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How do you envision the collaboration between super-intelligent AI and humans? What steps should humanity start taking now to prepare for a future where this partnership is a reality?  Why do we see the limited things that we see?  Are the things we actually see, a mirage? Today's guest Rob Greenlee added to my dad's definition of the meaning of life, a veteran in the world of podcasting and technology. This episode takes us on a journey through the intersections of technology, consciousness, and the future of human interaction with artificial intelligence. Rob shares his transition from marketing in the Florida citrus industry to becoming a frontrunner in digital media, shedding light on how creating content is more about the energy in the moment than the end product itself. We'll explore thought-provoking topics such as the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI), the truth that may lie in the transitions between extremes, and the fascinating concept of our consciousness existing in a wireless ether. Moreover, Rob discusses the philosophical and ethical implications of technology in our lives, questioning the visibility of aliens and the invisibility technologies, and considering the eerie possibility of AI taking over jobs. Join host Reena Friedman Watts and her father, Wayne Friedman, as they delve into these mind-expanding topics with Rob, reflecting on how these advances might shape our understanding of life, existence, and the unseen forces that govern our world. Don't miss this intriguing episode that challenges the boundaries of what we believe is possible! Rob Greenlee is a well-known 18+ year podcast executive, show host, evangelist, professional speaker, and panel moderator/keynoter inside and outside the podcasting industry globally. He is currently the Founder of Spoken Life Media, LLC, Podcasting/Content Creator Partner, StreamYard.com, Host of “Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee LIVE streamed every Thursday, 7 pm EST on StreamYard Channels, and Co-Founder/Adviser, PodcastEZ.com.  Business Development Partner, Insoundz.com Former SVP, Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean.com, Former Board Governor “Treasurer” Member and former Founding Chairperson of The Podcast Academy, and Current Chairperson, Podcast Hall of Fame and 2017 Inductee into the Podcast Hall of Fame. In his roles at new media, tech, and podcast SaaS platform companies like Microsoft, PodcastOne, Spreaker, Voxnest, Libsyn, Advertisecast, and Podbean. He has managed content providers, technology, distribution, and monetization partner relationships at all levels. He also focuses on building trust in podcasting to maintain its long-held values around openness, sharing of ideas, independent creators, and innovation. Rob's long and storied history on nationally syndicated terrestrial broadcast radio starting in 1999, then webcast and podcast. WebTalk World Radio Show was heard on XM satellite radio and is recognized as the first broadcast radio program in the world to begin podcasting on Sept 15th, 2004. To hear archived audio shows from 1999 through 2006. He has continued working to advance the podcasting medium in these current and previous positions: Former SVP, Content & Partnerships at Podbean.com Former VP of Content and partnerships at Advertisecast and Libsyn.com Former VP Podcaster Relations, Voxnest.com (Spreaker) Former Head of Partnerships at Voxnest.com (Spreaker) Former Head of Content at Spreaker.com Former EVP/CTO at PodcastOne Former Business Manager of Podcasts/TV at Microsoft's Zune Marketplace/Xbox Marketplace/Windows Media Center/Windows Phone – See more on Zune – 2018 Zune HD Review. Former Global Content and Marketing Manager at Melodeo Mobilcast. He is an active three-times-a-week podcaster and video show host by co-hosting The New Media Show audio & video podcast that streams LIVE every Wednesday afternoon at Noon PST/3 pm EST. Host of Trust Factor with Rob Greenlee” Audio Podcast | Video Version A few years ago, he stopped publishing his three-year-old 186-episode podcast series, Spreaker Live Show on Spreaker.  He is also the former founder and lead host of the WebTalk World Radio Show and Zune Insider podcast. He is working on a Podcast series called “Spoken Life Show.” He attended Pacific Lutheran University, earning a BBA in Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration. Available for global keynotes, interviews, panelists, moderator opportunities on digital media, and podcasting topics: email: rob. greenlee at gmail.com. 00:00 Challenges of trust in evolving technology and society. 05:30 Episodes on trust, irregular basis, important guests. 10:08 Consciousness continues after death, challenging existence view. 13:15 Long-term digital preservation and archiving technologies discussed. 14:11 Seeking connection with deceased family members electronically. 18:30 Aliens may be here, but invisible to us. 20:54 AI raises questions about human perception limits. 24:31 Lost interest in astronomy, pursued marketing instead. 30:19 Institutions aim to control independent creators. 32:01 Trust yourself, recognize signs, avoid polarization. 37:01 Connecting with ancestors through energy transformation and consciousness. 38:10 Accepting natural passing, uncertainty about what follows. 44:07 Curiosity about life's meaning and nuclear weapons. 48:03 Questioning reality and danger of artificial intelligence. 49:18 Existence in energy field, unanswered questions remain. 52:22 Family businesses struggle with intergenerational continuity.   Connect with Reena https://bettercalldaddy.com https://linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts https://twitter.com/reenareena https://instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts https://instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  https://ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy https://podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. 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Rob Greenlee on Podcasting and Communication in the New Future VP of Content and Partnerships, Libsyn (LSYN), former Chairperson of ThePodcastAcademy.com and is a well-known evangelist of the podcasting industry and was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame in 2017. Formerly served as VP, Podcaster Relations at Voxnext's Spreaker and as Head of Partnerships and Head of Content.  Rob has a long and storied history on nationally syndicated terrestrial broadcast radio starting in 1999, then webcast and podcast. WebTalk World Radio Show was heard on XM satellite radio and is recognized as the first broadcast radio program in the world to begin podcasting on Sept 15th, 2004.  Connect with Rob He is a twice-weekly podcaster by co-hosting of The New Media Show audio & video podcast that airs LIVE every Saturday morning at 9 am PST/Noon EST and Wednesday afternoon at Noon PST/3 pm EST. Last year he stopped publishing his three years old 186 episode podcast series called Spreaker Live Show on Spreaker.  Former founder and lead host of WebTalk World Radio Show and Zune Insider podcast. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robwgreenlee/

You know when you get chance to meet or chat to someone you have followed for years it kinda feels like you know every single bit about them right? This weeks guest is 100% like that to me. When i started podcasting i done hours of research, listened to loads of podcasts that taught me the trade. One of them being The Spreaker Live Show, presented by Rob Greenlee. His right hand man went on to produce his own Podcast show, The Exum Experience and today is an Actor and Radio presenter at Fringe FM . All the way from Long Beach, America i introduce to you ALEX EXUM

Spreaker Live Show #185 for April 17th, 2019Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com On the show this week:- How Important is Podcast Distribution to Growth of Your Show? - Spreaker’s NEW Announcement: One-Tap Podcast Distribution in Spreaker Studio on iOS - Spreaker Blog Post: Distribute your podcast is easier than ever before. - https://blog.spreaker.com/distribute-your-podcast-is-easier-than-ever-before/- The Interview: The very well known Lilian Garcia, Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia Podcast on Spreaker, She shares her tips on building a growing podcast *Play clip from the interview- Podcast Review of the Week: History Unplugged Podcast- Featured Podcast Promo of the Week → Attention Horrors - Topic/Hosts of the Podcast are Donald Wood, Mike Chiari and Brandon Galvin break down the world of the weird with a splash of humor, including serial killers, aliens, bigfoot, ghosts, magick, cryptids and so much more! - If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar- Listener Comments Let's get into the show:- How Important is Distribution? - Spreaker’s NEW Announcement: One-Tap Podcast Distribution in Spreaker Studio on iOS Our goal is to create the best all-in-one podcast creation app, one which is portable, flexible and works for every level of podcasters.This year we’ve made two further steps towards achieving this goal: in February we announced our first post-production feature, allowing iOS users to edit while on-the-go, and in January we added a new navigation bar, giving users clear access to their episodes drafts, previous episodes, and stats.Continuing this mission of creating an app tailored to podcasters’ needs, we’re super excited to announce the launch of a new update.Be ready to enjoy our one-tap podcast distribution feature, a function we know will help to remove some of the complications and fuss out of creating a podcast!One Tap Distribution – Minimum Effort, Maximum Results. One tap will give you (both Android and iOS users) the power to reach literally millions of new listeners by publishing to Apple Podcasts via Podcast Connect Apple ID login as we pass your feed URL to Apple Podcast Connect No Cut and Pasting, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Spreaker. Also, once a podcast is available on Apple Podcasts it automatically becomes available on other key listening platforms such as Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and more – giving you the opportunity to literally double your audience.The importance of good distribution is equally as important as creating excellent content, that’s why we wanted to make it super straightforward for our users.Instead of thinking ‘where should I submit my podcast?’ and the need to access individual platforms, we’ve removed one step so you can quickly access and distribute straight from one location. What’s more, the one-tap functionality, combined with our unique live record feature, means that you can literally record and distribute a podcast in seconds, wherever and whatever you’re doing. - Submit Your Show, We’ll Take Care of the RestThen it’s just a matter of waiting up to 48 hours to have your show approved (note it will be available immediately on Spreaker and Spreaker Radio). As soon as your show is accepted you’ll be notified by e-mail, but you can always check in on the status via the app – that way you can see whether it’s been approved, waiting approval or rejected.Our New Look Show Screen - The Round-UpThese changes are just some of the many users and visual rethinks we have planned for Spreaker Studio for the coming months.Follow us on social to make sure you don’t miss any of the announcements and make sure you’ve got the latest version of Spreaker Studio so you can enjoy the benefits! - Podcast Review of the Week: “History Unplugged Podcast” For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features long-form interviews with best-selling authors who have written about everything. Topics include gruff World War II generals who flew with airmen on bombing raids, a war horse who gained the rank of sergeant, and presidents who gave their best speeches while drunk. Play Audio Clip from --> Last Night on the Titanic: The Cookshttps://www.spreaker.com/show/history-unplugged-podcast-american-histo_2- Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: Attention HorrorsTopic/Hosts of the Podcast are Donald Wood, Mike Chiari and Brandon Galvin break down the world of the weird with a splash of humor, including serial killers, aliens, bigfoot, ghosts, magick, cryptids and so much more! - Play Audio Clip from episode 21: Ted Bundy Part 1 – Dad-Pop, Aunt-Sister -- play here https://www.spreaker.com/show/attention-horrors- Listener Comment - Shelf Addiction I agree with you, there is no reason to mention where to subscribe in the episode itself. I do mention the platforms on promotional audio clips and other things that I post on social media.Linda Irwin I direct them to where I am at the end of the show, short and sweet. Some people prefer different platforms and might listen to you on one they might like better.- Podcasting & Spreaker Event Calendar - Outlier Podcast Festival at Austin, TX - Keynoting - May 17th - 18th - Outliercs.com - The Audiocraft Podcast Festival (Sydney NSW, Australia: May 31 - June 2) has announced its initial lineup, Our very own Jonathan Zenti (Voxnest/Meat) will be joining the speakers list down under.Interview: I am joined on the show by Lilian Garcia, Host of Chasing Glory with Lilian GarciaShe is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, host, television personality, producer and performer. She was WWE announcer for many years and singer, best known for hosting the #1 rated television show, Monday Night Raw.Over the past couple of years, Lilian has been busy being the Host & Executive Producer of her popular podcast, Chasing Glory which has garnered millions of downloads and broken into the Top 10 of iTunes several times. In addition to her podcast, Lilian is also currently working in the recording studio on new material.https://liliangarcia.com/chasing-glory-podcast/Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #185 for April 17th, 2019Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com On the show this week:- How Important is Podcast Distribution to Growth of Your Show? - Spreaker’s NEW Announcement: One-Tap Podcast Distribution in Spreaker Studio on iOS - Spreaker Blog Post: Distribute your podcast is easier than ever before. - https://blog.spreaker.com/distribute-your-podcast-is-easier-than-ever-before/- The Interview: The very well known Lilian Garcia, Chasing Glory with Lilian Garcia Podcast on Spreaker, She shares her tips on building a growing podcast *Play clip from the interview- Podcast Review of the Week: History Unplugged Podcast- Featured Podcast Promo of the Week → Attention Horrors - Topic/Hosts of the Podcast are Donald Wood, Mike Chiari and Brandon Galvin break down the world of the weird with a splash of humor, including serial killers, aliens, bigfoot, ghosts, magick, cryptids and so much more! - If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar- Listener Comments Let's get into the show:- How Important is Distribution? - Spreaker’s NEW Announcement: One-Tap Podcast Distribution in Spreaker Studio on iOS Our goal is to create the best all-in-one podcast creation app, one which is portable, flexible and works for every level of podcasters.This year we’ve made two further steps towards achieving this goal: in February we announced our first post-production feature, allowing iOS users to edit while on-the-go, and in January we added a new navigation bar, giving users clear access to their episodes drafts, previous episodes, and stats.Continuing this mission of creating an app tailored to podcasters’ needs, we’re super excited to announce the launch of a new update.Be ready to enjoy our one-tap podcast distribution feature, a function we know will help to remove some of the complications and fuss out of creating a podcast!One Tap Distribution – Minimum Effort, Maximum Results. One tap will give you (both Android and iOS users) the power to reach literally millions of new listeners by publishing to Apple Podcasts via Podcast Connect Apple ID login as we pass your feed URL to Apple Podcast Connect No Cut and Pasting, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Spreaker. Also, once a podcast is available on Apple Podcasts it automatically becomes available on other key listening platforms such as Breaker, Pocket Casts, Overcast and more – giving you the opportunity to literally double your audience.The importance of good distribution is equally as important as creating excellent content, that’s why we wanted to make it super straightforward for our users.Instead of thinking ‘where should I submit my podcast?’ and the need to access individual platforms, we’ve removed one step so you can quickly access and distribute straight from one location. What’s more, the one-tap functionality, combined with our unique live record feature, means that you can literally record and distribute a podcast in seconds, wherever and whatever you’re doing. - Submit Your Show, We’ll Take Care of the RestThen it’s just a matter of waiting up to 48 hours to have your show approved (note it will be available immediately on Spreaker and Spreaker Radio). As soon as your show is accepted you’ll be notified by e-mail, but you can always check in on the status via the app – that way you can see whether it’s been approved, waiting approval or rejected.Our New Look Show Screen - The Round-UpThese changes are just some of the many users and visual rethinks we have planned for Spreaker Studio for the coming months.Follow us on social to make sure you don’t miss any of the announcements and make sure you’ve got the latest version of Spreaker Studio so you can enjoy the benefits! - Podcast Review of the Week: “History Unplugged Podcast” For history lovers who listen to podcasts, History Unplugged is the most comprehensive show of its kind. It's the only show that dedicates episodes to both interviewing experts and answering questions from its audience. First, it features a call-in show where you can ask our resident historian (Scott Rank, PhD) absolutely anything (What was it like to be a Turkish sultan with four wives and twelve concubines? If you were sent back in time, how would you kill Hitler?). Second, it features long-form interviews with best-selling authors who have written about everything. Topics include gruff World War II generals who flew with airmen on bombing raids, a war horse who gained the rank of sergeant, and presidents who gave their best speeches while drunk. Play Audio Clip from --> Last Night on the Titanic: The Cookshttps://www.spreaker.com/show/history-unplugged-podcast-american-histo_2- Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: Attention HorrorsTopic/Hosts of the Podcast are Donald Wood, Mike Chiari and Brandon Galvin break down the world of the weird with a splash of humor, including serial killers, aliens, bigfoot, ghosts, magick, cryptids and so much more! - Play Audio Clip from episode 21: Ted Bundy Part 1 – Dad-Pop, Aunt-Sister -- play here https://www.spreaker.com/show/attention-horrors- Listener Comment - Shelf Addiction I agree with you, there is no reason to mention where to subscribe in the episode itself. I do mention the platforms on promotional audio clips and other things that I post on social media.Linda Irwin I direct them to where I am at the end of the show, short and sweet. Some people prefer different platforms and might listen to you on one they might like better.- Podcasting & Spreaker Event Calendar - Outlier Podcast Festival at Austin, TX - Keynoting - May 17th - 18th - Outliercs.com - The Audiocraft Podcast Festival (Sydney NSW, Australia: May 31 - June 2) has announced its initial lineup, Our very own Jonathan Zenti (Voxnest/Meat) will be joining the speakers list down under.Interview: I am joined on the show by Lilian Garcia, Host of Chasing Glory with Lilian GarciaShe is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, host, television personality, producer and performer. She was WWE announcer for many years and singer, best known for hosting the #1 rated television show, Monday Night Raw.Over the past couple of years, Lilian has been busy being the Host & Executive Producer of her popular podcast, Chasing Glory which has garnered millions of downloads and broken into the Top 10 of iTunes several times. In addition to her podcast, Lilian is also currently working in the recording studio on new material.https://liliangarcia.com/chasing-glory-podcast/Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Rob Greenlee is a Hall of Fame Podcaster, co-host of The New Media Show, The Spreaker Live Show and VP of Podcaster Relations at Voxnest.com You can find his website at robgreenlee.com Thanks Rob!

Spreaker Live Show #184 for March 27th, 2019Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com On the show this week:- Power of Impactful Content & Being Easily Found- Voxnest Data Shows Women Over the Age of 55 Listen to More Podcasts than Men +55- The Interview: Fred Jacobs, President of Jacobs Media Strategies - Discussing 2019 TechSurvey Radio related Research on Podcasting *Play clip from the interview- Podcast Review of the Week: It's Not That Serious” Humor writer and popular online personality Anna Lind Thomas hosts- Featured Podcast of the Week → Dunc'd On Basketball with Nate Duncan - NBA Topic Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/show/duncd-on-basketball-nba-podcast - If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar - - Listener Comments Let's get into the show:- Power of Impactful Content & Being Easily Found Deliver Value and being entertaining drives desired sharing and word of mouth recommendation. I subscribe to a podcast when the content matches my interests and name, audio quality is good, focused, and they drive value to listener life - What does the listener get from the content or what emotions are driven… impactful!!Deliver undeniable value first, and then ask for the commitment of a subscribe in Apple Podcasts or other listening apps.Send listeners to your website and place “Subscribe” links to Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can include directions on what to do with these links if you want… many folks just don’t understand all that stuff- Voxnest Data Shows Women Over the Age of 55 Listen to More Podcasts than Men +55When looking at the gender split, podcast listening takes a turn when looking at age groups. 2019 might be the year of the woman, with listening jumping from 41.5% to 44.9% for women, while decreasing from 58.5% to 55.51% for men. Females aged between 55-64 and over 65 have been listening to more podcasts than males in the same age groups. This likely is due to more content being published for a female audience, as shows focused on genres such as true crime surge in popularity.https://blog.voxnest.com/data-finds-women-over-the-age-of-55-listen-to-more-podcasts-than-men/#more-623- Podcast Review of the Week: “It's Not That Serious” Humor writer and popular online personality Anna Lind Thomas hosts the irreverent, hilarious and faith filled podcast that will inspire you to fully enjoy life, even when things look grim. First step? Stop taking crap so seriously!Funny stories, celebrity interviews and some sneaky life coaching all in one podcast. What else do you people want?!?!It's Not That Series airs every Monday and INTS: Hilarious Short Stories airs every Wednesday. Play Audio Clip from --> Hilarious Short Stories: Movers, My Marital Drawer and Dear God, Even My Parents- Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: - Play Audio Clip from The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2019 episode -- play hereNate Duncan hosts the most in-depth NBA basketball podcast, featuring detailed game breakdowns, salary cap analysis, and scouting.https://www.spreaker.com/show/duncd-on-basketball-nba-podcastListener Comment - Shelf Addiction Hey Rob, good evening. Quick question. Can you explain how you're able to use music on this live broadcast? Do you have to edit the music out and then re-upload after the live show is over?- Podcasting & Spreaker Event Calendar- I will be speaking at the Eliances.com GRANDtable Event in Phoenix, Arizona at Arizona State University on April 2nd at 8am PST- NABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.