Additional, long-form and ad-hoc podcasting content from Podnews and the Podnews Weekly Review. Expect speeches, interviews, and other pieces of content.
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Grammar Girl, hosted by Mignon Fogarty, is celebrating its 18th anniversary this week. The podcast, which started as a "quick and dirty tip" about writing, has evolved into a show that explores all things language - from the exciting and fun to the quick tips. Over the past 18 years, Fogarty has seen major changes in the podcasting industry, such as the rise of dynamic ad insertion and the increasing presence of celebrities in the medium. While the core of producing the show hasn't changed much, Fogarty has embraced new technologies like video and AI to enhance the podcast. As Fogarty looks to the future, she is particularly interested in the potential impact of AI on the industry, though she acknowledges the challenge of podcast discovery will likely persist. Listeners can find Grammar Girl and Fogarty's other podcasts on her website or across various social media platforms.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/30/24 • 20:39
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Bumper, a podcast growth agency started by Dan Misener and Jonas Woost, has launched the Bumper Dashboard - a tool that aggregates podcast data from various sources like hosting providers, marketing attribution services, and podcast apps. The dashboard aims to provide a comprehensive view of podcast performance metrics beyond just downloads, which Misener argues may not be the best measure of audience engagement and reach. The dashboard allows users to see verified listener numbers, total listen time, and other insights across different platforms, helping podcasters make data-driven decisions about their content and format. Bumper offers the dashboard as a free tool for its consulting clients, with the value being in the storytelling and interpretation of the data rather than just the charts and graphs.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/16/24 • 17:55
Got feedback? Send us a text message.In this episode, host Sam Sethi is joined by Joe Tannorella, the CEO and co-founder of Pod Engine, an audio intelligence platform that mines podcast data at scale. Joe discusses how Pod Engine uses transcription, natural language processing, and other AI techniques to extract deep insights from podcast episodes, including identifying topics discussed, guests, advertising, and more. The conversation covers how Pod Engine's technology can be used for podcast discovery, guest booking, and even monitoring for misinformation. Overall, this episode provides an in-depth look at the capabilities of Pod Engine and how it aims to provide valuable data and analytics to the podcasting community.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/16/24 • 11:34
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Sam Sethi chats with Oskar Serrander, CEO and co-founder of Wondercraft, about their new AI-powered advertising platform. Learn how this innovative tool is revolutionizing audio ad creation, from generating ad copy to producing studio-quality voiceovers and sound effects. Discover how Wondercraft is streamlining the advertising workflow, empowering creatives, and transforming the audio industry.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/9/24 • 19:09
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Josh Divney is the Content Lead at Podcast Discovery, a UK-based marketing agency that helps podcasts get discovered. Divney explains that Podcast Discovery was founded by Matt Deegan and Matt Hill to provide marketing solutions for podcasts in the UK. Divney's team at Podcast Discovery has worked with popular shows like Nish Kumar and Coco Khan's Politics podcast, Crooked Media's Pod Save the UK, and The Economist. Divney discusses Podcast Discovery's new "Virtual Studio" service, which provides remote podcast guests with high-quality video and audio equipment as well as custom 3D virtual backgrounds to enhance the production value of remote recordings. The goal is to help podcasts maintain a consistent visual identity and professional look across their content, even for remote contributors.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/9/24 • 12:16
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Mathew Passy is an experienced podcast consultant who recently sold his previous company, The Podcast Consultant. After taking some time off, he has now started a new venture called Custom Podcast Solutions, where he and a business partner are exploring various podcast-related ideas and products. One of their key projects is the "Podcast Beacon" - an NFC-enabled device like a bracelet or keychain that allows podcast listeners to easily access a creator's show by simply tapping the device. Passy is also working on developing a portable "podcast case" that aims to make it easy for podcasters to record high-quality audio when away from their home studio. Passy plans to showcase some of these new products at the upcoming Podcast Movement conference as he continues to innovate in the podcasting space.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/9/24 • 06:58
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Sam Sethi interviews Andrew Mason, the CEO of Descript, a popular audio and video editing platform. They discuss Descript's history, innovative features like the "Overdub" voice cloning tool, and future plans for the platform, including improvements to the editing workflow and the integration of AI-powered automation tools. The conversation provides an in-depth look at the evolution of podcast production tools and the challenges of balancing powerful editing capabilities with maintaining an authentic, human-sounded final product.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/2/24 • 30:21
