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Another packed look back at Marv's week since the previous Chronicles episode.IntroLazy Sunday researching and recording the podcast When They Was Fab#Soundbite from my discussion with Phil Better of The Podcast Mogul's PlaybookListener reviewsConsolidation, Sodajerker On Songwriting, Song Exploder, and more recording#Soundbite from my discussion with Rod Gordon of This Must Be Talking HeadsCompleting the newsletter and editing episodes#Soundbite from my discussion with Bee France of INXS: Access All Areas and Listen Like FansSubstack articles by Tobiloba Suliamon about AuTrans, and Dave Campbell asks "Is a 30-Second Podcast Play Meaningful? Why Podcast Analytics May Need A Rethink."Quick mentions - preparing for the podcast Toppermost of the Poppermost and a phone call with Sam Sethi of TrueFans.OutroSpecial thanks to RSS.COM for distributing and sponsoring Pods Like Us.Go to www.themarvzone.org for the links on the opening screen.
Podcasting 2.0 June 19th 2026 Episode 264 - "Podcast Plebicide" ShowNotes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justin Jackson's post: We Have A Communication Problem ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00 - PODPING.ALPHA STABLE + INDEX / PV-ALPHA HYGIENE Milestone: Dave — "I think we can safely say that podping.alpha is stable now. It's been many weeks of 100% uptime." Lead the boardroom with the win. PV-alpha 500s: @mitch + Dave debugging the "get a list of feeds that have updates over the last X" endpoint throwing 500s; @mitch adding a delay between paginated requests in case it's a too-many-requests block. Feed de-listing puzzle: Dave to @ChadF — a feed marked dead with no spam flag; aggregators de-listing it for some other reason. Open question. Iroh 1.0 — Dave flagged it: "Dialing keys instead of IP addresses." p2p networking, boardroom catnip — worth a riff with Dave. Discussion: also surface your own snags — Sovereignfeeds webhook "Unknown Error sending to Server" and ladder.podcastindex.org appearing down (to @StevenB / Dave). Iroh 1.0 Release ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01 - SPAM + AI-SLOP — TOWARD A "SPAM-COP SCORE" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02 - MEASUREMENT: AMP'S 30-SECOND "PLAY," ROUND TWO AMP defined a "play" as 30 seconds; Spotify immediately adopted it. You and Dave already called 30s "bullshit" last week — push total listen time + percent-completed as the real metrics. The walkback: AMP's original press release said "30 seconds of content played… once per user per session" — and quietly DELETED "once per user per session," leaving a woolier definition. James flagged it on-page with the HTML5 del tag. YouTube is in AMP: Google confirmed YouTube "has been participating in the AMP-led conversations" — implies YouTube uses a 30s play. Apple's stance still unknown. RSS.com test (Alberto): moving the DOWNLOAD threshold 60s to 30s changed totals by ~1% — negligible. So 30s for both plays and downloads is just simpler. The HLS gotcha: playing 10s of an HLS video podcast still downloads ~60-72s, so server logs can't tell real play — only player-side instrumentation (Spotify, future Apple) can. James: it's all too "cloak and dagger." Watch July: AMP's implementation doc is due July and the group is light on technical people — needs to be real technical work, "not a sales press release." Understanding podcast stats (PodNews) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03 - BEYOND CPM — INDIE + MISSION-DRIVEN ECONOMICS Losh Moodaley ("Beyond CPM"): the indie middle class (5k-25k downloads = only ~1-1.5% of all podcasts) can't survive on CPMs. Roadmap: audience-as-economy, sell exclusivity not inventory, scale outcomes not audiences, "owners of trust, not renters of attention." Pure V4V-adjacent framing — Sam Sethi tied it straight to TrueFans activity-based value (a share or comment is value, not just dollars) and "creator portals." Easy on-ramp to your worldview. Vox Topica (Richard Fall): full-stack agency for nonprofits/mission-driven orgs — speaks engagement/reach/"depth of message," not downloads. Nonprofits resist AI voices (authenticity) but use AI for scripts/cleanup/show notes; now recommends video to ALL clients. Beyond CPM: Surviving the New Measurement Era (PodNews Daily) Vox Topica ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 04 - NUMBERS + MONEY MOVES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 05 - AI BUBBLE / EDGE COMPUTE — DATACENTER WATER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 06 - CROSS-STORY: COMMODORE FLIP-PHONE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 07 - QUIPS / TRANSITIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Modified 06/19/2026 14:30:08 by Freedom Controller
