle media files, preserve your SEO, and make a smooth transition without losing your audience in the process. Today's Hosts: Mike Dell and Dave Clements We often hear from podcasters who say something like, “My web designer moved my website from WordPress to [insert platform], and now my feed doesn't work!” Hopefully, in this episode, we will explain what you need to think about and plan for when moving your website, so you don't run into the same problem. Dos and Don'ts of Platform Podcast Migration 1. Understand how your RSS feed works now When you use PowerPress, your podcast RSS feed is usually something like yoursite.com/feed/podcast/. Podcast apps (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and your listeners get new episodes from that feed, not directly from your website pages. If you shut down your WordPress site without properly redirecting that feed, your podcast will stop updating for everyone subscribed. 2. Plan how to preserve your feed There are two common approaches: Keep your WordPress site running only to keep the feed active, while your new website lives on another platform. Move your feed to a feed hosted by Blubrry. We can turn on a Blubrry feed that you can redirect to. If you are not hosting on Blubrry, you must recreate that feed somewhere else. (Blubrry Hosting). VERY IMPORTANT, you must set up a 301 redirect from the old feed address to the new one so all podcast apps and directories get the new location automatically. 3. Handle your media files If you've been hosting audio files on your WordPress server, you'll need to: Move them to a podcast hosting service or another reliable server. It's best practice to use a dedicated podcast host so your new website platform isn't burdened with serving large audio files. Of course, we recommend Blubrry. Contact us for help migrating your show. 4. Maintain SEO and backlinks (somewhat important) Your WordPress site probably has episode pages that show up in search results or are linked around the web. If you move to a new web platform that uses a different URL structure, you'll need to set up page-level redirects so listeners don't get broken links. Also, check your embedded players — you may need to update them to work with your new site. 5. Update podcast directories If your feed URL changes, make sure to update it in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other directories. Many directories will follow your 301 redirect automatically, but some require you to log in and update the feed address manually. 6. Have a transition plan Test your new feed thoroughly before switching. If possible, announce the move to your listeners. Keep the old feed or site running for at least 30–60 days with redirects in place to catch any stragglers and to give time for all apps to update. Thanks for listening to Podcast Insider, you can subscribe to new episodes out every Monday. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system. Tickets give the whole team access vs. direct emails or calls. General podcasting discussions and more can be shared on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Hosting customers can schedule a one-on-one call with Todd or a tech checkup with Mike at todd@blubrry.com and mike@blubrry.com Stay tuned for more episodes and visit our website for the latest updates and resources.
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Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. When you're just getting started, the goal isn't to do everything—it's to do the right things well. Here's what to focus on and how Blubrry supports you every step of the way. Today's Hosts: Mike Dell and MacKenzie Bennett We think these strategies are the best use of your time as a new podcaster and of course how Blubrry helps you.
Launching a podcast is only half the battle—making it easy to find, share, and binge is what really fuels growth. In this episode, we explore how Blubrry's free podcast website transforms your audio feed into a fully branded, SEO‑ready home base, complete with episode pages, a built‑in player, and links to every major listening app. You'll learn how this no‑cost perk of Blubrry hosting can boost discoverability, simplify sharing, and give new listeners the confidence to hit “subscribe or follow” long before you need custom domains or complex web design. Today's Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell Benefits of Blubrry's Free Podcast Website 1. Instant Online Presence (No Web Design Needed) You get a professional-looking podcast website automatically included with your Blubrry hosting. It's ideal for new podcasters who don't yet have a dedicated site or tech skills.
In this special episode of Podcast Insider, Todd Cochrane and the Blubrry team celebrate 20 years in podcasting a little early for International Podcasting Day. Join Todd, Barry Kantz, Brian Yuhnke, Cathy Beuten, and Mike Dell as they reflect on the early days of podcasting, the founding of Blubrry, and how the industry has evolved over the years. Hear stories of how Blubrry was built by podcasters for podcasters, from the first days of podcast monetization to the growth of podcast hosting and statistics services. The team shares their thoughts on the future of podcasting, the role of AI, and the importance of authentic storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights, lessons, and inspiration from the pioneers of the podcasting world. Today's Hosts: Todd, Barry, Brian, Cathy and Mike The Biggest Takeaways: Blubrry (originally RawVoice Inc.) was built by podcasters for podcasters, with a focus on supporting creators from day one. The podcasting industry has grown dramatically, and Blubrry has evolved along with it, offering tools like PowerPress, podcast stats, and hosting services. AI is becoming a significant part of the podcasting landscape, but the human voice and authentic storytelling remain crucial. Blubrry continues to innovate while staying true to its roots, providing flexible, creator-focused services without external investment. Blubrry Podcasting Resources: Blubrry Podcasting - Explore Blubrry's suite of podcasting services Podcast Insider Blog - Stay up to date with Blubrry's latest news and insights PowerPress Plugin - A WordPress plugin for podcast publishing Todd Cochrane's Geek News Central site - A personal reflection from Todd on Blubrry's journey Got a subject you would like us to cover on the show, Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video), and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system. Tickets give the whole team access vs. direct emails or calls. General podcasting discussions and more can be shared on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Hosting customers can schedule a one-on-one call with Todd or a tech checkup with Mike at todd@blubrry.com and mike@blubrry.com Stay tuned for more episodes and visit our website for the latest updates and resources.
We've got a special episode of Podcast Insider as the Blubrry team celebrates our 400th episode! Join us as we reflect on our journey, share highlights and stories from past episodes, and discuss what's next for Blubrry Podcasting. This milestone is a testament to our incredible community of podcasters, listeners, and supporters. Thank you for being part of our journey! Episode 400 is likely not completely accurate. We guessed when we started Podcast Insider by adding up all the prior episodes of all the prior podcasts, but it's close enough :) Cathy and Todd reflect on attending the Podcast Show in London in May Different names of this podcast Blubrry community podcast - Just about anything, no schedule. PowerPress Podcast - MacKenzie interviewed PowerPress and Blubrry users - Weekly(Ish) Your Podcast - Todd and Mike talked about deep subjects around podcasting - Weekly(Ish) We combined PowerPress Podcast and Your Podcast into Podcast Insider - The current show with Mike, Mac and Todd weekly Todd has been a podcasting pioneer for 20 years Inaugurated into the Podcaster Hall of Fame in 2015, wrote the first book on podcasting Humble beginnings - Started with just Todd in 2004 and then brought on other staff in 2005 and then added more full-time employees in 2015 and have continued down that road. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who have been part of this incredible journey. Your support, feedback, and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind our success. We've shared countless stories, learned valuable lessons, and built a community that thrives on the passion for podcasting. Here's to the next 400 episodes and beyond—continuing to innovate, inspire, and celebrate the world of podcasting together. Stay tuned for more exciting content, and as always, happy podcasting! The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system. Tickets give the whole team access vs. direct emails or calls. General podcasting discussion and more can be shared on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Hosting customers can schedule a one-on-one call with Todd or a tech checkup with Mike. todd@blubrry.com and mike@blubrry.com