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Lower Street, a UK-based branded podcast agency, has acquired the Pacific Content brand and trademarks. Lower Street was founded in 2017 and has been a long-time admirer of Pacific Content's work in creating high-quality branded podcasts.The acquisition allows Lower Street to continue the "mission and values" that Pacific Content stood for in pushing the boundaries of creative and impactful branded podcast content. Several Pacific Content employees will be joining the Lower Street team.Harry Morton, founder of Lower Street, believes the branded podcast market still has significant growth potential, despite a slight slowdown in the last 18 months. He sees branded podcasts as a powerful way for companies to build relationships with niche, engaged audiences.While branded podcasts may not top the overall podcast charts, they can still achieve impressive performance and chart positions within their target niches. Lower Street has had over 100 branded podcasts reach the #1 spot on Apple Podcasts charts.Moving forward, Lower Street plans to maintain the Pacific Content brand and blog content, leveraging the strong equity and reputation it has built in the industry. The two brands will work together, with Lower Street's existing strong brand identity remaining intact.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/2/24 • 09:32
Got feedback? Send us a text message.The podcast discusses a tool created by Micah Engle-Eshleman, the Adblock Podcast app, that analyzes podcast audio to detect and skip over advertisements. The tool downloads the full podcast audio, identifies where ads are inserted, and allows users to skip those ads for a subscription fee. The revenue from the skipped ads is then shared with the podcast creators.The discussion covers how the tool works, the challenges of accurately detecting ads, the pricing model, and the potential impact on the open podcasting ecosystem. Micah acknowledges the concerns some creators may have about his tool, but argues it provides an alternative monetization model for listeners willing to pay. He is open to feedback and further discussions with the podcasting community.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/26/24 • 17:40
Got feedback? Send us a text message."Startup Daily" was an automated daily podcast that provided the latest startup news without any human hosts. The creators, Manan Bhalodia and his co-founder, originally wanted to create a daily podcast covering startup news but found it too time-consuming given their other commitments. They ended up automating the podcast, which surprisingly gained a growing audience who enjoyed the unique non-human voices delivering the news.Bhalodia has now evolved this concept into a new app called "Quickie" which allows users to create their own personalized daily news podcasts. The app uses AI technology to curate relevant content based on a user's interests, generate engaging scripts, and produce the audio with synthetic voices. Bhalodia discusses the technical details behind Quickie, the target audience of busy professionals, and the challenges of making AI voices sound natural and human-like. Overall, the podcast explores an innovative approach to delivering daily news and information in an efficient, automated manner.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/26/24 • 17:17
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Gordon Firemark, known as "The Podcast Lawyer," is an entertainment lawyer who specializes in providing legal guidance for podcasters, bloggers, and digital media creators. In this interview, Firemark discusses the importance of understanding copyright law, trademark protection, and other legal considerations when producing a podcast. He explains the concept of "fair use" and why podcasters should not assume that everything on the internet is fair game for reuse. Firemark also highlights the need for transparent labeling when using AI-generated content, and the potential for new podcast licensing models to help creators properly compensate each other for content reuse. As an expert in this field, Firemark provides valuable insights for any aspiring or established podcaster looking to navigate the legal landscape.(This description is generated by AI from the transcript)We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/19/24 • 27:37
Got feedback? Send us a text message.This cloned voice and translation is from Wondercraft.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/7/24 • 03:45
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Especially for Adam Curry, here we are with a Dutch edition of Podnews, thanks to wondercraft.aiWe're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/4/24 • 03:49
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Here's a version of Podnews today... in Danish, thanks to Wondercraft.ai.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/3/24 • 04:22
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Kim Fox, a professor of practice at the American University in Cairo (AUC), is known as the "Podcast Professor" and teaches courses on podcasting, radio, and audio production. After transitioning from a radio career in the U.S., Kim now leads the annual PodFest Cairo event, which brings together a small but passionate community of podcasters and listeners in Egypt. Kim has helped nurture a new generation of audio storytellers from AUC, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the field. Through her podcast, research, and campus activities, Kim is working to expand the potential of podcasting in Egypt and the broader Middle East region.(description from kagi.com/fastgpt)We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/3/24 • 10:44
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Using Wondercraft, we're producing a set of examples of our daily podcast in other languages. Today, it's the turn of Japanese.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/3/24 • 03:15
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Here's Podnews Daily from today, but in French, created by Wondercraft AI.We just uploaded the voice track from our normal podcast, and did nothing else - after five minutes or so, it gave us this file back, which we've mixed as we would normally do.So, that's fun, isn't it. Want another language tomorrow?We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
7/1/24 • 04:40
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Sam Sethi talks with Alban Brooke, the Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout, about the company's new Buzzsprout for Android app and their plans for expanding their podcast offerings. Alban discusses the features of the native Android app, the success of the iOS app, and Buzzsprout's new podcast called "Buzzsprout Weekly" that repurposes their existing newsletter content. The conversation also touches on Buzzsprout's approach to video podcasting and the use of AI technology in their "Co-host" feature.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