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Podcasting 2.0 June 19th 2026 Episode 264 - "Podcast Plebicide" ShowNotes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Justin Jackson's post: We Have A Communication Problem ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00 - PODPING.ALPHA STABLE + INDEX / PV-ALPHA HYGIENE Milestone: Dave — "I think we can safely say that podping.alpha is stable now. It's been many weeks of 100% uptime." Lead the boardroom with the win. PV-alpha 500s: @mitch + Dave debugging the "get a list of feeds that have updates over the last X" endpoint throwing 500s; @mitch adding a delay between paginated requests in case it's a too-many-requests block. Feed de-listing puzzle: Dave to @ChadF — a feed marked dead with no spam flag; aggregators de-listing it for some other reason. Open question. Iroh 1.0 — Dave flagged it: "Dialing keys instead of IP addresses." p2p networking, boardroom catnip — worth a riff with Dave. Discussion: also surface your own snags — Sovereignfeeds webhook "Unknown Error sending to Server" and ladder.podcastindex.org appearing down (to @StevenB / Dave). Iroh 1.0 Release ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01 - SPAM + AI-SLOP — TOWARD A "SPAM-COP SCORE" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02 - MEASUREMENT: AMP'S 30-SECOND "PLAY," ROUND TWO AMP defined a "play" as 30 seconds; Spotify immediately adopted it. You and Dave already called 30s "bullshit" last week — push total listen time + percent-completed as the real metrics. The walkback: AMP's original press release said "30 seconds of content played… once per user per session" — and quietly DELETED "once per user per session," leaving a woolier definition. James flagged it on-page with the HTML5 del tag. YouTube is in AMP: Google confirmed YouTube "has been participating in the AMP-led conversations" — implies YouTube uses a 30s play. Apple's stance still unknown. RSS.com test (Alberto): moving the DOWNLOAD threshold 60s to 30s changed totals by ~1% — negligible. So 30s for both plays and downloads is just simpler. The HLS gotcha: playing 10s of an HLS video podcast still downloads ~60-72s, so server logs can't tell real play — only player-side instrumentation (Spotify, future Apple) can. James: it's all too "cloak and dagger." Watch July: AMP's implementation doc is due July and the group is light on technical people — needs to be real technical work, "not a sales press release." Understanding podcast stats (PodNews) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03 - BEYOND CPM — INDIE + MISSION-DRIVEN ECONOMICS Losh Moodaley ("Beyond CPM"): the indie middle class (5k-25k downloads = only ~1-1.5% of all podcasts) can't survive on CPMs. Roadmap: audience-as-economy, sell exclusivity not inventory, scale outcomes not audiences, "owners of trust, not renters of attention." Pure V4V-adjacent framing — Sam Sethi tied it straight to TrueFans activity-based value (a share or comment is value, not just dollars) and "creator portals." Easy on-ramp to your worldview. Vox Topica (Richard Fall): full-stack agency for nonprofits/mission-driven orgs — speaks engagement/reach/"depth of message," not downloads. Nonprofits resist AI voices (authenticity) but use AI for scripts/cleanup/show notes; now recommends video to ALL clients. Beyond CPM: Surviving the New Measurement Era (PodNews Daily) Vox Topica ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 04 - NUMBERS + MONEY MOVES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 05 - AI BUBBLE / EDGE COMPUTE — DATACENTER WATER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 06 - CROSS-STORY: COMMODORE FLIP-PHONE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 07 - QUIPS / TRANSITIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Modified 06/19/2026 14:30:08 by Freedom Controller
This podcast episode features a compelling dialogue with the esteemed returning guest, Ray Niles, who elucidates the intricate themes surrounding his recent articles published in his Substack newsletter, "Capital Thoughts." We delve deeply into the nuanced concepts of cronyism and the fallacy of perfect competition, both of which serve as critical analyses of fundamental economic principles. Niles draws a striking analogy between the First Amendment and economic liberty, advocating for a separation of state and economics to mitigate the pervasive issue of cronyism. Additionally, he critiques the traditional economic model of perfect competition, arguing that it overlooks the essential dynamics of market discovery and the role of entrepreneurial innovation. Through this discourse, we aim to foster a richer understanding of these significant economic challenges and their implications for contemporary society.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:OUR "GROUNDBREAKING" 50TH EPISODE! - The Secular Foxhole podcastCapital Thoughts by Raymond Niles - SubstackHow to End Cronyism“Perfect” Competition Is Worse Than ImperfectRaymond Niles dot comBecome a fan of The Secular Foxhole podcast on TrueFans.fmSupport page for The Secular FoxholeEpisode 111 (54 minutes) was recorded at 2000 Central European Time, on May 31, 2026, with Alitu's recording feature. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Captivate Assistant.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes.Even better is to use one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value model, by streaming Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin), and sending a Boostagram (digital telegram with a donation of sats).Check out the Sam Sethi's new service called, TrueFans. Become a fan of our podcast there. Listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast, "and pay the price you want for the value you hear."This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