Today Blubrry discusses the essentials of building and maintaining a podcast website. We explore why having your own site is crucial for total control over your content and audience engagement. Specifically, we'll focus on the advantages of using WordPress paired with our plugin, PowerPress. Your show is never safer than when it's in your hands. If you are using WordPress and PowerPress for your podcast publishing, YOU are the platform. This is good. You own the feed address and get all the SEO benefits to your brand. BUT, with great power, comes great responsibility! Here are the main pros and cons of being your own podcast platform. Pros 1. Control and Customization Full Control: You have complete control over your content, layout, and feed settings. Customization Options: PowerPress offers various customization options for your podcast, including episode-specific settings, SEO features, and advanced feed settings. 2. SEO Benefits SEO Integration: WordPress is SEO-friendly, and PowerPress enhances this by allowing you to optimize your podcast episodes for search engines. Increased Visibility: Proper SEO practices can increase your podcast's visibility, attracting more listeners. 3. Integrated Website Unified Platform: Having your podcast and website on the same platform can simplify management and provide a seamless experience for your audience. Additional Content: You can easily add blog posts, show notes, and other content related to your podcast episodes. 4. Monetization and Analytics Monetization Options: You can integrate ads, affiliate links, and other monetization methods directly on your site. Detailed Analytics: PowerPress provides detailed podcast analytics, helping you understand your audience and improve your content. 5. Community and Support Large Community: WordPress has a large community of users and developers, providing extensive support and resources. Regular Updates: Both WordPress and PowerPress receive regular updates, ensuring your site remains secure and functional. Cons 1. Technical Knowledge Required Learning Curve: Setting up and managing a WordPress site with PowerPress can be complex, especially for beginners. Maintenance: Regular updates and maintenance are required to keep your site secure and running smoothly. 2. Hosting Costs Additional Costs: You need to pay for web hosting, domain registration, and possibly premium plugins or themes, which can add up. 3. Potential for Technical Issues Compatibility Issues: Plugins and themes can sometimes conflict, causing issues that need troubleshooting. Security Vulnerabilities: A poorly maintained WordPress site can be vulnerable to security threats, requiring vigilance and security measures. Too much security: Your RSS feed needs to remain public and not behind any firewalls or other blocking for security reasons. Some systems can block your feed from Apple and other destinations which defeats the podcasting works. In most cases, you are not trying to protect Fort Knox! 4. Time-Consuming Content Management: Managing a WordPress site can be time-consuming, especially if you're also focusing on creating podcast content. Backup and Recovery: Regular backups are essential to avoid data loss, adding to the time and effort needed. 5. Dependence on Plugins Plugin Reliance: Relying heavily on plugins to from the way your site LOOKS can sometimes lead to issues if plugins become outdated or unsupported. Performance Impact: Too many plugins can slow down your website, affecting user experience and SEO. At the end of the day you are responsible for the well-being of your podcast and it's corresponding website. Blubrry is here to help you and ensure that you are able to get the best experience possible, but the fate of your podcast is in your hands. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system.
In today's episode, we will delve into the podcast website must-have features, from selecting the perfect theme and SEO plugins to incorporating an effective audio player. Join us as we discuss the elements your podcast website needs, how to integrate social sharing, and tips to enhance your website's user experience for your listeners. Today's Hosts: Mike Dell and MacKenzie Bennett Creating a website for your podcast involves incorporating several essential tools and features to ensure functionality, audience engagement and SEO. Podcast Website Must-Haves RSS Feed Setup: Configuring an RSS feed specifically for the podcast, which enables the distribution of episodes to various podcast directories and platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast apps.. Integrating a Robust Podcast Player: Embedding a reliable podcast player that allows visitors to listen directly from the website. The player should support all episodes, offer play/pause functions, and track progress. The right player lets your listeners enjoy your content effortlessly on your site. SEO Optimization: Implementing search engine optimization techniques to increase the website's visibility and ranks well, attracting more listeners via search engines. Episode Archive: A well-organized archive or library where visitors can browse through past episodes, categorized by date, topic, or guest. Search Functionality: Implementing a search bar to help users quickly find episodes or content based on specific keywords or themes. Subscription Options: Providing clear options for visitors to subscribe to the podcast via different platforms or email to receive updates on new episodes. Blubrry's PowerPress provides a simple, pleasing subscribe widget. Effective Social Media Integration: Links or buttons to share podcast episodes on social media platforms, and widgets to display recent social media posts related to the podcast. Be sure to make it easy for your audience to share your episodes and increase your podcast's reach. Contact Information: A dedicated section for contact information, encouraging listeners to engage, provide feedback, or send inquiries, possibly including a contact form. About Page: Include an informative about page detailing the podcast's mission, the hosts, and the background story to help new visitors understand more about the podcast. Mobile Responsiveness: Ensuring the website is fully functional and looks good on mobile devices, considering many users might access the site from their phones. Blog or News Section: A blog or news section where you can post updates, announcements, behind-the-scenes content, and additional resources related to podcast episodes. Analytics Tools: Integration of tools like Google Analytics to monitor website traffic, listener behavior, and engagement metrics. Accessibility Features: Making sure the website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. This might involve text transcripts of episodes, use of alt-text for images, and compliance with web accessibility standards. Customizable Themes and Visuals: A visually appealing design that matches the branding of the podcast, which includes logos, color schemes, and a professional layout. Security Measures: Ensuring the website has SSL certificates for security, especially if you're handling subscriptions or personal information. Blubrry's free WordPress Site with hosting Blubrry's recommendations for podcast websites You need a podcast website Podcast website hosting PowerPress for WordPress - manage your podcast on your site Thanks for joining us on this deep dive into making your podcast website as powerful and engaging as your content. Remember, these elements are crucial for creating a space where your audience can connect with your show and share it with the world. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system.
Podcasting features are ever evolving We delve into the intriguing concept of the value time split. This episode is dedicated to exploring how individuals and organizations allocate their time between tasks that generate immediate value and those that promise long-term benefits. How this affects productivity, innovation, and personal growth. Join us as we unravel the complexities of the value-time split, whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to make the most out of every minute, this episode promises to offer valuable perspectives on managing one of our most precious resources: time. Today's Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell We have rolled out some new Podcasting 2.0 features and improved some of them. We are going to go over some of the new stuff we have added to Blubrry Publisher, PowerPress and Podcast Mirror. Value Time Split Value Time Split is a way to switch out the V4V for a segment of your episode. So if you are doing an interview with another podcaster or playing music that is V4V enabled, you can set the time of that segment and during that segment, you can give another person some of the streaming sats or Boostagrams. Then when that segment is finished, it reverts back to the V4V settings you have on the show normally. Podroll / Remote Item Podroll is very similar to the old Blog Roll. This is a way to promote other podcasts in your feed. This one was at the show level. You promote shows (not episodes) Remote item is a way to put episodes from other shows in your feed that can be shown on some of the new podcast apps (podcastapps.com) Block Block has always been there for just Apple Podcasts. We have improved it by adding it to all platforms. So if you want to discourage a particular app from pulling your feed, you can set it to Block in your feed. Frequency: Podcast Mirror We have added Podcasting 2.0 to the Podcast Mirror service. This allows you to get some of the channel-level features even if your podcast hosting company does not support it. It also allows you to use 3rd party stats even if your host doesn't support it. https://podcastmirror.com Not Podcasting 2.0 related, but we did release Blubrry Premium podcasting as a one-time add-on to your hosting plan. This allows you to charge for extra content, Early access or ad-free versions of your show. Very similar to Apple Subscriptions, if fact you can do BOTH on Blubrry. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system. Tickets give the whole team access vs. direct emails or calls. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system. Tickets give the whole team access vs. direct emails or calls. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider. Hosting customers can schedule a one-on-one call with Todd or a tech checkup with Mike. todd@blubrry.com and mike@blubrry.com
