Podcast News Episodes

In this week’s news and commentary episode, we dig into one of the biggest stories in podcasting right now: PodPage’s Bold Acquisition — PodPage acquiring the School of Podcasting, and what that really means for you as a crea...

Why would Amazon shut down the standalone Wondery app after investing so heavily in podcasting? Today, we look at that headline and what it might signal about how major platforms are rethinking their podcast strategy. If a co...

Apple’s video announcement is stirring the pot again, and it’s funny because the gurus will remind you Apple always had video; that is true, but it just wasn’t widely used, or easy to roll out at scale. What’s changed now is ...

What happens when a tech giant is accused of copying your voice? Podcast host David Greene is suing Google, claiming his voice was used to create an AI clone inside NotebookLM without his permission and raising serious questi...

YouTube says it’s cracking down on AI slop in 2026. At the same time, it’s rolling out more AI tools for creators. So which is it? Today, we share more of YouTube's upcoming shakeups, including tighter standards around low-qu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What if we told you Instagram is rolling out 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 d...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...