Episodes

June 3, 2023

Podcast News and Updates #543

Todd and Rob of The New Media Show are back and discussing various topics related to podcasting. They talk about Momento.fm, which analyzes audio and creates summaries. The hosts also discuss privacy concerns and advise against sharing sensitive information. The hosts touch on building a unique presence on YouTube versus the YouTube podcast implementation. The hosts note that June, July, and August used to be dip months for podcast listenership, but this trend has changed in recent years. Pleas...
May 26, 2023

The Podcast Show Update #542

We get an update from the first day of The Podcast Show and discuss all the latest in the podcasting space to include updates on how YouTube is hijacking the essence of podcasting. Please check out all the new Podcast Apps at PodcastApps.com that support Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and … Continue reading The Podcast Show Update #542 → The post The Podcast Show Update #542 first appeared on New Media Show.
May 10, 2023

Open RSS is why Podcasting Is Gatekeeper Free #541

In this episode of the New Media Show, we delve into the significance of open podcasting and how it has allowed the medium to thrive without gatekeepers. Open podcasting ensures creators can produce and distribute content without restrictions or gatekeepers. This open ecosystem has led to the explosive growth of podcasting and a diverse range of content for listeners to enjoy. The absence of gatekeepers allows podcasters to create and share content without being controlled or limited by external...
May 4, 2023

Radio vs Podcasting: Big Media’s Influence & Trust Building in the Podcast World #540

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss concerns about big media companies influencing the podcasting medium towards radio methodologies and making a fundamental mistake by thinking that radio and podcasting are the same thing. We also discuss the use of AI in podcasting and content creation. The conversation touches on various tools and services available for podcasters, Rob introduces his new show “Trust Factor,” which focuses on bu...
May 1, 2023

New Media Show Live – Empowering Voices: Women in Podcasting #539

In this special edition of the New Media Show, Todd Cochrane and Rob Greenlee welcome guests Arielle Nissenblatt and Anu Bhardwaj to discuss the impact of women in podcasting and the transformative role of AI in the industry. Tune in for insights and lively conversation from Podcast Movement Evolutions. Please check out all the new … Continue reading New Media Show Live – Empowering Voices: Women in Podcasting #539 → The post New Media Show Live – Empowering Voices: Women in Podcasting #539 firs...
April 26, 2023

AI Revolution, Twitter Live Updates & YouTube Music Features: NAB Show 2023 Insights #538

Todd Cochrane and Rob Greenlee dive into the 2023 NAB Show, discussing the latest innovations and trends in the broadcasting industry. We explore the recent changes to Twitter Live, while examining YouTube Music’s new feature that shows your live when you’re live on YouTube. Furthermore, we delve into the potential impact of artificial intelligence on content creation. Please check out all the new Podcast Apps at PodcastApps.com that support Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show ...
April 12, 2023

Consolidation Developments Shape Podcast Landscape #537

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media – On this week’s episode of the New Media Show, we discuss the acquisition of Podcast Business Journal by Podnews. We also explored the potential impact of YouTube Podcast on how podcasters are not fully embracing it. Finally, we delved into the “Podroll” feature proposed by Podcasting 2.0, a modern take on the blogroll concept that will enable podcast hosts to share their favorite podcast recommendation...
April 6, 2023

Is it a Dog eat Dog world in Podcasting? #537

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss The Podcast Academy and what they are and are not doing, Podcast Standards Project, and what happens next in the more formalization of the group. Plus, the ongoing impacts of AI in podcasting. Please check out all the new Podcast Apps at PodcastApps.com that support Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest way to support the podcast. P...
March 29, 2023

Podcast Standards Project #536

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss the importance of supporting Open RSS and pushing for new features to increase adoption. We address criticisms from larger platforms that RSS is not innovative enough. We introduce the Podcast Standards Project, which addresses these issues and encourages listening platforms to support it if implemented correctly. We acknowledge the hard work of those involved and others who have taken a lead ro...
March 22, 2023

YouTube Podcast a Big Nothing Burger? #535

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss YouTube and their initial round of Podcast releases, which is nothing more than a modified playlist, and the end game on what YouTube has planned is not clear. Even shows like this one that converted a YouTube playlist to a Podcst type have seen nothing on the YouTube podcast page besides very high-end popular shows that get over 100k views. So far, for the average podcaster, this is not anythin...
March 16, 2023

