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News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi

News, News and News - James Cridland and Sam Sethi

Spotify is supporting the new podcast namespace. Who'd have thought it?!Plus, we speak with Elena Tsakakis and Molly Bloom about kids podcasting, and what they learnt from their latest research.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

John McDermott from Caloroga Shark Media sits in for Sam Sethi, who is riding a bicycle and tasing wine across the south of France. Try his podcast Eastwood Reloaded - https://podnews.net/podcast/iz4sj - which we talk about in this episode.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

Sam Sethi is the CEO of TrueFans a Podcasting 3.0 app that enables fans to reward their favorite creators using micropayments. He is also the co-host of Podnews Weekly Review. Sam is a 30 year veteran of the IT industry. He has held senior technical and marketing director roles across a number of companies including Microsoft, Netscape, Gateway Computers and Microstrategy. He has also been an entrepreneur having started and successfully sold 3 startups covering home-automation, fashion and journalism. Sam also helped start TechCrunch Europe and has been an angel investor and mentor to numerous startups. Before entering the IT industry, Sam was an Army Officer in the Parachute Regiment and in his spare time enjoys teaching Krav Maga. Key Moments [06:17] Climbing the Corporate Ladder [07:38] Title Dependency Critique [12:35] "Early Internet Access Journey" [13:58] Future of Digital Transactions [19:24] Independent Schedule Benefits [22:50] "Thames Path Walking Adventure" [25:03] Embracing High-Level Idea Exchanges Find Sam Online https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsethi/ https://truefans.fm If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Leave The Show A Voicemail: https://voiceline.app/ee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak with Michael Bayston about Acast's new initiative; plus, Alban Brooke on new tools for Buzzsprout podcasters everywhere - even us!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

Ahead of The Podcast Show in London, Jason Carter spills the tea about what'll be there. Not literally.Also, Bauer Ireland's Ruth Fitzsimons. And, we look into Spotify's new play counts, and whatever they are.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

We speak with Stefano Fallaha from Podeo on podcasting in the Arab states, and Gotham Raj Anand from Hubhopper on Indian podcasting after YouTube. Plus, all the latest news from the podcast industry.We use chapters here, so skip through stories if you're a lightweight.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

Our special guest this week is Maya Prohovnik, VP and Head of Podcast Products at Spotify, who joins James Cridland to share insights on Spotify's latest innovations and what's next for podcasters on the platform.Meanwhile, industry leaders Dan Granger (Oxford Road) and Dan Misener (Bumper) have advocated for an Open Measurement Protocol for Podcasting—a call for interoperable, privacy-conscious standards and a unified taxonomy across platforms.In response, “friend of the show” John Spurlock joins Sam Sethi to introduce his proposed solution: Standard Podcast Consumption (SPC). This new data exchange format aims to facilitate the sharing of first-party metrics like Follower Count, Total Listener Time, and more between apps and hosting providers.James and I also review the hottest podcast news from this week. You can support this show by streaming SATs. You can give us feedback using the Buzzsprout fan mail link in our show notes, you can send us a Super Comment or become a PwR supporter like the Excellent 18 at weekly.podnews.netSend 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

We chat with Emma Turner from the Independent Podcast Awards; and about the new definition of a podcast from Oxford Road.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

Edison Research Vice President Megan Lazovic joins us to unpack key findings from the Infinite Dial 2025 report and explore the growing phenomenon of podcast fandom.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

Audio UK is an industry body dedicated to advancing the UK audio sector through innovation, creator support, and driving sustainable growth for podcasts, radio, and audiobooks. We talk with Chloe Straw.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

We speak with Matt Medeiros on Podcasting 3.0, and how to fix Podcasting 2.0. Plus, the Infinite Dial 2025, and more podcast industry news.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

We speak with Morten Strunge of Podimo about the company's success in hitting one million paid subscribers; and Jay Nachlis from Coleman Insights about their testing tool, the Pod Predictor.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

We chat with Rockie Thomas, who is very excited about the potential of live podcasts. And, we cover new developments in the industry, including a look at one podcast that claimed Podcasting 2.0 has failed.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

We speak with Kendall Breitman from Riverside on their new tools; and with David Bodycombe on reasons why video podcasting is a good thing after all.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

The full interview with Stuart Last from last Friday - including why his company is focusing on "baked-in" ad reads.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