After much preparation and anticipation, half of Blubrry's Podcast Movement attendees headed to Colorado from Michigan while the other half simply headed from their homes in Denver. It was refreshing to see the conference so well attended and the team was excited to talk to would-be podcasters, newbies and, of course, to catch up with veteran podcasters and friends. Today's Hosts: Mike Dell, Todd Cochrane, Cathy Beuten and Ben Beecroft Here's a quick fun-down, err, rundown of our time at Podcast Movement Denver, Aug. 21-24. Were you there? Tell us what you thought of the conference in the comments. Also, if you are a Blubrry hosting customer and didn't get your conference badge, take a photo and email it to any of us and we'll make sure it gets added to your site. Denver Insights The team shared knowledge, advice and insider tips for podcasting growth and success with hundreds of Podcast Movement attendees. It also listened a LOT to folks who had questions and new ideas for the future of podcasting. Podcast Insider also welcomed Cathy, communications specialist who recently joined the team full-time, and Ben Beecroft, software developer, who emphasized how meeting happy customers and prospects reinvigorated him. The event had a diverse crowd, including many young podcasters and enthusiasts. The team discussed how it was strange in one sense to see so few of the regular faces, but how they were highly enthused by the growing interest in podcasting with all the new faces. The team's discussions with Podcast Movement attendees covered topics such podcasting networks, statistics, PowerPress (podcasting from WordPress), hosting and many of the other Blubrry features. Some positive reactions that highlighted Blubrry's offerings included features such as closed captioning, transcription, Podcasting 2.0 and security. Despite the long days and limited food choices, the team was energized by the energy of Podcast Movement and spoke about the continued value of attending events for connecting with customers and learning about the podcasting landscape. One of the biggest hits among Blubrry's audiences at Podcast Movement was the swag at the Blubrry booth: beer cups, hats and water bottles, to name a few. Coming home, all four of the attendees were further motivated to continue improving the podcasting industry and serving podcasters' needs. Plans for future events like PodFest Expo, Jan. 25-28 in Orlando, were discussed, and we'll share more on that later! Check out this wrap-up video by Podcast Movement! The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system. Tickets give the whole team access vs. direct emails or calls. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider. Hosting customers can schedule a one-on-one call with Todd or a tech checkup with Mike. todd@blubrry.com and mike@blubrry.com
Do you have your own podcast website? You should. On today's Podcast Insider, we review why podcasters should have a website of their own and just how easy that can be utilizing Blubrry tools and services, as well as other platforms. Your online presence is essential to growing a podcast and creating a loyal audience. Today's Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell Why You Should Have a Podcast Website SEO Homebase for your show that your listeners can access -- so if you disappear from a platform they'll know where to find you. Pride of ownership You control your brand and IP What is the Blubrry Way? The Blubrry way is a thing we came up with a while back to explain the method of total ownership of your brand, show and website. Basically it's the way we do this show. The way Todd and Mike handle their shows. Never build your business on rented land Get your own domain Host a WordPress website that you control 100% Generate your RSS feed from a domain you own With WordPress and PowerPress, YOUR domain is the origination point, not a syndication point. (Rather than your host's domain.) Choose where you want to syndicate your show and submit it to those places Being everywhere only requires an RSS feed (in most cases). Listeners will pick the best way for them to listen. Don't try to force them to one place or another. Don't care where they listen as long as they do! You do what you are good at (content) and use technology that is safe from being taken down. (PowerPress, WordPress, DNS, Podcast Index and more) The Blubrry team is here to help you along the way, but in the end, it's all yours. If Blubrry goes away (highly unlikely, but still) PowerPress is designed to work with or without us. Once it's all set up, it couldn't be easier. Create a show file Create a blog post on your site Upload the media Publish the post Rinse and repeat And most importantly, don't get bogged down by the minutiae! A complex workflow can deter you from podcasting. Our primary goal at Blubrry is to help you continue telling your story via podcasting, so keep it simple and keep it flowing! The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system. Tickets give the whole team access vs. direct emails or calls. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Hosting customers can schedule a one-on-one call with Todd or a tech checkup with Mike todd@blubrry.com and mike@blubrry.com
Elle Nelson is a Mental Performance Specialist and former soccer player. Elle has turned her professional athletic career to helping individuals and teams harness the power of their minds for success. In addition to running her consultancy, Rise Over Run, LLC, Elle works with corporate clients through Limitless Minds. Brett and Elle get personal with conversations about their own practices for self-growth, and Elle leaves listeners with a challenge. Join us as she shares her experiences in personal growth, balancing priorities, and communication in parent-athlete relationships and personal settings. [Powerpress] https://youtu.be/HFkQDxHDDhQ Brett Gilliland: All right. Welcome to the Circuit of Success. I am your host, Brett Gilliland, and today I've got Elle Nelson with me. Elle, how you doing? Elle Nelson: Hi there, Brett. Good, thank you. How are you doing? Brett Gilliland: I'm doing great. I'm excited to have you today. We're gonna talk, um, for those listening and, and watching, uh, we're gonna have 50% of this is gonna be about us as parents. Uh, raising children with sports. Elle was a, uh, dual college athlete. You've played golf, uh, I believe in France, in England and the United States, uh, at a, at a very high level. Um, you, you know, you've done the college thing, so I want to talk parenting slash sports, and then I also want to talk business, mindset, culture, all that type of stuff. Sound good? Elle Nelson: Absolutely looking forward to it. Brett Gilliland: Awesome. Well, you are with, uh, IMG. So that's, uh, anybody in the sports world probably knows who IMG is Down in, I believe in, was it Bradenton, Florida? And, uh, and then, uh, Limitless Minds is another company that you, uh, that you work with and you also have your own, uh, consulting company. So you are busy and, uh, we'll dive into all that work that you're doing. But I'd love to kind of just pick your brain a little bit on what's made you the woman you are today. Uh, to wake up and get to, you know, kinda work for three different companies and run your own deal. Elle Nelson: Yeah, absolutely. Good question. Diving straight into it. So what's made me the woman I am today, I, I mean, I think a lot of that, of course we could start early on, like with my parents, we, we won't go into all of that detail, but I think I had parents who instilled pretty strong values in me from a young age, right? It's like if you start something, you're gonna finish it. You're gonna give it all you've got. Um, Whole heart, whole head in the game. And uh, my dad came from a pretty heavy sporting background. He played hockey in college and up in Canada. So sport was something that I was involved in from a really young age. And then I ended up getting into, um, you may have said golf, but it was actually soccer. Brett Gilliland: Oh, did I say golf? I'm sorry. I, I play golf, so. Elle Nelson: No, it's totally fine. I figured that was the case. Uh, yeah. But I was like, oh, I'm pretty sure he knows that. But it's fine. Uh, so soccer was my main sport and I got into that from a pretty young age. I ended up doing the club thing, high school thing, traveling. Uh, and then to be honest, I think like big picture answer, a lot of my mess up, a lot of my obstacles adversity that's made me who I am today more than anything else. Yeah. Uh, I, I ended up like getting into quite a lot of trouble when I was in high school. I was a pretty bad kid for a while. I think my mom even threatened to like put me into a group home. At one point I ended up quitting soccer for a year, my junior year. And when I did that, I was also in a car accident. So I was just getting into a lot of trouble and. After that year, I realized what I actually wanted and I started doing it for myself. So I realized before that point, I was doing it for my parents. I was doing it for other people to please them, and that for me, even today, I see that it's like a really big turning point.
