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Podnews Weekly Review

James Cridland and Sam Sethi

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 AwardsSupport the show at https://weekly.podnews.net - or hit the boost button! Sponsored by Buzzsprout: start podcasting - keep podcasting!

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83:00

Faith, Radio, and Podcasting 2.0 - Adam Curry and...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/03/07

We talk about Godcaster, and also catch up with the week's news. (A long interview with Adam and Dave on Monday here). Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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94:45

Podimo's success; and the Pod Predictor from Coleman...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/02/28

We speak with Morten Strunge of Podimo about the company's success in hitting one million paid subscribers; and Jay Nachlis from Coleman Insights about their testing tool, the Pod Predictor. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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30:39

Extra: Rockie Thomas from SoundStack

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/02/24

Rockie talks about why the new podcast namespace excites her, and how to grow podcasting by making it simpler. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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92:43

SoundStack's Rockie Thomas; and has Podcasting 2.0...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/02/21

We chat with Rockie Thomas, who is very excited about the potential of live podcasts. And, we cover new developments in the industry, including a look at one podcast that claimed Podcasting 2.0 has failed. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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72:41

Spotify's payments to creators, and Acast in profit

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/02/14

Sam and James talk about Spotify's recently revealed creator payments for podcasters, and Acast's profitable year Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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20:44

Extra: David Bodycombe on video for podcasts

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/02/10

James chats with David Bodycombe on how he produces video for Tom Scott's Lateral podcast. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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88:21

Riverside's AI tools; and why do video podcasting?

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/02/07

We speak with Kendall Breitman from Riverside on their new tools; and with David Bodycombe on reasons why video podcasting is a good thing after all. Send James & Sam a message Support the show Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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75:48

Europe's podcast growth, and the podcast numbers you...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/01/31

We speak with Andreea Coscai from EuroWaves about Europe's growth; and talk TuneIn, as well as a ton of numbersSend James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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71:40

How Apple Podcasts works in China; and another set of...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/01/25

We're late - sorry. But we're here. We use chapters, so if you use chapters too, feel free to jump to stories that interest you!Send James & Sam a messageChristiTutionalist Politicsthe "ChristiTutionalist Politics" podcast. Weekly (weekends) News/Opinion-cast from...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBuzzsproutStart podcasting - keep podcasting!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showCo...

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15:12

Extra: Stuart Last, CEO, Audioboom

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/01/20

The full interview with Stuart Last from last Friday - including why his company is focusing on "baked-in" ad reads.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

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101:12

Spotify goes live with its Partner Program;...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/01/17

Sam and James cover the news since we last did a "real" show - including Spotify, Global Radio, and live streaming. Plus, we hear from Audioboom's CEO, Stuart Last, on the company's 2024.Send James & Sam a messageBuzzsproutStart podcasting - keep podcasting!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcast...

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17:29

Predictions for 2025

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/01/10

James and Sam predict the podcast industry's 2025.We're back with our normal show next week; Podnews has been producing updated news throughout the holiday period - you can read that over at https://podnews.net/Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net Full interviews at https://extra.podnews.net/

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49:04

Highlights and lowlights of 2024; and our predictions...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2025/01/03

Sam and James look at our predictions for last year; and look back at how 2024 went.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net Full interviews at https://extra.podnews.net/

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44:59

Special: predictions and reflections from our PWR...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2024/12/27

This episode features predictions and reflections from podcast industry leaders about 2024 and 2025. Multiple speakers address the evolving role of video in podcasting, with some arguing it will become essential while others caution against treating it as a silver bullet. Rachel Corbett notes that video shouldn't be considered mandatory for success, while Neal Veglio suggests a return to audio focus in 2025.The speakers discuss how Donald Trump's appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast influenced t...

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96:03

Lemonada Media, secureRSS, Podthon and a new...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2024/12/20

This week, we've an interview with Jessica Cordova Cramer from Lemonada Media, who shares insights about working with Meghan Markle and David Duchovny. She reveals how their shows have exceeded expectations, with Duchovny's podcast expanding from 20 planned episodes to 31 due to its success, and discusses the company's strategy for selecting talent who have a clear purpose for their podcasts.A new approach to podcast comments is proposed, using existing RSS technology. James and Sam explain h...

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93:01

Acast's Wonder Media Network acquisition; the Podcast...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2024/12/13

Send James & Sam a messageAcast's acquisition of Wonder Media Network for $7.8 million. Ross Adams and Shira Atkins discus how this strategic move enhances Acast's creative capabilities and expands their presence in the US market, while also revealing plans for video content and live streaming initiatives in 2025.The Podcast Hall of Fame's evolution, with chairperson Rob Greenlee explaining efforts to transform it from a US-centric institution into a truly global recognition platform. The...

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64:08

Daniel Ek's view of podcast ads; plus all the latest...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2024/12/06

Send James & Sam a messageWe listen to a recent interview with Daniel Ek; and discuss video on open RSS and why it's not, really, the best solution.See our Spotify Wrapped data: https://wrappedforcreators.byspotify.com/en/?id=7fa285233876bf77d3224c08aa829c06fb31f084c123746f3a1b4c13390453be#!/1Me and my Tiny Human, from PWR Supporter Rachel Corbett, is here: https://podnews.net/podcast/iuvegThe Colin and Samir Show, which we quote from, is here: https://podnews.net/podcast/i498jWe support ...

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99:18

Changes to streaming payments, Nick Dunkerley on...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2024/11/29

Send James & Sam a messagea) a lot of impenetrable technical stuff about how streaming payments will change for those of us using "streaming sats" or "boosts".b) Nick Dunkerley from Hindenburg on a year of Hindenburg Pro 2.c) Jon Thoday from Avalon on how his talent management company sees podcastingWe have chapters! Use them if impenetrable technical stuff is not your thing!Support the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastind...

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90:16

Amazon Music's Audible move; Neil Mody from...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2024/11/22

Send James & Sam a messageCan Amazon Music's latest move to integrate Audible shake up the streaming landscape? We explore this strategy offering subscribers in the US, UK, and Canada a free Audible title each month and ponder if this could elevate Amazon Music's stance amidst stiff competition.Gain insights from Neil Mody, CEO of Headliner, as he reveals how innovative tools are shaping the podcasting world. Learn from Alberto Betella about RSS.com's new GOST.ai tool.And James...

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80:01

Spotify's Now Playing; plus, Spirit Studios' Matt...

Podnews Weekly Review ·

2024/11/16

Send James & Sam a messageIn this episode, James Cridland reports from West Hollywood about Spotify's major "Now Playing" event, where the company announced significant changes including rebranding Spotify for Podcasters to Spotify for Creators. The platform unveiled a new partner program allowing creators to earn money from both audio and video content, with specific eligibility requirements that appear more stringent than YouTube's criteria.The show features an insightful interview with...

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