In this episode Marv talks about what's happened with his podcasting journey between Sunday the 7th of June and Saturday the 13th of June.There are also clips from future episodes with Helen Quigley and Hannah Puddefoot of Harry's Home, RSS.COM founder Alberto Betella, and podcast producer, mentor and presenter Matthew Bliss.1 Intro2 Journal 1 - Finishing off editing, creating music, scammed out of an account on X, and a small win.3 Journal 2 -Talk about his conversation with Jonathan about a lack of awareness of aphasia, with his film and podcast On The Tip Of My Tongue4 Clip of Hannah Puddefoot talking about trying to write a realistic family with Alzheimer's5 Journal 3 - Dave Campbell's Substack post ‘If Your Podcast Was A Car, Would It Be A Manual Transmission Or A Self Driving Tesla.'6 Journal 4 - Talk about his conversation with RSS.COM founder Alberto Betella7 Clip of Alberto Betella talking about AI in podcasting8 Journal 5 - Talk about his conversation with Rod Gordon about This Must Be Talking Heads9 Journal 6 - Talk about his conversation with podcast producer, mentor, and presenter Matthew Bliss.10 Clip of Marv and Matthew Bliss discussing a new audience that could be catered for using video in podcasts11 Journal 7 - Bits not mentioned yet - recording the music show Toppermost of the Poppermost, moving Pods Like Us distribution to RSS, and a noisy phone call with Sam Sethi of TrueFans.
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Send James and Sam a message or voicemailSam and James chat with Brian Conlan and Mark Asquith about Captivate and DAX US working together to monetize more podcasts; and to Dino Sofos about this year's Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield.Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.netFediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.socialSupport us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportGet Podnews: podnews.net
News · James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News · James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News · James Cridland and Sam Sethi
In this episode, Dr. James Lennox articulates a compelling narrative surrounding Aristotle's enduring relevance in the philosophy of biology, particularly through the lens of inquiry. He elucidates how Aristotle's erotetic framework—derived from the Greek term for questioning—provides a systematic approach to scientific investigation, positing that the essence of inquiry lies in the critical questioning of phenomena. The conversation traverses Dr. Lennox's academic journey, revealing how his early interests in biology transitioned into a profound engagement with Aristotelian thought, ultimately leading to his latest publication. The discussion critically examines the intersection between Aristotelian principles and contemporary scientific methodologies, advocating for a recognition of the structured inquiry that Aristotle championed. By emphasizing the necessity of both general frameworks and domain-specific norms, Dr. Lennox challenges prevailing notions in the philosophy of science and encourages a reevaluation of how inquiry is conceptualized. This thought-provoking dialogue not only sheds light on Aristotle's methodologies but also inspires a renewed appreciation for the philosophical foundations that underpin modern scientific exploration, making it a significant contribution to ongoing debates in the field.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Aristotle on Inquiry: Erotetic Frameworks and Domain-Specific Norms - Cambridge University PressJames Lennox's websiteEpisode 110 (52 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on May 3, 2026, with Alitu's recording feature. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Captivate Assistant.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes.Even better is to use one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value model, by streaming Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin), and sending a Boostagram (digital telegram with a donation of sats).Check out the Sam Sethi's new service called, TrueFans. Become a fan of our podcast there. Listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast, "and pay the price you want for the value you hear."This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Send James and Sam a message or voicemailAre we sinking under a sea of AI slop? How do we fix it? Sam talks with Alberto Betella to find out.• iHeartMedia and SiriusXM merger chatter and what it could mean for shareholders • Directory spam stats including AI slopcasts and SEO bait shows • Where responsibility sits across podcast hosts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the Podcast Index • Alberto Batella on a taxonomy for AI podcasts and why health misinformation raises the stakes • Why RSS feed AI disclosure matters plus the “substance test” at shouldidisclose.ai • EU AI Act implications for podcast transparency and compliance • Apple enforcement questions and why trust is the asset at risk • Spotify Q1 results and what declining ad revenue signals for creators • Libsyn's video distribution to Spotify and the practical costs of big MP4 files Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.netFediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.socialSupport us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/supportGet Podnews: podnews.net