Special Guests: Justin Jackson and Charles Wilchin.A new grassroots industry coalition, the Podcast Standards Project, has been launched to advocate for open podcasting. The group includes podcast hosting companies like RSS.com, Buzzsprout, Red Circle, Captivate and Acast; and podcast players like Pocket Casts and Podverse. Remote recording tool Riverside has unveiled a significant update adding text-based editing and AI transcription features.At Radiodays Europe, it was announced that UK daily news podcast The News Agents had reached 24 million downloads since launching seven months ago. The show is hosted by Captivate.Libsyn's Glow has unveiled integration with Spotify Open Access. Gumball has expanded its host-read podcast advertising marketplace to YouTube.Audacy's auction of its radio·com domain name has been reset for another 90 days.Slate is the latest publisher to partner with YouTube to bring its podcasts to the platform.Podcast history: from Oct 13, 2003 - the rediscovered source code for Adam Curry's iPod AppleScript was the first tool that would automagically update your iPod with any new mp3's that are downloaded to your “Radio UserLand” enclosures folder Blubrry has removed email addresses from RSS feeds by default (and the latest version of PowerPress also does so). Support the showConnect With Us: Website: weekly.podnews.net Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @samtalkstech Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Podnews Business Journal: sign up for free here NEW: Podnews Live Events: (Tickets on sale now!) Podnews Live (Manchester) - 13/06 Podnews Live (London) - 27/09 Podnews Live (Barcelona) - 25/09 Podnews Live (Mexico City) - Nov
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Tips to Getting Your Podcast Going As people who have launched lots of podcasts over the years, Todd and Mike from the Blubrry team are more than equipped to provide tips on the best way to start a podcast. Welcome to the new look, new format Podcast Insider! For Episode 333, CEO Todd Cochrane (@GeekNews) and Blubrry Support Evangelist Mike Dell (@MGDell) take us back to the basics to discuss the best ways to start a podcast. We hope you enjoy today's episode of Podcast Insider; we've worked hard to ensure that you're getting the best podcast knowledge. We'll still be periodically having guests on, so if you're interested in being featured reach out to the team. Today's Hosts: Todd Cochrane and Mike Dell We cover a variety of items at hand when starting your podcast. Topics - Pick one you're relentlessly passionate about and won't run out of things to say about it; skip popular and stick with something you care about. Podcast Titles - Do your research and secure the title quickly. Research other shows, you can do so here. Don't make this too difficult to spell or pronounce. Websites / Domains - Lock down a URL before it's already taken. Consider if it will be your show title, network, business, your name, etc. Artwork - 1400x1400 is recommended. Directories are very picky about this, so you have to get the specs right. RSS Feed - Time to setup the lifeblood of a podcast; we suggest using PowerPress and Blubrry hosting. Trailer / episode 0 / launch episodes - Should you do them or not? It depends, but it typically doesn't hurt to give audiences a heads up. Directories - You can't submit to directories until you have your first episode; Apple, Spotify & Podcast Index. The page on where to submit your podcast can help. Pro-Production Tip Batch Recording and Social Media Setup Got a subject you would like us to cover on the show, Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video), and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
We're just learning the power of Value4Value for podcasters. Blubrry recently released this new RSS feed feature and we are excited to see where it leads for podcasters. Todd and Mike discuss how it works in details and some of the other Podcasting 2.0 tags released in PowerPress recently. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. News The State of Podcasting 2022 The Ambies announce their nominees for 2023 PodcastGuests.com announces acquisition Spotify CEO “I may have gotten carried away with spending…” Drift Off With Joe Pera, a new podcast Best Practice Value4Value Value4Value is more than a tech thing; it's a way for your audience to support and interact with you and your show. It's an alternative to advertising which can free you up to do things on your show that advertisers may disapprove of. Setting up Value4Value is getting easier for both the podcaster and the podcast listener. As an example, here at Blubrry, we have partnered with Alby to make getting a wallet easier. Check out more info here: https://value4value.info Here are the steps to set this up on your podcast with Blubrry. Sign up for an account at getalby.com Fund your wallet over there In your Blubrry feed settings (PowerPress or Publisher) link your account to Alby in the Experimental tab Promote on your show that you are now V4V enabled Tell your listeners to check out a new podcast app over at newpodcastapps.com Blubrry News PowerPress 9.10 is out. It has all the Podcasting 2.0 features that we have rolled out so far. If you're headed to Podcast Movement Evolutions in March and would like to schedule a meeting with us, do so here. Todd and Mike will be on the Podcasting 2.0 show with Adam Curry and Dave Jones tomorrow. Check it out here or watch for a live notice in Podverse or Podcast Addict (you must subscribe to the show first). Blubrry Pro Tip AI, don't think so Question of the Week Question: I'm using PowerPress for my feed and want to switch to using Blubrry Publisher. Is this possible? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this? Answer: Yes, this is possible. The disadvantage is that your feed will no longer come from your own domain. The advantage of this would be that you don't have to worry about the functionality of your website to keep your podcast online. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? OR a subject you would like us to cover on the show.Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video), and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. Produced and edited by the Blubrry Pro Production team. Thanks for listening to Podcast Insider. Join us next week or better yet, Subscribe or Follow in the podcast app of your choice. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. Coming to you this week from Columbus, Ohio & Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
In recent years we've seen how people are getting their podcast change. New apps, new formats etc. But does an RSS feed make a podcast, a real podcast? We discuss in various topics today how podcasting has evolved, changes to podcast RSS feeds, most importantly with Podcasting 2.0 initiatives and more on today's episode of Podcast Insider with Mike and MacKenzie. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. News Spotify laying off 600 more people Vox Media laying off 7% of its workforce Is the number of new podcasts REALLY down 80% over 2020? Podcast downloads UP in 2022 Full schedule for Podcast Movement Evolutions is out now .FM domains are dominated by podcasting, not radio. Best Practice Video Podcasting: Do's and dont's and why you might be making it too hard on yourself. Again, does an RSS feed make a podcast? Blubrry News Podcasting 2.0 features released! RSS feed features available in Publisher and PowerPress. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel. We will be posting a lot of how-to videos soon. Todd is speaking at Podfest Expo in Orlando today and Friday. Blubrry Pro Tip When is a podcast not a podcast? Question of the Week Question: I have another person managing my podcast, but I don't want them to have my login info. Can I have additional users on my Blubrry account? Answer: Yes! We have account sharing. To find that, go to the Podcaster Dashboard at Blubrry.com and select your show (if you have more than one) and click on Show > Manage and then Sharing settings. You can invite people by email and give them access to your stats or publishing or both on the show level. They will not have access to the other shows on your account or your account settings. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video), and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. Coming to you this week from Columbus, Ohio & Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Our first big release of the year was working with Apple. We now integrate with Apple Podcast Subscription shows for easy publishing directly from the Blubrry platform. Anyone producing a premium subscription based Apple Podcast can now publish their premium episodes directly through our platform and we're very excited about it. Tune in to hear more on that feature as well as some cools tools in Slack and for Podcasting 2.0. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. News Apple Podcast Subscriptions integrated into the Blubrry platform PRX using V4V in a new way Levar Burton is launching his first kid's podcast, Sound Detectives Slack now produces a transcript if you upload an audio file. Not sure how useable it is yet, but we discovered that last week. Other chat services have this too. True Crime podcast listener now a murder suspect Best Practice Reach out to be a guest on your favorite podcast! We don't mean your favorite podcast that is not relevant to insights or expertise that you can provide, but you should reach out to be a guest on a show you're familiar with for a meaningful conversation. Blubrry News Lots of Podcasting 2.0 features are now in the Blubrry publisher. Learn more here and here. Location Transcripts Chapters Person Live Item TXT Podping Value (V4V) Coming very soon PowerPress will be updated with the same tags very soon Todd will be keynote speaking at Podfest Expo in Orlando Thursday and Friday - If you are in the area, we have some expo-only passes available. Reach out to MacKenzie. Todd will also speak at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Las Vegas in March. Blubrry Pro Tip First Impressions Artwork Question of the Week Question:I use an AudioTechnica ATH-M50 headset for my podcasting, but I need to buy three more pairs for guests, and I don't want to spend $200 on each pair. Can you recommend a "decent" headphone option that sounds neutral and easy to listen to for long periods of time that's under $100? Answer: (Mike)I have a set of Sony MDR 7506 headphones that I like a lot. They are around $80 and seem tough as well. At least I haven't broken them yet :) (Todd) You could likely go cheaper than that for guests. As long as they can hear you and the headphones are comfortable, it shouldn't be an issue. Sony Headphones at B&H Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. Coming to you this week from The New Media Production studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell's World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Enough with the 2022 recap, we're here to focus on what's ahead for 2023. Mike and MacKenzie review some recent articles predicting and focusing on potential changes the podcast industry; it's a bit foreboding. Working in podcasting for so long, both of them give their best takes on ad dollars, networks, even the economy. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. News Great Podcasting Market Correction from Bloomberg A Rocky 2023 for Podcasting? from The Verge 30 experts give their forecast for podcasting in 2023 What are some of Mike and MacKenzie's predictions for podcasting in 2023? MacKenzie - Hoping for better search within apps Mike - Predicting Joe Rogan will leave Spotify Best Practice Don't Ghost Your Guest! Encourage your guest to share your episode when it's published! Easier said than done but there are many ways to make it easier for them to share said episode. Follow an email schedule / template where you follow up with a link to the episode; social media handles if they want to tag (and ask for theirs) and clue them into other cool places they can share their link. Blubrry News Todd is attending CES in Las Vegas, he can provide a quick tech recap next week tpn.tv Looking to start off the month of January with a Podcaster of the Month blog feature, guest on this show, etc. Email MacKenzie! Integrations, announcements and releases coming soon, starting next week. Blubrry Pro Tip Ads for your podcast Question of the Week Question: From a flurry of support tickets this week - What are the ‘Podcast Landing Page URL' and ‘Podcast Mirror Feed URL' fields for in PowerPress? Answer: “Podcast landing page” is where you can put a page you want people to go to if they click “Podcast Homepage” in Apple and other apps. “Podcast Mirror feed URL” is used when you choose to use the Podcast Mirror service that Blubrry offers. This can also be used to create a 301 redirect to a new feed if you are moving away from PowerPress to generate your RSS feed. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. Coming to you this week from MacKenzie's studio in Columbus, Ohio & Mike Dell's World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
This week on the podcast we discuss key findings from the WatchGuard Threat Lab's Q3 2022 Internet Security Report. We'll cover everything from the top malware threats to the latest network attack trends targeting small and midsize enterprises globally and give practical defensive tips that anyone can use to keep their organizations safe. [PowerPress]
Many people have asked, even we have pondered and answered, and now there is a report on the best day to release a podcast. Kind of. A report has recently been released providing percentages on how popular each day of the week is to release a new episode. The data may surprise you. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. News True Crime Podcast Proof helped to free 2 men after 25 years in prison What is the best day to release a podcast? Here's a report on the subject: What day are the most podcast episodes released? NPR Student challenge is back for 2023 Live podcasting, the open way from Dave Jones Spotify cuts live audio shows Good Housekeeping's 40 best podcasts of 2022 SmartLess Media formed by the hosts behind SmartLess podcast with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes. They announced four shows that will debut in 2023, hosted by fellow celebrities. Best Practice Use your voice to the best of your ability, and forgo trying to ‘sound like a podcaster'. The best advice we can give to anyone that is anxious about how their voice sounds, is to do it anyway. Your conversational voice will most likely work best; and the content is the most important part. Articulate yourself well and your voice will follow suit. Blubrry News Blubrry offices will be closed the Monday after Christmas (Boxing day) and the Monday after New Year's Day. We will also be out the Friday afternoons of Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. We are still head down on a bunch of new features and a couple of new products. Look for some announcements after the first of the year. One of those features will be Value 4 Value, where you will be able to get donations to your show via Sats (small parts of bitcoin). This show is enabled for V4V so if you are listening on a supported app (Fountain, Podverse, or others), you can send us a boost. Blubrry Pro Tip Podcast Gear/Tech Question of the Week Question: What are the 3 or 4 best destinations to submit my podcast to? Answer: Well, you want to try to be as everywhere as you can. But if you want to pick the most important ones, I would say submit your show to these four: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcast Index It doesn't hurt to submit to all the others. If you are a PowerPress or Blubrry user, go to the destinations settings and submit to them all. (Don't lose any sleep over it) Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. Coming to you this week from MacKenzie's Home Studio in Columbus, OH & Mike Dell's World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
You can now make money on Blubrry with Programmatic Ads! Our development team and the rest of the team have been putting in long hours getting this and another BIG thing ready for Monday. Watch for an announcement on Monday. Otherwise, Todd and Mike talk about what is going on in the news and the need for a backup strategy for your show. News Ads may be coming to Apple Podcasts Latino Listener Report released by Edison Research Step into the Podcast Bus Kind of like the Podcast BUG - (Mike Wilkerson) Congratulations to Jame Cridland of Podnews for being named one of the thought leaders in podcasting Libsyn buys German ads company Julep Audacy layoffs touch it's podcasting business - Best Practice: Backups - Have a Backup Strategy! Back up your media files JUST in case Get a removable hard drive and back up there. (Or just a thumb drive. You can get them 1tb or bigger now!) Backup to the cloud somewhere like Google Drive, Dropbox or AWS cold storage. Back up your RSS feed as a text file. Load you feed in Chrome. (other browser won't work the same) then, select all and paste it in a text doc. If you host with Blubrry and use PowerPress, we also keep a copy of your feed for you. Blubrry News: Make Money! - Programmatic Advertising available to all hosting customers Blog Post: Connecting with your local community by Meryl More releases coming next week and we'll see you at Podcast Movement the week after that. Todd, Mike, MacKenzie and Chau will be at Podcast Movement in Dallas next week. IF you are there, drop by and say HI and pick up some swag. This show will be from the Podcast Movement show floor next week (different format I'm sure) Blubrry Pro Tip: Private Podcasting Question of the Week: From Ethan: Our podcast network started with one show. These days we have 7 shows in the network, but we're storing all those shows in the same Blubrry folder. Not great for content management. Can we re-organize our Blubrry catalog of shows into different folders? Would that affect the URL of the MP3s? Will PowerPress show us the new folders? Answer: Yes! With our pro hosting plan and “Multi-program mode” in PowerPress you can separate which folders you upload shows to. This keeps the media separate and it also keeps the stats separate. Put in a ticket at blubrry.com/support and we can setup a time to help you get that setup. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Coming to you this week from the New Media Production Studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell's World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
I guess I'm podcasting again. This time I'm a little more independent because I want to see how Sovereign Feeds work and I feel more comfortable with an XML file for my feed rather than one that is autogenerated at a directory. It's definitely not as easy as PowerPress but it's more complete and flexible when working with Podcasting 2.0 standards and tags. In this episode I talk about the new podcast I created and give an overview of what I've done so far. I plan on giving regular updates here on the nuts and bolts progress of that podcast.
Subscriptions: Scaled - A podcast about subscription businesses
In this week's episode of Subscriptions Scaled, we speak with Todd Cochrane, CEO at Blubrry Podcasting.Blubrry makes podcast publishing easier with a smooth publishing platform, live customer support, straightforward migration, and helpful statistics.There are two primary plans - a standard plan at $12 a month and an advanced plan at $20 a month with a whole host of benefits. More and more features have been added over the years.Todd has been in the podcasting space since 2004 and has been building Blubrry Podcasting since around 2006. Not all customers are subscribers, but some may use Blubrry Podcasting's PowerPress plugin.The podcasting industry has really evolved over the years. In 2005 Libsyn came onto the scene, providing hosting and allowing the space to develop. When Todd joined the industry, and began Blubrry Podcasting, he had to work hard to build his website and grow the company by word of mouth.Todd had to learn how to build his podcasting business and develop a brand. Now there are so many different tools available to help. Todd believes that it's much easier to grow a brand than it used to be. Discover how a podcasting service subscription works by tuning into the latest episode of Subscriptions Scaled with Todd Cochrane, CEO at Blubrry Podcasting.Blubrry Podcasting Ready to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.