Rob Greenlee Launches Consulting Business to Help Content Creators #534

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss the new Edison report and talk about Rob’s move away from Podbean, Rob has also worked for several hosting platforms such as PodcastOne, Spreaker, Libsyn. Shares the change is driven by his desire to focus on being a content creator again and helping other media creators to get started, promote, and grow their shows on any platform they choose. He plans to offer unbiased consultation toward the ...
March 2, 2023

Guest Alex Sanfilippo #533

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, are joined by guest Alex Sanfilippo who shares pain points he has learned through his extensive work with podcasters, and you will be surprised what he hears from podcasters he talks to. As well as information he has gleaned from successful podcasters in the podcasting space on their keys to success. Check him out at podpros.com Please check out all the new Podcast Apps at PodcastA...
Feb. 22, 2023

YouTube Podcast Support? #532

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, discuss in detail what podcasters may gain or lose if their business model is advertising when YouTube jumps into the podcasting space. Todd takes the approach a podcaster with an ad-based model for their show would be crazy to jump at being on YouTube, whereas Rob has a different approach. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can al...
Feb. 15, 2023

Growing your Podcast #531

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, discuss where podcasting is today and the opportunities in a flat marketplace in being able to build a foothold in your medium. Currently, podcast creation levels give podcasters unique opportunities never seen in the podcasting space. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, th...
Feb. 8, 2023

The Realities of Podcasting #530

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk today about some feedback that Todd received from the last show. Weigh in on what you think. The feedback was quite explicit. We also discuss the desire of some in the podcasting space to go to a streaming protocol to deliver podcasts so advertisers can get better data. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the sh...
Feb. 2, 2023

Making Money while Podcasting Live #529

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, discuss everything happening in the podcasting space and we also show you how we make money while we stream the show live. Listen to the live Boosts and comments come in while we are recording the show. See why Blubrry is now the Podcast Host with the highest implementation of Podcasting 2.0 features. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives...
Jan. 30, 2023

Podfest 2023 Live New Media Show #528

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk with guest Rob Cesternino and Deirdre Tshien at Podfest about various topics including AI, Growing your Show, Power of Live and variety of other topics. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest way to support the podcast. Please take 60 seconds and fill out the...
Jan. 19, 2023

2023 Podcast Growth Trajectory #527

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk in detail about a AI bot contest Todd is running. The launch of Quicklinks and Auphonic integration at Blubrry Podcasting as well as the current growth or better lack of growth in the current economic space in Podcasting. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest...
Jan. 12, 2023

New Media Show – Happy New Year #526

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk about Todd’s attendance of CES and what he saw in regards to podcasting and we cover the latest and greatest happening in the podcasting space. By all terms, it is the best time to be a podcaster as podcast creation of new episodes remains at historic low levels. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V ...
Dec. 28, 2022

Podfest Update with founder Chris Krimitsos #525

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk with Podfest founder Chris Krimitsos on what is planned for the late January event and the outreach they have done across 25 cities to have make new podcasters aware of the event to build attendance and the three tracks that will be in place. Great time to get away from the cold and head to Orlando. Be sure to pick up your tickets at Podfestexpo.com. We also discuss 2023 predict...
Dec. 7, 2022

Rob Greenlee moves to Podbean #524

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk about his move to Podbean, what’s happening in the podcasting space along with the passing of several folks in the podcasting space, including Norm Pattiz from Podcast One, additional Libsyn lost one of there developers to a tragic car accident a Gofundme has been set up for BJ Forsyth surviving family members. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0...
Nov. 30, 2022

Podcast Listeners need to be Educated on Podcasting 2.0 #523

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee talk about the podcasting space and how the work being done to enhance podcast listening and engagement is exciting. We have to start having podcasters in the know to educate the listeners. There is multi forked attack needed. Hosts, App Developers, and Podcasters must educate their patrons to understand the value of what is coming. Once they are shown the engagement value, podcasters instantly get it. But we have to start the proces...
Nov. 24, 2022

Podcasting by the Numbers #522

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee discuss in detail where we are at by the numbers in the episodes published and shows updated in the last 7, 14, 30, 60, 90 days and why companies that have been ignoring Podcasting 2.0 initiatives will become legacy companies and apps. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest way to support the podcast. Please take 60 ...
Nov. 17, 2022

Lazy Podcast Advertising Rep #521

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee discuss brand safety and the excuse being made that advertising revenue in podcasting is not growing due to brand safety. Where Todd argues it’s lazy Podcast ad reps who are not willing to look deeper into the podcasting pool of shows that have already been vetted for brand safety. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easie...