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PodBiz | Where"s The Money In Podcasting?

Norma Jean Belenky & John Kiernan

Where"s the money in podcasting? Hosted by Norma Jean Belenky and John Kiernan, PodBiz dives into the strategies, trends, and tools driving podcast monetization and industry growth. From ad revenue and branded content to audience development and production workflows, we spotlight the real business behind the mic.Each week, we speak with creators, executives, and innovators answering the one question on everyone’s mind: Where’s the money in podcasting?Whether you"re monetizing your show,

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1:02:05

The Shift to Subscription Podcasting with Sam Sethi

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2026/04/20

How do you make money from podcasting when listeners are skipping ads?Sam Sethi has spent his career at the intersection of tech and media, from Microsoft and Netscape to co-founding TechCrunch. Now, as CEO of True Fans and co-host of Podcast Weekly Review, he’s focused on one thing: building direct relationships between creators and audiences.For Sam, the future of podcasting isn’t built on ads. It’s built on fans.“The word of the year is parasocial… it’s a one way deep relationship that fans have

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52:37

The Content Funnel That Actually Converts with Chris...

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2026/04/13

How do you turn a podcast into a system that actually drives revenue?Chris Stone has spent his career building audiences across legacy media and modern podcast ecosystems. From The Telegraph to the New Statesman, and now through Podcast Strategy Weekly and Podcast Crew, he’s focused on one thing: how content turns into trust, and how trust turns into business.“The money in podcasting… it depends on where you are in podcasting. If you have massive reach, then obviously advertising and sponsorships…

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29:05

How Brands Actually Spend in Podcasting with Courtney...

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2026/04/06

What actually makes a podcast worth buying for advertisers?In this episode, Courtney O'Connor, Director of Podcast Media at Oxford Road, breaks down how brands actually evaluate, buy, and scale podcast campaigns. From her early start at Veritone One to now leading podcast strategy at one of the most established agencies in the space, Courtney has operated inside the shift from indie creator reads to performance-driven media buying at scale. Courtney brings a media buyer’s perspective from inside

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46:25

Packaging, Positioning, and the “Invisible” Money in...

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2026/03/29

What if most of the money in podcasting isn’t in podcasting at all?In this episode, we’re joined by Jeremy Enns, founder of Podcast Marketing Academy, to break down where podcast revenue really comes from, and why so many shows miss it.Jeremy challenges the idea that growth is about tactics. Instead, he makes the case that concept, positioning, and packaging are the real drivers of audience and revenue.He also introduces a critical shift: podcasts aren’t just content—they’re conversion accelerators

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50:04

How HubSpot Built a Podcast Network That Actually...

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2026/03/23

What does it actually take to build a media network inside a company like HubSpot?As Head of Media Partnerships at HubSpot Media Network, Carly Baker joined shortly after the acquisition of The Hustle and helped grow what started as a small collection of shows into a multi-platform media ecosystem spanning podcasts, YouTube, and newsletters.In this episode of PodBiz, Carly breaks down how HubSpot approaches creator partnerships, what makes a show valuable today, and how podcasting fits into a

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49:10

What Podcasting Can Learn From YouTube Growth with...

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2026/03/16

Is podcasting focusing on the wrong metrics?For years, the business conversation around podcasts has centered on CPMs, ad fill rates, and monetization mechanics. But Rox Codes believes the bigger opportunity lies somewhere else entirely: growth.Rox is the CEO and co-founder of Flightcast, a platform built with Steven Bartlett that brings YouTube-style analytics and experimentation into podcast publishing. His background comes from the YouTube creator ecosystem, where content strategy revolves around

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42:58

Podcasting Inside the Chemical Industry: Monetizing...

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2026/03/09

How do you reach the right audience inside a global industry?Victoria King Meyer has built a podcast that answers that question with clarity. As president of Progressio Global and host of The Chemical Show, she has created a platform that connects leaders across the chemical industry while expanding her reach beyond traditional trade media.In this episode of PodBiz, Victoria joins NJ to discuss what it takes to build authority through podcasting in a sector that is global, complex, and often

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42:44

It’s Difficult to Be Simple: Alberto Betella on...

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2026/03/02

If advertising is a billion-dollar market, where does that leave independent creators?In this episode of PodBiz, NJ sits down with Alberto Betella, co-founder of RSS.com, for a platform-level look at where revenue actually lives.Alberto’s answer begins with scale. Advertising remains the largest total addressable market in podcasting and continues to grow. But volume drives ad revenue. For smaller or niche shows, funding models and subscriptions may be more realistic starting points.“Money is in

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47:02

Where the Money Meets Marketing: Podcast Audience...

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2026/02/23

What if audience development doesn’t start at launch… but at concept?This week on PodBiz, we’re joined by Catrin Skaperdas, Marketing and Audience Development Director at The Podcast Guys, whose career spans Cumulus Media, independent consulting across European markets, and now building marketing infrastructure inside a growing UK agency.Catrin makes one thing clear: marketing is not an afterthought. It belongs in the room from day one.As she puts it:“Now I'm part of podcast development. I'm in the

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41:43

Small Buckets of Money and Big Direct Deals with Matt...