Explaining to your boss or company why your business should have a podcast isn't always an easy conversation, but it can be done well! Follow a few simple steps to convince the decision maker on your team the value of podcasting. Dave and MacKenzie guest host this episode as Todd and Mike are both out, attending Podfest. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. News American Girl launched a podcast network, starting with three shows. YouTube is the most popular platform for podcasts that post video shows. SiriusXM has made yet another podcast acquisition, this time Coco Podcast Company for Conan O'Brien's podcast. WTF with Marc Maron has signed a deal with Acast for the next three years for his show, moving away from Stitcher. Best Practice Blubrry is somewhat unique in its approach to podcasting, since we have multiple options for publishing. To make your life easier, be sure your Blubrry Podcaster Dashboard is set to show if you're using PowerPress or Publisher. Do this by clicking the gear icon in the Podcast Landing Page card and selecting the appropriate option - “I don't need a website,” “I would like a WordPress site from Blubrry,” or “I have a website.” This ensures that we're displaying the correct settings when it comes to episode creation. Blubrry News Blog Post: Stalking Your Prospective Audience Without Being Creepy by Kim Krajci Todd and Mike are at Podfest Expo this week in Orlando Drop by the booth near the main expo hall entrance and say hi! Todd will be speaking, 17 Years in Podcasting: Strategies for Success, at 3:45 pm on Friday the 27th See Mike on a panel for Rebranding Your Podcast at 10:45 am on Friday the 27th We'll be out this upcoming Monday for Memorial Day. Blubrry Pro Tip What Tone Do You Podcast In? Question of the Week Question: How do you get your idiot, know-it-all, boss to understand the value of podcasting? Answer: Data. First and foremost, there is data that confirms how many people listen to podcasts. Edison Research and Nielsen are great for this. And then harp on the ways in which you'll be able to reach customers. And lastly, come in with content ideas and some logistics. Also important, costs! Shop around for pricing for every thing you'll need -- sometimes including asking other team members if they'll be able to add this to their plate or an outside freelance hire, etc. They'll come to understand the value of podcasting if you give them reason to. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Coming to you this week from the Blubrry studio in Columbus, Ohio & Dave's Studio in Logansport, Indiana. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. (nobody in Michigan this week!) NEW! Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Use the survey and let us know what else you want as we gear up for V2. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
An essential part of how podcasting came to be, the iPod, is no longer. Apple has decided to discontinue making and selling iPod Touches, the most recent iteration of the original iPod. Along with news from Apple, big things are happening at Sounds Profitable, with Tom Webster leaving Edison and joining their team. Live Facebook recording. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. News • Tom Webster is partnering up with Sounds Profitable • Apple says no more iPods. Rip the iPod! • Geek News Central 1,600 episodes! • Listener retention is podcasting's biggest challenge • Online background noise remover for $7.99 monthly, Noise Destroyer • Podcasters are earning more than $40,000 a day with boosts • Podcast advertising reaches $1.4 billion • Joe Rogan has the last laugh with more listeners • Fun site: Podcast Details Best Practice If you are going to miss a show, schedule a backup host, do a replay, or pre-record if you can. Staying on schedule is important because people build your show into their lives. If you skip too much, they will drop off. Blubrry News Annual billing is now available at Blubrry! Blog Post: Podfaded at Podfest - by Kim Krajci Todd and Mike will be at Podfest Expo in Orlando May 26-29th. Come see us there! Todd and MacKenzie will be at ATD in Orlando next week May is a busy month for events for our team and our dev team will be working hard to get some new features released in early summer, so stay tuned. Blubrry Pro Tip Private podcasting for your business Interview Liz Brunner - Blubrry's April Podcaster of the Month Question of the Week From Neil Smith at the Dandy Fun House podcast… Question: There is a discussion on one of the podcast forums today where someone is claiming that PowerPress generates RSS feeds. I've used it for years with my own RSS feed address and have never heard of it having this capability. Does PowerPress generate RSS feeds? Answer: Yes, sort of. PowerPress generates a podcast-only RSS feed for your podcast. That means any posts that have enclosures (podcast episode files linked) will show in this special feed, but other posts that do not have media attached will not. This RSS feed is BASED on the stock WordPress site feed. PowerPress also can add podcast-related tags to any feed on WordPress. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Coming to you this week from the New Media Studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell's World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. NEW! Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider • Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com • Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com • Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Just recently announced, there are eight new Podcast Academy board members. If you're a member you can meet them on April 19 to learn what they've been working on the past year. Reminder, podcasters and those who work in the podcast industry can become a member of The Podcast Academy. We also get into Spotify profit speculation, narrow podcasting and more. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. Live Facebook recording. News The Podcast Academy has announced its newly-elected members of the Board of Governors. They are: Chirag Desai (Founder, Amaeya Media); Steve Wilson (Chief Strategy, QCODE); Valentina Kaledina (Director of Business Development, Castbox); Ami Thakkar (Host, Tuckered Out), Ilana Susnow (Head of Marketing and Audience Development, PodcastOne); Daniel J Lewis (Host, The Audacity to Podcast and founder, My Podcast Reviews); Martha Little (Editor, Audible); and Becky Celestina (Content Partnerships, Acast). If a member, you can meet the board on Apr 19. Spotify might make a profit from podcasting soon. Study: Podcast listeners are likely to be more curious and less neurotic Bob Ross Inc. (yes, that Bob Ross) is looking for hosts/producers for podcasts. Snipit.fm is a new short-form podcast network Gilbert Gottfried, Comedian, Actor, Podcaster, died at 67 after a long illness. (Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast) Best Practice Repeat the important points It's beneficial to include a call-to-action in your show notes, but also in the audio content. Just like people need to hear an advertisement multiple times before they move forward with a decision, the same goes for retaining information from your podcast. Repeat the important points to your listeners for better retention. Blubrry News Account sharing is now active at Blubrry! PowerPress 9.0.1 is out with a quick hot fix. Version 9.0.2 is coming soon. Blubrry Pro Tip Narrow Podcasting Book Sample Question of the Week From Kendra on Facebook Question: I'm really loving the new “Impactful Play" information on Blubrry. Are there any averages of this statistic? Trying to understand what is a good metric and goal for this number is. Answer: At this time we do not have an average we can share. Each show is different and as long as you don't have a huge percentage dropping out before 75%, you are likely good. You have to look at that and decide if something you are doing in the content is causing a drop out earlier. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Coming to you this week from the New Media Studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell's World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. NEW! - Fill out our survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Some hand wringing over Infinite Dial 2022 - a slight dropoff in podcasting. Monthly listeners went from 41% of the population to 38%. My take: it's nothing to worry about. The pandemic turbo-charged podcasting growth, and people are settling back in to routines. 109 million Americans still listen to shows every month, and that's more than pre-pandemic. Further, podcasting awareness continues to grow - now up to 226 million, or 79% of US Adutls.Deep Dive from Tom Webster:https://tomwebster.media/what-to-do-when-the-line-stops-going-up/Infinite Dial 2022: https://www.edisonresearch.com/podcastings-key-statistics-for-2022/Spotify hopes to make a profit off of podcasting investments "soon." You can preview Spotify's new "Tik Tok" esque interface here:: spotify:internal:podcastclipsOther New Tools: Podcast host Blubrry updates PowerPress plugin for Wordpress websites. Don't need to host your show on Blubrry to use it. Substack and ACast are getting into podcast hosting. ACast is spamming people, though.Headliner's "Edit Eddy" is a new transcription service. I think it's more accurate than Descript, but Descript has an easier editing interface.Need help with your podcast? Reach me at https://jagindetroit.com/
