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In & Around Podcasting Mark Asquith, Danny Brown & Friends
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We love podcast industry podcasts - there are a lot of them and they're run by smart, passionate people who live and breathe podcasting and who are usually industry professionals.
Sometimes though, they don't give the day-to-day enthusiast, creator or indie podcaster a platform to have their say, often taking "the view from the top" as delivered by the "podcasting professionals".
In & Around Podcasting has been designed to respect and live alongside those shows and to be an accessible, inclusive podcast for every single podcaster; a show that allows everyone with an interest in the medium to have a fair, open and transparent view on the podcasting industry and how it affects them - this is your place to be heard.
The podcasting industry belongs to us all, not just the elite and it doesn't matter how long you've been in the industry, your voice is valuable.
Download the intro lyrics and more at https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com.
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Value4Value, the Philosophy with David Medus
In episode 14, we discussed whether the V4V - Value4Value - model was dead, with a focus on streaming sats (Satoshis) since this is primarily what many podcasters associate V4V with.
The episode stirred up quite the conversation online, with some interesting takes on the episode and points raised. So this episode sees Mark chat with David Medus on how he uses V4V beyond sats and the overall philosophy behind it.
Links to interesting things from this episode
Andy Lehman on X and V4V is not just streaming satsIs Value For Value's Future in Trouble?
In & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter and we'll get you booked!
Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.
If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via this quick contact form, please.
The podcast is also available at In & Around Podcasting.
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Introducing: Life's 2nd Act
Life's 2nd Act: a podcast journey into finding direction and purpose. This is the podcast that delves into the transformative phase of mid/later life, exploring its challenges, new directions and uncertainties that come with it. We do that through talking to people who have a story to tell and insight to share, or a snippet of something special. Sharing stories, exploring dilemmas and seeking solutions together.
LIfe's 2nd Act Trailer
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Inside the New Captivate 2.5 Dashboard Upgrade
Welcome to a special bonus episode of In & Around Podcasting. This week, Mark and Danny are joined by guest co-host Garry Aylott, Head of Design at Captivate, to talk about the new Captivate 2.5 dashboard release.
This includes designing for both indie podcasters and large media production companies, as well as taking podcast networks up a notch for all Captivate podcasters. Sit back for an educational walk-though of the SaaS decision-making process.
Links to interesting things from this episode
Captivate 2.5 - Unlimited Networks & a Sleek New LookDashboard 2.5 Release Preview - YouTube
In & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter and we'll get you booked!
Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.
If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via this quick contact form, please.
The podcast is also available at In & Around Podcasting.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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Is Value4Value Dead?
It was recently announced that Alby, one of the most popular streaming sats platforms for podcasters when using Value4Value (V4V), is no longer offering new accounts to people in the US.
Does this news mean a major roadblock to growth and adoption of V4V, or just part of a new medium's growing pains? And what alternatives do podcasters have?
Join Mark and Danny and guest co-host Mathew Passy as they share their thoughts on where we are and what the future holds for the V4V approach to creator support.
Our guest co-host this week is Mathew Passy
Long time podcast producer and consultant, now trying to solve as many other problems as I can for podcasters via Custom Podcast Solutions!
Mathew's Website
Mathew's Facebook page
@mathewpassy on Instagram
@mathewpassy on Twitter
Mathew on YouTube
Links to interesting things from this episode
Kevin Lowe - Grit, Grace, & InspirationTrailergram – Promote Your Podcast Trailer to Targeted Potential ListenersAlby HubValue 4 Value Podcasts | Podcastindex.orgV4V Stats from the Podcast IndexAlby no longer offering new accounts to people based in the US
In & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter and we'll get you booked!
Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.
If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via this quick contact form, please.
The podcast is also available at In & Around Podcasting.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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Which Podcast Hosting Company is For Sale? Plus... Good or Bad for the Industry?
In the June 3 edition of industry publication Podnews, editor James Cridland reported on the rumour of "a large podcast hosting company having an all-hands meeting with the news that they'd found a buyer for the company."
There's also industry rumours of at least three hosting companies either looking for buyers or open to buyer approaches. We've seen podcast hosting companies either close or be acquired before: Spotify bought Anchor and Megaphone, and Global acquired Captivate, as some examples.
So with the rumour mill around more acquisitions currently red-hot, does this mean podcast hosting is in a boom & bust period? Or is it just a sign of a medium continuing to mature and take advantage of good opportunities?
Join Danny and guest co-host Eric Silver, as they discuss what this means for hosting in general, and what the lay of the land might look like in 12 months time.
