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Podnews Weekly Review

James Cridland and Sam Sethi
Spotify
Podcasting 2.0
Podcasting
Podcast Growth
Brand Safety
Monetization Models
Podcast Advertising
Youtube
Acast
Consolidation In Podcasting
AI In Podcasting
Audience Engagement
Apple
Good Pods
Fader
Marketing
Political Podcasting
Diversity In Monetization
Music In Podcasts
AI Generated Descriptions

The last word in podcasting news.Every Friday, James Cridland and Sam Sethi review the week's top stories from Podnews; and interview some of the biggest names making the news from across the podcast industry.

Winner, "Best Podcasting Podcast", 2025 Ear Worthy Awards

Support the show at weekly.podnews.net - or hit the boost button! Sponsored by Buzzsprout: start podcasting - keep podcastin... more

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AI is transforming the podcast industry, raising questions about disclosure, quality standards, and audience preferences as companies like Inception Point AI create thousands of AI-generated episodes weekly.

• Jeanine Wright from Inception Point AI ... more

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AI-generated content is rapidly flooding the podcast ecosystem, creating tension between innovation and quality standards across the audio landscape. Companies like Inception Point AI are generating thousands of low-quality episodes despite criticism... more

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We remember podcasting pioneer Todd Cochran who passed away suddenly this week, reflecting on his 19-year journey in the industry and the indelible mark he left on the medium. 

• Todd's journey began in 2004 with a $14.95 Walmart microphone, creatin... more

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Jakarta sets the stage for an exploration of Asia's unique podcast landscape, where innovative approaches to monetization and content distribution reflect the region's diverse markets and consumer behaviors.

• Ron Baetiong from Podcast Network Asia ... more

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Recent Guests

Jeanine Wright
CEO of Inception Point AI
Inception Point AI
Episode: What's the deal with Inception Point AI? Plus, Ireland, and AudioAlways
Dylan Haskins
Commissioning podcasts for BBC Sounds and Radio 5 Live
BBC Sounds
Episode: What's the deal with Inception Point AI? Plus, Ireland, and AudioAlways
Greg Glenday
CEO of Acast
Acast
Episode: Greg Glenday Reveals How Acast is Betting on Creator-First Podcasting
Siobhan Leahy
Assistant editor at the BBC World Service for World Service Newsroom and the Global News Podcast
BBC
Episode: Podcasting in Asia; plus Podhome's new podcast app
Ron Bittiong
Founder of Podcast Network Asia and creator of Seria FM, a premium audio drama podcast platform
Podcast Network Asia
Episode: Podcasting in Asia; plus Podhome's new podcast app
Barry Lubreks
CEO and founder of Podhome, a podcast hosting platform
Podhome
Episode: Podcasting in Asia; plus Podhome's new podcast app
Alex Sanfilippo
Founder of Podmatch, a platform connecting podcast hosts and guests
Podmatch
Episode: PodMatch, and data about YouTube and Spotify consumption
Oscar Saranda
CEO of Wondercraft
Wondercraft
Episode: From Podcast Movement, Dallas TX - and the Wonda of Wondercraft
Norma Jean Belenke
Creator of the podcast 'Podbiz' focusing on podcast monetization.
Episode: From Ads to Subscriptions: How Today's Podcasts Actually Make Money

Hosts

James Cridland
Editor of Pod News, commentator on podcasting and media industry trends.
Sam Sethi
CEO of True Fans, co-host of various podcasting initiatives.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • This show ruined itself

    This show started out great, and unfortunately raced right to the bottom.

    Based on a transcript, this podcast sells cohost slots to turn episodes into advertisements. Without disclosing that upfront. Not ethical for a newscast.

    Wow. What did fiction podcasts do to Cridland? Whatever it is, it has ruined his objectivity. His grudges have slipped out of his control.

    Unfortunately, if I want to know what’s actually going on in podcasting I need to look it up elsewhere … Cridland and Sethi are... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ~ Violet ~
    United States4 months ago
  • Oops … show hit a bump

    Wow. What did fiction podcasts do to Cridland? Whatever it is, it has ruined his objectivity. His grudges have slipped out of his control.

    Unfortunately, if I want to know what’s actually going on in podcasting I need to look it up myself … Cridland and Sethi aren’t explaining things well enough.

    Maybe they’ll get it together. This could be really good.

    Former review: This show is one of the best about podcasting news and tech. Sometimes they take an odd stance on something. Don’t always ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ~ Violet ~
    United States8 months ago
  • One of the better PAPs

    This show is one of the best about podcasting news and tech. Sometimes they take an odd stance on something. Don’t always reveal their own conflicts. Seem to have some weird grudges. And seem to be highly self-promoting. But some of the things that make the daily show less trustworthy and useful are smoothed out a bit in this longer format. They do know the industry, and that does show.

    I wish there was more diversity in perspectives at this level of coverage and monetization. I wish that was ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ~ Violet ~
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful, concise and witty

    I decided as a long term podcaster I must become more professional about my industry and learn. So I did a tour of podcast 'industry' podcasts and this was far and away, I mean by a country mile the finest. It is insightful but also a joy to listen to. Sam and James get on really well, and it is not over verbose. I mean there was another one which shall remain nameless (but is in fact Libsyn) where I wanted to eat my own liver. I heartily recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shedcaster
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Top resource for anyone involved in pod casting

    James and Sam do an amazing job of pulling back the veil on the entire podcasting industry.

    100% recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    App Rover
    United States2 years ago

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What's the deal with Inception Point AI? Plus, Ireland, and AudioAlways
Q: How do you plan to meet the needs of advertisers concerning AI in podcasting?
We follow guidelines for AI transparency and include disclosures in all our content, adapting as the industry evolves.
What's the deal with Inception Point AI? Plus, Ireland, and AudioAlways
Q: What does Inception Point AI do and how do you make shows?
Inception Point AI designs AI-generated personalities and creates content on their behalf across multiple platforms.
Greg Glenday Reveals How Acast is Betting on Creator-First Podcasting
Q: Is Acast considering entering the private feeds and subscription-based content market?
Currently, we focus on ad-supported models, but we support creators who wish to combine subscription options with advertising.
Greg Glenday Reveals How Acast is Betting on Creator-First Podcasting
Q: What is Acast's strategy regarding video content?
Video will be an important part of our future, but we believe that not every podcast needs video; it's about enhancing the creator's content.
Greg Glenday Reveals How Acast is Betting on Creator-First Podcasting
Q: What are the main focuses for Acast moving forward under your leadership?
We're focused on alignment and operational efficiency to support growth across our major markets, especially the U.S.

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