Sam and James cover the news since we last did a "real" show - including Spotify, Global Radio, and live streaming. Plus, we hear from Audioboom's CEO, Stuart Last, on the company's 2024.Send James & Sam a messageBuzzsproutStart podcasting - keep podcasting!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.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

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

This week, we've an interview with Jessica Cordova Cramer from Lemonada Media, who shares insights about working with Meghan Markle and David Duchovny. She reveals how their shows have exceeded expectations, with Duchovny's podcast expanding from 20 planned episodes to 31 due to its success, and discusses the company's strategy for selecting talent who have a clear purpose for their podcasts.A new approach to podcast comments is proposed, using existing RSS technology. James and Sam explain how this could simplify the process for both developers and users, while allowing podcasters to maintain control over their comment sections and aggregate feedback from multiple platforms.We also hear about Podthon, secure RSS, and Claire Waite Brown who has produced a new show explaining Podcasting 2.0.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 Full interviews at https://extra.podnews.net/

Send James & Sam a messageCan Amazon Music's latest move to integrate Audible shake up the streaming landscape? We explore this  strategy offering subscribers in the US, UK, and Canada a free Audible title each month and ponder if this could elevate Amazon Music's stance amidst stiff competition.Gain insights from Neil Mody, CEO of Headliner, as he reveals how innovative tools are shaping the podcasting world. Learn from Alberto Betella about RSS.com's new GOST.ai tool.And James goes off on one about whether we should welcome YouTube or, instead, recognise it as a threat.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 Full interviews at https://extra.podnews.net/

Send James & Sam a messageA special episode, with a long-form interview with Diary of a CEO's Jack Sylvester.Find out how the podcast works; what the future is for Flight Studio and Steven Bartlett's new companies, and plenty more.We're back with our usual show next week!Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Get Noticed! Send a text.In this episode, host Jim engages with Sam Sethi, the founder and CEO of TrueFans.fm, to discuss the revolutionary approach True Fans adopts to empower creators through direct payment models. True Fans uses micro payments and Satoshis (a fraction of Bitcoin), allowing creators to receive substantial support directly from their audience. Sam also delves into how True Fans incentivizes listeners by paying them to engage with content and ads, enhancing advertiser ROI. Buyers Into Loyal Fans With IncentivesGive away free marketing incentives including free hotel nights. LinkedIn Engagement using AIEngage AI use AI to write insightful and relevant comments on LinkedIn™ Build responsive quizzes.Generate higher quality, higher converting leadsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBe a podcast guest. Share your story.Learn how to get noticed by podcast hosts.Check out the Podcast Guest Blueprint - click the link below.https://academy.theunnoticed.cc/

Send James & Sam a messageWe look at the new Fountain build, and wonder what This American Life is doingSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Send James & Sam a messageWe interview Carl Fridsjö from Podspace, and learn about the company from Sweden.Plus - there are lots of exciting things going on with AI. We look at some of those, too!Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Send James & Sam a messageJames Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss various topics related to podcasting, including new features from Buzzsprout, the importance of attention in the digital age, and the shift towards video content. The episode also includes an interview with Steve Pratt, author of the book "Earn It: Unconventional Strategies for Brave Marketers." Pratt discusses the importance of creating valuable content to earn attention and provides examples of companies that have successfully done so. The hosts also discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing use of video in podcasting.BuzzsproutPodcast hosting and a whole lot moreDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

"What are the three problems that we primarily have? Discovery, interactivity and monetization. In podcasting 2.0 is we've just added some new features"In this episode of Smarter Podcasting, host Niall Mackay and guest Sam Sethi discuss the concept of Podcasting 2.0, focusing on three primary challenges in podcasting: discovery, interactivity, and monetization. Sam explains various new features introduced in Podcasting 2.0, such as the person tag, chapters, transcripts, and cross-app comments, which enhance discoverability and audience engagement. They also delve into the utilization of assisted intelligence (AI) for automating podcast production tasks. Additionally, Sam introduces a new application, TrueFans, which offers innovative monetization options for podcasters through micropayments. The podcast concludes with thoughts on the future of podcasting, including live broadcasting and integrating music into podcasts.Save Frustration. And time!Let my team and I save you the time and frustration it takes to edit a podcast. From start to finish, we can help you share your story with the world with minimum fuss and cost. – Niall Mackay, The Podcast GuyAudio Episodes Edited for ONLY $27! Save $127!! Need a stunning new logo for your brand? Or maybe a short animation?Whatever you need, you can find it on Fiverr.I've been using Fiverr for years for everything from ordering YouTube thumbnails, translation services, keyword research, writing SEO articles to Canva designs and more! Book a call now!

