Podcast News Episodes
Updates and news in the podcasting industry.
Feb. 4, 2026
447. Joe Rogan Refused Validation and Proved a Point
Joe Rogan made headlines this week by refusing to pay the $500 entry fee required to be considered for a Golden Globe. Was it a publicity move, or simply someone who doesn’t need another trophy to prove a point? On today’s ne...
Jan. 28, 2026
443. TikTok’s New Terms May Cost Creators Everything
TikTok just updated its terms, and it’s one of those changes that’s easy to scroll past but hard to ignore once you slow down and read it. Recent platform updates raise important questions about ownership, precise location da...
Jan. 21, 2026
439. Ads Are Coming to AI- Here’s What They’ll Never Tell You
What happens when the tools we trust for clear answers start coming with ads attached? Today’s news and commentary conversation opens with growing chatter about ads potentially entering ChatGPT, then widens to a bigger patter...
Jan. 14, 2026
435. The Golden Globes Just Changed Podcasting Forever
The Golden Globes crowned a podcast winner, Netflix leaned further into podcast deals, and Spotify shifted the rules again. Big headlines are everywhere, but are they actually beneficial for indie podcasters? Today’s conversa...
Jan. 7, 2026
430. Your Podcast Can Be Reused, Resold, and You’d Never Know
What if your podcast could be reused and resold without you ever knowing? One of today’s leading stories looks at a new tool that strips ads from episodes and resells ad-free versions without creators' permission. The convers...
Dec. 17, 2025
Instagram’s New Algorithm Change Podcasters Can’t Ignore
What if we told you Instagram is testing a way for users to control their own algorithm and decide what they see? That experiment alone has big implications for podcast discovery and creator visibility. For today’s news day, ...
Dec. 10, 2025
Stop Overlooking TikTok. It’s Driving Your Future Listeners
TikTok may be driving a hot new wave of podcast discovery, and the statistics are tough to ignore. If short clips can send a song to the top of Spotify, imagine what they could do for a podcast when creators treat TikTok as a...
Dec. 3, 2025
3 New Platform Changes Every Podcaster Must Know - News & Comment
It's News & Comment day! We take a look at some surprising podcast industry stats that paint a very different picture of how many shows are truly active, along with a breakdown of YouTube’s new deepfake detection tool and the...
Nov. 19, 2025
The Hosting Problem Riverside Just Solved for Podcasters
What happens when you get first access to a feature drop before the rest of the podcasting world wakes up? Today, we sit down with Riverside’s own Kendall Breitman for an early look at their newest update! You’ll have to list...
Nov. 12, 2025
TikTok, Threads, and Rode: The New Era of Podcasting Is Here
Podcasting just got a serious shake-up. TikTok partners with iHeartMedia to introduce creators to long-form audio, Threads launches tools designed to enhance connection and discovery, and Rode unveils sleek new gear that simp...
Nov. 5, 2025
5 Major Podcast Updates You Need to Know This Week
We’re celebrating our 400th episode today, while discussing the latest trends and news in the podcasting world. Key topics include Netflix's recent moves in podcasting, new features introduced by Apple Podcasts, the impact of...
Oct. 29, 2025
3 Big Changes Every Podcaster Needs to Know This Week
What do Hollywood awards, AI tools, and podcast data have in common? They’re all changing the game. Today, we jump into the Golden Globes’ new “Best Podcast” category and why many insiders are calling it a cash grab. We unpac...
Oct. 22, 2025
YouTube’s New Podcast Playbook: What to Do Next
Today is News Day, and we’re covering some of the hottest headlines in the podcasting industry. YouTube wants podcasters to think like creators, and its new Podcast Playbook is full of tips to boost visibility and engagement....
Oct. 16, 2025
388 - AI Slop, Adobe’s Big Win, Why Hosts Matter Most, & More Podcast Headlines
The research is clear: 80% of listeners tune in mainly for the host, not the format, not the gear, but the person behind the mic. Today, we continue our podcasting news conversation with fresh headlines and honest discussion ...
Oct. 15, 2025
387 - Podcasts on Netflix, Patreon’s Huge Payout, & New Listening Habits Revealed
Imagine opening Netflix and seeing your favorite podcasts right next to your favorite TV shows. That’s the future Spotify and Netflix are building together, and it’s one of several hot headlines we’re jumping into today. We a...
Oct. 8, 2025
384 - Steven Bartlett’s New Platform, Cinema Pods, and the AI DJ Revolution
Steven Bartlett is shaking up the podcast world again, and this time with FlightCast, a new platform built to simplify podcast production, analytics, and growth. This is just one of the big headlines we’re exploring today. We...
Oct. 1, 2025
379 - Open AI Unveils Sora 2, Mel Robbins Tops Charts, & Celebrity vs. Indie Name Battle
How much AI is too much AI in podcasting? With OpenAI’s surprise release of Sora 2, creators can now build digital clones of themselves in seconds. Riverside is also jumping into the mix, rolling out chat-based editing that p...
Sept. 24, 2025
375 - Signal Awards, Podcast Scam Alert, and AudioBoom’s $325M Milestone
What do Michelle Obama, John Stewart, and the Kelce brothers have in common with our own community? They’re all finalists in this year’s Signal Awards, and so are long-time community members Dominic and Kenda Lawson, who toge...
Sept. 17, 2025
371 - Major YouTube Upgrades, TikTok Uncertainty, & iOS 26 Unveiled
YouTube is stepping up with its most powerful features yet, offering podcasters collaboration tools, flexible ads, auto dubbing, and smarter testing options. In this episode, we also look at Apple’s new podcast features, Vime...
Sept. 10, 2025
367 - Declining YouTube Views and Remembering Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry
YouTube creators are sounding alarms as views mysteriously plummet, with some losing up to 25% overnight. Could it be an algorithm glitch, a crackdown on AI content, or something bigger? We break down what’s happening and wha...
Sept. 3, 2025
363 - Podcast News: AI Platform “Fable” Lets You Step Into TV Shows
Imagine a Netflix-style platform where you don’t just watch shows, you create new episodes, alternate endings, and even step into the story yourself. That’s the vision behind Fable, an AI company pushing the idea of “playable...
Aug. 27, 2025
359 - Podcast Movement Recap, Digital Twins by Hey Gen, & New Gemini Video Features
It's podcast news & comment day! Would you trust a digital twin to produce all your content for you? Because that is now possible with Hey Gen's new "digital twin" feature. That’s just one of the hot headlines on today’s news...
Aug. 14, 2025
356 - Taylor Swift Announces Album Release On New Heights & Ausha Unveils New SEO Tools
Taylor Swift just shook up the podcasting world…again. While Marc is away at Camp Footprint serving as a counselor, DR and the crew take the wheel to unpack Swift’s surprise reveal of The Life of a Showgirl on Travis Kelce’s ...
Aug. 13, 2025
355 - Google Could Sell Chrome, GPT-5 Stirs Debate & Patreon Pays Out $10 Billion
Google may be forced to give up Chrome, and that’s just the start of today’s headlines. While Marc is away at Camp Footprint DR and the community lead the conversation on podcasting’s most profound news. We cover the $34 bill...