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.
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Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 259 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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.
James and Sam do an amazing job of pulling back the veil on the entire podcasting industry.
100% recommend.
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Covering a range of topics within the podcasting landscape, insights shared include industry trends, monetization strategies, and technological advancements in audio production and advertising. The discussions frequently feature prominent figures in the podcasting realm, providing listeners with access to expert perspectives and innovative ideas. The show not only addresses current events but also dives into future implications for the industry, catering to those deeply invested in understanding podcasting as a medium and business.
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