- Outlier Podcast Festival at Austin, TX - Keynoting - May 17th - 18th - Outliercs.com - The Audiocraft Podcast Festival (Sydney NSW, Australia: May 31 - June 2) has announced its initial lineup, Our very own Jonathan Zenti (Voxnest/Meat) will be joining the speakers list down under.Interview:I am joined on the show by Fred Jacobs, President of Jacobs Media Strategies, shares insights into the latest trends in broadcasting and digital media. New data from Techsurvey 2019 shows that web privacy is becoming an important issue to radio listeners.https://jacobsmedia.com/techsurveys-a-look-at-how-audiences-are-using-new-technologies/Questions:- Every year Jacobs Media comes out with its TechSurvey for radio/audio industry and you have a new coming out very soon. - Our annual Techsurveys identify key trends user privacy user safety, mobile, social, and “connected car” spaces and overall listening to radio and trends towards digital online audio and Podcasting. - They enable radio stations to better understand their audiences and their brands in these rapidly changing times. - Can you share some of the key findings from last year and talk about some of the changing trend lines moving into the 2019 Techsurvery?Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #184 for March 27th, 2019Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com On the show this week:- Power of Impactful Content & Being Easily Found- Voxnest Data Shows Women Over the Age of 55 Listen to More Podcasts than Men +55- The Interview: Fred Jacobs, President of Jacobs Media Strategies - Discussing 2019 TechSurvey Radio related Research on Podcasting *Play clip from the interview- Podcast Review of the Week: It's Not That Serious” Humor writer and popular online personality Anna Lind Thomas hosts- Featured Podcast of the Week → Dunc'd On Basketball with Nate Duncan - NBA Topic Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/show/duncd-on-basketball-nba-podcast - If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar - - Listener Comments Let's get into the show:- Power of Impactful Content & Being Easily Found Deliver Value and being entertaining drives desired sharing and word of mouth recommendation. I subscribe to a podcast when the content matches my interests and name, audio quality is good, focused, and they drive value to listener life - What does the listener get from the content or what emotions are driven… impactful!!Deliver undeniable value first, and then ask for the commitment of a subscribe in Apple Podcasts or other listening apps.Send listeners to your website and place “Subscribe” links to Apple, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. You can include directions on what to do with these links if you want… many folks just don’t understand all that stuff- Voxnest Data Shows Women Over the Age of 55 Listen to More Podcasts than Men +55When looking at the gender split, podcast listening takes a turn when looking at age groups. 2019 might be the year of the woman, with listening jumping from 41.5% to 44.9% for women, while decreasing from 58.5% to 55.51% for men. Females aged between 55-64 and over 65 have been listening to more podcasts than males in the same age groups. This likely is due to more content being published for a female audience, as shows focused on genres such as true crime surge in popularity.https://blog.voxnest.com/data-finds-women-over-the-age-of-55-listen-to-more-podcasts-than-men/#more-623- Podcast Review of the Week: “It's Not That Serious” Humor writer and popular online personality Anna Lind Thomas hosts the irreverent, hilarious and faith filled podcast that will inspire you to fully enjoy life, even when things look grim. First step? Stop taking crap so seriously!Funny stories, celebrity interviews and some sneaky life coaching all in one podcast. What else do you people want?!?!It's Not That Series airs every Monday and INTS: Hilarious Short Stories airs every Wednesday. Play Audio Clip from --> Hilarious Short Stories: Movers, My Marital Drawer and Dear God, Even My Parents- Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: - Play Audio Clip from The Top-10 Players in the NBA 2019 episode -- play hereNate Duncan hosts the most in-depth NBA basketball podcast, featuring detailed game breakdowns, salary cap analysis, and scouting.https://www.spreaker.com/show/duncd-on-basketball-nba-podcastListener Comment - Shelf Addiction Hey Rob, good evening. Quick question. Can you explain how you're able to use music on this live broadcast? Do you have to edit the music out and then re-upload after the live show is over?- Podcasting & Spreaker Event Calendar- I will be speaking at the Eliances.com GRANDtable Event in Phoenix, Arizona at Arizona State University on April 2nd at 8am PST- NABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.- Outlier Podcast Festival at Austin, TX - Keynoting - May 17th - 18th - Outliercs.com - The Audiocraft Podcast Festival (Sydney NSW, Australia: May 31 - June 2) has announced its initial lineup, Our very own Jonathan Zenti (Voxnest/Meat) will be joining the speakers list down under.Interview:I am joined on the show by Fred Jacobs, President of Jacobs Media Strategies, shares insights into the latest trends in broadcasting and digital media. New data from Techsurvey 2019 shows that web privacy is becoming an important issue to radio listeners.https://jacobsmedia.com/techsurveys-a-look-at-how-audiences-are-using-new-technologies/Questions:- Every year Jacobs Media comes out with its TechSurvey for radio/audio industry and you have a new coming out very soon. - Our annual Techsurveys identify key trends user privacy user safety, mobile, social, and “connected car” spaces and overall listening to radio and trends towards digital online audio and Podcasting. - They enable radio stations to better understand their audiences and their brands in these rapidly changing times. - Can you share some of the key findings from last year and talk about some of the changing trend lines moving into the 2019 Techsurvery?Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #183 for March 20th, 2019Show Duration: 50 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com On the show this week:- The Power of Joining or Starting Podcaster and Listening Communities- In The Interview: We are discussing Creating a Podcast Business Plan as Most Podcasts are actually small businesses. Guest is Debbie DeChambeau *Play clip from the interview- Podcast Promo of the Week: Multilinguish Podcast by Babbel - for the Language Curious - Featured Podcast Promo of the Week → The Live Drop w/Mark Valley - Stories from the Elusive World of Intelligence Collection and Espionage - If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar - Listener Comments Let's get into the show:-The Power of Joining or Starting Podcaster and Listening Communities Spreaker has published a terrific blog post about this topic at Blog.Spreaker.comThe two platforms that dominate for building these communities are Meetup and Facebook or mix of both, but Google Groups does still exist but is a little old schoolThe one exception is “Telegram” a platform that has gained traction in Spanish speaking countries.Generally Meetup excelled in event discovery by attendees, but Facebook was more appropriate for group discussion. Totally makes sense to me.Seems like the power is to use both Meetup and Facebook GroupsOrganizers discussed in the blog post generally feel like Meetup is great for RSVPs but those people aren’t as likely to show up. Those that find out about events on Facebook do tend to show up more. Meetup attendees are notoriously flakey”. I agree, I have run Podcaster Meetups in Seattle for Years.Attendance will vary a lot based on month of the year, venue and purpose of the eventCommunities attract all levels of podcasterBeing an Event Organizer can have many professional benefits - building your leadership brand can help your podcast grow too. On the listener community side, I would recommend to create just a Facebook group for your listeners to engage with each other and ge listener feedback on topics and building intra-listener relationships. -Podcast Promo of the Week: Multilinguish Podcast by Babbel USA Team: Are Not multilingual, but language-curious? Explore how language connects us all — from the producers at the language-learning app Babbel. In season 1, we dig into unsolved linguistic mysteries, sexist robots, the best travel advice you've never heard, if language affects our worldview, which accents are sexiest, and more! New episodes every Tuesday. Play Audio Clip --> Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: The Live Drop -- Join host Mark Valley as he ventures into the elusive world of intelligence collection and espionage to spot, assess and debrief: spies, spy catchers, analysts, diplomats and occasionally the actors who portray them. A new episode each week brings stories and analysis from the Cold War to the present. Drop in at thelivedrop.com - In the most recent episode Mark talks to Tom Pecora is a 24 year CIA veteran and senior clandestine security manager the CIA’s War on Terror, and a career in Clandestine security operations. - -- play clip here-Listener Comment - Linda Irwin I have used licensed Epidemic Sound to create entire music shows on Spreaker that feed to Spotify. Those generally have more listens than my comedy shows.-Podcasting & Spreaker Event CalendarNABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.I will be speaking at the Eliances.com GRANDtable Event in Phoenix, Arizona at Arizona State University on April 2nd at 8am PSTOutlier Podcast Festival at Austin, TX - Keynoting - May 17th - 18th - Outliercs.com The Audiocraft Podcast Festival (Sydney NSW, Australia: May 31 - June 2) has announced its initial lineup, Our very own Jonathan Zenti (Voxnest/Meat) will be joining the speakers list down under. -The Interview:I am joined on the show today by Debbie DeChambeau, Select Business Team, llc, she is a podcaster with a few of her own business podcasts and was a Presenter of a session at Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando on the topic of “Business Planning for Podcasters” and thought that would be a great topic for the show… Checkout Debbie’s Business in Real Life Podcast → https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-in-real-life/id1137499088?mt=2Business of Insurance Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-of-insurance-podcast/id1318390091?mt=2Play InterviewIs Your Podcast Going To Be a Business or Hobby?Do Most Podcasters NEED a Content and Business Plan?Parts of the Plan (Cover sheet, exec summary, company description, market and competitive analysis, marketing, operations, management/HR, financial, supporting docs)If your Podcast is a Hobby: Do you still need a Content and Business Plan as Hobby podcasts if done good can become a business. So you need to prepare for that and in the competitive content marketplace of today a plan/strategy gives you an advantage. Do research and talk to others who have succeeded. SometimesBuilding Yourself a Business Team (accountant, bookkeeper, business attorney, insurance, banker, marketing outsourced HR, business coach)Other Resources to Help with Process?There's so much to cover here, but don’t have enough time. How should a podcaster proceed - other trainings, resources and listening to your podcast?How can a Podcaster Find you “Debbie”.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #183 for March 20th, 2019Show Duration: 50 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com On the show this week:- The Power of Joining or Starting Podcaster and Listening Communities- In The Interview: We are discussing Creating a Podcast Business Plan as Most Podcasts are actually small businesses. Guest is Debbie DeChambeau *Play clip from the interview- Podcast Promo of the Week: Multilinguish Podcast by Babbel - for the Language Curious - Featured Podcast Promo of the Week → The Live Drop w/Mark Valley - Stories from the Elusive World of Intelligence Collection and Espionage - If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar - Listener Comments Let's get into the show:-The Power of Joining or Starting Podcaster and Listening Communities Spreaker has published a terrific blog post about this topic at Blog.Spreaker.comThe two platforms that dominate for building these communities are Meetup and Facebook or mix of both, but Google Groups does still exist but is a little old schoolThe one exception is “Telegram” a platform that has gained traction in Spanish speaking countries.Generally Meetup excelled in event discovery by attendees, but Facebook was more appropriate for group discussion. Totally makes sense to me.Seems like the power is to use both Meetup and Facebook GroupsOrganizers discussed in the blog post generally feel like Meetup is great for RSVPs but those people aren’t as likely to show up. Those that find out about events on Facebook do tend to show up more. Meetup attendees are notoriously flakey”. I agree, I have run Podcaster Meetups in Seattle for Years.Attendance will vary a lot based on month of the year, venue and purpose of the eventCommunities attract all levels of podcasterBeing an Event Organizer can have many professional benefits - building your leadership brand can help your podcast grow too. On the listener community side, I would recommend to create just a Facebook group for your listeners to engage with each other and ge listener feedback on topics and building intra-listener relationships. -Podcast Promo of the Week: Multilinguish Podcast by Babbel USA Team: Are Not multilingual, but language-curious? Explore how language connects us all — from the producers at the language-learning app Babbel. In season 1, we dig into unsolved linguistic mysteries, sexist robots, the best travel advice you've never heard, if language affects our worldview, which accents are sexiest, and more! New episodes every Tuesday. Play Audio Clip --> Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: The Live Drop -- Join host Mark Valley as he ventures into the elusive world of intelligence collection and espionage to spot, assess and debrief: spies, spy catchers, analysts, diplomats and occasionally the actors who portray them. A new episode each week brings stories and analysis from the Cold War to the present. Drop in at thelivedrop.com - In the most recent episode Mark talks to Tom Pecora is a 24 year CIA veteran and senior clandestine security manager the CIA’s War on Terror, and a career in Clandestine security operations. - -- play clip here-Listener Comment - Linda Irwin I have used licensed Epidemic Sound to create entire music shows on Spreaker that feed to Spotify. Those generally have more listens than my comedy shows.-Podcasting & Spreaker Event CalendarNABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.I will be speaking at the Eliances.com GRANDtable Event in Phoenix, Arizona at Arizona State University on April 2nd at 8am PSTOutlier Podcast Festival at Austin, TX - Keynoting - May 17th - 18th - Outliercs.com The Audiocraft Podcast Festival (Sydney NSW, Australia: May 31 - June 2) has announced its initial lineup, Our very own Jonathan Zenti (Voxnest/Meat) will be joining the speakers list down under. -The Interview:I am joined on the show today by Debbie DeChambeau, Select Business Team, llc, she is a podcaster with a few of her own business podcasts and was a Presenter of a session at Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando on the topic of “Business Planning for Podcasters” and thought that would be a great topic for the show… Checkout Debbie’s Business in Real Life Podcast → https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-in-real-life/id1137499088?mt=2Business of Insurance Podcasthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-of-insurance-podcast/id1318390091?mt=2Play InterviewIs Your Podcast Going To Be a Business or Hobby?Do Most Podcasters NEED a Content and Business Plan?Parts of the Plan (Cover sheet, exec summary, company description, market and competitive analysis, marketing, operations, management/HR, financial, supporting docs)If your Podcast is a Hobby: Do you still need a Content and Business Plan as Hobby podcasts if done good can become a business. So you need to prepare for that and in the competitive content marketplace of today a plan/strategy gives you an advantage. Do research and talk to others who have succeeded. SometimesBuilding Yourself a Business Team (accountant, bookkeeper, business attorney, insurance, banker, marketing outsourced HR, business coach)Other Resources to Help with Process?There's so much to cover here, but don’t have enough time. How should a podcaster proceed - other trainings, resources and listening to your podcast?How can a Podcaster Find you “Debbie”.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #182 for Feb 27th, 2019Show Duration: 70 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Here is what have on the show this week:-5 Steps to Creating a Podcast Budget-The Interview: Tom Webster, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Marketing, at Edison Research-Podcast Review of the Week: Out of the Shadows Series by Shane Waters-Featured Podcast of the Week → Halli Casser-Jayne Show - A terrific Politics and Entertainment topics program-If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar On the show today:-5 Steps to Creating a Podcast Budget It’s a myth that setting up a podcast needs to be costly or expensive (of course it can be!) but podcasting on a budget is totally achievable. Whatever your budget or level, you can make podcasting work for you -Understand Your IncomeTherefore step number 1 is to make a clear goal of exactly what you want to do with your new podcast. By defining the purpose of your show and its format (how and where you are producing it etc) will help you create the foundations of the budget you need to create.TIP: Always remember to take into consideration whether this is your profession or a hobby – how much you initially input will differ if you see this having cash rewards or not!Determine your fixed costsNext on your to-do list is to identify all of your fixed costs necessary for running your show.Based on your planning around how you’re going to produce your show, you’ll need to do some research what options there are for your show’s needs and requirements. The things you need to take into consideration are items like your host platform, microphone.-One of the main fixed costs (your host platform) can be kept to a minimum, by choosing free or low-cost podcast hosting platforms such as: Free getting started plan options.TIP: Make sure you haven’t missed anything by taking a look through past bank statements and tick off everything in there. Identify your variable (and one-off expenses)Variable costs are those which are necessary for your business to continue functioning but change from month to month. And, if this is the beginning of your podcasting journey you’ll also need to include your one-off costs – money to cover your basic equipment: microphone and headset and also some $ to create some awesome cover art (we’ve written a guide to creating great cover art, here).Wondering how to identify your variable costs? Look at what you’ve spent on office supplies, marketing / promotional costs or replacing old equipment over the last 6 months and calculate an average outgoing cost. About to start your podcast? Try and predict what you might spend (we’ve written a blog on launching a podcast you might want to take a look at) and use this to structure your budget for the first few months, once you’re up and running you can cross-check to see if your prediction is in line with the reality!TIP: Variable and one-off costs are usually the fun ones so they’re the most important ones to keep in check in your budget!-Make a rainy day fundWe would also highly recommend incorporating to your budget a fixed amount that you put away each month as part of a contingency fund. Putting away a little bit of money on a regular basis will mean you never go into crisis when something unexpected comes up!TIP: An easy way to break down your money is the 50/30/20 method. Attributing 50% to your necessary items, 30% to the things you want and 20% to saving for the future and a rainy day!-Create your budget!Now’s the time for the fun, cr(cast)eating the budget! You can build it on paper, Excel or Google Sheets or try one of the many Apps out there.Hopefully, we’ve helped debunk the myth that starting a podcast isn’t achievable without stacks of money – whatever your budget there’s a way to do it and the big expenses can always be postponed till when your show has some traction and you start earning!https://blog.spreaker.com/5-steps-to-creating-a-podcast-budget/-Podcast Review of the Week: Out of the Shadows Series by Shane Waters - Clip is from Part 16 : Interview with the Archdiocese of Baltimore (Part 1) discussing clergy abuse - Play Audio Clip from Introducing the show episode guest ----- Then Here is a clip from the investigative questioninghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/out-of-the-shadows_1 -Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: Halli Casser-Jayne Show - A terrific Politics and Entertainment topics program - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-halli-casser-jayne-show_1 -Listener Comment - Allan Tépper about last week’s show:That was a great and educational conversation between Rob and Francesco. I hope for the next time, Francesco will have a much more isolating microphone. However, the content is great.-Podcasting & Spreaker Event CalendarThe RAIN Podcast Business Summit: March 5th, 2019 - Unlocking the Podcasting MainstreamNew World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New Yorkhttp://podcastbusinesssummit.com/Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando is Coming Too in March 7-9th, In Orlando - PodfestExpo.comNABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.-Interview The interview is NEXT with Tom Webster, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Marketing, at Edison ResearchTopics:The new 2019 Edison Research/Triton Digital Infinite Dial Podcasting Research is about to be released on March 6th, I will be at Podfest in Orlando that day - tell us as much as you can about the new research that is coming?Live webinar, which will take place on Wednesday, March 6th, at 2 PM Eastern. We will be streaming the results live online, and the complete presentation will be available at edisonresearch.comRegister for the LIVE Webinar here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-infinite-dial-2019-registration-54549026607?aff=edisonsavedateI know you cannot yet share any data from the study, but give us your thoughts on where podcast listening is today as opposed to just a few years ago? Based on the trends in the research is listening growing faster over the past couple of years as we have seen more new content get created?I have read you saying that Podcasting needs more - high quality “Crap” content to grow faster - can you explain that?I read your article on Spotify, Music and Podcasting - The meteor is coming - to destroy the current open podcasting earth?Let’s talk about Spotify and the recent purchase of Gimlet and Anchor for some large dollars - those dollars signal a few things:Podcast Industry potential and revenue growth or cost savings to music streaming platforms?Increased audience growth, better tech and better and more content investmentWhy do you think Spotify is aggressively moving towards Podcasts - is about cost savings fewer music royalty payments as Podcast listening goes up or is that the whole story (Original Video Series? With Gimlet buy)Tom you think “Music” in podcasting is the key to “FASTER Growth” it seems - more revenue for music artists and podcasters plus music platforms.These coming music podcasts will likely be only on these music streaming platforms, not in the open podcasting world - thus will these really be podcasts? The music licence owners will not like downloads and this content will be streaming only.Given my understanding of how music podcasts will work - it is not really a threat to podcasting as we know it today as we are talking about new music shows on the music streaming platforms that are not really podcasts. Key is the “Download”? Women in Podcasting - the gender gap in podcasting is closing - Why do you think this is happening --- Listening and Hosting/creating - 3% growth a year, seems slow, but steady https://www.edisonresearch.com/women-podcast-listeners-closing-the-listening-gender-gap/Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #182 for Feb 27th, 2019Show Duration: 70 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Here is what have on the show this week:-5 Steps to Creating a Podcast Budget-The Interview: Tom Webster, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Marketing, at Edison Research-Podcast Review of the Week: Out of the Shadows Series by Shane Waters-Featured Podcast of the Week → Halli Casser-Jayne Show - A terrific Politics and Entertainment topics program-If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar On the show today:-5 Steps to Creating a Podcast Budget It’s a myth that setting up a podcast needs to be costly or expensive (of course it can be!) but podcasting on a budget is totally achievable. Whatever your budget or level, you can make podcasting work for you -Understand Your IncomeTherefore step number 1 is to make a clear goal of exactly what you want to do with your new podcast. By defining the purpose of your show and its format (how and where you are producing it etc) will help you create the foundations of the budget you need to create.TIP: Always remember to take into consideration whether this is your profession or a hobby – how much you initially input will differ if you see this having cash rewards or not!Determine your fixed costsNext on your to-do list is to identify all of your fixed costs necessary for running your show.Based on your planning around how you’re going to produce your show, you’ll need to do some research what options there are for your show’s needs and requirements. The things you need to take into consideration are items like your host platform, microphone.