Podcast News Episodes
Updates and news in the podcasting industry.
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 ...
Nov. 7, 2024
Podcast News: Video Ads Rising & FTC Takes Action Against Fake Reviews
Is Spotify's push for video ads changing things for advertisers? Ad spending on audio ads was up 11 percent and video ads slightly outperformed that at 12%. What does this mean for podcasters? Listen and find out because we'r...
Oct. 31, 2024
Today’s Updates: Spotify’s Auto Moderation & Acast’s Latest Podcast Report
Happy Halloween! Today, we’re joined by a spine-tingling guest—or should we say phantom intruder from the dark side of podcasting to join us for more podcast news headlines. Did you know that 80% of podcast listeners prefer n...
Oct. 30, 2024
Mid-week Recap: Netflix "Moments" Feature and R1 Rabbit Hops to Beta
Have you heard that Netflix is launching a new feature that lets users save and share specific scenes from their favorite shows and movies on social media? This is one of the exciting updates we discuss in this week's midweek...
Oct. 24, 2024
Podcast Headlines: Intuit CEO in the Hot Seat and Women in Podcasting Award Winners Revealed!
We're back with more podcast headlines! Is it okay for a podcast host to challenge a guest when they dodge a probing question? Should a podcast have to edit out sections if the guest asks? That's what happened to Nilay Patel ...
Oct. 23, 2024
Headlines: Podcast Global Market Estimated at $4.75 Billion and Podpage’s New Features
Did you know that the global podcast industry’s annual revenue is estimated at $3.94 - $4.75 billion in 2024? This shows how massive and rapidly growing the podcast space is! Today, we're bringing you several podcast industry...
Oct. 17, 2024
Latest Buzz: YouTube Shorts Update and Adobe’s AI Max Event
YouTube Shorts just got longer with a new 3-minute feature, allowing creators to share more detailed content. Will this change audience engagement? Today we're covering Podcast news that will get your wheels turning! Adobe Ma...
Oct. 16, 2024
Podcast News: Walmart, Influencers, and Listener-Inspired Gin
Did you hear that Walmart is changing its ad strategy by using influencers to make podcast ads that feel more personal? These new ads aim to capture the attention of younger audiences by tapping into their passions and partne...
Oct. 9, 2024
Midweek News: Headliner’s New Video Tool & The Rise of Kids Podcasts
Headliner has entered the short form video space. While our fearless leader Marc Ronick is helping with vital resources for Hurricane Helene victims, the rest of the crew takes the wheel to cover podcast headlines and share s...
Sept. 26, 2024
News: Spotify's Music Podcast Purge & the Call for Gender Balance
Is Your Podcast Ready for the Spotify Purge? Spotify abruptly removed 500 music-centric podcasts, such as study playlists and sound machines. What could this mean for creators who incorporate podsafe music into their shows? W...
Sept. 25, 2024
Midweek Headlines: Podcasts Now America's Most Trusted Media Source, Rødecaster Video Arrives, & Events
Are you craving honest conversations and not just talking heads from the major media companies? According to Vox Topica, podcasting is now the leading trusted media source! We look at this headline and share more exciting pod...
Sept. 24, 2024
Is Podcasting Dead or Evolving?
Is podcasting really dead? According to Sirius XM, 84% of Gen Z podcast listeners discover podcasts through YouTube. This statistic might make independent audio-first podcasters wonder if there's still a place for them in the...
Sept. 11, 2024
News: Updates from FTC, Facebook's Power, & iOS 18's New Features
Podcasters, do you trust influencers more than traditional ads? We're tackling this hot topic, sharing surprising stats on which social platforms are actually the most effective for podcasters. Plus, the FTC's crackdown on fa...
Sept. 4, 2024
Podcast News: Buzzsprout's Top Quotes & Røde’s Creator Award
It's midweek news day! This episode covers the latest podcasting news, including Buzzsprout's "45 Top Podcasting Quotes from Podcasters." We discuss strategies for expanding your audience and highlight insights from our commu...
July 24, 2024
Fresh Takes On The Latest Podcast Headlines
Today's episode provides an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and advancements in the podcasting industry. The community discusses the impact of social media trends and the progression of AI in the podcasting space. A...