I've lost count of the number of recordings I've had to pause or abandon because a lawnmower, siren, or enthusiastic dog has fancied getting in on the act.Back when we ran our podcast production service, clients regularly sent over audio that was full of distracting background noises. Not the ongoing hum of an AC unit or the gentle ambience of a cafe, but things like door slams, annoying desk tapping, or phones ringing.Then came the inevitable question, “Can you just edit that out?” followed by a patient explanation from our end that the noise was happening underneath the vocals, so if one was cut out, the other would be, too.Sure, spectral view tools and earlier iterations of iZotope RX were still exceptionally powerful. But I could never truly strip out a noise from underneath a conversation without it sounding like it was recorded underwater.And this isn't just about noise. Reverb has always been notoriously hard to remove from voice recordings. On top of that, if one person sounded very obviously off-mic, it was impossible to bring them “on-mic” in post.But in 2024, audio software has suddenly evolved to the point where almost anything is possible. Reverb is no longer a huge issue, it can correct poor mic technique, and most background noise – even the intermittent stuff – can be removed without many folks being able to tell it was ever there in the first place.The beauty of this, too, is that the software often does it automatically. There's no need to tweak any settings or go through the trial and error of more traditional Noise Reduction tools. Experienced audio pros might consider this lack of control, but remember – most podcasters are not audio pros.A great real-world example of this sorcery in action was our recent Podcraft episode on Podcasting 2.0 with Sam Sethi. I recorded the conversation outside The Podcast Show event in London, and several fire engines hurried past as we talked. I'm not sure what was going on, but maybe they took the LIT tag a bit too literally…Anyway, this wasn't a deal breaker for the audio – the conversation was still audible. It could have been briefly distracting, but this is often the nature of on-location audio in urban areas. In a moment of curiosity rather than expectation, I ran it through Alitu, and was amazed to hear that the software had completely stripped out all the background noise. On top of that, you definitely couldn't tell we were sharing a mic or even recording outdoors at all!Sam commented on this in episode 81 of the Podnews Weekly Review and was kind to credit me for my production skills. But in truth, all I did was upload the source file. It's incredible to hear how far audio software has come. So many recordings that would once have been considered unfixable now have the capability to be transformed into studio-quality conversations.So, does that mean we can finally drop the ‘silk purse sow's ear' metaphor? Is “you can't fix it in the post” obsolete advice? Is striving to record good, clean source material just an unnecessary barrier to content creation?You can probably make convincing arguments about the above, but before folks throw out their foam tiles, shock mounts, and general audio standards, here's a countercase.Why You Should Still Record Good Clean Source Material (When Possible)If software can probably fix it, why worry about it in the first place?Good Enough Audio, or Great Audio?Whilst modern audio software can remove, repair, and rebuild bad audio, it can also enhance, polish, and optimise good audio. Taking some care to feed in the best source material possible can help your show become one of the best-sounding in your niche.Check out this case study from Lindsay's piece on What Podcasts Do for Your Brain:Study participants listened to two-to-three-minute interviews from NPR's Science Friday with altered sound quality. Co-author Eryn Newman said, “As soon as we reduced the audio quality, all of a sudden, the scientists and their research lost credibility.” Newman and Schwarz found that as soon as material required extra effort on the part of the participants, they trusted it less. Respondents rated clear information as more reliable. Software Isn't FoolproofAudio software can do increasingly amazing things, but don't rely on it to fix everything. Just because you have a smoke alarm in your house doesn't mean you'll rely on it to tell you if the toast is burning (though, if you do, at least you know you can probably edit the noise out of your recordings!).Recording Clean Source Material Isn't Difficult…says the guy who recorded a podcast interview on the set of Backdraft. But this isn't about perfectionism, and you definitely have a lot more grace when recording in the great unpredictable outdoors.Good practices are as simple as choosing a room with a decent amount of soft furnishings, getting close enough to your mic, and logging out of Slack or Discord. Don't be that podcaster recording in their bathroom, six feet away from their Omnidirection-set Blue Yeti. Software might make it sound a little better, but that's nothing to be proud of.The Danger of Slipping StandardsIf you no longer care about the quality of your source material, what message does that send to the part of your brain that insists, “I take podcasting seriously”? What other corners might you then start to cut in the planning and content side of things? One day you're dropping a crisp packet in the street; the next day, you're fly-tipping a mattress. Beware the slippery slope, is all I'm saying.Summary: Software as a Safety NetIt's brilliant that audio software can fix so many issues for us now. It makes podcasting so much more accessible. There's no getting around it that you'll make mistakes with your audio in the early days. Ten years ago, some of these mistakes would've warranted complete re-records, but not now.Even more experienced creators aren't immune to the odd suboptimal recording. Sometimes, I'm not as diligent as I could be. Other times, I'm at the mercy of an outdoor environment and all the sounds that come along with it. It's great to know that, with one click, I can fix it in post. I'll never rely on it to do my job for me, but I'm glad to know it has my back.If you'd like to check out Alitu, which was the software used in this case study, you can sign up for a free trial and begin using it right away. Of course, other great podcast editing tools are available, too, so check out our roundup if you'd like to do some shopping around.