-One of the main fixed costs (your host platform) can be kept to a minimum, by choosing free or low-cost podcast hosting platforms such as: Free getting started plan options.TIP: Make sure you haven’t missed anything by taking a look through past bank statements and tick off everything in there. Identify your variable (and one-off expenses)Variable costs are those which are necessary for your business to continue functioning but change from month to month. And, if this is the beginning of your podcasting journey you’ll also need to include your one-off costs – money to cover your basic equipment: microphone and headset and also some $ to create some awesome cover art (we’ve written a guide to creating great cover art, here).Wondering how to identify your variable costs? Look at what you’ve spent on office supplies, marketing / promotional costs or replacing old equipment over the last 6 months and calculate an average outgoing cost. About to start your podcast? Try and predict what you might spend (we’ve written a blog on launching a podcast you might want to take a look at) and use this to structure your budget for the first few months, once you’re up and running you can cross-check to see if your prediction is in line with the reality!TIP: Variable and one-off costs are usually the fun ones so they’re the most important ones to keep in check in your budget!-Make a rainy day fundWe would also highly recommend incorporating to your budget a fixed amount that you put away each month as part of a contingency fund. Putting away a little bit of money on a regular basis will mean you never go into crisis when something unexpected comes up!TIP: An easy way to break down your money is the 50/30/20 method. Attributing 50% to your necessary items, 30% to the things you want and 20% to saving for the future and a rainy day!-Create your budget!Now’s the time for the fun, cr(cast)eating the budget! You can build it on paper, Excel or Google Sheets or try one of the many Apps out there.Hopefully, we’ve helped debunk the myth that starting a podcast isn’t achievable without stacks of money – whatever your budget there’s a way to do it and the big expenses can always be postponed till when your show has some traction and you start earning!https://blog.spreaker.com/5-steps-to-creating-a-podcast-budget/-Podcast Review of the Week: Out of the Shadows Series by Shane Waters - Clip is from Part 16 : Interview with the Archdiocese of Baltimore (Part 1) discussing clergy abuse - Play Audio Clip from Introducing the show episode guest ----- Then Here is a clip from the investigative questioninghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/out-of-the-shadows_1 -Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: Halli Casser-Jayne Show - A terrific Politics and Entertainment topics program - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-halli-casser-jayne-show_1 -Listener Comment - Allan Tépper about last week’s show:That was a great and educational conversation between Rob and Francesco. I hope for the next time, Francesco will have a much more isolating microphone. However, the content is great.-Podcasting & Spreaker Event CalendarThe RAIN Podcast Business Summit: March 5th, 2019 - Unlocking the Podcasting MainstreamNew World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New Yorkhttp://podcastbusinesssummit.com/Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando is Coming Too in March 7-9th, In Orlando - PodfestExpo.comNABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.-Interview The interview is NEXT with Tom Webster, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Marketing, at Edison ResearchTopics:The new 2019 Edison Research/Triton Digital Infinite Dial Podcasting Research is about to be released on March 6th, I will be at Podfest in Orlando that day - tell us as much as you can about the new research that is coming?Live webinar, which will take place on Wednesday, March 6th, at 2 PM Eastern. We will be streaming the results live online, and the complete presentation will be available at edisonresearch.comRegister for the LIVE Webinar here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-infinite-dial-2019-registration-54549026607?aff=edisonsavedateI know you cannot yet share any data from the study, but give us your thoughts on where podcast listening is today as opposed to just a few years ago? Based on the trends in the research is listening growing faster over the past couple of years as we have seen more new content get created?I have read you saying that Podcasting needs more - high quality “Crap” content to grow faster - can you explain that?I read your article on Spotify, Music and Podcasting - The meteor is coming - to destroy the current open podcasting earth?Let’s talk about Spotify and the recent purchase of Gimlet and Anchor for some large dollars - those dollars signal a few things:Podcast Industry potential and revenue growth or cost savings to music streaming platforms?Increased audience growth, better tech and better and more content investmentWhy do you think Spotify is aggressively moving towards Podcasts - is about cost savings fewer music royalty payments as Podcast listening goes up or is that the whole story (Original Video Series? With Gimlet buy)Tom you think “Music” in podcasting is the key to “FASTER Growth” it seems - more revenue for music artists and podcasters plus music platforms.These coming music podcasts will likely be only on these music streaming platforms, not in the open podcasting world - thus will these really be podcasts? The music licence owners will not like downloads and this content will be streaming only.Given my understanding of how music podcasts will work - it is not really a threat to podcasting as we know it today as we are talking about new music shows on the music streaming platforms that are not really podcasts. Key is the “Download”? Women in Podcasting - the gender gap in podcasting is closing - Why do you think this is happening --- Listening and Hosting/creating - 3% growth a year, seems slow, but steady https://www.edisonresearch.com/women-podcast-listeners-closing-the-listening-gender-gap/Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #181 for Feb 20th, 2019Show Duration: 78 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Here is what have on the show this week:-Mobile Audio Editing in Spreaker Studio for iOS has been Announced Whether you want to give it one last edit before publishing or shorten it before saving it to your phone – the new iOS version of Spreaker Studio lets you do all that in seconds.How to use Spreaker Studio’s new trimming feature, on iOS devices.Super simple to use, after recording you can easily trim or shorten the length of your audio clip by tapping on “Edit” and accessing the trimming mode.The tool lets you cut any extras at the beginning, like someone talking before their cue, or at the end, like if you start to trail off into something way off topic!Simply play the recording until the desired start or end point is reached and click to confirm.https://blog.spreaker.com/new-from-spreaker-studio-edit-while-on-the-move/ -Podcast Review of the Week: History’s Top Story Tonight! by Jane Wells - This series is a very unique storytelling podcast that makes KEY historical events like the Bible and the Mayflower trip to the New World into NEWS Like Headline “Evening News” type episode presentations that are very interesting and different from any other history podcast. In this most recent episode clip the show turns The Bible! Genesis Chapter 1 into BREAKING NEWS. When God decides to create the heavens and the earth (and Man), the media is there! Confused reporters do their best to explain the unexplainable! Play Audio Clip from --> -Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: NAB Show Podcast (National Association of Broadcasters) -- > NAB Show is the premiere destination for content creators around the globe and this deep dive proves it. Learn about the vast amounts of education and exhibits dedicated to content creation. Here is a bit more from them! - Sent us a Terrific Show Promo -- play here-Listener Comment - My name is Ricky from the 5ive (Five) Star Wrestling Show and I am a HUGE fan of the Spreaker Live Show and it has helped tremendously!I also am a huge fan of Alex Axum and read his articles "Top Reasons to Podcast Live" and "The Biggest Problem Podcasters Have (And How to Fix it)" in the podcast business journal. Very insightful and straightforward.My listener comment: This is a question for both of you. Are there any aspects (timing, concepts, equipment) in the radio world that podcasters are not utilizing to help their show be more entertaining, engaging or structured? Sorry for the book! Thank you for your consideration! Spreaker Show Link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/five-star-wrestling-showSpreaker Channel Linkl: https://www.spreaker.com/user/jamesone (James-one)My other podcast (which unfortunately podfaded): https://www.spreaker.com/show/jamesonepodcast-Podcasting & Spreaker Event CalendarThe RAIN Podcast Business Summit: March 5th, 2019 - Unlocking the Podcasting MainstreamNew World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New Yorkhttp://podcastbusinesssummit.com/Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando is Coming Too in March 7-9th, In Orlando - PodfestExpo.comNABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.-InterviewI am joined on the show again today by Francesco Baschieri, President/Co-Founder of Voxnest that operates Spreaker, WelcomeLet’s discuss the technology and opportunity of Dynamic Ad Insertion in Podcasts.. Where are we today? How it will evolve over the next few years? What is the needed evolution we see for its impact on growing the economics in the Podcasting MediumWhat is the vision for the destination we would all like to see?We announced audio clip editing in Spreaker Studio for iOS this week, that is an exciting new ability to bring to our mobile version of our studio app.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #181 for Feb 20th, 2019Show Duration: 78 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Here is what have on the show this week:-Mobile Audio Editing in Spreaker Studio for iOS has been Announced Whether you want to give it one last edit before publishing or shorten it before saving it to your phone – the new iOS version of Spreaker Studio lets you do all that in seconds.How to use Spreaker Studio’s new trimming feature, on iOS devices.Super simple to use, after recording you can easily trim or shorten the length of your audio clip by tapping on “Edit” and accessing the trimming mode.The tool lets you cut any extras at the beginning, like someone talking before their cue, or at the end, like if you start to trail off into something way off topic!Simply play the recording until the desired start or end point is reached and click to confirm.https://blog.spreaker.com/new-from-spreaker-studio-edit-while-on-the-move/ -Podcast Review of the Week: History’s Top Story Tonight! by Jane Wells - This series is a very unique storytelling podcast that makes KEY historical events like the Bible and the Mayflower trip to the New World into NEWS Like Headline “Evening News” type episode presentations that are very interesting and different from any other history podcast. In this most recent episode clip the show turns The Bible! Genesis Chapter 1 into BREAKING NEWS. When God decides to create the heavens and the earth (and Man), the media is there! Confused reporters do their best to explain the unexplainable! Play Audio Clip from --> -Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: NAB Show Podcast (National Association of Broadcasters) -- > NAB Show is the premiere destination for content creators around the globe and this deep dive proves it. Learn about the vast amounts of education and exhibits dedicated to content creation. Here is a bit more from them! - Sent us a Terrific Show Promo -- play here-Listener Comment - My name is Ricky from the 5ive (Five) Star Wrestling Show and I am a HUGE fan of the Spreaker Live Show and it has helped tremendously!I also am a huge fan of Alex Axum and read his articles "Top Reasons to Podcast Live" and "The Biggest Problem Podcasters Have (And How to Fix it)" in the podcast business journal. Very insightful and straightforward.My listener comment: This is a question for both of you. Are there any aspects (timing, concepts, equipment) in the radio world that podcasters are not utilizing to help their show be more entertaining, engaging or structured? Sorry for the book! Thank you for your consideration! Spreaker Show Link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/five-star-wrestling-showSpreaker Channel Linkl: https://www.spreaker.com/user/jamesone (James-one)My other podcast (which unfortunately podfaded): https://www.spreaker.com/show/jamesonepodcast-Podcasting & Spreaker Event CalendarThe RAIN Podcast Business Summit: March 5th, 2019 - Unlocking the Podcasting MainstreamNew World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New Yorkhttp://podcastbusinesssummit.com/Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando is Coming Too in March 7-9th, In Orlando - PodfestExpo.comNABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.-InterviewI am joined on the show again today by Francesco Baschieri, President/Co-Founder of Voxnest that operates Spreaker, WelcomeLet’s discuss the technology and opportunity of Dynamic Ad Insertion in Podcasts.. Where are we today? How it will evolve over the next few years? What is the needed evolution we see for its impact on growing the economics in the Podcasting MediumWhat is the vision for the destination we would all like to see?We announced audio clip editing in Spreaker Studio for iOS this week, that is an exciting new ability to bring to our mobile version of our studio app.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #180 for Feb 13th, 2019Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Here is what have on the show this week:-Why and Ways to bring Listener Calls into your show-The Interview: We have an interesting conversation with Jared 12 year-old Spreaker show host of “The Fire-Rescue Show podcast - -Podcast Review of the Week: This Week Unwrapped - https://www.theweek.co.uk/the-week-unwrapped-Featured Podcast Promo of the Week → Mean Book Club Podcast-If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show.-Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com-Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar - Valentine's Day is coming -On the show today:Why and Ways to bring Listener Calls into your show Spreaker Studio for Desktop - with Uber Conference, Skype Conference or Zoom Rodecaster Pro Mixer $599 - https://www.rode.com/rodecasterpro - Great Demo on YouTube Video Demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSYPv3QI5c0 and Rode Video Demo https://youtu.be/04_tOvJe2O8You can use the Rodecaster with Spreaker Studio for DesktopThe only limitation is no call screener abilities, get a friend to help you with this screeningCalls via mobile phone can be ok, if not a co-host and is only a listener calling in-How or When to add Advertising to your Show - Optionally, you can have advertising to your show from your first episode on Spreaker, but is up to you and your plan If you are wanting growing income from your show, you need to plan for that. Many choose to build audience first, then slowly get into advertising, keep in mind audience size is important to gaining revenue from advertising as is most of the time based on a CPM model or getting paid based on an increment of 1,000 download/plays of your show. Ad’s can be either baked in “Host Reads”, typically only available to large audience shows in the 10’s of thousands range. The other type is the monetization offered by Spreaker with every paid pro account utilizes Dynamic Ad Insertion and we do all the ad sales for you. You can enable Preroll, Midroll and Postroll Ads and it will just do it all for you and you get a revenue share on it. Just need to set your Midroll positions in each of your episodes. -Podcast Review of the Week: This Week Unwrapped w/ Oilly Mann - The biggest unreported Global stories of the week, discussed, digested and debated. Hear a sample of “The Week Unwrapped delves behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Is hypersonic flight the future of aviation? Are €1 homes in the Italian countryside worth the money? Play Audio Clip from This Week Unwrapped from the UK --> https://www.theweek.co.uk/the-week-unwrappedFeatured Podcast Show Of The Week: Mean Book Club Podcast -- > https://www.spreaker.com/show/mean-book-club Teaser for Season 3, which came out , Tues, Feb 12th! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16957991Coming up you are going to hear from four ladies from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York, Huffington Post, and Bleacher Report. Clara, Sabrina, Sarah, and Johnna read and make fun of New York Times Best Selling books so that you don't have to. New episodes every Tuesday. Here is a bit more from them! - Sent us a Terrific Show Promo -- play here-Comment - Linda Irwin Love the Epidemic Sound music, too! The best place I have ever found to license music.https://www.spreaker.com/store/music-and-effects-licensingChoose from a library of 30,000+ music tracks and 30,000+ sound effects, all royalty-free, together with a simple content license, all powered by Epidemic Sound. Not only can you use these tracks in your podcast, but you’ll be able to distribute your content worldwide without breaking your license restrictions, all rights cleared. Full songs as well as separated instrumental mixes or "stems" to easily trim and loop are yours for the taking.-How does it work?Sign up for a subscription at $99 a year allowing you access to Epidemic Sound’s music and sound effects library.Download your choice of music and sound effects.Your license will cover you for any music you use during your subscription for the life of your content even if you cancel your subscription in the future.Add them to Spreaker Studio and use them throughout your recordings.-Podcasting & Spreaker Event CalendarSpreaker Valentines Day Curated Show List Promotion Starts TODAY (Feb 13) - Featuring a terrific NEW Spreaker Show: “Not Ok Cupid Podcast” on Valentines Day to get some dating and relationship ideas -- https://www.spreaker.com/show/not-ok-cupid-podcast - Give a listen to a sample from their episode #2 Play a clip from ithttps://www.spreaker.com/podcasts/valentines-stories The RAIN Podcast Business Summit: March 5th, 2019 - Unlocking the Podcasting MainstreamNew World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New Yorkhttp://podcastbusinesssummit.com/PANEL: Podcast Marketing for Every BuyerLive host-read sponsorship messages are the traditional podcast advertising format. But an array of advertising solutions, formats, pricing models, and technology have developed to serve different marketing needs and expand the range of buyers. In 2017, host-read ads represented 70% of revenue, leaving room for pre-recorded ads. 42% of podcast revenue came from sponsor messages automatically injected into current and past shows. Programmatic audio is entering the podcast realm. Branded podcasting grew from 1.5% to 6.5% in a year. This panel explores and untangles how podcasting serves marketers of all types. Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando is Coming Too in March 7-9th, In Orlando - PodfestExpo.comNABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.-Interview 1#Jared, who hosts “The Fire Rescue Show” Podcast on Spreaker - Where we discuss Fire safety, Fire trucks, and the Equipment they carry – with your host Jared - 12 year old podcaster! https://thefirerescueshow.wordpress.com/ and https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-fire-rescue-show-discussing-fire-safSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #180 for Feb 13th, 2019Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Here is what have on the show this week:-Why and Ways to bring Listener Calls into your show-The Interview: We have an interesting conversation with Jared 12 year-old Spreaker show host of “The Fire-Rescue Show podcast - -Podcast Review of the Week: This Week Unwrapped - https://www.theweek.co.uk/the-week-unwrapped-Featured Podcast Promo of the Week → Mean Book Club Podcast-If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show.-Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com-Podcasting & Spreaker’s Events Calendar - Valentine's Day is coming -On the show today:Why and Ways to bring Listener Calls into your show Spreaker Studio for Desktop - with Uber Conference, Skype Conference or Zoom Rodecaster Pro Mixer $599 - https://www.rode.com/rodecasterpro - Great Demo on YouTube Video Demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSYPv3QI5c0 and Rode Video Demo https://youtu.be/04_tOvJe2O8You can use the Rodecaster with Spreaker Studio for DesktopThe only limitation is no call screener abilities, get a friend to help you with this screeningCalls via mobile phone can be ok, if not a co-host and is only a listener calling in-How or When to add Advertising to your Show - Optionally, you can have advertising to your show from your first episode on Spreaker, but is up to you and your plan If you are wanting growing income from your show, you need to plan for that. Many choose to build audience first, then slowly get into advertising, keep in mind audience size is important to gaining revenue from advertising as is most of the time based on a CPM model or getting paid based on an increment of 1,000 download/plays of your show. Ad’s can be either baked in “Host Reads”, typically only available to large audience shows in the 10’s of thousands range. The other type is the monetization offered by Spreaker with every paid pro account utilizes Dynamic Ad Insertion and we do all the ad sales for you. You can enable Preroll, Midroll and Postroll Ads and it will just do it all for you and you get a revenue share on it. Just need to set your Midroll positions in each of your episodes. -Podcast Review of the Week: This Week Unwrapped w/ Oilly Mann - The biggest unreported Global stories of the week, discussed, digested and debated. Hear a sample of “The Week Unwrapped delves behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. Is hypersonic flight the future of aviation? Are €1 homes in the Italian countryside worth the money? Play Audio Clip from This Week Unwrapped from the UK --> https://www.theweek.co.uk/the-week-unwrappedFeatured Podcast Show Of The Week: Mean Book Club Podcast -- > https://www.spreaker.com/show/mean-book-club Teaser for Season 3, which came out , Tues, Feb 12th! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16957991Coming up you are going to hear from four ladies from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York, Huffington Post, and Bleacher Report. Clara, Sabrina, Sarah, and Johnna read and make fun of New York Times Best Selling books so that you don't have to. New episodes every Tuesday. Here is a bit more from them! - Sent us a Terrific Show Promo -- play here-Comment - Linda Irwin Love the Epidemic Sound music, too! The best place I have ever found to license music.https://www.spreaker.com/store/music-and-effects-licensingChoose from a library of 30,000+ music tracks and 30,000+ sound effects, all royalty-free, together with a simple content license, all powered by Epidemic Sound. Not only can you use these tracks in your podcast, but you’ll be able to distribute your content worldwide without breaking your license restrictions, all rights cleared. Full songs as well as separated instrumental mixes or "stems" to easily trim and loop are yours for the taking.