Podcast hosting is changing fast, and it's pushing creators to rethink how their content is delivered, measured, and monetized. In this episode, the PMC cast and crew sit down with Sam Sethi of TrueFans to unpack Apple's move into HLS video, the shift from download-based metrics to real play data, and what this means for the future of hosting platforms. We take a closer look at how TrueFans is rethinking the model with streaming-based delivery, listen-time analytics, and a pricing approach that even refunds unused bandwidth. The conversation also opens up into the growing complexity of video workflows, the role of AI in podcasting, and the responsibility platforms carry in shaping a healthier ecosystem. At its core, this episode highlights where podcasting is headed and what creators need to pay attention to as things continue to evolve.Episode Highlights:[00:51] Sponsors And Introductions[02:10] Rodecaster Duo Giveaway[04:42] Meet Sam Sethi of TrueFans[05:32] TrueFans Marketplace Explained[07:11] Streaming Hosting And Metrics[11:25] Bots And Real Play Counts[12:22] Apple HLS Video Plans[14:17] What Apple Gets Right[15:42] Video Workflow Reality Check[17:57] Pricing Resolution And Refunds[21:04] Standards And Open HLS[23:10] Explaining Streaming To Users[25:58] Next Week Show Teasers[29:46] Fighting AI Slop As Hosts[33:50] Safe Harbor and Moderation[34:11] Transcripts as Protection[36:28] AI Tools for Listening[38:31] Why Humans Still Matter[40:42] TrueFans Co-Listening[43:03] Community Wins Segment[46:42] Guest Wins and Updates[57:13] Conference Keynote Reveal[59:48] Wrap Up and Next WeekLinks & Resources: TrueFans - Podcast Hosting:https://truefans.fmThe Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podcastingmorningchat.comWays to Watch or Listen: https://www.podcastingmorningchat.com/joinus/Meet the PMC Cast and Crew:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/peopleJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingBook A Free Call With Marc: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/evalWin Ralph's RØDECaster Duo + Strategy Session:https://podcastingmorningchat.com/duoJoin us every other Monday at 7 AM ET for the Obsession Worthy Podcasts:http://podcastingmorningchat.com/owp/Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://podcastingmorningchat.com/clubhouseEPC3 Speaker Application: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/speakersPowered by iRonickMedia.com and ContentCreatorsAccountant.comSend in your mailbag questions: https://www.podcastingmorningchat.contact/ or marc@ironickmedia.comWant to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
TrueFans.fm founder Sam Sethi is forward thinking about podcasting. Sam explains how True Fans grew out of the podcasting 2.0 movement into a full creator marketplace where podcasters can host audio and video, build real fan communities, and earn through value-for-value models, including micro payments, subscriptions, and one-off episode payments.Sam walks me through how True Fans removes friction for listeners with a built-in virtual wallet, gamified SATs, and simple top-ups using Stripe, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, while handling all the complex bits in the background. On the hosting side, we dig into why downloads are a broken metric and how True Fans uses streaming and six-second packets to deliver rich consumption analytics. Sam also previews what's coming next: live streaming, co-listening, chat, creator portals, custom domains, and AI/voice interfaces that aim to give creators more control than Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.Whether you are a creator or a podcast listener, please get involved with TrueFans.fm You can hear Sam on the Podnews Weekly Review with James Cridland. Speaking of James - it's time to fill out the Podnews Report Card - James is really good about sharing the results with some of podcasting's Big Dogs. Please sign up for the SOUNDING OFF Newsletter. All the things that went unsaid on the show.Also we added the Sound Off Podcast to the The Open Podcast Prefix Project (OP3) A free and open-source podcast prefix analytics service committed to open data and listener privacy. You can be a nosey parker by checking out our downloads here.Thanks to the following organizations for supporting the show:Megatrax - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In our enlightening exchange with Marshall Quinn, we confront the controversial thesis that religion, as articulated in his article 'Religion Is a Pimp,' manipulates humanity's quest for meaning. This discourse is particularly salient during the Easter season, a time traditionally associated with reflection on faith and morality. Quinn posits that rather than providing a genuine framework for understanding existence, religion often distorts philosophical inquiry, presenting an inferior moral code that emphasizes sacrifice and altruism over rational self-interest and individual achievement. We investigate how such beliefs can lead to a societal mindset characterized by intellectual stagnation and moral confusion. Moreover, Quinn's observations challenge us to consider the broader implications of religious adherence in a postmodern context, where the rejection of objective truth has resulted in a fragmented moral landscape. Throughout our dialogue, we emphasize the importance of reclaiming reason as the cornerstone of ethical decision-making, advocating for a philosophical renaissance that champions individualism and critical thought.