Send us a Text Message.The gang hops on to talk about next week's big announcement! If you log into your Buzzsprout account, you'll see that things are looking a little different. Be sure to check out Alban's interview with Sam Sethi on this week's Podnews Weekly Review!Support the Show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at support@buzzsprout.com Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

Send James & Sam some fanmail, via BuzzsproutIn this episode, hosts James Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss Buzzsprout's new Android app, the New York Times putting podcasts behind a paywall, the fate of Google Podcasts, and YouTube adding a podcasts page. They also interview Alban Brooke from Buzzsprout about the company's podcast hosting platform and new shows, and Russell Harrower from PodToo. Additionally, the hosts cover events in the podcasting world, including Podcast Movement and Podcast Asia, as well as discuss topics like podcast transcription, monetization, and the growing Podcasting 2.0 community. Throughout the conversation, the hosts provide insights, analysis, and commentary on the evolving podcast landscape.(Description via kagi.com/fastgpt)Interviews in full in our Podnews Extra podcast.Support the Show.Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Podcasting has a tonne of strengths, but one of its biggest is its decentralised nature. A podcaster can upload their content to a hosting provider, and it can be consumed and enjoyed by people via many different platforms, apps, and directories.Read the full post: What is Podcasting 2.0, and why should I care?This was all made possible because of RSS, a 25-year-old technology that formed the foundations podcasting was built on.As you can imagine, this “find us anywhere you get your podcasts” approach has benefited the medium. It can't be owned or controlled by any one company, and it meets listeners on their own terms.But, RSS-based podcast distribution in its traditional form has its challenges, too.For example, if one listening app gives you access to monetisation tools, those tools will only be available on that specific platform. And that might make up a tiny per cent of your overall listenership.Or, if another app has a comments feature, any comments left by listeners will only be visible in that specific app.So, although the way podcasting works is great – it can be even better. That's why the Podcasting 2.0 initiative exists.What is Podcasting 2.0?Podcasting 2.0 is a collection of podcasters, app developers, and hosting providers who want to build on and enhance the way podcasts are distributed.This is done by coming up with and building new features (also called Tags) that various platforms can implement and support.On this episode, we find out more from Sam Sethi. Sam is the Chief Evangelist for the Podcast Standards Project. He's also the CEO of TrueFans, the RSS Marketplace for Indie Content Creators, and the Podnews Weekly Review co-host.Also Mentioned: How Podcasting 2.0 Has LIT Up the Impact of Live Shows