-How does it work?Sign up for a subscription at $99 a year allowing you access to Epidemic Sound’s music and sound effects library.Download your choice of music and sound effects.Your license will cover you for any music you use during your subscription for the life of your content even if you cancel your subscription in the future.Add them to Spreaker Studio and use them throughout your recordings.-Podcasting & Spreaker Event CalendarSpreaker Valentines Day Curated Show List Promotion Starts TODAY (Feb 13) - Featuring a terrific NEW Spreaker Show: “Not Ok Cupid Podcast” on Valentines Day to get some dating and relationship ideas -- https://www.spreaker.com/show/not-ok-cupid-podcast - Give a listen to a sample from their episode #2 Play a clip from ithttps://www.spreaker.com/podcasts/valentines-stories The RAIN Podcast Business Summit: March 5th, 2019 - Unlocking the Podcasting MainstreamNew World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, New Yorkhttp://podcastbusinesssummit.com/PANEL: Podcast Marketing for Every BuyerLive host-read sponsorship messages are the traditional podcast advertising format. But an array of advertising solutions, formats, pricing models, and technology have developed to serve different marketing needs and expand the range of buyers. In 2017, host-read ads represented 70% of revenue, leaving room for pre-recorded ads. 42% of podcast revenue came from sponsor messages automatically injected into current and past shows. Programmatic audio is entering the podcast realm. Branded podcasting grew from 1.5% to 6.5% in a year. This panel explores and untangles how podcasting serves marketers of all types. Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando is Coming Too in March 7-9th, In Orlando - PodfestExpo.comNABShow.com - Las Vegas - April 6-11th, 2019, Voxnest and Spreaker will be there in force with a booth again this year.-Interview 1#Jared, who hosts “The Fire Rescue Show” Podcast on Spreaker - Where we discuss Fire safety, Fire trucks, and the Equipment they carry – with your host Jared - 12 year old podcaster! https://thefirerescueshow.wordpress.com/ and https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-fire-rescue-show-discussing-fire-safSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #179 for Feb 6th, 2019Show Duration: 45 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Here is what have on the show this week:-Is Podcasting Game Changing “Is Quality Job #1” Now more than EVER for Podcasters-New Show Format and Music - Goal is high energy and informative.-Interviews are back - we have a great one today in the last half of the show with Molly Schwartz of the “Preserve this Podcast” project with tips for podcasters about podcast episode storage and archival *Play clip from the interview-Today a “State of the Podcasting Industry” interview with me was released - https://philsvitek.com/state-of-the-podcast-industry-2019-an-interview-with-rob-greenlee/ -Featured Podcast of the WeekIf you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show.Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.comPodcasting Events Calendar On the show today:-Is Podcasting Game Changing “Is Quality Job #1” Now more than EVER for Podcasters-To grow audience - quality is key - driving value-Audio sound fidelity is growing in importance-What other factors impact this feeling of quality?-Audio quality is tough -New Show Format and Music - Goal is high energy and informative.More audio sizzle and show format complexityMore like the old radio show that I did for many yearsHopefully rises the bar on the perception of the show production, still working out the kinksPlease let me know if you like it better and if somethings could be better-Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: Shelf Addiction Podcast hosted by Tamara Ford, Blogger & Audio Influencer, Book & Pop Culture - http://www.shelfaddiction.com - Sent us a Terrific Show Promo Richard C Media - I've been wanting to start a podcast for a long time I even have a plan with spreaker but have never used it. I been really working here lately to get a show going but am kind of stuck on making sure I have content. I have been binge listening to your show today and have gotten some good information. Thank you, so hopefully I will have a show up on spreaker soon. https://www.spreaker.com/user/richcYou have two shows listed on your account: The Future You Podcast - Coffee with Jesus Podcast.. Just get going with episodes.-Podcasting Event CalendarPodfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando is Coming Too in March 7-9th, In Orlando - http://PodfestExpo.comInterview:Molly Schwartz, Studio Manager at METRO (Metropolitan New York Library Council) - Podcast Preservation Project “Preserve This Podcast” - http://preservethispodcast.org/We're a group of podcasters and trained archivists who are creating a podcast, a zine, and traveling workshops to teach independent podcasters how to bake file preservation practices into their production workflow.Grant-funded project that will help podcasters make sure their work doesn’t disappear. We received $142,000 in grant funding from the The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to help independent podcasters protect their work against the threats of digital decay. They are passionate about making sure the diverse podcast stories are being saved in the ever changing tech media upgrades.The grant, titled “Preserve this Podcast: A Podcast Tutorial and Outreach Project,” will fund an education and awareness campaign to promote affordable, easy-to-implement archival techniques for digital audio preservation.Topics:What are the goals of the podcast  preservation project? Why does Podcast preservation face challenges? Generally, what is the normal limits and reliability of typical digital archiving/storage media and processes?Why is there lack of awareness about podcast preservation practices?Is preservation expensive and hard?I’m not even putting my files in the Internet ArchiveWho is media preservation for?What are some of the basic of preservation practices that podcast publishers should follow?http://preservethispodcast.org/assets/PreserveThisPodcast_Zine_Online.pdfMolly’s Article https://medium.com/the-bytegeist-blog/preserve-this-podcast-ae8e93ac83aeSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #179 for Feb 6th, 2019Show Duration: 45 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Here is what have on the show this week:-Is Podcasting Game Changing “Is Quality Job #1” Now more than EVER for Podcasters-New Show Format and Music - Goal is high energy and informative.-Interviews are back - we have a great one today in the last half of the show with Molly Schwartz of the “Preserve this Podcast” project with tips for podcasters about podcast episode storage and archival *Play clip from the interview-Today a “State of the Podcasting Industry” interview with me was released - https://philsvitek.com/state-of-the-podcast-industry-2019-an-interview-with-rob-greenlee/ -Featured Podcast of the WeekIf you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show.Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.comPodcasting Events Calendar On the show today:-Is Podcasting Game Changing “Is Quality Job #1” Now more than EVER for Podcasters-To grow audience - quality is key - driving value-Audio sound fidelity is growing in importance-What other factors impact this feeling of quality?-Audio quality is tough -New Show Format and Music - Goal is high energy and informative.More audio sizzle and show format complexityMore like the old radio show that I did for many yearsHopefully rises the bar on the perception of the show production, still working out the kinksPlease let me know if you like it better and if somethings could be better-Featured Podcast Show Of The Week: Shelf Addiction Podcast hosted by Tamara Ford, Blogger & Audio Influencer, Book & Pop Culture - http://www.shelfaddiction.com - Sent us a Terrific Show Promo Richard C Media - I've been wanting to start a podcast for a long time I even have a plan with spreaker but have never used it. I been really working here lately to get a show going but am kind of stuck on making sure I have content. I have been binge listening to your show today and have gotten some good information. Thank you, so hopefully I will have a show up on spreaker soon. https://www.spreaker.com/user/richcYou have two shows listed on your account: The Future You Podcast - Coffee with Jesus Podcast.. Just get going with episodes.-Podcasting Event CalendarPodfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando is Coming Too in March 7-9th, In Orlando - http://PodfestExpo.comInterview:Molly Schwartz, Studio Manager at METRO (Metropolitan New York Library Council) - Podcast Preservation Project “Preserve This Podcast” - http://preservethispodcast.org/We're a group of podcasters and trained archivists who are creating a podcast, a zine, and traveling workshops to teach independent podcasters how to bake file preservation practices into their production workflow.Grant-funded project that will help podcasters make sure their work doesn’t disappear. We received $142,000 in grant funding from the The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to help independent podcasters protect their work against the threats of digital decay. They are passionate about making sure the diverse podcast stories are being saved in the ever changing tech media upgrades.The grant, titled “Preserve this Podcast: A Podcast Tutorial and Outreach Project,” will fund an education and awareness campaign to promote affordable, easy-to-implement archival techniques for digital audio preservation.Topics:What are the goals of the podcast  preservation project? Why does Podcast preservation face challenges? Generally, what is the normal limits and reliability of typical digital archiving/storage media and processes?Why is there lack of awareness about podcast preservation practices?Is preservation expensive and hard?I’m not even putting my files in the Internet ArchiveWho is media preservation for?What are some of the basic of preservation practices that podcast publishers should follow?http://preservethispodcast.org/assets/PreserveThisPodcast_Zine_Online.pdfMolly’s Article https://medium.com/the-bytegeist-blog/preserve-this-podcast-ae8e93ac83aeSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #178 for Jan 30th, 2019Show Duration: 25 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com- You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com- Top Tricks for Promoting Your Podcast With Instagram https://blog.spreaker.com/top-tricks-for-promoting-your-podcast-with-instagram/How to Get Follows Via Your BioHave a distinct content voiceEngage With Your Audience With Instagram StoriesUse Instagram Ads to Target Your FansMake Your Feed Unique! Show Today: - What and Who is A Podcaster?- Top Tricks for Promoting Your Podcast With Instagram- Show Promo - The Wrap Up Show with J Cleveland Payne - http://jclevelandpayne.net- SLS Show Format Change is Coming- http://Podfestexpo- Listener Comments & Questions On the show today:What and Who is A Podcaster?Is a person who cares about connecting, helping and sharing a passion with others. Is willing to put themselves out there and take a risk to find success at some level in the hard yet fun journey of being a content creator, leader, facilitator of others success and communicator that brings people together.- We got a show PROMO this past week and wanted to play them here.Hello Rob (and Alex)Thank you for the work you put into the Spreaker Live Show every week. Since I found out about it about a year ago, I don't think I've missed more than a few episodes, and the information on the Spreaker platform and the industry in general has been great.You have asked for a few promos for shows that use the Spreaker platform, and I have, well, a lot currently. I am attaching a :30 and a :60 promo for my Weekly News & Current Event Review Show, and hope one makes the cut for a shoutout soon.Thanks,J Cleveland Payne | jclevelandpayne.net“The Wrap Up Show with J Cleveland Payne” Show- SLS Show Format Change is Coming - More Interviews of Spreaker Podcasters, External Distribution Platforms, Other Leaders in the Podcasting Industry on topics that you need to know about. - Also we will also focus on New Tools and Opportunities on the Voxnest Spreaker platform - Hopefully connect more with Spreaker Show hosts to offer show audio promos - This all starts Next Week - Feb 6th episode - Alex will still be with us also for the first part of every show and you will have the choice to listen to each of the 2 interview conversations we will have in the last half of the show each week. - Will also go back to doing some episodes from podcasting events again - NABShow and others - PodfestExpo.com in Orlando is Coming Too in March - 7-9thPanel Title: Is Podcasting Headed Towards Crazy Change? Description: We will take a look at why it seems the podcasting market seems a little nuts these days. We will explore why 2019 will be transformational year in podcasting. Panelists will cover every major facet of the podcasting space related to content, platforms, audience, metrics and monetization to decode the wild market ride we are on. Moderator: Rob Greenlee, VP, Podcaster Relations, Voxnest's SpreakerPanelists:Rob Walch, VP, Podcaster Relations, LibsynJordan Harbinger, Host The Jordon Harbinger ShowJessica Kupferman, Host of She PodcastsDave Jackson, Host of The School of PodcastingTodd Cochrane, CEO, Blubrry and PowerPress- Listener Comments:Linda IrwinWe chose a name that we knew no one would have.We had created our web site, Facebook page, Twitter and You Tube accounts two and a half weeks ahead of our first launch date on Spreaker.We started our show based on what we did in television 20 years prior.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #178 for Jan 30th, 2019Show Duration: 25 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com- You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com- Top Tricks for Promoting Your Podcast With Instagram https://blog.spreaker.com/top-tricks-for-promoting-your-podcast-with-instagram/How to Get Follows Via Your BioHave a distinct content voiceEngage With Your Audience With Instagram StoriesUse Instagram Ads to Target Your FansMake Your Feed Unique! Show Today: - What and Who is A Podcaster?- Top Tricks for Promoting Your Podcast With Instagram- Show Promo - The Wrap Up Show with J Cleveland Payne - http://jclevelandpayne.net- SLS Show Format Change is Coming- http://Podfestexpo- Listener Comments & Questions On the show today:What and Who is A Podcaster?Is a person who cares about connecting, helping and sharing a passion with others. Is willing to put themselves out there and take a risk to find success at some level in the hard yet fun journey of being a content creator, leader, facilitator of others success and communicator that brings people together.- We got a show PROMO this past week and wanted to play them here.Hello Rob (and Alex)Thank you for the work you put into the Spreaker Live Show every week. Since I found out about it about a year ago, I don't think I've missed more than a few episodes, and the information on the Spreaker platform and the industry in general has been great.You have asked for a few promos for shows that use the Spreaker platform, and I have, well, a lot currently. I am attaching a :30 and a :60 promo for my Weekly News & Current Event Review Show, and hope one makes the cut for a shoutout soon.Thanks,J Cleveland Payne | jclevelandpayne.net“The Wrap Up Show with J Cleveland Payne” Show- SLS Show Format Change is Coming - More Interviews of Spreaker Podcasters, External Distribution Platforms, Other Leaders in the Podcasting Industry on topics that you need to know about. - Also we will also focus on New Tools and Opportunities on the Voxnest Spreaker platform - Hopefully connect more with Spreaker Show hosts to offer show audio promos - This all starts Next Week - Feb 6th episode - Alex will still be with us also for the first part of every show and you will have the choice to listen to each of the 2 interview conversations we will have in the last half of the show each week. - Will also go back to doing some episodes from podcasting events again - NABShow and others - PodfestExpo.com in Orlando is Coming Too in March - 7-9thPanel Title: Is Podcasting Headed Towards Crazy Change? Description: We will take a look at why it seems the podcasting market seems a little nuts these days. We will explore why 2019 will be transformational year in podcasting. Panelists will cover every major facet of the podcasting space related to content, platforms, audience, metrics and monetization to decode the wild market ride we are on. Moderator: Rob Greenlee, VP, Podcaster Relations, Voxnest's SpreakerPanelists:Rob Walch, VP, Podcaster Relations, LibsynJordan Harbinger, Host The Jordon Harbinger ShowJessica Kupferman, Host of She PodcastsDave Jackson, Host of The School of PodcastingTodd Cochrane, CEO, Blubrry and PowerPress- Listener Comments:Linda IrwinWe chose a name that we knew no one would have.We had created our web site, Facebook page, Twitter and You Tube accounts two and a half weeks ahead of our first launch date on Spreaker.We started our show based on what we did in television 20 years prior.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #177 for Jan 23th, 2019Show Duration: 50 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Show Today: - Podcon2 Recap- How to "Launch" your podcast?- How important is a Podcast Name? - Is shorter shows better? - Is it more important to be creative or descriptive? - Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:How to "Launch" your podcast?- Plan Content- Quality Mic and Recording- Get Podcast Host- Then determine First full episode launch date- Then Create Promo/Preview Episode - Publish it- Then Submit to ALL Distribution Platforms- Then Promote the Launch on Social/Website/Media- Launch with your first episode on Launch dayHow important is Podcast Name?- Short is Idea and catchy that communicates theme that is not too long- Descriptive to what the show is aboutIs shorter shows better?- As long as it needs to be- As long as it is interesting and entertaining - not boring- Generally 30-50 minutes longIs it more important to be creative or descriptive?- Ideally balance of both is good, depending on the content- Personality is key, like discussed recently on the show- Clarity of information and message tends to be more descriptive- Creative takes listeners on a ride of imaginationhttp://PodfestExpo.com in Orlando is Coming in March, 2019 Listener Comments:Jason RigdenThanks for mentioning the Seattle Podcasters Guild! What makes a "podcast city" is the community of podcasters. A strong local ecosystem makes for strong shows. It is just like in music. Cities with strong interconnected music communities produce exceptional bands. I think the same thing will work for podcasting. We just need to start building those communities and that is exactly what the guild is trying to do. The DMVShowHey guys! I actually started my podcast doing live shows roughly 2 yrs ago. It is definitely challenging being the host, producer, sound engineer and all in between. I never edited anything.. I love doing it live unfortunately, I ran out of material. But i am planning a reboost to the show....fine tune....thxs for all the adviseSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #177 for Jan 23th, 2019Show Duration: 50 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Show Today: - Podcon2 Recap- How to "Launch" your podcast?- How important is a Podcast Name? - Is shorter shows better? - Is it more important to be creative or descriptive? - Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:How to "Launch" your podcast?- Plan Content- Quality Mic and Recording- Get Podcast Host- Then determine First full episode launch date- Then Create Promo/Preview Episode - Publish it- Then Submit to ALL Distribution Platforms- Then Promote the Launch on Social/Website/Media- Launch with your first episode on Launch dayHow important is Podcast Name?- Short is Idea and catchy that communicates theme that is not too long- Descriptive to what the show is aboutIs shorter shows better?- As long as it needs to be- As long as it is interesting and entertaining - not boring- Generally 30-50 minutes longIs it more important to be creative or descriptive?- Ideally balance of both is good, depending on the content- Personality is key, like discussed recently on the show- Clarity of information and message tends to be more descriptive- Creative takes listeners on a ride of imaginationhttp://PodfestExpo.com in Orlando is Coming in March, 2019 Listener Comments:Jason RigdenThanks for mentioning the Seattle Podcasters Guild! What makes a "podcast city" is the community of podcasters. A strong local ecosystem makes for strong shows. It is just like in music. Cities with strong interconnected music communities produce exceptional bands. I think the same thing will work for podcasting. We just need to start building those communities and that is exactly what the guild is trying to do. The DMVShowHey guys! I actually started my podcast doing live shows roughly 2 yrs ago. It is definitely challenging being the host, producer, sound engineer and all in between. I never edited anything.. I love doing it live unfortunately, I ran out of material. But i am planning a reboost to the show....fine tune....thxs for all the adviseSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #176 for Jan 16th, 2019Show Duration: 50 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Show Today: - Top Reasons To Podcast Live- 2018 Saw Fast Growth in NEW Podcasts Published - Podcon 2 is coming this Weekend Jan 19-20 in Seattle at http://Podcon.com- Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:- Top Reasons To Podcast Live - Is LIVE Podcasting A Thing? When I started podcasting in 2012, live podcasting was a relatively new thing. Podcasts were always an “on-demand” medium, allowing you to consume pre-recorded content later via RSS. In fact, only a few podcasting companies allowed you to podcast live, like my podcast host Spreaker.com.Like other users I played with the go-live option, but preferred to take the safe, traditional route and pre-record the show. It wasn’t until I did a live all-day marathon that I found the true power of doing a live broadcast. Now, in 2018, I’m all in on live broadcasting! Here are the top reasons why you should consider going live.Instant Interaction And Feedback - Listener FriendshipsDid you just hit your listener’s funny bone? It’s easy to see with the string of LOLs and emojis in the comments section. Shock your audience into silence? Silent phones are a dead giveaway. Did you piss off all your listeners? The ALL CAPS comments full of bite and bile tell the tale. If you wonder how listeners are reacting to your show, going live is a great way to get instant feedback. Most podcasts may get five to 10 comments max per episode, but go live and it is common to get hundreds of comments per episode. Granted, many of the comments are from the same users, but the overall interaction and feedback is far and beyond any on-demand podcast you might do.Immediate Satisfaction - Both Host and Live ListenerWhen I was an actor doing live theater, I loved the immediate satisfaction of hearing the audience gasp from a dramatic moment on stage. My fellow thespians and I would become motivated and energized by their reaction. You will find the same thing happening to you when broadcasting live. Don’t forget this goes both ways. Your audience will get immediate acknowledgement in real time and it will encourage them to give even more feedback. Less Production Time - Pre-planning makes a differencePre-production not your thing? Going live can help with that. Just play a quick intro and get into the meat of the show. No need for fancy sound bites, effects, royal music, etc. Find post-production editing too time consuming? No worries, since the show is already published. When using platforms like Spreaker.com you have the option to have the live broadcast archived. The download is then available to those who prefer to listen on-demand. It’s Exciting! --- Thrill and Scary Too!I still get a rush when I see the “Live” light turn on. There is a certain energy that comes with broadcasting live. Part of the excitement is not knowing what might happen next. There is a vibe you just don’t get recording a podcast by yourself in an empty room. On-demand can actually feel a bit boring after going live for a while.Alex Exum is the host of ‘Live Talk’ Monday – Thursdays 7 p.m. PST at livetalk.live and thefringe.fm. 2018 Saw Large Growth in NEW Podcasts Published - Doubling of EpisodesSuccessful podcasters know they need to earn listeners’ time, attention, and loyalty. It’s never been more important to produce original, high-quality, creatively brave shows. It’s never been more important to invest in audience development and show marketing.The crowd is getting bigger. How will you stand out? https://blog.pacific-content.com/feeling-overwhelmed-by-the-sheer-number-of-podcasts-its-not-just-you-d46b37a8fdcc Podcon 2 is coming this weekend Jan 19-20 in Seattle at http://Podcon.comDiscount on tickets is available by using discount code “spreaker” - $10 offSpreaker will have a booth and is Silver Sponsor of the eventWe will have 4 people from Spreaker (Voxnest) at the event http://PodfestExpo.com in Orlando is Coming Too in March Listener Comments:Shelf AddictionThat day I was featured, I think there was a small spike in listens. It wasn't drastic, but I did notice a small bump. ~TamaraTHE FRINGE FMI think another thing people need to ask themselves is.....Are they ready to be heard by thousands? Is the show ready to go? Because listeners give you one or two chances and that's about it.Linda Irwin Get onto as many platforms as you can because you catch new people that way. I very recently returned to You Tube. Before you join those platforms, be sure to read the fine print on their terms of service. Many newer ones claim full ownership to your content. Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #176 for Jan 16th, 2019Show Duration: 50 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Show Today: - Top Reasons To Podcast Live- 2018 Saw Fast Growth in NEW Podcasts Published - Podcon 2 is coming this Weekend Jan 19-20 in Seattle at http://Podcon.com- Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:- Top Reasons To Podcast Live - Is LIVE Podcasting A Thing? When I started podcasting in 2012, live podcasting was a relatively new thing. Podcasts were always an “on-demand” medium, allowing you to consume pre-recorded content later via RSS. In fact, only a few podcasting companies allowed you to podcast live, like my podcast host Spreaker.com.Like other users I played with the go-live option, but preferred to take the safe, traditional route and pre-record the show. It wasn’t until I did a live all-day marathon that I found the true power of doing a live broadcast. Now, in 2018, I’m all in on live broadcasting! Here are the top reasons why you should consider going live.Instant Interaction And Feedback - Listener FriendshipsDid you just hit your listener’s funny bone? It’s easy to see with the string of LOLs and emojis in the comments section. Shock your audience into silence? Silent phones are a dead giveaway. Did you piss off all your listeners? The ALL CAPS comments full of bite and bile tell the tale. If you wonder how listeners are reacting to your show, going live is a great way to get instant feedback. Most podcasts may get five to 10 comments max per episode, but go live and it is common to get hundreds of comments per episode. Granted, many of the comments are from the same users, but the overall interaction and feedback is far and beyond any on-demand podcast you might do.Immediate Satisfaction - Both Host and Live ListenerWhen I was an actor doing live theater, I loved the immediate satisfaction of hearing the audience gasp from a dramatic moment on stage. My fellow thespians and I would become motivated and energized by their reaction. You will find the same thing happening to you when broadcasting live. Don’t forget this goes both ways. Your audience will get immediate acknowledgement in real time and it will encourage them to give even more feedback. Less Production Time - Pre-planning makes a differencePre-production not your thing? Going live can help with that. Just play a quick intro and get into the meat of the show. No need for fancy sound bites, effects, royal music, etc. Find post-production editing too time consuming? No worries, since the show is already published. When using platforms like Spreaker.com you have the option to have the live broadcast archived. The download is then available to those who prefer to listen on-demand. It’s Exciting! --- Thrill and Scary Too!I still get a rush when I see the “Live” light turn on. There is a certain energy that comes with broadcasting live. Part of the excitement is not knowing what might happen next. There is a vibe you just don’t get recording a podcast by yourself in an empty room. On-demand can actually feel a bit boring after going live for a while.Alex Exum is the host of ‘Live Talk’ Monday – Thursdays 7 p.m. PST at livetalk.live and thefringe.fm. 2018 Saw Large Growth in NEW Podcasts Published - Doubling of EpisodesSuccessful podcasters know they need to earn listeners’ time, attention, and loyalty. It’s never been more important to produce original, high-quality, creatively brave shows. It’s never been more important to invest in audience development and show marketing.The crowd is getting bigger. How will you stand out? https://blog.pacific-content.com/feeling-overwhelmed-by-the-sheer-number-of-podcasts-its-not-just-you-d46b37a8fdcc Podcon 2 is coming this weekend Jan 19-20 in Seattle at http://Podcon.comDiscount on tickets is available by using discount code “spreaker” - $10 offSpreaker will have a booth and is Silver Sponsor of the eventWe will have 4 people from Spreaker (Voxnest) at the event http://PodfestExpo.com in Orlando is Coming Too in March Listener Comments:Shelf AddictionThat day I was featured, I think there was a small spike in listens. It wasn't drastic, but I did notice a small bump. ~TamaraTHE FRINGE FMI think another thing people need to ask themselves is.....Are they ready to be heard by thousands? Is the show ready to go? Because listeners give you one or two chances and that's about it.Linda Irwin Get onto as many platforms as you can because you catch new people that way. I very recently returned to You Tube. Before you join those platforms, be sure to read the fine print on their terms of service. Many newer ones claim full ownership to your content. Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #175 for Jan 9th, 2019Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Show Today: - How do we get Listeners to Care About Listening to Podcasts- More Show Distribution is Coming to Spreaker via airable API deal - Podcon 2 is coming Jan 19-20 in Seattle at Podcon.com- Spreaker has a WordPress Shortcode Audio Player Plugin - Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:- How do we get Listeners to Care About Listening to PodcastsWe need to help new listeners have a motivation to listen and even just care about podcasting. They need to see some benefit from listening before they will take the time to listen.What are the benefits and how we might expose them to new potential listeners- More Show Distribution is Coming to Spreaker via airable API deal To align with CES in Vegas Spreaker has done a deal to enable shows to be distributed via new electronics devices.VOXNEST's SPREAKER podcast platform has inked a partnership deal with TUNE IN GmbH's airable platform which allows hardware manufacturers to integrate internet-delivered media to their devices. Under the pact, SPREAKER podcasts will be available to enabled device users and a collection of SPREAKER shows will be featured in a dedicated content channel via the API.With SPREAKER being on consumer electronics and high-end audio equipment, it’s important that customers using these devices have access to podcast content as well, not just music. Partnering with airable is a great opportunity to promote the podcast content across consumer electronics platforms and devices.”- Podcon 2 is coming Jan 19-20 in Seattle at http://Podcon.comDiscount on tickets is available by using discount code “spreaker” - $10 offSpreaker will have a booth and is Silver Sponsor of the eventWe will have 4 people from Spreaker (Voxnest) at the event - Spreaker has a WordPress Shortcode Audio Player PluginThe Spreaker shortcode plugin is an easy way to embed Spreaker audio player into your WordPress blog. It works for any Spreaker episode, show, or user. Once you install this plugin, it will work on all of your blog posts.A simple example: [spreaker type=player resource="episode_id=3331356"]https://wordpress.org/plugins/spreaker-shortcode/#description - Listener Comments:Man In BetaInteresting intro conversation about live/radio. Alex spoke about the audio quality. I agree it needs to be of a certain standard, but have you heard talk radio? Some of that quality is poor - even the BBC. Content is king.debi daly™i strive to bring laughter and informationwe live in a very negative world todaySpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #175 for Jan 9th, 2019Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com Show Today: - How do we get Listeners to Care About Listening to Podcasts- More Show Distribution is Coming to Spreaker via airable API deal - Podcon 2 is coming Jan 19-20 in Seattle at Podcon.com- Spreaker has a WordPress Shortcode Audio Player Plugin - Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:- How do we get Listeners to Care About Listening to PodcastsWe need to help new listeners have a motivation to listen and even just care about podcasting. They need to see some benefit from listening before they will take the time to listen.What are the benefits and how we might expose them to new potential listeners- More Show Distribution is Coming to Spreaker via airable API deal To align with CES in Vegas Spreaker has done a deal to enable shows to be distributed via new electronics devices.VOXNEST's SPREAKER podcast platform has inked a partnership deal with TUNE IN GmbH's airable platform which allows hardware manufacturers to integrate internet-delivered media to their devices. Under the pact, SPREAKER podcasts will be available to enabled device users and a collection of SPREAKER shows will be featured in a dedicated content channel via the API.With SPREAKER being on consumer electronics and high-end audio equipment, it’s important that customers using these devices have access to podcast content as well, not just music. Partnering with airable is a great opportunity to promote the podcast content across consumer electronics platforms and devices.”- Podcon 2 is coming Jan 19-20 in Seattle at http://Podcon.comDiscount on tickets is available by using discount code “spreaker” - $10 offSpreaker will have a booth and is Silver Sponsor of the eventWe will have 4 people from Spreaker (Voxnest) at the event - Spreaker has a WordPress Shortcode Audio Player PluginThe Spreaker shortcode plugin is an easy way to embed Spreaker audio player into your WordPress blog. It works for any Spreaker episode, show, or user. Once you install this plugin, it will work on all of your blog posts.A simple example: [spreaker type=player resource="episode_id=3331356"]https://wordpress.org/plugins/spreaker-shortcode/#description - Listener Comments:Man In BetaInteresting intro conversation about live/radio. Alex spoke about the audio quality. I agree it needs to be of a certain standard, but have you heard talk radio? Some of that quality is poor - even the BBC. Content is king.debi daly™i strive to bring laughter and informationwe live in a very negative world todaySpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #174 for Dec 19th, 2018Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com - Olá! Spreaker Studio App Now Speaks Brazilian Portuguese - Growing your podcast listeners? Try these 8 tips Show Today: - 7 Podcasting Trends to Watch For in 2019- Should you podcast during the holidays? - Podcasts have an Increasingly Diverse Audience - Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Podcasting Trends To Watch For in 2019:1) In 2018, growth on the podcast content side has been outpacing the listening side, and that’s leading me to wonder whether all this content can realistically find an audience that will align with the projected advertising revenue in 2019 and beyond. If podcast history serves as a guide, growth in audience will catch up eventually to bring balance again. What this means is that podcasters can't simply build it and wait for audiences to come. In 2019 and beyond, as more and more content is available, it will be increasingly important the whole podcast industry focus on converting more android smartphone and radio listeners to becoming podcast listeners in 2019.2) Podcasters in 2019 will be looking to get in all the new music service platforms and grow big audiences while also expecting more promotional support from their podcast hosting platforms. Those platforms providing this level of support will prove challenging to do across thousands of podcast shows, but is very much part of the growing need and desire to grow the podcast listening audience for their show and the overall industry.3) Listening trends in 2019 will increasingly be built around very diverse audience communities. No longer can podcasts be seen as a by-white-male, for-white-male medium. In fact, 2018 marked the year when the demographics of podcast audiences nearly mirrored the demographics of the United States overall. at least for gender and ethnicity4) International growth of downloads will continue in 2019 from these top 10 fastest growing countries based on Voxnest data in 2018: Brazil, New Zealand, Ireland, Netherlands, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Turkey, Mexico, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Looking at the countries with the highest quantity of downloads: United States of America, Denmark, Brazil, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Spain, Italy, Canada, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland. We see that even some mature podcasting markets are still growing.5) When it comes to mobile devices, the Android operating system is the global leader, with an astonishing 72% market share. Still, with just 24.4% of the market, Apple dominates when it comes to podcast listening worldwide. According to our metrics, the ratio of listening on Apple Podcasts versus general podcast listening on Android is about five to one. With this disparity, it seems getting a larger share of Android users to listen to podcasts would immediately increase the number of listeners worldwide. 6) When Google Podcasts launched, there was a lot of excitement around its potential to grow the industry exponentially and quickly. But after a surge at launch, adoption has slowed and usage declined. Six months in, most would classify the initiative as a big disappointment.Many industry leaders believe the reasons Google Podcasts has struggled include a confusing app installation process and a complete lack of promotion - particularly from podcasters, who are primarily in the Apple ecosystem. 7) In 2019 will see industry wide rollout of IAB podcast audience metrics standards that will forever change the podcast advertising market as the medium will finally have a measurement of downloads that everyone is in agreement. As more podcast hosting platforms including Voxnest’s Spreaker undergo the extensive and expensive verification for the IAB v.2 Podcast Metrics Guideline certification, advertisers’ confidence in podcasting will grow. Armed with analytics that show real, growing ROI, 2019 should be a breakthrough year where more big brands turn to the medium to reach and engage audiences. Meanwhile, as the year progresses, the emphasis on audience metrics as the competitive feature that business models are built on, the industry can get back to competing based on the quality of the content.Should you podcast during the holidays?“Man In Beta” Posted this to comments from episode #172: This should go back to how well you know your audience surely? Thanksgiving was only a holiday in the States. How much of your audience are you ignoring by only thinking about one market? I think you need to look at your stats and work out WHERE your audience is before answering this question. If 90% are outside the States, then you're doing your audience a disservice. But this "States first " mentality is a little odd in the modern podcasting realm considering where most the major platforms were founded - hint: most are not from the States (Spotify, Deezer, Spreaker, SoundCloud) and ignores the global reach of Google and Apple Podcasts. Americans need to get their heads out of their box and realise there is a whole world out there full of current and potential listeners. For example, my Football Manager podcast (yes soccer) has a nice little audience in Vietnam and Australia.- Podcasts have an Increasingly Diverse Audience No longer can podcasts be seen as a by-white-male, for-white-male medium. In fact, 2018 marked the year when the demographics of podcast audiences nearly mirrored the demographics of the United States overall. at least for gender and ethnicity. According to a presentation by Edison Research at this year’s WerkIt conference, the podcast audience is now 48% female, up from 44% in 2016 and 2017. 2018- 52% men /48% women2017- 56% men / 44% women2016- 56% men/ 44% womenThe nearly-even split is only part of the story. In the U.S., women buy more than 80 percent of all U.S. goods and services, making them an important audience for advertisers. Furthermore, self-identified heavy podcast listeners fall into highly-coveted demographic groups: married, millennials with kids and high earnings. It’s the growth of this audience that will bring more brands to podcast advertising to catalyze the industry’s growth. - Listener Comments:Linda Irwin I use different voices for my characters, too. I doubt if I could find anyone else to help me out and my comedy partner is unavailable for over a year and a half now.I sometimes have to change the days I do shows month to month, but I warn people in the show itself before the schedule changes.I also do not have a minimum time length but I do not go over 45 minutes. Our listeners prefer that.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #174 for Dec 19th, 2018Show Duration: 60 minutes- Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.com- Spreaker Blog Topics: http://Blog.Spreaker.com - Olá! Spreaker Studio App Now Speaks Brazilian Portuguese - Growing your podcast listeners? Try these 8 tips Show Today: - 7 Podcasting Trends to Watch For in 2019- Should you podcast during the holidays? - Podcasts have an Increasingly Diverse Audience - Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Podcasting Trends To Watch For in 2019:1) In 2018, growth on the podcast content side has been outpacing the listening side, and that’s leading me to wonder whether all this content can realistically find an audience that will align with the projected advertising revenue in 2019 and beyond. If podcast history serves as a guide, growth in audience will catch up eventually to bring balance again. What this means is that podcasters can't simply build it and wait for audiences to come. In 2019 and beyond, as more and more content is available, it will be increasingly important the whole podcast industry focus on converting more android smartphone and radio listeners to becoming podcast listeners in 2019.2) Podcasters in 2019 will be looking to get in all the new music service platforms and grow big audiences while also expecting more promotional support from their podcast hosting platforms. Those platforms providing this level of support will prove challenging to do across thousands of podcast shows, but is very much part of the growing need and desire to grow the podcast listening audience for their show and the overall industry.3) Listening trends in 2019 will increasingly be built around very diverse audience communities. No longer can podcasts be seen as a by-white-male, for-white-male medium. In fact, 2018 marked the year when the demographics of podcast audiences nearly mirrored the demographics of the United States overall. at least for gender and ethnicity4) International growth of downloads will continue in 2019 from these top 10 fastest growing countries based on Voxnest data in 2018: Brazil, New Zealand, Ireland, Netherlands, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, Turkey, Mexico, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Looking at the countries with the highest quantity of downloads: United States of America, Denmark, Brazil, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Spain, Italy, Canada, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland. We see that even some mature podcasting markets are still growing.5) When it comes to mobile devices, the Android operating system is the global leader, with an astonishing 72% market share. Still, with just 24.4% of the market, Apple dominates when it comes to podcast listening worldwide. According to our metrics, the ratio of listening on Apple Podcasts versus general podcast listening on Android is about five to one. With this disparity, it seems getting a larger share of Android users to listen to podcasts would immediately increase the number of listeners worldwide. 6) When Google Podcasts launched, there was a lot of excitement around its potential to grow the industry exponentially and quickly. But after a surge at launch, adoption has slowed and usage declined. Six months in, most would classify the initiative as a big disappointment.Many industry leaders believe the reasons Google Podcasts has struggled include a confusing app installation process and a complete lack of promotion - particularly from podcasters, who are primarily in the Apple ecosystem. 7) In 2019 will see industry wide rollout of IAB podcast audience metrics standards that will forever change the podcast advertising market as the medium will finally have a measurement of downloads that everyone is in agreement. As more podcast hosting platforms including Voxnest’s Spreaker undergo the extensive and expensive verification for the IAB v.2 Podcast Metrics Guideline certification, advertisers’ confidence in podcasting will grow. Armed with analytics that show real, growing ROI, 2019 should be a breakthrough year where more big brands turn to the medium to reach and engage audiences. Meanwhile, as the year progresses, the emphasis on audience metrics as the competitive feature that business models are built on, the industry can get back to competing based on the quality of the content.Should you podcast during the holidays?“Man In Beta” Posted this to comments from episode #172: This should go back to how well you know your audience surely? Thanksgiving was only a holiday in the States. How much of your audience are you ignoring by only thinking about one market? I think you need to look at your stats and work out WHERE your audience is before answering this question. If 90% are outside the States, then you're doing your audience a disservice. But this "States first " mentality is a little odd in the modern podcasting realm considering where most the major platforms were founded - hint: most are not from the States (Spotify, Deezer, Spreaker, SoundCloud) and ignores the global reach of Google and Apple Podcasts. Americans need to get their heads out of their box and realise there is a whole world out there full of current and potential listeners. For example, my Football Manager podcast (yes soccer) has a nice little audience in Vietnam and Australia.- Podcasts have an Increasingly Diverse Audience No longer can podcasts be seen as a by-white-male, for-white-male medium. In fact, 2018 marked the year when the demographics of podcast audiences nearly mirrored the demographics of the United States overall. at least for gender and ethnicity. According to a presentation by Edison Research at this year’s WerkIt conference, the podcast audience is now 48% female, up from 44% in 2016 and 2017. 2018- 52% men /48% women2017- 56% men / 44% women2016- 56% men/ 44% womenThe nearly-even split is only part of the story. In the U.S., women buy more than 80 percent of all U.S. goods and services, making them an important audience for advertisers. Furthermore, self-identified heavy podcast listeners fall into highly-coveted demographic groups: married, millennials with kids and high earnings. It’s the growth of this audience that will bring more brands to podcast advertising to catalyze the industry’s growth. - Listener Comments:Linda Irwin I use different voices for my characters, too. I doubt if I could find anyone else to help me out and my comedy partner is unavailable for over a year and a half now.I sometimes have to change the days I do shows month to month, but I warn people in the show itself before the schedule changes.I also do not have a minimum time length but I do not go over 45 minutes. Our listeners prefer that.