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2026/02/16

Where is the money in podcasting when you’re not chasing a big network buy?This week on PodBiz, NJ sits down with Matt Cundill (AKA Captain Canada), founder of Sound Off Media, longtime radio and podcast strategist to talk about what monetization really looks like for independent podcasters.Matt breaks down what he calls “small buckets of money” and why the biggest revenue often comes from one or two direct advertiser relationships rather than large agency buys. He explains how newsletters,

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43:03

Where Power, Subscriptions, and Distribution Meet...

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2026/02/09

This week on PodBiz, NJ sits down with Patrick Hill, Founder and CEO of Disctopia, to unpack where power, money, and influence are converging across podcasting, music, and creator platforms.Patrick brings a platform-level view of the industry. He explains why monetization is increasingly tied to access, subscriptions, and distribution control, how opinion-based media has become financially powerful, and why long-form content remains the engine behind sustainable revenue.From creator subscriptions to

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45:56

From Indie to Industry: How Michael Osborne Builds...

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2026/02/02

What does it actually take for an independent podcast to become partner-ready? This week on PodBiz, NJ speaks with Michael Osborne about how shows move from passion projects to major media partnerships and why that transition is almost never fast or accidental.Michael has built and produced multiple podcasts that successfully partnered with organizations like Smithsonian Magazine, PRX, and Wondery. Across those projects, he’s seen firsthand how patience, clarity of concept, and real audience

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45:04

Portfolio Thinking and Sustainable Monetization in...

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2026/01/26

What does sustainable monetization actually look like for independent podcasters today? This week on PodBiz, NJ speaks with Danielle Desir Corbett about how creators can build resilient podcast businesses by thinking beyond single revenue streams and treating their work as a portfolio.Danielle shares how her approach to monetization has evolved over time, why relying on one income source is risky, and how creators can design businesses that compound value even when the market shifts. Rather than

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51:10

The Business of Podcasting at Scale with Colin Anderson

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2026/01/19

What changes when podcasting moves from experimentation to infrastructure?This week on PodBiz, NJ speaks with Colin Anderson, Head of Network Development at the Office Ladies Podcast Network, about how podcasting has evolved into a serious commercial business and what that means for creators, networks, and advertisers operating at scale.Colin brings a perspective shaped by years inside podcast production, strategy, and network development. He explains why more advertiser money is flowing into

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43:02

Breaking Out Of Walled Gardens and France's...

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2026/01/12

Is the secret to podcasting success hidden in the French market? In this episode of PodBiz, Norma Jean Belenky speaks with Sarah Toporoff, Head of Growth for Disco by Headliner, about the evolving landscape of audience growth and monetization. Sarah discusses how her team is helping publishers break podcasting out of "walled garden" platforms and into the wider web, transforming organic traffic into loyal listeners. As she puts it: "Your audio engineer can't be your audience developer. Like, it just

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20:51

Distribution, Relationships, and the Real ROI of...

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2026/01/05

Why do so many podcasters focus on monetization before they’ve solved distribution and audience growth?This week on PodBiz, we’re joined by Greg Wasserman, Head of Relationships at RSS.com, to break down how podcasters actually build leverage in the industry and why relationships, not just downloads, are at the core of sustainable growth.Greg challenges the industry’s obsession with ads and sponsorships as the only path to revenue. Instead, he explains why podcasting works best when it’s treated as

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28:23

Inside Europe’s Emerging Podcast Market with Andreea...

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2025/12/08

What does sustainable podcast growth look like inside a fragmented, multilingual, rapidly developing European market?This week on PodBiz, Andreea Coscai breaks down how creators across Europe are building audiences, reaching listeners across borders, and monetizing through community-first strategies. As the founder of Eurowaves, Marketing Lead at Tink Media, and a key voice in global creator communities, Andreea offers a grounded look at what independent podcasters need to understand about the

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27:59

Independent Creators, Monetization, and Sustainable...

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2025/12/01

Where’s the money in podcasting for independent creators?This week on PodBiz, we talk with Andrew Weiss, Director of Partnerships at Podfest Expo, about the real paths to monetization for indie podcasters. Andrew works directly with thousands of creators through Podfest’s global community, and he brings a grounded, practical view of how shows grow, how they earn, and why some creators thrive while others fade out.Andrew explains why niche audiences consistently outperform broad ones, what strong

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36:06

How Advertisers Really See Your Podcast: Veronika...

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2025/11/24

What makes a show “monetizable” in the eyes of advertisers?This week on PodBiz, Veronika Taylor breaks down how brands evaluate podcasts, what creators often overlook, and why the future of podcast revenue extends far beyond a single medium. As SVP of Content and the Creator Network at Acast, Veronika oversees global teams, creator relationships, and the systems that power advertising across more than 140,000 shows.She shares a transparent view of what actually drives revenue, how creators can

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22:21

Creative Work, Real Revenue: Jeff Umbro on What Makes...

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2025/11/17

How do you build a podcast business that lasts- not just creatively, but financially?In this episode of PodBiz, host Norma Jean Belenky sits down with Jeff Umbro, Founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, to talk about what it really takes to grow a sustainable podcast company in 2025.Jeff shares how his background in book publicity shaped his approach to audience development, why choosing the right clients matters more than chasing big names, and how he built a business by focusing on people, fit, and

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