Podcast News Episodes
Updates and news in the podcasting industry.
July 9, 2025
335 - Prime Day Deals for Podcasters & Who's Actually Listening?
Did you know most people only stick around for 7–8 minutes on a single YouTube video? It's News and Comment Day, and we’re breaking down new data from PodMatch, and we’re raising questions about what “top platform” honestly m...
July 2, 2025
332 - Spotify Lures YouTubers, Apple’s Top 20, & Are AI Subscriptions Worth it?
Spotify wants YouTubers. Apple’s celebrating 20 years of podcasting. And Gen Z? They're tuning in! It’s news day, and we’re breaking down Apple’s “20 Podcasts We Love” list, surprising Gen Z listening habits, and YouTube’s AI...
June 26, 2025
329 - Steve from Blue’s Clues is Back with a Podcast for Adults
What if the host of Blue’s Clues was about to launch the most emotionally supportive podcast of the year? Steve Burns just announced Alive , a new show for grown-ups coming this fall, and we’re unpacking what it could be. Ste...
June 25, 2025
328 - Is Streaming Harming the Planet? Podcast News & Industry Commentary
Did you know your Spotify binge could be leaving a bigger carbon footprint than you think? It's news day, and we’re digging into the astounding environmental impact of streaming, especially as Spotify shifts to video. We also...
June 18, 2025
325 - YouTube Updates, Introducing North Flow, and Industry Commentary
YouTube just added a community tab for creators, and we think it’s a real advancement! It’s news day, and we’re bringing you the latest podcast industry headlines! We share our takes on platform updates, shifting charts, upco...
June 12, 2025
322 - Top-Earning Podcasters, Gemini Video Updates, and More Buzz
Ready for more podcast buzz? This episode kicks off with a can’t-miss roundup of the latest stories shaking up the audio world. Heads up! Marc is a bit under the weather today, but don’t worry - the co-hosts are back and step...
June 11, 2025
321 - What It Takes to Get Featured on Apple Podcasts
Big congratulations to our very own community member, Dominic Lawson, whose podcast Mental Health Rewritten is now featured on Apple Podcasts! Dominic shares the strategy that made this come together, including the duration o...
June 5, 2025
318 - How To Invite Your Audience To Contribute To Your Content
Do you rely on listener content for your podcast, and how did you get your listeners to contribute? Today, we give our thoughts on this mailbag question, share smart ways to connect with your audience, and cover a few news st...
June 4, 2025
317 - Marc Maron Signs Off, Orson Welles Voice Lives On, and Kids Dive Into Summer Listening Challenge
Marc Maron says goodbye to WTF after 16 years. Is it burnout, or just a new chapter? Either way, it’s worth discussing. We’ve also got chart updates, can’t-miss events, job leads in the podcasting industry, and a look at AI r...
May 29, 2025
313 - Podcast Ad Recall, the Sirius Lawsuit, and RSS Video Drops Soon
Did you know female podcast listeners remember ads better than any other media platform? Today, we dig into why podcast ads, especially those integrated naturally, stick with both men and women more than TV, YouTube, or socia...
May 28, 2025
312 - Apple & Canva Join Forces, VEO 3 Drops, and Upcoming Events
Cosmo says your zodiac sign has a perfect podcast match, and we couldn’t resist putting it to the test. Today’s episode kicks off with a fun horoscope-inspired segment before digging into fresh industry headlines. Apple just ...
May 14, 2025
304 - Automated Podcast Workflows, Event Buzz & Spotify Play Counts
Can automation, AI, and transparency shape podcasting’s future? While Marc is on vacation, the co-hosts take over to bring you the week’s top headlines. We cover Spotify’s new public play counts, ChatGPT’s Deep Research featu...
April 30, 2025
294 - Netflix Eyes Podcasts, Descript Enhances AI & Spotify Boasts $100M Payouts
Spotify reports paying out over $100 million to podcasters in Q1 2025, driven by growth in video shows and new monetization tools. Today, for news day, we break down what that means. We also talk about Netflix exploring video...
April 23, 2025
289 - AI Tools, Events & A Creator's $100M Decision
How much is your creative freedom worth? Would you compromise creative control for a profit? It’s news day, and today we’re talking about the bold decision of a creator who turned down $100 million to keep control over their ...
April 17, 2025
286 - Smart Podcast Growth Strategy, Spotify Glitches & Stronger Podcast Communities
Today, I kick things off with an underrated listener growth strategy that came from a simple Facebook Groups thread. From there, we get into a lively conversation about podcast promotion, engagement tactics, and why small ste...
April 16, 2025
285 - Inside the Latest Podcast Trends: Awards, Advertising & Audio Loopholes
In this News & Comment episode, we kick things off with the latest chart data (hello again, Mel Robbins 👀), then unpack what’s fueling the continued rise of true crime shows and why certain podcast genres dominate the charts ...
April 10, 2025
281 - Google's New 'Gemini Flows', Optimizing Your Show Notes and More
AI technology is moving fast! Are you keeping up? Today, we explore more of the latest podcasting news, like Gemini’s new workflow builder that acts like a virtual team. We also uncover social media shifts, including Instagra...
April 9, 2025
280 - Can Anything Be a Podcast?
Imagine you're stuck in an elevator. Someone hands you a mic and says, “Go live!” What’s your podcast episode about? That’s the question we dive into, inspired by Taylor Cartago’s viral video podcast, Anything Can Be a Podcas...
April 2, 2025
275 - Podcast News: Apple’s New Widgets, Rabbit R1 Updates & Seniors Go Mic-First
Did you know only half of the top 250 podcasts post full episodes on YouTube? Its news day and we’re talking about the latest platform trends, chart rankings, and tools changing how we podcast. This includes Google's new AI f...
March 27, 2025
271 - OpenAI's Improved Image Generator, Podcasting Trends by State and More
OpenAI’s new image generator is here, and it’s made major improvements! We talk about how GPT-4o now creates cleaner images, realistic hands, and even gets text right most of the time. We also dig into a new poll trying to na...
March 26, 2025
270 - Podcast News: YouTube Dynamic Ads, Podcasting 2.0, and Upcoming Events
It’s a loaded news day, and we’ve got the highlights ready for you! YouTube may be testing dynamic ads and we’ve got questions. What could this mean for creators? How might it compete with traditional podcast ad tools? We als...
March 19, 2025
265 - Podcast News: Spotify Takes a Stand, Zoom’s New Podcast Gear & What Gen Z Preferences on Audio vs. Video Podcasts
It’s a big news day in the podcasting world! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the latest headlines, including: [03:36] Who’s topping the podcast charts? – Apple & Spotify’s latest #1 shows [10:42] Podcasting events & i...
March 12, 2025
Podcast News: YouTube Defines Podcasting, AI Audio Tools, and Industry Events
YouTube defines podcasting as “listenable content that’s video-optional,” but what does that really mean for creators? It’s news day, and today we’re bringing you many headlines, including YouTube’s changing role concerning ...
Feb. 26, 2025
250 - Podcast News: Listen Notes Sets Limits, Upcoming Podcasting Events and Job Opportunities
ListenNotes just purged nearly 2,000 AI-generated podcasts! Will other platforms follow suit? Today, we unpack this move, and we also share Apple’s long-awaited update to podcast submissions and the latest trends in the podca...