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Podcast Perspectives helps you understand the ever-changing podcast industry. Hosted by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, this Signal Award winning show speaks to leaders in the podcast space through longform interviews and panel discussions. The goal is to walk through not only the important news and issues of the day in the podcast landscape, but also to go deep on the topics that... more

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Ainsley Rossitto is the first Head of Podcasts at Beehiiv, a publishing platform built to help creators grow and monetize their audiences. Beehiiv was founded in 2021 by Tyler Denk, an early employee at Morning Brew, and has since grown into a platfo... more

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Emma Sweet is the Global Product Activation Manager for podcasts at YouTube, where she works at the intersection of podcasting, video, audience growth, monetization, and YouTube’s evolving suite of creator tools.

During this conversation, we’ll cove... more

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Richard Fawal is the Founder and CEO of Voxtopica, a podcast strategy firm focused on organizations whose success is measured by mission alignment and expansion rather than monetization. His recently developed Mission-Driven Podcast Framework argues ... more

Glenn Rubenstein is the founder of Adopter Media, one of podcasting's largest media buying agencies. Through Adopter, his team helps brands plan, buy, and optimize podcast advertising campaigns at significant scale. Glenn recently reacted to a propos... more

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Ainsley Rossitto
Head of Podcasts at Beehiiv
Beehiiv
Episode: Why Beehiiv is Betting on Podcasts with Ainsley Rossitto
Emma Sweet
YouTube's global activation manager
YouTube
Episode: YouTube’s Emma Sweet Breaks Down Podcasting on Platform
Richard Fawal
Founder and CEO of Voxtopica
Voxtopica
Episode: Why Some Organizations Need a Different Podcast Strategy with Richard Fawal and Colin Cole
Colin Cole
Director of Policy Outreach and Communications at More Equitable Democracy; host of Future of Reforming Democracy
More Equitable Democracy
Episode: Why Some Organizations Need a Different Podcast Strategy with Richard Fawal and Colin Cole
Glenn Rubenstein
Adopter Media CEO and Founder
Adopter Media
Episode: Glenn Rubenstein on the AMP Accords
Sharon Taylor
Chief Revenue Officer, Triton Digital
Triton Digital
Episode: Podcasting's Shift to Video According to Triton Digital's Sharon Taylor
Laura Mayer
Host and producer known for Shameless Acquisition Target, author of Try Hard
Three Uncanny Four Productions / Talkhouse
Episode: Laura Mayer on the Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of Podcasting
Stephanie Smellie
Head of business development at Patreon
Patreon
Episode: Patreon's Stephanie Smellie on Turning Fans Into a Sustainable Business
Brendan Monaghan
CEO of Libsyn; former Megaphone co-founder
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Episode: Libsyn CEO Brendan Monaghan on Monetization in 2026

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Jeff Umbro
Host of long-running industry-focused podcast and founder of The Podglomerate

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great Insiders POV

    Thanks to Jeff Umbro for his commitment to the podcast industry - it comes through in every episode. Appreciate the variety of perspectives and in talking about both the business and creative sides!

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    RoseEReid
    United States2 years ago

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Why Beehiiv is Betting on Podcasts with Ainsley Rossitto
Q: What are the plans for monetization and video on Beehiiv's roadmap?
Plans include a monetization front with show- and episode-level ad controls, a campaign manager for direct-sold ads, and a programmatic option, plus video capabilities to unify audio and video performance and push across platforms.
Why Beehiiv is Betting on Podcasts with Ainsley Rossitto
Q: What does the Head of Podcasts role actually mean at Beehiiv?
The role is split roughly 50/50 between product development and go-to-market/education, focusing on building podcast features (monetization, video, distribution) while educating creators from newsletters to podcasts on how to use the platform effectively.
YouTube’s Emma Sweet Breaks Down Podcasting on Platform
Q: What should creators pay attention to when packaging videos for YouTube (titles, thumbnails, metadata)?
Creators should focus on clear value propositions in titles and thumbnails, leverage YouTube Trends for keywords, ensure each video can stand alone, and use chapters and descriptions to guide viewers and calls to action to connect cross-platform platforms.
YouTube’s Emma Sweet Breaks Down Podcasting on Platform
Q: What are the three bullets for why legacy podcasters should use YouTube for distribution?
The three reasons are discovery at scale, the ability to reach global audiences, and the breadth of formats on YouTube including long-form, short-form, horizontal clips, and live/premier options, all within one platform.
YouTube’s Emma Sweet Breaks Down Podcasting on Platform
Q: So how does YouTube actually define a podcast?
We consider a show a podcast if it can be consumed as audio and still maintain content integrity, focusing on spoken word and audio consumption, even if video is present.

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This show centers on the evolving landscape of podcasting, featuring longform interviews and panel discussions with industry leaders about strategy, monetization, distribution, measurement, and the broader business of audio. Episodes frequently explore how organizations and creators build sustainable, mission-driven podcast programs, monetize effectively, and navigate platform changes, with practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and conversations about collaboration, video integration, and awards-driven growth. A notable throughline is a balance between creator-centric insights and publisher/brand perspectives, making it valuable for both operators and marketers seeking actionable takeaways and industry context.

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1. Ainsley Rossitto
2. Emma Sweet
3. Richard Fawal
4. Colin Cole
5. Glenn Rubenstein
6. Sharon Taylor
7. Laura Mayer
8. Stephanie Smellie

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