At the end of March this year, industry publication Podnews published its annual Podnews Report Card. This asks podcasters to complete a scorecard on podcast platforms, and where they're doing well, and where they're doing not so well.Across the board, all main platforms - Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music - had a lower score than last year when it came to helping listeners discover and follow a podcast.The same happened when asked how easy it was to list a new podcast, with all main platforms suffering a drop in the previous year's score.Join your usual hosts Mark Asquith and Danny Brown, with special guest co-host Genevieve Hassan, as they break down this report, and what the bigger podcast platforms need to do to when it comes to helping podcasters start and grow a podcast.Our guest co-host this week is Genevieve Hassan Genevieve is a former BBC News senior entertainment journalist who's interviewed hundreds of celebrities for more than a decade - including A-listers such as Chris Pratt, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Keanu Reeves, Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake and Kristen Wiig. She also once interviewed comic book legend Stan Lee in a lift... She now hosts and produces celebrity interview podcast Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did - which won Podcast of the Year at the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards. @celebritycatchuppodcast on Instagram @CelebCatchUpPod on Twitter Genevieve's Website Links to interesting things from this episodePodnews report card - results for 2024In & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter and we'll get you booked!Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via this quick contact form, please.The podcast is also available at In & Around Podcasting.Mentioned in this episode:The #1 Place for Podcasting News - Podnews NewsletterPodnews is our #1 place for podcasting news and is trusted by tens-of-thousands of indie creators, industry experts and curious creators every single day. Every week, James Cridland and Sam Sethi recap the week's podcasting news from the daily newsletter into an easily digestible weekly review. It's free and we highly recommend that you subscribe!PodnewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Podcasting 2.0 April 19th 2024 Episode 176: "Angel Number" Adam & Dave welcome TrueFans CEO and Scissor Runner Sam Sethi to the Boardroom ShowNotes We are LIT Sam Sethi One click Login issues Negative sats = StasBack! Social Interact - Cross App Comments TLV records people! Music Tags GitHub - wavlake/genre-list: Genre list for Wavlake's music catalog Categories / Tags Video Podcasts Debate Follow Podcasts and Music feeds on the Fediverse Alby NWC lightning? Is a No-Equipment Podcast Feasible with Synthetic Voice Technology PodcastIndex Dashboard ------------------------------------- MKUltra chat Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 04/19/2024 15:06:58 by Freedom Controller

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In this episode, Danny, Sam Sethi, and Garry Aylott discuss the current state of podcasting apps and the recent closures of several apps. They explore the challenges faced by podcasting apps in terms of monetization and discoverability, and question whether this means some podcast apps have a future. The conversation also touches on the need for apps to offer more features and interactivity to both listeners and creators, and the potential for larger apps to tap into their existing platforms and open up APIs to smaller apps, creating a more diverse and innovative ecosystem.TakeawaysPodcasting apps face challenges in terms of monetization and discoverability.Apps need to offer more features and interactivity to attract and retain listeners and creators.Larger apps could tap into their existing platforms and open up APIs to smaller apps to create a more diverse and innovative ecosystem.Education and communication are key to bridging the gap between the podcasting community and the mainstream audience. Listen to your audience and be selective about which features to use in your podcasting app.App closures and consolidations are likely to occur in the future.Support your favorite podcasting apps to help them stay in the game.Links to interesting things from this episodeAmazing Spider-TalkTom Buck - YouTubePodcasting 2.0 | Dave JonesGuy Martin | LinkedInShare of downloads by podcast apps13 Podcast Statistics You Need To Know For 2024Our recommendations for a new podcast app to replace Google Podcasts and StitcherPodcast Industry in 2024: Top Platforms, Audience Stats, & Ad TrendsPodcast App Development - Features, Cost, and StepsRadioPublic is Shutting DownIn & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter (https://twitter.com/inaroundpodcast) and we'll get you booked!Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify (https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/spotify), (https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/apple) and YouTube (https://inandaroundpodcasting.com/youtube), plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.The podcast is also available at https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com.Mentioned in this episode:The #1 Place for Podcasting News - Podnews NewsletterPodnews is our #1 place for podcasting news and is trusted by tens-of-thousands of indie creators, industry experts and curious creators every single day. Every week, James Cridland and Sam Sethi recap the week's podcasting news from the daily newsletter into an easily digestible weekly review. It's free and we highly recommend that you subscribe!PodnewsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Some of podcasting's pros shared what's new in the industry that's making life easier for creators, advertisers and fans! While at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles, I spoke with Justine Benjamin of AdsWizz/Simplecast, Todd Cochrane of Blubrry Podcasting, and Sam Sethi - who I know and love from his own co-hosting of PodNews Weekly Review podcast, but now also the founder of a whole new way to monetize podcasts. Here's what you'll learn from these on-the-fly conversations with industry trailblazers who are shaping the future of podcasting: First up, Justine Benjamin, the global head of marketing for Adswizz and Simplecast, part of the SiriusXM family, helps simplify the complex ecosystem of podcast technology. She discusses the strategic union of Adswizz's enterprise-level monetization platforms with Simplecast's podcast hosting and distribution services. Justine's insights on global trends and the need for education to bridge the ad dollar gap in podcasting are invaluable.  "We ​want ​to ​make ​sure ​that ​the ​challenges ​that ​you're ​facing, ​whether ​it ​be ​around ​brand ​safety ​or ​loss ​of ​IDs, ​and ​how ​you ​meet ​that ​with ​contextual ​targeting, ​all ​of ​these ​things ​that ​really ​matter ​and ​are ​solving ​issues ​that ​we're ​having ​today ​in ​podcast ​advertising." -- Justine Benjamin, AdsWizz Hear what wow'd her during some of the sessions at Podcast Movement -- including takeaways from Tom Webster's research presentation and the findings from Edison Research as well (summed up in this article from PodNews.) Next, podcast hall of famer Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry Podcasting (where this show is hosted -- but got no comp for this!), describes their new AI-driven production tools designed to streamline podcast planning, production, and promotion. "We're ​approaching ​a ​new ​era ​where  ​listeners ​and ​people ​that ​watch ​video ​are ​going ​to ​be ​looking ​for ​trustworthy ​sources ​of ​information ​because ​there's ​going ​to ​be ​such ​a ​plethora ​of ​AI ​generated ​content  ​that ​people ​are ​going ​to ​be ​seeking ​genuine ​voices.  And ​you ​want ​to ​be ​part ​of ​that ​genuine ​voices ​group ​as ​over ​the ​next ​two ​or ​three ​years, ​where ​you're ​not ​going ​to ​know ​what ​to ​trust. But ​when ​you ​see ​someone ​speaking ​or ​you ​hear ​someone ​speaking and ​get ​to ​know ​them, ​I ​think ​it's ​different." -- Todd Cochrane, CEO, Blubrry Podcasting And looks like (sounds like?) the new 'Vid2Pod' service will be a game-changer for YouTube-first creators, allowing them to effortlessly transform video content into bona fide audio podcasts. He also shares his optimistic outlook on podcast growth and the unique opportunities for creators in today's market. Then, Sam Sethi, entrepreneur and podcast industry aficionado, introduces us to 'TrueFans'—one of the new platforms enabling microtransactions for podcasters -- supporting a 'third way' for creators to earn revenue, alongside advertising and subscriptions. Sam demystifies the concept of 'sats' (fractions of Bitcoin) and the 'value for value' model, which allows direct financial appreciation from fans to creators. "We wanted to create a new third way of monetizing for creators... microtransactions being the new one." -- Sam Sethi, TrueFans   He also discusses the potential of a new advertising model that rewards listeners for their time and attention, fundamentally changing the way we think about podcast monetization. (Very forward thinking! And hint: don't think "podcast apps"; think "RSS Marketplace"!) This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, monetization, and the future of podcasting. Join me, E.B. Moss, to understand the latest trends and tools that are redefining the podcast industry, one microtransaction at a time. TIMESTAMPS: 01:11 Epi 18 of Insider Interviews: A Deep Dive into Podcasting Innovations