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #173 for Dec 12th, 2018Show Duration: 75 minutes- Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.comShow Today: - How to make your podcast the right length- What is behind all the Success of Reality & Fictional Storytelling in Podcasting Today- This week we speak with Award Winning Podcaster Jonathan Zenti, Voxnest’s Spreaker New Head of Content- Listener Show Promo - Linda Irwin - Awesome Insanity Surfers - http://AISXQ.com- Listener CommentsOn the show today:- How to make your podcast the right lengthPodcasts are a multi-tasking and very personal medium - that is, you can listen to a podcast while you do something else...many places in your life on can listen too. Does knowing how long listening opportunities are?The average commuting time in the US is 26 minutes. If you make a podcast longer than the average commute time, would be less those listening while commuting. Shorter, can make some feel disappointed.The overall average length of a podcast is 43 minutesBut that 43 minutes figure includes all podcasts, whether they're popular or not. How long is a popular one? It turns out that the average length of a top 100 podcast (in October 2018) is 53 minutes. So does it really matter or should it matter for different genres… like video game podcasts are 90 minutesMy NewMediaShow is 90+ minutes long and it has 12,000 plus listeners per episode - podcast about podcasting...- Listener Promo: Linda Irwin - Awesome Insanity Surfers - AISXQ.com - Interview GuestI am joined by Jonathan Zenti, Voxnest’s Spreaker New Head of Content out of Italy.. He is a storytelling podcast producer and recently won a Third Coast Podcast Conference Award for his Meat podcast at meatpodcast.com. Meat is a podcast about our bodies and the lives we live because of them Welcome Jonathan Jonathan, Let’s talk about your new role of Head of Content at Voxnest ‘s Spreaker what are you going to be focusing on? Tell us about your radio producer history and how you got started producing storytelling audio... and your entry into podcasting with your award winning Meat podcast… Let’s play a clip from your first episode of “Meat” and then we can talk about the process of making this type of podcast What is the secret and magic behind storytelling podcasts? Tell us about your series production of Meat and how you put that together. What was the idea behind Meat? Where do stories like this come from? Tell us about the recording gear you use to get those great sounding clips Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #173 for Dec 12th, 2018Show Duration: 75 minutes- Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at rob@spreaker.comShow Today: - How to make your podcast the right length- What is behind all the Success of Reality & Fictional Storytelling in Podcasting Today- This week we speak with Award Winning Podcaster Jonathan Zenti, Voxnest’s Spreaker New Head of Content- Listener Show Promo - Linda Irwin - Awesome Insanity Surfers - http://AISXQ.com- Listener CommentsOn the show today:- How to make your podcast the right lengthPodcasts are a multi-tasking and very personal medium - that is, you can listen to a podcast while you do something else...many places in your life on can listen too. Does knowing how long listening opportunities are?The average commuting time in the US is 26 minutes. If you make a podcast longer than the average commute time, would be less those listening while commuting. Shorter, can make some feel disappointed.The overall average length of a podcast is 43 minutesBut that 43 minutes figure includes all podcasts, whether they're popular or not. How long is a popular one? It turns out that the average length of a top 100 podcast (in October 2018) is 53 minutes. So does it really matter or should it matter for different genres… like video game podcasts are 90 minutesMy NewMediaShow is 90+ minutes long and it has 12,000 plus listeners per episode - podcast about podcasting...- Listener Promo: Linda Irwin - Awesome Insanity Surfers - AISXQ.com - Interview GuestI am joined by Jonathan Zenti, Voxnest’s Spreaker New Head of Content out of Italy.. He is a storytelling podcast producer and recently won a Third Coast Podcast Conference Award for his Meat podcast at meatpodcast.com. Meat is a podcast about our bodies and the lives we live because of them Welcome Jonathan Jonathan, Let’s talk about your new role of Head of Content at Voxnest ‘s Spreaker what are you going to be focusing on? Tell us about your radio producer history and how you got started producing storytelling audio... and your entry into podcasting with your award winning Meat podcast… Let’s play a clip from your first episode of “Meat” and then we can talk about the process of making this type of podcast What is the secret and magic behind storytelling podcasts? Tell us about your series production of Meat and how you put that together. What was the idea behind Meat? Where do stories like this come from? Tell us about the recording gear you use to get those great sounding clips Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #172 for Nov 28th, 2018Show Duration: 43 minutes- Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com- You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at (rob at spreaker.com)- We also announced that we have hired a NEW Head of Content at Voxnest (Spreaker) - Jonathan Zenti out of Rome, Italy. He will be joining us soon here on the show to talk content with us. He is a storytelling podcast producer and recently won a Third Coast Podcast Conference Award for his Meat podcast - http://www.meatpodcast.com/- We have also Hired a new Head of Strategic Partnerships - Mattia Verzella out of NY - This all means things are going to me moving faster on many fronts at the company. - Deezer podcast distribution support is coming soon too. More next week on this topic.Show Today: - Should your do your podcast over a holiday?- International Podcast Advertising is Growing - Record your podcast hand-free with Siri Shortcuts and Spreaker Studio- Listener CommentsOn the show today:- International Podcast Advertising is GrowingWe announced a deal with DAX to drive more podcast advertising opportunities to all podcasters building audiences outside of the USA into countries like UK, but are doing it in Canada, Italy, Spain and other countries.We are growing this area with our international presence.Podcasting solution provider Voxnest announces today that it has partnered with DAX to help monetize UK audiences. Voxnest customers, including those on the company’s Spreaker platform, now have the benefit of DAX monetization, while advertisers can take advantage of advanced targeting and measurement solutions. “It’s an exciting time to be involved in this medium, and we’re confident that our easy-to-use, efficient and scalable solution for creating, monetizing and distributing audio content will have a catalyzing effect on creators worldwide.”This is utilizing Dynamic Ad Insertion technology at Voxnest to Spreaker to help all levels of podcasters to monetize.- Record your podcast hand-free with Siri Shortcuts and Spreaker StudioWith iOS 12, Siri became more than just a voice assistant, it became your virtual mind reader, with the ability to recommend you things you should, or usually do, at particular times.Siri now has the power to automatically identify your common tasks, location or calendar events and will tell you whether you should be somewhere or doing something.Also, it suggests specific apps for specific situations, via its visual interface when you access Spotlight search or with the lock screen – meaning that you can repeat actions quickly and easily.Now users will be able to record phrases which Siri will understand as triggers for predefined actions and this means that it’s even easier to access some of Spreaker Studio features in iOS on iPhone and iPad.Example: Let your voice take control, use Spreaker Studio hands-freeMost interestingly though, there are two special Siri podcast commands available to use with your Spreaker Studio App which will make your podcasting life even easier.First up, is the ‘Record Audio’ trigger, there’s no need to press a button, say the command and you’ll be recording. So even if you’re out and about and doing 200 other things at once, there’s no excuse now not to get podcasting!https://blog.spreaker.com/record-your-podcast-hand-free-with-siri-shortcuts-and-spreaker-studio/- Coming Events Spreaker will be at:http://Podcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large eventSpreaker will have a booth and Sponsorship this year - Listener Comments & Questions:Mark Dowding - Spreaker Podcaster here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/maninbetaI have to admit I am with Alex on the Pandora thing. Being from outside the USA I don't even see my podcasts getting on to their platform, can we even get on to the Google platform yet?The other issue I have is with listener feedback. Is this going to be yet another place I have to check for listener comments? I don't want to alienate people by not responding to them. But there are too many platforms now to keep track of and see feedback on. I am now of the opinion that if you know your audience then you know where they are mostly consuming their content. I do a Football Manager podcast, a niche made mostly of a younger audience who consume a lot through youtube and Soundcloud. So those are the platforms I focus on (outside of the usual Apple, RSS crowd).Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #172 for Nov 28th, 2018Show Duration: 43 minutes- Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)- Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker- We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com- You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android- You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- If you want to send me an audio promo for your show, I would be happy to play it on the show. - Just create an MP3 and give me a brief description of your show in an email to me at (rob at spreaker.com)- We also announced that we have hired a NEW Head of Content at Voxnest (Spreaker) - Jonathan Zenti out of Rome, Italy. He will be joining us soon here on the show to talk content with us. He is a storytelling podcast producer and recently won a Third Coast Podcast Conference Award for his Meat podcast - http://www.meatpodcast.com/- We have also Hired a new Head of Strategic Partnerships - Mattia Verzella out of NY - This all means things are going to me moving faster on many fronts at the company. - Deezer podcast distribution support is coming soon too. More next week on this topic.Show Today: - Should your do your podcast over a holiday?- International Podcast Advertising is Growing - Record your podcast hand-free with Siri Shortcuts and Spreaker Studio- Listener CommentsOn the show today:- International Podcast Advertising is GrowingWe announced a deal with DAX to drive more podcast advertising opportunities to all podcasters building audiences outside of the USA into countries like UK, but are doing it in Canada, Italy, Spain and other countries.We are growing this area with our international presence.Podcasting solution provider Voxnest announces today that it has partnered with DAX to help monetize UK audiences. Voxnest customers, including those on the company’s Spreaker platform, now have the benefit of DAX monetization, while advertisers can take advantage of advanced targeting and measurement solutions. “It’s an exciting time to be involved in this medium, and we’re confident that our easy-to-use, efficient and scalable solution for creating, monetizing and distributing audio content will have a catalyzing effect on creators worldwide.”This is utilizing Dynamic Ad Insertion technology at Voxnest to Spreaker to help all levels of podcasters to monetize.- Record your podcast hand-free with Siri Shortcuts and Spreaker StudioWith iOS 12, Siri became more than just a voice assistant, it became your virtual mind reader, with the ability to recommend you things you should, or usually do, at particular times.Siri now has the power to automatically identify your common tasks, location or calendar events and will tell you whether you should be somewhere or doing something.Also, it suggests specific apps for specific situations, via its visual interface when you access Spotlight search or with the lock screen – meaning that you can repeat actions quickly and easily.Now users will be able to record phrases which Siri will understand as triggers for predefined actions and this means that it’s even easier to access some of Spreaker Studio features in iOS on iPhone and iPad.Example: Let your voice take control, use Spreaker Studio hands-freeMost interestingly though, there are two special Siri podcast commands available to use with your Spreaker Studio App which will make your podcasting life even easier.First up, is the ‘Record Audio’ trigger, there’s no need to press a button, say the command and you’ll be recording. So even if you’re out and about and doing 200 other things at once, there’s no excuse now not to get podcasting!https://blog.spreaker.com/record-your-podcast-hand-free-with-siri-shortcuts-and-spreaker-studio/- Coming Events Spreaker will be at:http://Podcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large eventSpreaker will have a booth and Sponsorship this year - Listener Comments & Questions:Mark Dowding - Spreaker Podcaster here - https://www.spreaker.com/user/maninbetaI have to admit I am with Alex on the Pandora thing. Being from outside the USA I don't even see my podcasts getting on to their platform, can we even get on to the Google platform yet?The other issue I have is with listener feedback. Is this going to be yet another place I have to check for listener comments? I don't want to alienate people by not responding to them. But there are too many platforms now to keep track of and see feedback on. I am now of the opinion that if you know your audience then you know where they are mostly consuming their content. I do a Football Manager podcast, a niche made mostly of a younger audience who consume a lot through youtube and Soundcloud. So those are the platforms I focus on (outside of the usual Apple, RSS crowd).Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #171 for Nov 14th, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today: - Pandora Podcasts Is Finally Here- Growing Interest in Complex Storytelling Podcast Productions?- Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Pandora Podcasts Is Finally Here Yes, Spreaker is working with Pandora Yes, Your show will have the opportunity to be considered for inclusion We will be announcing a path for that next weekWhat is the Pandora Podcast Genome ProjectPandora's podcast genome project, which aims to do for podcasts what its music genome project did for music, has launched in public beta. The new initiative hopes to introduce listeners to podcasts they might enjoy based on prior listening habits, and was first announced earlier this year.https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181113005338/en/Pandora-Launches-Podcast-Offering-Powered-Podcast-Genome- You can ask for early beta access here if you are a current pandora user - http://pandorapodcastbeta.splashthat.com/PRPandora will roll out beta access to select listeners on mobile devices. Those interested in early access to the offering can sign-up here, with general availability in the coming weeks.“It might feel like podcasts are ubiquitous, but, eighty-three percent of Americans aren’t yet listening to podcasts on a weekly basis, and a majority of them report that’s because they simply don’t know where to start,” said Roger Lynch, Chief Executive Officer, Pandora. “Making podcasts – both individual episodes and series – easy to discover and simple to experience is how we plan to greatly grow podcast listening while simultaneously creating new and more sustainable ways to monetize them.”genres including News, Sports, Comedy, Music, Business, Technology, Entertainment, True Crime, Kids, Health and ScienceWith the introduction of podcasts, listeners can now easily enjoy all of their audio interests – music, comedy, news, sports, or politics – on Pandora, the streaming service that knows their individual listening habits the bestThe Podcast Genome Project’s unique episode-level understanding of content knows exactly what podcast you’ll want to discover next, and will serve it up through a seamless in-product experience that is uniquely personalized to each listener and will continue to grow with their tastes over time.- Growing Interest in Complex Storytelling Podcast Productions?Up in Vancouver I saw some Masterclass type sessions on very advanced reality and fictional story telling productionsBut we need more workshops on how small groups can pull together interesting shows using simple processes and tools - using hacks and tricks to reduce production time and expense to expand the numbers of people and companies wanting to product really great sounding podcasts - Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Podcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event- Listener Comments & Questions:Mark DowdingSome of those fictional shows are great - Wolverine is amazing, Weird Al is involved in one which is a period drama based in Hollywood during the golden era. But at the end of the day they are just radio plays - and this is really where radio will help raise the bar in podcasting, by bringing greater creativity to the medium. They can keep their over advertised, music heavy shows.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #171 for Nov 14th, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today: - Pandora Podcasts Is Finally Here- Growing Interest in Complex Storytelling Podcast Productions?- Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Pandora Podcasts Is Finally Here Yes, Spreaker is working with Pandora Yes, Your show will have the opportunity to be considered for inclusion We will be announcing a path for that next weekWhat is the Pandora Podcast Genome ProjectPandora's podcast genome project, which aims to do for podcasts what its music genome project did for music, has launched in public beta. The new initiative hopes to introduce listeners to podcasts they might enjoy based on prior listening habits, and was first announced earlier this year.https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181113005338/en/Pandora-Launches-Podcast-Offering-Powered-Podcast-Genome- You can ask for early beta access here if you are a current pandora user - http://pandorapodcastbeta.splashthat.com/PRPandora will roll out beta access to select listeners on mobile devices. Those interested in early access to the offering can sign-up here, with general availability in the coming weeks.“It might feel like podcasts are ubiquitous, but, eighty-three percent of Americans aren’t yet listening to podcasts on a weekly basis, and a majority of them report that’s because they simply don’t know where to start,” said Roger Lynch, Chief Executive Officer, Pandora. “Making podcasts – both individual episodes and series – easy to discover and simple to experience is how we plan to greatly grow podcast listening while simultaneously creating new and more sustainable ways to monetize them.”genres including News, Sports, Comedy, Music, Business, Technology, Entertainment, True Crime, Kids, Health and ScienceWith the introduction of podcasts, listeners can now easily enjoy all of their audio interests – music, comedy, news, sports, or politics – on Pandora, the streaming service that knows their individual listening habits the bestThe Podcast Genome Project’s unique episode-level understanding of content knows exactly what podcast you’ll want to discover next, and will serve it up through a seamless in-product experience that is uniquely personalized to each listener and will continue to grow with their tastes over time.- Growing Interest in Complex Storytelling Podcast Productions?Up in Vancouver I saw some Masterclass type sessions on very advanced reality and fictional story telling productionsBut we need more workshops on how small groups can pull together interesting shows using simple processes and tools - using hacks and tricks to reduce production time and expense to expand the numbers of people and companies wanting to product really great sounding podcasts - Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Podcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event- Listener Comments & Questions:Mark DowdingSome of those fictional shows are great - Wolverine is amazing, Weird Al is involved in one which is a period drama based in Hollywood during the golden era. But at the end of the day they are just radio plays - and this is really where radio will help raise the bar in podcasting, by bringing greater creativity to the medium. They can keep their over advertised, music heavy shows.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #170 for Nov 7th, 2018Show Duration: 29 minutes-Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today: - Is a Fictional Podcasting Boom Building?- Is the podcast listening ear an erogenous zone?- Update on Podcasting to Spotify - Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Coming Fictional Podcasting Boom? Marvel Wolverine Podcast - https://podnews.net/press-release/wolverine-s2“We’re Alive” podcast from 2009 and many seasons and 100 million downloadsNew content companies forming in LA and NYC focus.- Is the podcast listening ear an erogenous zone?"The ear is an erogenous zone". Sarah Torporoff went to the Paris Podcast Festival. Luckily she speaks French, so was able to understand it all. Enjoy this writeup of the event https://medium.com/audio-musings/a-podcast-festival-of-ones-own-56180b6099f3- How to Submit a Podcast to Spotifythe most famous digital audio content platform in the world with 159 million users worldwide and a reported 83 million paying subscribers in June 2018 (up from 57 million in June 2017).Spotify re-hosts your show which means if you have your ads set with Dynamic Ad Insertion they won’t be played – but keep your eyes peeled as Podnews recently stated in one of their recent newsletters that Spotify are currently testing pass-through shows!What’s Needed To Get Approved on SpotifyThis is where we want to explain to you the basics for getting your audio content “Spotify ready”! At a basic level, to submit your podcast to Spotify you need to make sure it is in the following format:-MP3 format with a good quality level: audio with bitrates between 96 and 320 kbps).-Size: Each episode needs to be under 200MB. 200MB works out to be around 83 minutes at 320Kbps or over 200 minutes at 128Kbps.-Podcast Image: your artwork must be square (1:1), the highest resolution possible and either a JPEG or PNG. -Podcast feed values: special characters, in particular the ampersand (&) character must be HTML encoded (&). HTML tags such as or will be removed by Spotify.-Episode titles: should not exceed 20 characters to ensure they sit well on all Spotify screens.-Podcast feed fields: All podcast feeds must have a title, image and at least 1 episode to qualify.-Last but definitely not least, always make sure that your content doesn’t include any copyrighted materials (Podsafe content is fine!).How Long Does it Take and How Do I Know if I’ve Been Approved?Now you’ve sent your podcast to Spotify it’s all just a waiting game! Approval can take anywhere between a few hours to 5 days.The best way to get your podcast on Spotify is to host it on one of the recommended platforms, such as: Spreaker, Libsyn or Podbean. If you’re hosting your podcast on SoundCloud you might use the form from Spotify. https://artists.spotify.com/faq/popular#how-do-i-get-a-podcast-on-spotifyhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/Where do you see Spotify statistics?After your show starts to get plays on Spotify you’ll no doubt want to see what effect it has on your listens! Although Spotify doesn’t give podcasters direct access to their stats and data, most of the numbers you need to know you’ll find by checking your host platform. Spreaker has made sure your Statistics Dashboard on your CMS page includes your Spotify plays and downloads and when you access your Sources pagehttps://blog.spreaker.com/how-to-submit-a-podcast-to-spotify/- Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.caPodcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event- Listener Comments & Questions:Linda IrwinAlex ended up in a Sasquatch's tummyTamara - Shelf AddictionI appreciated hearing from Amy today. Thanks for having her on.