Are YouTube and podcasting finally coming together in a meaningful way? Leaked plans from YouTube about podcasting have come out this week and gotten some excitement out of the podcasting industry. A move that would effect the entire industry, we are curious to see where this one goes. Stick around for some news on additional upcoming releases from Blubrry, why you should do a giveaway and showing your credibility to the world, as a podcaster. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. News Leaked slides show YouTube's podcasting plans? This comes after a somewhat lackluster session at Podcast Movement. RODE has released their first ever headphones, NTH-100. We imagine they'd pair nicely with a RODECaster Pro. Podnews' Podcast Report Card results are here and EarBuds Podcast Collective is joining Podnews The podcast app, Overcast has been redesigned The 2022 Podcast Hall of Fame class was inducted at Podcast Movement Evolutions. Congratulations to all of the inductees! The Webbys are launching a new podcast awards show. Freakonomics gets it's own satellite channel on Sirius/XM Best Practice Host a giveaway on your show It's very easy and can still be cost effective. This giveaway can be exclusive content, merchandise, tickets to an event, etc. Engaging and interacting with your audience creates loyal listeners. Blubrry News Speaking of… we have a giveaway ending at midnight EST March 31, 2022 for a $150 Amazon gift card. Watch our podcast stats demo, comment and share on social and you'll be entered to win! Blog post: Delegate it or Ditch It! - by Tara O'Brien New onboarding in PowerPress 9.0. Look for a blog post with more details on this soon. Coming soon, new graphics for the audience survey results Blubrry Pro Tip Showing your credibility Question of the Week: Does Blubrry hosting work with Kajabi? (also applies to other website platforms). Answer: Not exactly, but YES. Confused yet? Our PowerPress plugin for WordPress only works on the WordPress platform. Our hosting works anywhere because you have the option to generate your feed and a player embed from blubrry.com and then embedding or linking to it on your website. Got a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Coming to you this week from the New Media Studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell's World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235
Alternate Transitions for WordPress is a plugin that will allow you to set transitions between slides that are not present in the Screen Options tab. In other words, it adds additional transition options to the built-in list. It's a crowd favorite among many WP users and you'll find a good amount of reviews about it online. It is an easy-to-use, professionally designed PowerPress plugin that helps you build your podcast website with WordPress. It is designed to make your site's administrative area more user-friendly. We've also added a front-page layout editor, new contributors tools, and extra opportunity for translations using the plugin called Localization Plugin. This is an alternative transition for the great WordPress software program. The purpose of this theme is to make it easier for people to quickly get up and running with WordPress. It has no additional features or plugins, simply install, activate, and start using it. We are a WordPress team of passionate designers and developers built to help you with all your WordPress questions. In the era of instant communication, we hope to provide what takes your business beyond. We develop, design, and support your website from start to finish. Our main goal is to make sure that your online presence stands out from everyone else in a competitive market, and focuses on the needs of businesses rather than advertisers. With this, you can easily embed audio and video elements into your site, create "show notes" pages with links to each episode in your feed, and track your social activity using built-in podcast statistics. More info about the alternative transition for WordPress: https://dev.co/wordpress-alternatives/ Connect with us: https://seo.co/ // https://website.design/ // https://dev.co/ // https://ppc.co/
Todd Cochrane wrote the book on podcasting. Well, at least the first: “Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide.” He is founder of the People's Choice Podcast Awards and the Tech Podcast Network. He is also credited with bringing the first advertisers into podcasting, GoDaddy. But in a career that has earned him a place in the Podcast Hall of Fame, perhaps Todd Cochrane's biggest influence on podcasting is RawVoice and its related company, Blubrry. Blubrry offers a combined 75,000 podcasters: media hosting, advertising opportunities, content creation tools, and more. It has been said that influence in the podcast world belongs to he who holds the key to delivering relevant measurement statistics, so that advertisers bursting to buy can properly understand what, in fact, they are buying. Enter Todd Cochrane and Teams Blubrry, a core site for content sharing, discovery, publishing, hosting, and, above all, measurement, data analytics, and monetization. Blubrry is also home to PowerPress, the WordPress podcasting application that powers the majority of podcaster sites running WordPress. At this point, Blubrry is the leader in insights into podcast metrics / audiences: who is linking to you, listener-base demographics, clients, platforms, listen data, and geographical data with worldwide mapping. Connect with Todd Cochrane blubrry.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin Episode 321
Todd Cochrane wrote the book on podcasting. Well, at least the first: “Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide.” He is founder of the People's Choice Podcast Awards and the Tech Podcast Network. He is also credited with bringing the first advertisers into podcasting, GoDaddy. But in a career that has earned him a place in the Podcast Hall of Fame, perhaps Todd Cochrane's biggest influence on podcasting is RawVoice and its related company, Blubrry. Blubrry offers a combined 75,000 podcasters: media hosting, advertising opportunities, content creation tools, and more. It has been said that influence in the podcast world belongs to he who holds the key to delivering relevant measurement statistics, so that advertisers bursting to buy can properly understand what, in fact, they are buying. Enter Todd Cochrane and Teams Blubrry, a core site for content sharing, discovery, publishing, hosting, and, above all, measurement, data analytics, and monetization. Blubrry is also home to PowerPress, the WordPress podcasting application that powers the majority of podcaster sites running WordPress. At this point, Blubrry is the leader in insights into podcast metrics / audiences: who is linking to you, listener-base demographics, clients, platforms, listen data, and geographical data with worldwide mapping. Connect with Todd Cochrane blubrry.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin Episode 321
Todd Cochrane wrote the book on podcasting. Well, at least the first: “Podcasting: The Do-It-Yourself Guide.” He is founder of the People's Choice Podcast Awards and the Tech Podcast Network. He is also credited with bringing the first advertisers into podcasting, GoDaddy. But in a career that has earned him a place in the Podcast Hall of Fame, perhaps Todd Cochrane's biggest influence on podcasting is RawVoice and its related company, Blubrry. Blubrry offers a combined 75,000 podcasters: media hosting, advertising opportunities, content creation tools, and more. It has been said that influence in the podcast world belongs to he who holds the key to delivering relevant measurement statistics, so that advertisers bursting to buy can properly understand what, in fact, they are buying. Enter Todd Cochrane and Teams Blubrry, a core site for content sharing, discovery, publishing, hosting, and, above all, measurement, data analytics, and monetization. Blubrry is also home to PowerPress, the WordPress podcasting application that powers the majority of podcaster sites running WordPress. At this point, Blubrry is the leader in insights into podcast metrics / audiences: who is linking to you, listener-base demographics, clients, platforms, listen data, and geographical data with worldwide mapping. Connect with Todd Cochrane blubrry.com Facebook Twitter Linkedin Episode 321
Today we have Logan Anderson from the Say the Damn Score Podcast. His description is, “Say the Damn Score: An unprofessional podcast on professional sportscasting.” you can find it at http://www.saythedamnscore.com/ (www.saythedamnscore.com) Here is what we liked About the Show http://www.saythedamnscore.com/ ()The intro helped shape the atmosphere and branding of the show (a fun, edgy podcast) You got to the guest in less than 1 minute. The volume levels were good. The website has a clean and easy to navigate. The interview was great Logan did a TON of homework for his interview and it showed He asked great questions, and because he paid attention to his guest, great follow-up questions. What Might Need Some Tweaking His link to iTunes on his website started with “itpc://” which works, but you don't get credit for the subscribers (add your iTunes link in PowerPress under the destinations tab). Erik enjoyed the somewhat sarcastic opening but thought that spirit got a little lost and would advise “putting a little more smile” into his voice at times. At the beginning of the show, you might consider explaining what the show is, “Welcome to the Say the Damn Score show where we _____ for (typical audience). The average user can figure out it's a sports show but we should identify if we are talking about teams, leagues, etc. Instead of having multiple calls to action (iTunes, email, etc) put those items on a single page so you can give one call to action. Make the about page a little more outward focuses on what the show is about, how you're going to benefit, and who it's for. Check out Say the Damn Score Podcast Website: http://www.saythedamnscore.com/ (www.saythedamnscorepodcast.com) Subscribe in https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/say-the-damn-score/id1061478678 (iTunes) Listen Find Erik at http://www.podcasttalentcoach.com/ (www.podcasttalentcoach.com) Find Dave at http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/ (www.schoolofpodcasting.com) This podcast is part of the http://www.powerofpodcasting.com/ (Power of Podcasting Network) The post http://podcastreviewshow.com/say-damn-score/ (Say the Damn Score) appeared first on http://podcastreviewshow.com/ (Podcast Review Show - Get Your Podcast Reviewed).