6/28/24 • 14:46
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Sam Sethi chats with Russell Harrower from Pod Too.Pod Too is a podcast hosting platform that allows podcasters to easily syndicate their shows to radio stations around the world. The platform provides features like live listener tracking and the ability to convert podcasts into radio-friendly formats, making it simple for podcasters to expand their reach beyond just on-demand audio. Founded by a radio station owner who wanted to ensure his station could continue operating even if he was unavailable, Pod Too aims to bridge the gap between the podcast and traditional radio worlds, empowering creators to share their content across multiple mediums.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
6/28/24 • 15:27
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Sam Sethi interviews Kendall Brietman, the community manager for Riverside.fm, a popular podcast and video recording tool. Kendall discusses the exciting new features that Riverside.fm has launched, including enhanced live streaming capabilities, a powerful multi-track editing suite, and AI-powered tools to streamline content creation and promotion.The conversation covers Riverside.fm's goal of making high-quality audio and video production accessible to both professional and beginner content creators. Kendall highlights how the platform's intuitive interface and customizable templates allow users to create engaging, polished content without advanced technical skills.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
6/21/24 • 12:54
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Sam Sethi and Nathan Gathright discuss the development of a new "events feed" feature for podcasts, which would allow podcasters to publish information about live, in-person events like concerts or tours in their podcast RSS feed. They explain how this would work by leveraging existing podcast metadata tags in a new way, and how it could integrate with ticketing platforms to display event details and ticket availability to podcast listeners.The two also discuss the idea of creating a "radio feed" that would aggregate live/upcoming shows from multiple podcasters, potentially allowing podcast platforms to earn a percentage of plays from this aggregated feed.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
6/21/24 • 10:44
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Theo Gadd, the co-founder of PodLife Events, discusses his company's mission to build a platform exclusively for live podcast events. Pod Life Events operates two models - a ticketing platform tailored for podcasting, and an end-to-end events agency that handles all aspects of podcast events. Gadd explains how they leverage their network of partner venues and integrations to create a seamless experience for podcasters and fans. The conversation also covers their collaboration with True Fans to develop a new standard for embedding podcast events within RSS feeds, allowing for better discovery and interactivity around these live experiences.https://podlifeevents.com/We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
6/20/24 • 12:44
Got feedback? Send us a text message.The Africa Podcast Network is the largest podcast network on the African continent, focused on monetization and representing some of the biggest podcasts and networks like Sirius and Amazon. The network now represents popular shows that cover business, entertainment, and inspirational topics for African audiences. The network provides podcasters with access to equipment, community, and monetization opportunities. Despite challenges around data costs and conservative brand attitudes, the network sees significant growth potential in the rapidly expanding African podcast market. Jon Savage, the CEO, chats with Sam Sethi.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
6/14/24 • 15:32
Got feedback? Send us a text message.In this episode, host Sam interviews Kevin Y Brown, the Chief Content Officer of Afripods, a Pan-African podcast hosting and distribution platform. They discuss the current state of podcasting in Africa, including the opportunities for innovation, the rise of vernacular language podcasts, and the challenges around monetization and payouts for creators. The conversation highlights the vibrant and collaborative nature of the global podcasting community and the unique potential for Africa to leapfrog traditional media models.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
6/13/24 • 11:15
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6/7/24 • 19:45
Got feedback? Send us a text message.A full interview with Ellie Rubenstein, Head of Pocket Casts - what's coming next on Pocket Casts, and how it all works with Automattic.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Podcast hosting - made easy. Support the Show.
5/29/24 • 22:10
Got feedback? Send us a text message.As part of Podnews Editor James Cridland's speech at Podcast Movement Evolutions, Adam Curry gave the audience a short talk about the last twenty years of podcasting, and the future.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
5/29/24 • 02:03
Got feedback? Send us a text message.Matthew has just sold his company to PodX. We find out why, and what the company's plans are.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
5/29/24 • 43:19
Got feedback? Send us a text message.This was recorded, flat with no EQ, into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2.I uploaded the raw WAV, normalised for -16 LUFS, to Buzzsprout. It will have produced a 192kbps MP3 from it; I turned off Magic Mastering.Pictures and this text at https://podnews.net/article/lewitt-audio-ray-reviewWe're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
4/18/24 • 07:11
Got feedback? Send us a text message.This is the full version of the interview with Adam Curry for the Podnews Weekly Review. This is about an hour long; we edited out the stuff about IPFS, which we'll return to in a later date, and much of the history; so here it all is for your enjoyment and entertainment.This was recorded on Streamyard - the version in the Podnews Weekly Review was treated by Adobe's enhancement tool, but this version isn't. Sorry for any choppiness of the audio.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.
8/4/23 • 59:50