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #170 for Nov 7th, 2018Show Duration: 29 minutes-Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3pm PST / 6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today: - Is a Fictional Podcasting Boom Building?- Is the podcast listening ear an erogenous zone?- Update on Podcasting to Spotify - Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Coming Fictional Podcasting Boom? Marvel Wolverine Podcast - https://podnews.net/press-release/wolverine-s2“We’re Alive” podcast from 2009 and many seasons and 100 million downloadsNew content companies forming in LA and NYC focus.- Is the podcast listening ear an erogenous zone?"The ear is an erogenous zone". Sarah Torporoff went to the Paris Podcast Festival. Luckily she speaks French, so was able to understand it all. Enjoy this writeup of the event https://medium.com/audio-musings/a-podcast-festival-of-ones-own-56180b6099f3- How to Submit a Podcast to Spotifythe most famous digital audio content platform in the world with 159 million users worldwide and a reported 83 million paying subscribers in June 2018 (up from 57 million in June 2017).Spotify re-hosts your show which means if you have your ads set with Dynamic Ad Insertion they won’t be played – but keep your eyes peeled as Podnews recently stated in one of their recent newsletters that Spotify are currently testing pass-through shows!What’s Needed To Get Approved on SpotifyThis is where we want to explain to you the basics for getting your audio content “Spotify ready”! At a basic level, to submit your podcast to Spotify you need to make sure it is in the following format:-MP3 format with a good quality level: audio with bitrates between 96 and 320 kbps).-Size: Each episode needs to be under 200MB. 200MB works out to be around 83 minutes at 320Kbps or over 200 minutes at 128Kbps.-Podcast Image: your artwork must be square (1:1), the highest resolution possible and either a JPEG or PNG. -Podcast feed values: special characters, in particular the ampersand (&) character must be HTML encoded (&). HTML tags such as or will be removed by Spotify.-Episode titles: should not exceed 20 characters to ensure they sit well on all Spotify screens.-Podcast feed fields: All podcast feeds must have a title, image and at least 1 episode to qualify.-Last but definitely not least, always make sure that your content doesn’t include any copyrighted materials (Podsafe content is fine!).How Long Does it Take and How Do I Know if I’ve Been Approved?Now you’ve sent your podcast to Spotify it’s all just a waiting game! Approval can take anywhere between a few hours to 5 days.The best way to get your podcast on Spotify is to host it on one of the recommended platforms, such as: Spreaker, Libsyn or Podbean. If you’re hosting your podcast on SoundCloud you might use the form from Spotify. https://artists.spotify.com/faq/popular#how-do-i-get-a-podcast-on-spotifyhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/Where do you see Spotify statistics?After your show starts to get plays on Spotify you’ll no doubt want to see what effect it has on your listens! Although Spotify doesn’t give podcasters direct access to their stats and data, most of the numbers you need to know you’ll find by checking your host platform. Spreaker has made sure your Statistics Dashboard on your CMS page includes your Spotify plays and downloads and when you access your Sources pagehttps://blog.spreaker.com/how-to-submit-a-podcast-to-spotify/- Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.caPodcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event- Listener Comments & Questions:Linda IrwinAlex ended up in a Sasquatch's tummyTamara - Shelf AddictionI appreciated hearing from Amy today. Thanks for having her on.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #169 for Oct 31st, 2018Show Duration: 49 minutes-Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Guest Co-Host: Amy Domestico, Customer Success Manager, Voxnest -We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- Wow, thank you for the 52 comments on our last episode 21 days ago, been slacking off!!Show Today: - Is Apple iWatch Dramatically Changing Podcast Listening?- Does Podcasting Need a New Professional Association- Enabling your Spreaker Monetization Tools- Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:-Is Apple Watch Dramatically Changing Podcast Listening? 9-10% of the Downloads for this Show is going to Apple Watch and “AirPods”Voxnest the parent company Spreaker has said that data on average is showing, 9.4% of all podcast downloads on an Apple Watch device. With Amazing 'bumps” higher to 13% on Weekends.. Apple Watches gained the option to play podcasts in mid September.That is fast adoption and change. Not sure if it is growth in listening, but could be?the ability to have Podcasts app on the watch has been added by watchOS 5, the latest operating system available for Apple Watch. It goes together with iOS12 (on the iPhone).For sure, you can both download episodes on the watch and play them later (offline) but also play them as a stream.-Do We Need a New Podcasting Association?Any industry association needs to be a) international; b) representative of the industry (so have NPR in there as well as indies); c) the blessing of Apple, Spotify and Google.You might be asking a simple question of Why? Yes again, we have been here before and it was called the Association of Downloadable Media (ADM). It was a grassroots started organization formed by some of the larger players in the podcasting space back in 2008.Now ten years later and much maturity in the market has occurred, but most new people to podcasting will not have known this history. It is also true that it does not matter now much what happened in the past, but what we do now going forward. I agree with that thought, but some lessons can be learned from that experience to make an organization work this time.The ADM was mostly a failure by most measures with group in fighting and backroom closed door communications in efforts to control the efforts of the group, but some good came out of it and we did set some very basic measurement standards that has carried the overall podcasting industry till the more recent efforts by the IAB Podcast Metrics Working Group to establish v.1 and more recently IAB v.2 Podcast Metrics Standards.The thought is to create and industry group that can collaborate to create more standards in the industry around advertising formats, best practices around dynamic ad insertion and programmatic ad buying. The large brands and agencies need some whitepapers with examples of successful advertising campaigns.As we see host/talent read ad spots converge more with programmatic buying platforms we will see revenue grow in the podcasting medium.Clearly we also need to keep working on audio playing client side metrics to realize the complete picture of listening from downloaded podcast audio files.This new unnamed podcast industry association would enable everyone to come together around growing the listening side of the podcasting industry with the potential of co-op online and offline marketing and promotion.I have a proposed name for the new association and that might be “Professional Podcast Association” (PPA) or “Global Podcast Association” (GPA). Please reach out and let me know if you have any other ideas about this proposal – rob at robgreenlee dotcom.Article: http://www.robgreenlee.com/2018/10/26/is-a-new-podcasting-industry-association-needed-again/-Enabling your Spreaker Monetization ToolsEvery Show Created on Spreaker can be enabled to create cash for the podcasterAll opt in too! You enable and then turn on pre,mid and post rolls in all your episodesI suggest to enable early mid-rolls across all your episodesMidrolls are very important-Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.caPodcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event-Listener Comments & Questions:THE FRINGE FMYep! Spreaker is the only one doing it right for audience interaction and syndication for publishers. People need to know the power of Spreaker.Linda IrwinI listen to pod-casts when I am home (most of the time) and listen to radio when we are travelling in the truck (not very much). I really do not cross over the two.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #169 for Oct 31st, 2018Show Duration: 49 minutes-Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Guest Co-Host: Amy Domestico, Customer Success Manager, Voxnest -We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- Wow, thank you for the 52 comments on our last episode 21 days ago, been slacking off!!Show Today: - Is Apple iWatch Dramatically Changing Podcast Listening?- Does Podcasting Need a New Professional Association- Enabling your Spreaker Monetization Tools- Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:-Is Apple Watch Dramatically Changing Podcast Listening? 9-10% of the Downloads for this Show is going to Apple Watch and “AirPods”Voxnest the parent company Spreaker has said that data on average is showing, 9.4% of all podcast downloads on an Apple Watch device. With Amazing 'bumps” higher to 13% on Weekends.. Apple Watches gained the option to play podcasts in mid September.That is fast adoption and change. Not sure if it is growth in listening, but could be?the ability to have Podcasts app on the watch has been added by watchOS 5, the latest operating system available for Apple Watch. It goes together with iOS12 (on the iPhone).For sure, you can both download episodes on the watch and play them later (offline) but also play them as a stream.-Do We Need a New Podcasting Association?Any industry association needs to be a) international; b) representative of the industry (so have NPR in there as well as indies); c) the blessing of Apple, Spotify and Google.You might be asking a simple question of Why? Yes again, we have been here before and it was called the Association of Downloadable Media (ADM). It was a grassroots started organization formed by some of the larger players in the podcasting space back in 2008.Now ten years later and much maturity in the market has occurred, but most new people to podcasting will not have known this history. It is also true that it does not matter now much what happened in the past, but what we do now going forward. I agree with that thought, but some lessons can be learned from that experience to make an organization work this time.The ADM was mostly a failure by most measures with group in fighting and backroom closed door communications in efforts to control the efforts of the group, but some good came out of it and we did set some very basic measurement standards that has carried the overall podcasting industry till the more recent efforts by the IAB Podcast Metrics Working Group to establish v.1 and more recently IAB v.2 Podcast Metrics Standards.The thought is to create and industry group that can collaborate to create more standards in the industry around advertising formats, best practices around dynamic ad insertion and programmatic ad buying. The large brands and agencies need some whitepapers with examples of successful advertising campaigns.As we see host/talent read ad spots converge more with programmatic buying platforms we will see revenue grow in the podcasting medium.Clearly we also need to keep working on audio playing client side metrics to realize the complete picture of listening from downloaded podcast audio files.This new unnamed podcast industry association would enable everyone to come together around growing the listening side of the podcasting industry with the potential of co-op online and offline marketing and promotion.I have a proposed name for the new association and that might be “Professional Podcast Association” (PPA) or “Global Podcast Association” (GPA). Please reach out and let me know if you have any other ideas about this proposal – rob at robgreenlee dotcom.Article: http://www.robgreenlee.com/2018/10/26/is-a-new-podcasting-industry-association-needed-again/-Enabling your Spreaker Monetization ToolsEvery Show Created on Spreaker can be enabled to create cash for the podcasterAll opt in too! You enable and then turn on pre,mid and post rolls in all your episodesI suggest to enable early mid-rolls across all your episodesMidrolls are very important-Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.caPodcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event-Listener Comments & Questions:THE FRINGE FMYep! Spreaker is the only one doing it right for audience interaction and syndication for publishers. People need to know the power of Spreaker.Linda IrwinI listen to pod-casts when I am home (most of the time) and listen to radio when we are travelling in the truck (not very much). I really do not cross over the two.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #168 for Oct 24th, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- Wow, thank you for the 52 comments on our last episode 21 days ago, been slacking off!!Show Today: - Will Radio Help Podcasting Grow?- How to Expand your Audience on Android - Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Will Radio Helping Podcasting Grow? Recent announcement of iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Attention on Jan 18th, 2019All the National Radio Ads Running for the event on 1,000’s of radio stationsGetting your show submitted to iHeartRadio is easy on SpreakerBut radio reaches a little older audience then typical podcast listener todayRadio still has huge numbers of listeners, but how engaged are they in listening? Podcasting has stronger attention and engagement level to the the content then radio has? - How to Expand your Audience on Android Drop referencing Google Play Music Podcasts (USA only and will be shut down soon)Look up your link in Google Podcasts and promote that instead as it is global and targeted at Android users - https://search.google.com/devtools/podcast/preview Use latest - Google Podcasts icon buttons for your links - https://developers.google.com/search/docs/data-types/images/google_podcasts_brand_assets.zipShare screenshot of your show in the Google Podcasts app - Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.cahttp://Podcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event- Listener Comments & Questions:THE FRINGE FMMy show LTV has grown entirely off of interviews. The trick is to ALSO be intimate with your audience...don't do the entire show as an interview if possible.IleaneI don't think podfaded shows need to be removed, I just think they should be further down in search results -- not at the very top.IleaneI think that listening in the car might be impacted by how many people are in the car with you. I know that I don't listen to podcasts if I have someone in the car with me. Do you?Andrew McGivernSome of the podfaded shows are still relevant though. If the content is evergreen and still valuable it should still rank... but there are a lot of podcasts that rank that are not evergreen.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #168 for Oct 24th, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: I’m Rob Greenlee of Voxnest that operates Spreaker. I am a 14+ year podcaster that started out on the radio. This is the official podcast of Spreaker platform. @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- Wow, thank you for the 52 comments on our last episode 21 days ago, been slacking off!!Show Today: - Will Radio Help Podcasting Grow?- How to Expand your Audience on Android - Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Will Radio Helping Podcasting Grow? Recent announcement of iHeartRadio Podcast Awards Attention on Jan 18th, 2019All the National Radio Ads Running for the event on 1,000’s of radio stationsGetting your show submitted to iHeartRadio is easy on SpreakerBut radio reaches a little older audience then typical podcast listener todayRadio still has huge numbers of listeners, but how engaged are they in listening? Podcasting has stronger attention and engagement level to the the content then radio has? - How to Expand your Audience on Android Drop referencing Google Play Music Podcasts (USA only and will be shut down soon)Look up your link in Google Podcasts and promote that instead as it is global and targeted at Android users - https://search.google.com/devtools/podcast/preview Use latest - Google Podcasts icon buttons for your links - https://developers.google.com/search/docs/data-types/images/google_podcasts_brand_assets.zipShare screenshot of your show in the Google Podcasts app - Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.cahttp://Podcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event- Listener Comments & Questions:THE FRINGE FMMy show LTV has grown entirely off of interviews. The trick is to ALSO be intimate with your audience...don't do the entire show as an interview if possible.IleaneI don't think podfaded shows need to be removed, I just think they should be further down in search results -- not at the very top.IleaneI think that listening in the car might be impacted by how many people are in the car with you. I know that I don't listen to podcasts if I have someone in the car with me. Do you?Andrew McGivernSome of the podfaded shows are still relevant though. If the content is evergreen and still valuable it should still rank... but there are a lot of podcasts that rank that are not evergreen.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #167 for Oct 3rd, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- Hot topics requested by Alex's "Live Talk" show listeners- Are podcast interviews Dead! Why?Show Today: - Are Podcasting Interviews in Decline- Is Podcasting Market in an Adjustment Phase - No Podcast Bubble Burst- Why has In-Car Podcast Audio Listening Stalled- Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Is Podcasting Market in an Adjustment Phase - No Podcast Bubble BurstPODCASTING WAS SUPPOSED TO BE one of the saviors of digital media—inexpensive, addicting, profitable, and popular.https://www.cjr.org/the_new_gatekeepers/podcast-bubble-burst.phpIt is tough to say we had too much quality content in the mediumMaybe too much content for the listen side to supportPodfather Adam Curry pushes back on Podcast Bubble Burstinghttps://noagendasocial.com/@adam/100786368478846505We need more listeners and how we count it needs to yet still be certified to be consistant- Why has In-Car Podcast Audio Listening Stalled While podcast listening is clearly growing, for most people.Listening to a podcast in the car can be more trouble than it’s worth to many. The radio that is baked into the car is easy to use, comes with a lifetime of habituation, and provides good enough content (music, talk radio) for the overwhelming majority of people.Blend that with the fact that most individual rides are not that long, and bothering with a podcast (or audiobook) is just not worth it for most people.Edison Research unveiled some data about in-car audio. Podcasting appeared to be part of the "other" category, at less than 4% of all audio listened-to in the car.https://mediaconfidential.blogspot.com/2018/09/radio-show-radio-sharing-tsl-with-more.html- Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Rain Summit Canada - Toronto - Oct 10th, 2018NAB NYC - Oct 17-18, 2018 - Booth N264https://www.nabshowny.com/Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.ca/programming-announcementPodcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event- Listener Comments & Questions:Linda IrwinI changed my profile picture. Does that show in your RSS feed on I-Tunes? It is showing on Spotify and Player.fm.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #167 for Oct 3rd, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker Skill- Hot topics requested by Alex's "Live Talk" show listeners- Are podcast interviews Dead! Why?Show Today: - Are Podcasting Interviews in Decline- Is Podcasting Market in an Adjustment Phase - No Podcast Bubble Burst- Why has In-Car Podcast Audio Listening Stalled- Listener CommentsOn the show today:- Is Podcasting Market in an Adjustment Phase - No Podcast Bubble BurstPODCASTING WAS SUPPOSED TO BE one of the saviors of digital media—inexpensive, addicting, profitable, and popular.https://www.cjr.org/the_new_gatekeepers/podcast-bubble-burst.phpIt is tough to say we had too much quality content in the mediumMaybe too much content for the listen side to supportPodfather Adam Curry pushes back on Podcast Bubble Burstinghttps://noagendasocial.com/@adam/100786368478846505We need more listeners and how we count it needs to yet still be certified to be consistant- Why has In-Car Podcast Audio Listening Stalled While podcast listening is clearly growing, for most people.Listening to a podcast in the car can be more trouble than it’s worth to many. The radio that is baked into the car is easy to use, comes with a lifetime of habituation, and provides good enough content (music, talk radio) for the overwhelming majority of people.Blend that with the fact that most individual rides are not that long, and bothering with a podcast (or audiobook) is just not worth it for most people.Edison Research unveiled some data about in-car audio. Podcasting appeared to be part of the "other" category, at less than 4% of all audio listened-to in the car.https://mediaconfidential.blogspot.com/2018/09/radio-show-radio-sharing-tsl-with-more.html- Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Rain Summit Canada - Toronto - Oct 10th, 2018NAB NYC - Oct 17-18, 2018 - Booth N264https://www.nabshowny.com/Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.ca/programming-announcementPodcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large event- Listener Comments & Questions:Linda IrwinI changed my profile picture. Does that show in your RSS feed on I-Tunes? It is showing on Spotify and Player.fm.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #166 for Sept 26th, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillWe have removed User Level RSS feeds from SpreakerNew Survey Research “Podcast Trend Report”* 76.8% of people listen to podcasts for more than 7 hours each week.* 61.2% of respondents spend more time listening to podcasts than watching TV.* 48.8% of respondents said they purchased an item after hearing it advertised on a podcast.* 57.4% of podcasters list marketing and building an audience among their top challenges.https://discoverpods.com/podcast-trends-report-2018/Show Today: - New Podcast Trend Report 2018- Adding Callers & Guests To Your Live Show- Apple Releases Podcast Marketing Best Practices Website- Great Britain = England, Scotland, and Wales added to AdRev Program- Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:High Adding Callers & Guests To Your Show Am producing a video series on using Spreaker Studio for Desktop With these external platforms:- Skype- Google Hangout- Zoom- Uberconference- FreeConferenceCall-Apple Releases Podcast Marketing Tips https://podcaster.apple.com/You’re a podcaster. But there’s another name for what you are: a storyteller. So when it comes to marketing your show, think of it as telling the story of your podcast. Use these tips and best practices to help get the word out, so your show can find listeners everywhere.Fundamentals of Podcast Marketinghttps://www.apple.com/itunes/marketing-on-podcasts/identity-guidelines.html-Great Britain = England, Scotland, and Wales added to AdRev ProgramShows based in there can make AdRev share revenue now-Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Rain Summit Canada - Toronto - Oct 10th, 18NAB NYC - Oct 17-18, 2018 - Booth N264https://www.nabshowny.com/Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.ca/programming-announcementPodcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large eventListener Comments & Questions:FreeCircle Hi guys, I love the name of your show! I feel it gives you an authority like feeling in the business. Gives me that feeling you know what you are talking about. The name got me hooked. Great job to the both of you we learn a lot. Thanks.Shelf Addiction I've taught five people at my job in the last month how to listen to a podcast and I always load mines on there first. LOLSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #166 for Sept 26th, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillWe have removed User Level RSS feeds from SpreakerNew Survey Research “Podcast Trend Report”* 76.8% of people listen to podcasts for more than 7 hours each week.* 61.2% of respondents spend more time listening to podcasts than watching TV.* 48.8% of respondents said they purchased an item after hearing it advertised on a podcast.