Our guest co-host this week is Eric Silver
Eric Silver is an award-winning podcast producer, game designer, and teacher based in the great state of New York. He's the Head of Development and co-founder of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio in Brooklyn. He’s produced 11 podcasts that have racked up tens of millions of downloads, and developed many more, characterized by strong, original structures and thriving communities. He widely known as the Best Dungeon Master in Podcasting, running the actual play TTRPG show Join the Party for 7 years, and is a professor at Stony Brook University's Podcast Incubator
@el_silvero on Instagram
@el_silvero on Twitter
Eric's Website
Links to interesting things from this episode
PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT - YouTubeOur Plant Stories podcast with Sally FlatmanPABLO TORRE FINDS OUT | SubstackRumours of a large hosting company finding a buyer
In & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter and we'll get you booked!
Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.
If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via this quick contact form, please.
The podcast is also available at In & Around Podcasting.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy -
Apple, Spotify, YouTube: Are Platforms Making It Harder to Start and Grow a Podcast?
At the end of March this year, industry publication Podnews published its annual Podnews Report Card. This asks podcasters to complete a scorecard on podcast platforms, and where they're doing well, and where they're doing not so well.
Across the board, all main platforms - Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music - had a lower score than last year when it came to helping listeners discover and follow a podcast.
The same happened when asked how easy it was to list a new podcast, with all main platforms suffering a drop in the previous year's score.
Join your usual hosts Mark Asquith and Danny Brown, with special guest co-host Genevieve Hassan, as they break down this report, and what the bigger podcast platforms need to do to when it comes to helping podcasters start and grow a podcast.
Our guest co-host this week is Genevieve Hassan
Genevieve is a former BBC News senior entertainment journalist who's interviewed hundreds of celebrities for more than a decade - including A-listers such as Chris Pratt, Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Keanu Reeves, Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake and Kristen Wiig.
She also once interviewed comic book legend Stan Lee in a lift...
She now hosts and produces celebrity interview podcast Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did - which won Podcast of the Year at the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards.
@celebritycatchuppodcast on Instagram
@CelebCatchUpPod on Twitter
Genevieve's Website
Links to interesting things from this episode
Podnews report card - results for 2024
In & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter and we'll get you booked!
Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.
If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via this quick contact form, please.
The podcast is also available at In & Around Podcasting.
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The #1 Place for Podcasting News - Podnews Newsletter
Podnews is our #1 place for podcasting news and is trusted by tens-of-thousands of indie creators, industry experts and curious creators every single day.
Every week, James Cridland and Sam Sethi recap the week's podcasting news from the daily newsletter into an easily digestible weekly review.
It's free and we highly recommend that you subscribe!
Podnews
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Spotify Removes Recording Feature - What Now for Podcasting Tech Stacks?
Spotify recently announced they're no longer offering the option to easily record and edit within the platforms's hosting dashboard, a popular feature that was part of podcast host Anchor, before it was rebranded as Spotify for Podcasters.
Online communities on Reddit and Facebook are full of upset podcasters looking for alternatives, since many podcasters used the "all-in-one" recorder/editor/publisher.
So, should podcast hosting platforms continue down the tech stack path, or is this a sign that perhaps a "one size fits all" isn't a viable strategy in the long run? Join your regular hosts Mark and Danny, with guest co-host Neal Veglio, as they discuss what hosting looks like in 2024 and beyond.
Neal Veglio Founder of Podknows Podcasting, collaborating with Captivate to help brands and individuals to get the best possible return from branded podcasting. Neal's Website @realnealveglio on Twitter Neal on YouTube
Links to interesting things from this episode
Evolving how you create on Spotify for Podcasters - SpotifySpotify for Podcasters discontinues the old editor - what now? : r/podcastingWhat's changing with Spotify for Podcasters? : r/podcastingPodcasters' Support Group | This might have been asked already re. SpotifyPodcasters' Support Group | PSA to my fellow podcasters out there
In & Around Podcasting is a podcast industry podcast brought to you by Mark Asquith and Danny Brown.
If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!
If you're an independent creator who would like to co-host with us, please let us know via Twitter and we'll get you booked!
Please tell your friends that the show is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, plus wherever else they may listen to their podcasts.
If you'd like your podcast trailer featuring in our "Wave File" segment, submit it via this quick contact form, please.
The podcast is also available at In & Around Podcasting.
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A Breath of Fresh Air with Sandy Kaye
Join Sandy Kaye on A Breath of Fresh Air, a podcast that brings you intimate fireside chats with music legends of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Note from Mark: as a rock fan... I mean... you HAVE to check out this podcast!!
A Breath of Fresh Air
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I have been listening to this podcast since it started and there is so much information and insight, delivered in such an accessible way. Anyone thinking about or just starting a podcast should definitely listen to episode 6! But I learn something every week. Thanks.