Podcast News Episodes
Updates and news in the podcasting industry.
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. 19, 2025
Podcast News: The Rise of ‘Vodcasting’ & SiriusXM’s Expansion
With video podcasting taking center stage, is it time to call the medium something new? Perhaps 'vodcasting'? Today is news day and this is one of the stories that leads to an engaged conversation along with more of the lates...
Feb. 12, 2025
Podcast News: Is Joe Rogan Experience Still a Podcast? & YouTube’s Big Moves
YouTube’s CEO says big changes are coming for podcasters but will it be a real win or just more talk? Spotify made big promises last year but didn’t deliver as expected. Now, YouTube is stepping in with plans to improve podca...
Feb. 5, 2025
Podcast News: Pay-to-Play Guesting and AI Audio Advances
It’s news day, and we’re bringing you the latest Podcast industry headlines. Today we lightly debate how Chris Voss’s pay-to-play model has ruffled some feathers as to whether guests should pay for a spot on his show and if t...
Jan. 30, 2025
Podcast Headlines: DeepSeek, AI Wishlists, and Virtual Events
While our fearless leader Marc is traveling, the crew is taking the wheel and cruising through more hot podcasting headlines! We’re breaking down DeepSeek, a mysterious new AI model that’s shaking up the tech world, uncoverin...
Jan. 29, 2025
Podcast News: What New Podcast Data Reveals & Spotify’s Award Program
If a previous guest on your podcast asked you to remove their episode, would you honor their request? Today, we kick things off with a thought-provoking question from our Facebook group, sparking a discussion on guest request...
Jan. 23, 2025
Podcast Headlines: Fake Podcast Clips & Unpacking Listener Habits
Did you know that fake podcast clips are circulating on social media, spreading misinformation and deceiving millions? Even more shocking, there are LinkedIn articles that teach people how to create them! If this raises your ...
Jan. 22, 2025
Podcast News: TikTok Ban, Top Podcast Charts, and AI Innovations
What if an AI model could help you stay on top of your podcasting tasks? Maybe it can! Today, we're discussing the new ChatGPT "Tasks" feature and how it might fit into your workflow. Google is also making waves with "The Dai...
Jan. 15, 2025
Podcast News: Rogan Faces Backlash, Shure’s New Smart Mic & Upcoming Events
Joe Rogan "broke a promise" to his listeners, and his fans aren't happy after Spotify quietly added unskippable midroll ads to his podcast—despite Rogan once claiming he'd never interrupt conversations with ads. Would you be...
Dec. 19, 2024
2025 Podcast Predictions, New Ranking Tools & Always-On Content
What’s on your holiday wishlist for your podcast? In today’s episode, we kick things off by sharing our podcast holiday wishlists, featuring gear upgrades and dream tools that could elevate our setups. Then, we dive into the ...
Dec. 18, 2024
Podcast News: AI Tools Transform Discoverability and Podcasthon Inspires Giving Back
Today, we’re diving head-first into the latest podcasting news and tools shaping the industry. We discuss Google AI Studio’s groundbreaking multimodal capabilities and ChatGPT’s enhanced video analysis features. We also exami...
Dec. 11, 2024
Podcast News: OpenAI’s $200 Subscription, Reels Updates, and Charts!
Is Kylie Kelce the new queen of podcasting? Could she really be dethroning Joe Rogan from his reign at the top of the charts? Let's find out more! In today's episode, we're diving into the latest podcasting headlines, includi...
Dec. 4, 2024
Podcast News: YouTube Takes the Lead and Industry Highlights
Is YouTube set to dethrone Spotify as the Alpha and Omega of podcasting? The video platform has made strides over recent years, finally surpassing Spotify and becoming the leading podcast platform. Find out more as we cover h...
Nov. 15, 2024
Major Spotify Upgrades for Creators
Have you heard about Spotify's exciting new changes for Podcasters? Not only has it changed its name, but it is also rolling out new features like uploading short clips and more advanced analytic features. Today, we also offe...
Nov. 13, 2024
Podcast News: Apple’s Holiday Delay Warning & Rode’s Smallest Mic Release
Will Apple's holiday publishing delays impact your launch? Today, we share updates that could affect your holiday launch plans. Join us and hear the latest about a new pocket-sized mic from Rode and Amazon Music's AI-powered ...