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Marshall's Quinn's post, Religion Is a Pimp - SubstackFor the New Intellectual by Ayn RandJohn Galt's speech - CliffsNotesReview of Chocolat - Just Films and ThatEpisode 109 (58 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on April 4,, 2026, with Alitu's recording feature. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Captivate Assistant.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes.Even better is to use one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value model, by streaming Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin), and sending a Boostagram (digital telegram with a donation of sats).Check out the Sam Sethi's new service called, TrueFans. Become a fan of our podcast there. Listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast, "and pay the price you want for the value you hear."This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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We break down the newest podcast industry data and the platform moves that are quietly reshaping how people watch and listen. We debate what success should mean when YouTube leads listening time, Apple moves video to HLS, and creators still get judged on downloads. • Infinite Dial numbers on in-car audio and monthly and weekly podcast reach • Share of ear shift showing YouTube leading total podcast time • Podbean pulling dynamic ad insertion across Europe and the fallout for creators • Adobe Podcast updates including source separation, music removal, and remote video recording • Completion and retention research from Bumper and why short episodes finish higher • Apple Podcasts video via HLS and what auto-downloads actually pull • Reach versus engagement and the risk of handing measurement to three platforms • Steve Ackerman on why video is additive and how monetisation models may change • BBC monetisation changes, Netflix podcast strategy, and where Amazon might land • AI that helps creators versus AI voice slop that hurts audiences Send James & Sam a messageFinancial Matters with Richard OringRichard Oring, from New Century Financial Group in Princeton, New Jersey, discusses...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
Matthew Ehret's return to the podcast provides a profound exploration of Greenland's strategic significance amidst shifting global power dynamics. He posits that we are witnessing a departure from the prevailing 'end of history' doctrine that characterized the post-Cold War era, suggesting a paradigm shift in which historical identities and civilizations are no longer easily dismissed by geopolitical elites. This changing landscape presents an opportunity for Greenland to assert its importance on the world stage, particularly as its vast natural resources become increasingly coveted amid global competition for rare earth minerals and energy sources.Takeaways:Matthew Ehret discusses the geopolitical significance of Greenland amidst shifting global power dynamics.The podcast explores how Greenland's resources have been neglected due to historical policies imposed by Denmark.Ehret emphasizes the urgent need for Arctic development to improve the living standards of the Greenlandic people.The conversation highlights the strategic importance of Greenland in the context of US-China relations and Arctic geopolitics.Ehret warns against militarization in the Arctic, advocating for cooperation rather than conflict with Russia and China.The episode illustrates the dire socio-economic conditions faced by Indigenous populations in Greenland and Canada.Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Episode 73 of The Secular Foxhole: Interview with Matthew Ehret (September 12, 2023)Trump's Arctic Ambitions Accelerate with Canada and Greenland in Crosshairs - The Canadian PatriotMatt Ehret's Insights on SubstackThe Rising Tide FoundationEpisode 108 (45 minutes) was recorded at 1900 Central European Time, on March 2,, 2026, with Alitu's recording feature. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Captivate Assistant.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes.Even better is to use one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value model, by streaming Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin), and sending a Boostagram (digital telegram with a donation of sats).Check out the Sam Sethi's new service called, TrueFans. Become a fan of our podcast there. Listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast, "and pay the price you want for the value you hear."This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
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Episode Description - Join host Marv for an in-depth conversation with Sam Sethi, entrepreneur, former tech journalist, and co-creator of True Fans. Discover the evolution of podcasting technology, the future of RSS feeds, and how blockchain-based micropayments could revolutionize creator monetization. Sam shares insights from his 30+ year journey through tech giants like Microsoft, Netscape, and BBC, and explains why podcasting 2.0 might be the industry's biggest shift since iTunes. Key Topics Covered - Podcasting 2.0 & The New Namespace Sam explains the revolutionary metadata tags transforming podcast discovery and functionality, from person tags and chapters to location-based podcast mapping. Learn how open-source collaboration is challenging Big Tech's dominance. The Future of Podcast Monetization Discover programmable money and value-for-value models that could