Martin and I discuss our latest News Sandwich with different topics, e.g., anti-trust and Apple, climate pressure groups and financial investors, and car issues in Maine. Martin goes through our show statistics, and gives a shout-out to our true fans and a call-to action regarding Sam Sethi's service, TrueFans.fm. Is there really a choice between Bitcoin, Gold and Silver? We prefer all 3. Plus, a short review of the movie: Dune 2.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:Amy Peikoff's News SandwichChris Brogan"First Sign of Spring" - Bizarro Comics / Comics KingdomAtlassianJPMorgan, State Street quit climate group, BlackRock steps back - ReutersAndrew Bernstein: The Truth About Climate Change - episode 71 of The Secular Foxhole podcastGreta Thunberg doubles down on anti-Israel stance, accuses it of ‘genocide' in Gaza - The Times of IsraelClimate Activism Has a Cult Problem - Human ProgressEurovision sign in Swedish host city of Malmo vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti - The Times of IsraelThe Justice Department Is the Worm in America's Apple - Committee to Unleash ProsperityAtlas ShruggedHarry Binswanger"Get the hell out of my way" - John GaltUnderstanding Bitcoin in 2024 - Epi-3464 - Jack Spirko, The Survival Podcast

Every week, the Podnews Weekly Review is the last word in podcasting news - with a look back at the most important news in podcasting, and interviews with the people that matter.Hear from James Cridland, the Editor of Podnews; Sam Sethi, the CEO of Truefans; and interviews with the people that matter.The Podnews Weekly Review. With Buzzsprout - podcast hosting made easy.Find us wherever you get this podcast.