Just like anything in life, it's a good idea to know WHY you're doing something, as opposed to only "going through the motions"… And if you're only dabbling, if this "internet marketing" thing is only a hobby to you, then it's likely you haven't found very much success because you rarely finish the things you start. If you actually want to make money, it's time to stop dabbling and actually create something. Don't "start" to create something. Actually make that single membership site, add that affiliate program to it, and get some traffic… You need to go all-in. The first problem I see with people going all-in is that they keep changing what they're going "all-in" for, which really isn't going "all-in." You probably know what I'm talking about. Changing to a new niche every month. Only focusing on Pinterest marketing one month because "everyone's" talking about it. Only focusing on Kindle comic books the next month because "everyone's" talking about it… Let's separate the forest from the trees: the only things you need to focus on in your business are your list (so setup an opt-in page and follow-up sequence), traffic (setup a retargeting pixel, run Facebook ads and have an affiliate program) and offers (promote affiliate products and sell your own products). When it comes to list, traffic and offers, there's the MUST-HAVE's (sales letter, email autoresponder) and the NICE TO HAVE'S (blog, podcast, Facebook fan page, etc.) You "could" run your business without a blog (the website you see here) and you could run your business without a podcast (an internet radio show where you post audio episodes on your blog and they also appear in places like the Apple iTunes store). BUT, if you already have SOME kind of sales letter and opt-in page in place, your blog is the TRAFFIC method to get more clicks onto your webpages and a PODCAST is a really easy way to consistently update that blog even if you have just a few minutes every week… I highly recommend our Podcast Crusher course to get your podcast setup. You use your existing blog (or setup a new one) and use a special plugin called PowerPress and a file hosting service called LibSyn. You don't want to host your podcast audio files on Amazon S3 or on your own web host for a number of reasons. The biggest one is that it's easier to look at your stats. You can tell which episodes get the most play and that tells you what kinds of podcast episodes to create in the future. The Robert Plank Show premiered on September 13, 2012. I'm not a super prolific podcaster but I've published 56 episodes with exactly 41 hours of audio content in those three years. I want to get you into podcasting (or BACK into podcasting if you've neglected it) because the traffic is steady consistent, as long as you publish consistently which is probably the #1 most important thing when it comes to podcasting… Podcasting is just audio blogging that happens to get listed on Apple iTunes. Let's just call it what it is. In the past, when I had something to say, I'd spend a couple hours typing out some big long post (kind of like I'm doing to you now). When I want to put out a new podcast: I spend about 10 minutes figuring out some bullet points (if that), and I hit record I speak out my podcast "episode" in one single take, about 30-40 minutes. The "ideal" podcast length is 20 minutes, but that's a little short to cover the things I want to cover, although I don't want to go over 60 minutes After recording the audio, I spend about 1 minute adding intro and outro music. Important: I don't edit out any "um's" or "ah's" or anything like that It takes another 1 minute or so to properly "tag" the file for podcast players and add things like my cover graphic into the file About 1 more minute to upload the audio file to the special hosting service (just wait for a simple file to upload) Finally, I go to my WordPress blog at RobertPlank.com, click Add New Post,
The contractor's secret weapon is a podcast to help contractors get more business. It is hosted by Dave Negri and Justin Jones. Today we have Dave on the show who explains how they record, and why they got into podcasting. Here are some of our thoughts: http://podcastreviewshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/contractors_secret_weapon.png ()Good Stuff: Great use of personal stories to amplify your points. It really helps show that you know what you're talking about. Great job on the introduction explaining what the podcast is about. Stuff to Tweak: The website needs a bit of tweaking. I would use the Powerpress player to give more options to your visitors. Add an RSS button on the site. There are a couple of areas that leas to the same pages that is a bit confusing. Find them at http://contractorssecretweapon.com/ (contractorssecretweapon.com) http://contractorssecretweapon.com/ ( ) http://contractorssecretweapon.com/ () Here is the video of our coaching session What are your thoughts on the contractor's secret weapon? Leave them below Get Reviewed: go to http://www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme (www.podcastreviewshow.com/reviewme)
I have a quick question. What if you could pick up a telephone and in just a few minutes broadcast your message to thousands of people or more? What if you could partner with Apple iTunes and publish your very own Internet radio show or podcast 100 percent for free? "How to Setup Your Own Podcast" FREE Report Pay close attention right now to discover how to create your own podcast and make more money in the process. Close down all windows and turn your speakers up for today's exciting installment of the Robert Plank Show. Topics covered: Why you need to be everywhere and how you can get everywhere on the internet (mostly for free) Why trying to get rich selling $7 e-books is a surefire recipe for failure (and what to do instead) The exact strategy of using "iTunes SEO" to multiply your traffic How to sell without selling on a podcast ID3 tags, PowerPress, iTunes, LibSyn, WordPress How using Facebook plus a one-time $10 purchase keep your podcasting traffic growing steadily Click Here to Join Podcast Crusher Subscribe on iTunes - RSS Podcast Feed Like the Robert Plank Show on Facebook
Making Podcasts Cool Again? Playa Please! This past weekend, someone sent me a link to an article on Gigaom.com. The article was titled “Player FM makes podcasts look cool again.” The first few works of the article stated… “Podcasts may have fallen a bit out of fashion lately, but the new cloud-based podcast playback and discovery […] The post 262 Making Podcasts Cool Again? Player.fm Playa Please! – Interview With Angelo Mandato, Creator of PowerPress – And So Much More! appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.
In this episode of Podcast Answer Man, I share the following: Check out http://BusinessTechWeekly.com Use http://Repportive.com to connect with your audience Free Podcasting 101 Webinar – http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/pod101 Webinar Bridge Plugin – http://WebinarBridge.com Thoughts on Katie's clipping audio issue. iTunes Ratings – http://PodcastAnswerMan.com/itunesratings PowerPress 2.0.4 Display Settings http://share.gspn.tv/9ZA1 & http://share.gspn.tv/9ZLE The Blog Post that convinced me […] The post 224 Podcast Answer Man – Rapportive – Webinar Bridge – And More appeared first on The Cliff Ravenscraft Show.
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