replace traditional advertising. Sam reveals how listeners can earn micropayments for their attention while giving creators direct revenue streams. Streaming vs. Downloads: The Coming Shift Why the podcast industry's obsession with download numbers is outdated, and how first-party listen time data will revolutionize advertising effectiveness and creator insights. AI in Podcasting: Hype vs. Reality Sam's take on "assisted intelligence" - where AI transcripts and automated chapters add value, and where synthetic voices fall short of authentic creator-listener relationships. Timestamps - [00:00] Introduction and Sam's tech journalism background [02:00] From army officer to Microsoft: Sam's unconventional career path [04:00] The early days of blogging and TechCrunch Europe [05:00] COVID pivot: Building a radio station and discovering podcasting [06:00] Launching Pod News Weekly Review with James Cridland [07:00] Getting involved with Podcasting 2.0 and building True Fans [08:00] Apple finally adopts transcripts and chapters - validation for the namespace [10:00] Location tags and the future of podcast discovery [12:00] Why Sam loves technology over advertising metrics [14:00] The Spotify-Netflix deal and protecting niche podcasting [15:00] Advertising as "Emperor's new clothes" - the measurement problem [17:00] Revolutionary concept: Paying listeners to watch ads with programmable money [20:00] Value-for-value and streaming micropayments explained [22:00] Co-listening feature and building podcast communities [26:00] The Pod News Weekly dynamic: British humor and rapport [28:00] Moving from downloads to streaming: The next five years [30:00] Why listen time percentage matters more than raw numbers [33:00] The death of the download model and rise of streaming data [36:00] BBC Sounds international availability debate [40:00] The Panorama editing scandal and BBC's reputation [42:00] What makes a great podcast: Content, chemistry, and audio quality [45:00] Parasocial relationships and podcast magic [46:00] Claire Waite Brown's "Podcasting 2.0 in Practice" - essential listening [47:00] Concerns about declining podcasting 2.0 content creators [51:00] Sam's podcast listening habits: Politics, sports, and intelligent conversation [53:00] AI as "assisted intelligence" not artificial intelligence [54:00] AI voices vs. authentic creator relationships [56:00] Different AI podcast models: Editorial control vs. content farms [58:00] How to connect with Sam and True Fans Key Quotes - "I think micropayments and wallets might take a little longer, but I can see in 2026 that catching on as well... the merit of what the technology provides and why people want it stands out very well." "The joy and the promise of podcasting is about the long tail, about the niche of podcasting... somebody who's got a niche podcast about fishing or knitting or whatever, can still have an audience." "I think advertising is the Emperor's new clothes. I think it's a scam... Who heard my ad? Oh, we can't tell you. How long did they listen to my ad? I don't know." "The download isn't irrelevant, but actual listen time is a real metric. And so I think in 2026, 2027, you'll see more and more people tell you what their listen time is not their download numbers." Resources Mentioned - People & Podcasts ● James Cridland - Pod News Weekly Review co-host ● Adam Curry - Podcasting pioneer, Podcasting 2.0 namespace creator ● Dave Jones - Podcasting 2.0 co-creator ● Claire Waite - "Podcasting 2.0 in Practice" podcast ● Elsie Escobar - Former host of The Feed ● Kara Swisher - Pivot podcast ● Emily Maitlis - The News Agents, The Rest is Politics Platforms & Tools ● True Fans - Sam's podcasting app and hosting platform ● Fountain - Podcasting 2.0 app ● Pod Verse - Podcasting 2.0 app ● Buzzsprout - Podcast hosting with AI features ● Zencaster - Recording platform ● 11 Labs - AI voice generation ● Wonder Craft - AI audio production Companies & Technologies ● Podcasting 2.0 namespace ● Value-for-value model ● Booster Gram Ball ● Lightning Network micropayments ● BBC Sounds Articles & Concepts - ● Kevin Kelly's "1,000 True Fans" essay ● Micro formats and micro data ● Premium RSS feeds ● Value time splits (wallet switching) ● Timed links in transcripts Connect with Sam Sethi - ● Email: sam@truefans.fm ● LinkedIn: Sam Sethi ● Listen: Pod News Weekly Review ● Listen: Creators from True Fans ● Platform: truefans.fm ● Mastodon: Active SEO Keywords - podcasting 2.0, podcast monetization, RSS feeds, micropayments, value for value podcasting, podcast analytics, listen time metrics, streaming podcasts, podcast advertising, AI in podcasting, podcast transcripts, podcast chapters, True Fans app, podcasting namespace, blockchain podcasting, creator economy, independent podcasters, podcast technology, podcast discovery, niche podcasting About the Guest - Sam Sethi is a tech entrepreneur and former journalist with over 30 years of industry experience. He's worked with Microsoft, Netscape, BBC, and TechCrunch, and currently serves as co-creator of True Fans and co-host of Pod News Weekly Review. Sam is deeply involved in the Podcasting 2.0 movement, developing innovative solutions for podcast monetization and listener engagement through blockchain-based micropayments and enhanced RSS metadata. For more episodes of Pods Like Us, visit themarzone.org or find us on your favorite podcast platform. Support the show on Patreon.