* 57.4% of podcasters list marketing and building an audience among their top challenges.https://discoverpods.com/podcast-trends-report-2018/Show Today: - New Podcast Trend Report 2018- Adding Callers & Guests To Your Live Show- Apple Releases Podcast Marketing Best Practices Website- Great Britain = England, Scotland, and Wales added to AdRev Program- Listener Comments & QuestionsOn the show today:High Adding Callers & Guests To Your Show Am producing a video series on using Spreaker Studio for Desktop With these external platforms:- Skype- Google Hangout- Zoom- Uberconference- FreeConferenceCall-Apple Releases Podcast Marketing Tips https://podcaster.apple.com/You’re a podcaster. But there’s another name for what you are: a storyteller. So when it comes to marketing your show, think of it as telling the story of your podcast. Use these tips and best practices to help get the word out, so your show can find listeners everywhere.Fundamentals of Podcast Marketinghttps://www.apple.com/itunes/marketing-on-podcasts/identity-guidelines.html-Great Britain = England, Scotland, and Wales added to AdRev ProgramShows based in there can make AdRev share revenue now-Coming Events Spreaker will be at:Next Event: Rain Summit Canada - Toronto - Oct 10th, 18NAB NYC - Oct 17-18, 2018 - Booth N264https://www.nabshowny.com/Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.ca/programming-announcementPodcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large eventListener Comments & Questions:FreeCircle Hi guys, I love the name of your show! I feel it gives you an authority like feeling in the business. Gives me that feeling you know what you are talking about. The name got me hooked. Great job to the both of you we learn a lot. Thanks.Shelf Addiction I've taught five people at my job in the last month how to listen to a podcast and I always load mines on there first. LOLSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #165 for Sept 19th, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today:- High value of Lower Cost Podcast Creation- How we grow overall audience listening to podcasts globally?- How To Sell Your Product With Podcasts- Coming Events Spreaker will be AttendingOn the show today:High Value of Lower Cost Podcast Creation - A few large content creators have closed down original podcast creation teams - We have seen this before - usually related to costs vs revenue = audience growth?- Podcasts can be created that have high value, but for low cost.- Audience growth expectations can often times be unrealistic with high expectations of audience/revenue opens door to acceptance of high costs- Podcasting medium is growing slowly, the hype of the medium is creating expectations- Very small market for podcast series that have 5-10 people production teams- Very high ad revenue growth expectations in market - but to hit the numbers we need more inventory that advertisers want to buy into- Revenge of the Independents???How we grow overall audience listening to podcasts globally?- All podcasters have responsibility to get out and meet potential audience in the real world- Promote Google Podcasts as much as possible as Android has Huge upside growth- Ask current audience to tell their friends/colleagues about your podcast and how to listen- Google needs to get there podcast listening platform focused- Think creatively about how to market your show to potential new listeners in your genre How To Sell Your Product With Podcasts- https://blog.spreaker.com/how-to-sell-product-with-podcasts/ - Audio isn’t always at the forefront of a marketers mind when they’re thinking to their next product sales campaign, but it should be. Reports increasingly show that podcasts are a great way to connect with the end consumer and with 64% of Americans saying they have bought a product or service they heard through an audio show, the numbers prove it too. Furthermore, podcasts have the power to reach consumers whenever, wherever – a truly priceless commodity. Coming Events Spreaker will be at:- NAB NYC - Oct 17-18, 2018 - Booth N264- https://www.nabshowny.com/- Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.ca/programming-announcement- http://Podcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large eventSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #165 for Sept 19th, 2018Show Duration: 45 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today:- High value of Lower Cost Podcast Creation- How we grow overall audience listening to podcasts globally?- How To Sell Your Product With Podcasts- Coming Events Spreaker will be AttendingOn the show today:High Value of Lower Cost Podcast Creation - A few large content creators have closed down original podcast creation teams - We have seen this before - usually related to costs vs revenue = audience growth?- Podcasts can be created that have high value, but for low cost.- Audience growth expectations can often times be unrealistic with high expectations of audience/revenue opens door to acceptance of high costs- Podcasting medium is growing slowly, the hype of the medium is creating expectations- Very small market for podcast series that have 5-10 people production teams- Very high ad revenue growth expectations in market - but to hit the numbers we need more inventory that advertisers want to buy into- Revenge of the Independents???How we grow overall audience listening to podcasts globally?- All podcasters have responsibility to get out and meet potential audience in the real world- Promote Google Podcasts as much as possible as Android has Huge upside growth- Ask current audience to tell their friends/colleagues about your podcast and how to listen- Google needs to get there podcast listening platform focused- Think creatively about how to market your show to potential new listeners in your genre How To Sell Your Product With Podcasts- https://blog.spreaker.com/how-to-sell-product-with-podcasts/ - Audio isn’t always at the forefront of a marketers mind when they’re thinking to their next product sales campaign, but it should be. Reports increasingly show that podcasts are a great way to connect with the end consumer and with 64% of Americans saying they have bought a product or service they heard through an audio show, the numbers prove it too. Furthermore, podcasts have the power to reach consumers whenever, wherever – a truly priceless commodity. Coming Events Spreaker will be at:- NAB NYC - Oct 17-18, 2018 - Booth N264- https://www.nabshowny.com/- Vancouver Podcast Festival - November 8-10, 2018 - https://www.vanpodfest.ca/programming-announcement- http://Podcon.com in Seattle - Jan 19-20, 2019 - Large eventSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #164 for Sept 12th, 2018Show Duration: 68 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today:- Skype is able to Record NOW - Pros and Cons: Live Show vs Pre-recorded Show - Your RSS Feed: What it is, Why You Need It and How to Use it - Apple Podcasts Top 200 Ranking Manipulation Issue- Dragon Con Podcast Track & TechCrunch Disrupt Events DownloadOn the show today:-Pros and Cons: Live Show vs Pre-recorded Show? Interactivity - connection with audiences at a deeper level with LIVEMore flexibility in production time for pre-recording segments and piece together -Your RSS Feed: What it is, Why You Need It and How to Use itRSS Feed: What is it?Before explaining the ins and outs of exactly what an RSS Feed is, let’s look at what the acronym actually stands for. RSS literally means ‘Rich Site Summary’ but it is also commonly known as ‘Really Simple Syndication’. Why? An RSS Feed is mandatory for distributing or syndicating your podcast as it is literally the URL for your show!What does a podcast feed mean? Once you set up your Feed your content will be ready to be submitted to podcast applications or news readers to subscribe to your content. So great places to add your podcast feed to are Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Create podcast only rss feed is required.RSS feed: Why is it so Important?Simply put: It contains all of your podcast’s information: title, image, description, mp3 file URL, and category. All the information necessary for your podcast to be distributed outside of your hosting platform. RSS allows you to syndicate content to different platforms so that you can reach diverse audiences without the need for them need to visit your website directly.Podcast Hosting: What are the benefits?For listeners: it means they don’t need to sign up for emails or push notifications for shows which interest them, they can stay up-to-date and find all their favorite podcasts in one podcasting app. Upload your content to one place and it get distributed everywhereRSS feed: Where Should You Host Your Podcast? In answer to this question there’s no hard and fast rule – it completely depends on the sort of podcaster you are! The first thing you need to ask yourself though is whether you want to self-host or use a hosting platform and there are advantages and disadvantages to both.Self-hosting – by hosting everything yourself it means that you have complete control over your Feed, you own it and your workflow is simple – in turn, this means if anything happens to your website, your podcast goes down too. Furthermore, shared hosting means lots of people using the same resources which can lead to technical problems. Bear in mind that you will need to have some technical skills in order to know how to code and build the RSS Feed and to always know what’s happening in the industry which might require an update to your Feed!podcast rss feed exampleHost – host platforms are designed to handle the specifications and needs of a podcaster, this means the technology behind the sites are able to scale with your show as it grows! As they are developed for end-users they also have excellent support teams who are on hand to offer technical support when needed!your feed is the skeleton of your showWhen weighing up the positives and negatives of where to host your RSS Feed, consider this: your feed is the skeleton of your show and when deciding your host location you absolutely need to make sure your hosting service allows redirection. The most popular hosting services generally allow this and Spreaker includes this option in the RSS Customization option.google play email tag - recommend not to worry about submitting to Google PlayWith Spreaker you can also apply very specific changes according to the devices in which your listeners are listening to your show, like iOS11 and the Season and Episodes tags. You can also apply changes from Spreaker CMS that will come through as tags in your RSS feed’s metadata, such as: your seasons, episode order and episode labels. To read more about this, check out our previous blog post on adding tags to your podcast.iOS11 seasons and episodes tagsRSS feed: How Do I Stay in Control?Nowadays, podcasters or whoever is using an RSS Feed have a high level of control over it, users can manage, move and customize their feed to exactly how they want it. Most podcast hosts allow podcasters to customize different fields of their RSS Feed with categories, author’s name or e-mail. For example Libsyn and Blubrry’s Powerpress both offer extensive RSS Feed customization.The option to have full control of the RSS feed also offers the chance to redirect the RSS Feed and to add a prefix to the RSS Feed. Redirecting a feed means fully owning it and it’s worth noting that in the future you might want to host your podcast somewhere else and if you forward the old one to your new host it will mean that you don’t lose listeners who are subscribed to the old feed.how to get a podcast feed addressRound UpWhichever route you choose to go with your RSS Feed, self-hosting or using a provider, always make sure that you stay in control as it’s the key to utilising it to its maximum! We hope that by using our guide you now feel confident in answering some of the key questions on the subject, such as: what does podcast feed mean? or where to submit podcast your feed. Good luck in making the most of your podcast RSS Feed!-Apple Podcasts Top 200 Ranking Manipulation IssueIn an astonishing video, Twitter user Lime Link posts a video that shows the extent of Apple Podcasts Chart manipulation: it shows a clever way of how to spot the podcasts gaming the system, and how to do it yourself (don't).Podnews.net reported this in May, they showed five podcasts in the top ten suspected of manipulating the charts, and people advertising for manipulators. We've also seen evidence of people threatening podcasters who don't use their service with "one star ratings and bad comments". And where's Apple?Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wimv1aJ4ra8My speculation: Only answer to this is that it might be misleading comparing subscription data on castbox to apply it to apple subscription activity, plus the only other explanation could have some element of editorial just like New and Noteworthy is all editorial (selected for feature by Apple staff, .Buying placement by creating activity by using large banks of iPhones to subscribe and unsubscribe activity in a short period of time. Just DON’T DO It as it could get you banned from Apple Podcasts/iTunes.-Dragon Con Podcast Track & TechCrunch Disrupt Events DownloadListener Comments & Questions:HohOYes, you 2 have a great dynamic. A contradiction of personalitiesLinda IrwinJoe Rogan actually cancels his show if someone cannot make it.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #164 for Sept 12th, 2018Show Duration: 68 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today:- Skype is able to Record NOW - Pros and Cons: Live Show vs Pre-recorded Show - Your RSS Feed: What it is, Why You Need It and How to Use it - Apple Podcasts Top 200 Ranking Manipulation Issue- Dragon Con Podcast Track & TechCrunch Disrupt Events DownloadOn the show today:-Pros and Cons: Live Show vs Pre-recorded Show? Interactivity - connection with audiences at a deeper level with LIVEMore flexibility in production time for pre-recording segments and piece together -Your RSS Feed: What it is, Why You Need It and How to Use itRSS Feed: What is it?Before explaining the ins and outs of exactly what an RSS Feed is, let’s look at what the acronym actually stands for. RSS literally means ‘Rich Site Summary’ but it is also commonly known as ‘Really Simple Syndication’. Why? An RSS Feed is mandatory for distributing or syndicating your podcast as it is literally the URL for your show!What does a podcast feed mean? Once you set up your Feed your content will be ready to be submitted to podcast applications or news readers to subscribe to your content. So great places to add your podcast feed to are Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. Create podcast only rss feed is required.RSS feed: Why is it so Important?Simply put: It contains all of your podcast’s information: title, image, description, mp3 file URL, and category. All the information necessary for your podcast to be distributed outside of your hosting platform. RSS allows you to syndicate content to different platforms so that you can reach diverse audiences without the need for them need to visit your website directly.Podcast Hosting: What are the benefits?For listeners: it means they don’t need to sign up for emails or push notifications for shows which interest them, they can stay up-to-date and find all their favorite podcasts in one podcasting app. Upload your content to one place and it get distributed everywhereRSS feed: Where Should You Host Your Podcast? In answer to this question there’s no hard and fast rule – it completely depends on the sort of podcaster you are! The first thing you need to ask yourself though is whether you want to self-host or use a hosting platform and there are advantages and disadvantages to both.Self-hosting – by hosting everything yourself it means that you have complete control over your Feed, you own it and your workflow is simple – in turn, this means if anything happens to your website, your podcast goes down too. Furthermore, shared hosting means lots of people using the same resources which can lead to technical problems. Bear in mind that you will need to have some technical skills in order to know how to code and build the RSS Feed and to always know what’s happening in the industry which might require an update to your Feed!podcast rss feed exampleHost – host platforms are designed to handle the specifications and needs of a podcaster, this means the technology behind the sites are able to scale with your show as it grows! As they are developed for end-users they also have excellent support teams who are on hand to offer technical support when needed!your feed is the skeleton of your showWhen weighing up the positives and negatives of where to host your RSS Feed, consider this: your feed is the skeleton of your show and when deciding your host location you absolutely need to make sure your hosting service allows redirection. The most popular hosting services generally allow this and Spreaker includes this option in the RSS Customization option.google play email tag - recommend not to worry about submitting to Google PlayWith Spreaker you can also apply very specific changes according to the devices in which your listeners are listening to your show, like iOS11 and the Season and Episodes tags. You can also apply changes from Spreaker CMS that will come through as tags in your RSS feed’s metadata, such as: your seasons, episode order and episode labels. To read more about this, check out our previous blog post on adding tags to your podcast.iOS11 seasons and episodes tagsRSS feed: How Do I Stay in Control?Nowadays, podcasters or whoever is using an RSS Feed have a high level of control over it, users can manage, move and customize their feed to exactly how they want it. Most podcast hosts allow podcasters to customize different fields of their RSS Feed with categories, author’s name or e-mail. For example Libsyn and Blubrry’s Powerpress both offer extensive RSS Feed customization.The option to have full control of the RSS feed also offers the chance to redirect the RSS Feed and to add a prefix to the RSS Feed. Redirecting a feed means fully owning it and it’s worth noting that in the future you might want to host your podcast somewhere else and if you forward the old one to your new host it will mean that you don’t lose listeners who are subscribed to the old feed.how to get a podcast feed addressRound UpWhichever route you choose to go with your RSS Feed, self-hosting or using a provider, always make sure that you stay in control as it’s the key to utilising it to its maximum! We hope that by using our guide you now feel confident in answering some of the key questions on the subject, such as: what does podcast feed mean? or where to submit podcast your feed. Good luck in making the most of your podcast RSS Feed!-Apple Podcasts Top 200 Ranking Manipulation IssueIn an astonishing video, Twitter user Lime Link posts a video that shows the extent of Apple Podcasts Chart manipulation: it shows a clever way of how to spot the podcasts gaming the system, and how to do it yourself (don't).Podnews.net reported this in May, they showed five podcasts in the top ten suspected of manipulating the charts, and people advertising for manipulators. We've also seen evidence of people threatening podcasters who don't use their service with "one star ratings and bad comments". And where's Apple?Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wimv1aJ4ra8My speculation: Only answer to this is that it might be misleading comparing subscription data on castbox to apply it to apple subscription activity, plus the only other explanation could have some element of editorial just like New and Noteworthy is all editorial (selected for feature by Apple staff, .Buying placement by creating activity by using large banks of iPhones to subscribe and unsubscribe activity in a short period of time. Just DON’T DO It as it could get you banned from Apple Podcasts/iTunes.-Dragon Con Podcast Track & TechCrunch Disrupt Events DownloadListener Comments & Questions:HohOYes, you 2 have a great dynamic. A contradiction of personalitiesLinda IrwinJoe Rogan actually cancels his show if someone cannot make it.Spreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show #163 for Aug 22nd, 2018Show Duration: 70 minutes-Host: Rob Greenlee, VP of Podcaster Relations, Voxnest and Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)voxnest(dotcom)-Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of "Live Talk" and “The Exum Experience Podcast” on Spreaker-We stream LIVE every Weds at 3 Pacific /6pm EST from SpreakerLiveShow.com-You can now get the show on Google Podcasts App on Android-You can hear this show on Amazon Echo Smart Speakers now via the New Spreaker SkillShow Today:- How to GROW Listenership to Your Podcast Show?- How will IAB v.2 Podcast Metrics Standards Certification impact your show?- Who is the Product when an online Service is FREE?On the show today:-How to GROW Listenership to Your Show? Make Great Content that is entertaining, informative, never boring Has personality that causes people to have emotionsGet in all Listening PlatformsLeverage your relationships and influence - Podcasting is Networking - one-to-oneGet others talking about your show - word of mouthInvest where your ideal audience is by investing time and value to othersBe important value content creator to your community-How will IAB v.2 Podcast Metrics Standards Certification impact your show?General resetting of counting technology that is more accurate countingLeveling playing field across hosting platforms to build confidence with advertisersBased on unique actual listeners instead of just clicks.Listens based on 24 hr window, filtering out bots and multiple pings for media files -Who is the Product when an online Service is FREE?You the USER and or Content Contributor, which is often the sameNo tech service is FREE to operate or maintain. Like any business someone must pay the billsSome new players are coming into the podcasting space saying that podcasting should be Free, we do have a free plan too. But we are not being built on Venture Capital but real business revenue in exchange for a valuable service,which is a sustainable model, VC money runs out eventually in the absence of sales and revenueSpreaker/Voxnest Links:https://Voxnest.comhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comEmail: rob at voxnest.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/VoxNestTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Friday, April 20th, 2018. Are live streamers the new brand influencers? Janette Speyer, VP of Marketing at Web Success Team, thinks so. She writes in a crowded internet space, podcasters, web casters and live streamers are the answer to getting your product in front of new audiences. She cites the loyalty of livestream viewers, the passion hosts have for their show topics and the ability of brands to target a specific audience. Janette says Melissa Reyes and Tawanna Brown Smith are two live streamers who are delivering for the brands that work with them. You can read the article at WebSuccessTeam.com. We will hear from Janette Speyer on the Livestream Universe Update next week. On the livestream viewing schedule: Today at 1:30pm ET, Kathy Klotz-Guest hosts Yes and Brand on her personal Facebook profile. Popular guest Phil Gerbyshak joins Kathy to discuss “bad marketing.” 3pm ET - Eddie Garrison will be talking about his Facebook Live Training and Equipment Guide on his personal Facebook profile. On Saturday, 9am ET - It's Nimmin Live on YouTube with Nick and Dee helping you grow your YouTube channel — watch that at YouTube.com/NickNimmin 10:30am ET is Ask The Podcast Coach - Dave Jackson and Jim Collison take your questions at askthepodcastcoach.com/live. At 11am ET, it's Fork It Over Radio with Leslie Nance of go2kitchens and her husband/sidekick Robin. Get the latest news and tips on making your body inhospitable to cancer through your kitchen. View on Periscope or on the Fork It Over Radio Facebook page. At 12pm ET, Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane host a live audio-only edition of the New Media Show, You can catch it at SpreakerLiveShow.com. And Sunday at 2pm ET, it's the Live Stream Insiders. Krishna De and Peter Stewart discuss developments in live streaming on the Live Stream Insiders Facebook page. Show & event links at our website. For http://LivestreamUniverse.com, I'm Ross Brand. Have a great weekend! The post https://livestreamuniverse.com/live-streamers-are-brand-influencers-in-2018/ (Live Streamers are Brand Influencers in 2018 (Update Ep51)) appeared first on https://livestreamuniverse.com/ (Livestream Universe).