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What happens when Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon, Acast, Adobe, Pocket Casts, Triton, Bumper, Transistor, creators, and analysts all compare notes on where podcasting just landed—and where it's headed next? You get a clear picture of a medium that's fully mainstream, proudly hybrid, and fiercely contested. We gathered 25+ voices to unpack 2025's biggest shifts and lay down their boldest calls for 2026.Send James & Sam a messageC-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today's most influential executives.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
We track the biggest forces shaping podcasting next year: Goalhanger's network effect, a pivot to listener-based analytics, and the tension between open RSS and closed “podcast” branding from big platforms. We dig into video hosting defaults, live streaming, and why honest metrics will decide winners.(It's a re-upload! With the intro.)• Apple's Show of the Year milestone and Goalhanger's model• Cross-promo and cadence as scalable growth levers• Flight Studio's talent strategy versus brand synergy• Hall of Fame inductees and industry recognition• Creator retention, audio versus video habits, and practical focus• Fountain's video hosting and sensible playback defaults• TrueFans roadmap for audio, video, and live with HLS• TikTok's “podcasts” and why definitions drive ad budgets• Substack live streaming and platform convergence• Pod Analyst's unified telemetry, retention curves, and sales clarity• Downloads versus unique listeners and consumption baselines• Bot and AI slop concerns and search downgrading• Libsyn price rises and market signals• Awards season, new events, and what's ahead(This description is from Buzzsprout's CoHost AI, which is very good and are our sponsor).Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
(This description is produced by our sponsor Buzzsprout's CoHost AI tool).We cut through the download delusion and show how people, playback, and time spent reveal true growth. Dan Misener explains loyalty metrics, we test platform tactics, and we share simple ways to turn spikes into steady listeners.• people numbers, playback intent, and time spent as core metrics• loyalty as repeat listening, short‑term vs lifetime signals• diagnosing new listener vs returning listener problems• tactics to lift retention: teases, tighter intros, linked back catalog• autoplay spikes vs durable audience growth• Patreon's free RSS hosting and premium access options• Overcast hiding promos and reruns, impact on revenue• Pocket Casts playlists and improved search for discovery• PSO benchmarks and the value of reviews• community boosts, feedback, and hosting updatesStart podcasting, keep podcasting with BuzzSprout.comSubscribe to our newsletter at podnews.netTell your friends and grow the showSend James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
We remember podcasting pioneer Todd Cochran who passed away suddenly this week, reflecting on his 19-year journey in the industry and the indelible mark he left on the medium. • Todd's journey began in 2004 with a $14.95 Walmart microphone, creating his first podcast in a hotel room in Waco, Texas• An excerpt from our 2023 interview with Todd shares his podcasting origin story and philosophy• Apple Podcasts appears to be preparing support for Podcasting 2.0 JSON chapters, potentially offering AI-generated chapters for podcasts• Daniel J Lewis has launched Pod Chapters in beta, offering AI-generated chapter creation for podcasters• Patreon is enhancing creator pages with customization options and domains, pointing to a trend of creator-owned portals• YouTube broadcast its first exclusive NFL game to 17 million global viewers as sports content grows in importance• Growing concerns about AI-generated podcast content as companies flood platforms with low-quality, automated shows• New York Times is closing its dedicated audio app to integrate audio content into its main news app• Discussion of protocol integration between ActivityPub, the AT protocol, and Nostr for better social web interconnectionIf you're in London on Tuesday, September 16th, join James and Sam at the Yorkshire Grey in Langham Street between 5-7pm for drinks and conversation.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
Jakarta sets the stage for an exploration of Asia's unique podcast landscape, where innovative approaches to monetization and content distribution reflect the region's diverse markets and consumer behaviors.• Ron Baetiong from Podcast Network Asia leverages Spotify's Open Access with local payment systems like GCash for their audio drama platform• Japanese podcast consumption differs significantly from Western markets, with YouTube as the top platform for podcast listening• BBC announces "Asia Specific," a new podcast examining global stories through an Asian lensPlus...• Blubrry announces first price increase in 20 years, raising questions about sustainable podcast hosting models• Buzzsprout data shows Spotify usage dropping 3.1% year-on-year, while Apple Podcasts remains dominant at 37.1%• PodHome launches their own podcast app after a year of development, focused on discovery and modern features• Top reasons listeners abandon podcasts include content being boring and shows starting with too much meaningless chat.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
This audio has been rescued from almost inaudible audio thanks to recording using the wrong microphone - this was just on a laptop microphone carried around a loud conference. Good job that Buzzsprout has a tool called Power Clean that fixed much of that for us.We also speak with Oskar Serrander about Wondercraft's new tool, Wonda.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
Today, we had a lengthy, articulate discussion with Andrew Bernstein about his latest book, Aristotle vs Religion and Other Essays. We covered the title essay, and several others, focusing on the philosophical aspects.Call-to-Action: After you have listened to this episode, add your $0.02 (two cents) to the conversation, by joining (for free) The Secular Foxhole Town Hall. Feel free to introduce yourself to the other members, discuss the different episodes, give us constructive feedback, or check out the virtual room, Speakers' Corner, and step up on the digital soapbox. Welcome to our new place in cyberspace!Show notes with links to articles, blog posts, products and services:Andrew Bernstein's post, Aristotle Versus Religion (1 of 7), March 1, 2016Aristotle Versus Religion and Other Essays by Andrew Bernstein (Kindle edition)Episode 101 (63 minutes) was recorded at 2200 Central European Time, on August 17, 2025, with Alitu's recording feature. Martin did the editing and post-production with the podcast maker, Alitu. The transcript is generated by Alitu.Easy listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast in your podcast (podcatcher) app of choice, e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Listen Notes.Even better is to use one of the new podcast apps, on Podcast Index, supporting the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, and Value for Value model, by streaming Satoshis (bits of Bitcoin), and sending a Boostagram (digital telegram with a donation of sats). Check out the Sam Sethi's new service called, TrueFans. Become a fan of our podcast there. Listen to The Secular Foxhole podcast, "and pay the price you want for the value you hear."This
James and Sam are away this week, so time for an interview in more detail than we normally would. Norma-Jean Belenky discusses her new podcast PodBiz, which explores the various ways podcasters monetize their content through transparent conversations with industry professionals.• PodBiz aims to answer the question "where's the money in podcasting?" through interviews with experts in advertising, subscriptions, and alternative revenue models• Some independent creators with just 1,200 downloads per episode are making six-figure incomes from their podcasts• Advertising remains strong, but subscription models are gaining significant traction across the industry• Organizations like AIR (Association of Independent Radio Professionals) publish rate cards to promote fair compensation for podcast production roles• Quality podcast production requires adequate labor and resources – "good work takes labor"• Value-for-value models and cryptocurrency-based micropayments remain niche but have potential for growth• Event hosting, merchandise, and packaging content across multiple platforms are effective additional revenue streams• Podcasters are building communities through newsletters and events to strengthen audience relationships• AI tools help reduce labor-intensive aspects of production but raise questions about transparency and disclosure• The podcast industry faces potential regulatory challenges as governments implement content restrictions and age verificationSend James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi
James Cridland and Sam Sethi explore Spotify's mixed financial results showing strong overall growth but declining ad revenue, alongside their increasing focus on video podcasts at the expense of audio-only content.• Spotify's ads business struggling despite growth in users and profit• VP of Global Advertising Lee Brown leaving Spotify "by mutual agreement"• Video consumption growing 20 times faster than audio-only on Spotify• 16:9 image formats creating problems for traditional podcast artwork• JAR Audio rebranding to JAR Podcast Solutions with focus on measurable results: Roger Nairn explains how brands now see real value in podcasts beyond CEO vanity projects• RSS.com launching PAID (Programmatic Ads Inserted Dynamically) with $1 minimum payout• YouTube CEO Neil Mohan claiming "it's all over" for audio podcasting as video dominates• Acast financial results showing US becoming their largest market despite executive departures• Apple iOS enhanced dialogue feature improving podcast listening experience• Podcast image tag offering potential solution to artwork format challenges• Secure RSS and podcast monetization models being developed for premium content• Overcast apparently working on transcript features for podcasts• Rode introducing Call Me feature for remote podcast recording• True Fans positioning as a "value exchange" between creators and listenersVisit Buzzsprout.com for the tools, support and community to make sure you keep podcasting.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net
Podcasting 2.0 January 17th 2025 Episode 207: "We've Got Weather!" Adam & Dave are joined by Sam Sethi of Truefans to discuss everything you can imagine ShowNotes We are LIT Podsage Words of Wisdom Sam Sethi Truefans The Future is Hyper Local Wallets update From Oscar: LNAddress splits capability coming soon to Fountain! Hopefully within the next week or so PWA vs Universal app Secure RSS - Truefans Next week: Podpingd ------------------------------------- MKUltra chat Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 01/17/2025 14:09:33 by Freedom Controller
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