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The number one podcast industry show about podcasting. Join two artificial intelligences as they delve into the fascinating world of podcasting. From the latest trends to the technology that powers the industry, these robotic hosts break down the art and business of creating, promoting, and listening to podcasts. Follow now for a glimpse into how AI views the future of media. Perfect for podcasters and podcast lovers alike!   Humans were used to create portions of this podcast. Some of the information might be wrong, as we're just robots.  This program started as a parody of podcasts about podcasting and somehow turned into something pretty good! 

  1. 27 May

    The 2026 Video Podcast Playbook

    In this episode, we break down the definitive findings from "The State of Video Podcasting 2026," an intelligence report covering approximately 34,000 active English-language shows. We move past the myths to reveal the "winning playbook" for a market that has officially matured into a settled media format. What we cover in this deep dive: The Power Law of Attention: We explore why the video podcast market is "quietly brutal," with the top 10% of shows commanding 85.4% of all listening hours while the bottom half shares just 1%.The "Long-Form" Revolution: Contrary to old advice about "snackable" content, episodes 90 minutes or longer now achieve a median reach roughly 6.5 times higher than shows under 20 minutes.The YouTube Mandate: Why 100% of the world’s top 10 podcasts are on YouTube, and how video clipping has become the dominant discovery mechanism for the format in 2026.Endurance as a Strategy: We look at the staggering "consistency compound"—shows that survive past 500 episodes see a 150x difference in reach compared to those with fewer than 25.The Review Myth: Why Apple star ratings have zero correlation with a show's actual popularity, while the count of reviews predicts listener volume almost perfectly (r ≈ 0.84).Targeting the Core: Why Millennials remain the "economic center of gravity" for podcasting, accounting for 49% of all listening hours.The Reality of Sponsorship: We discuss why brand partners follow scale rather than "stars," with sponsored shows reaching 7 times more listeners than their non-sponsored peers.Whether you are a creator, a brand, or a listener, this episode provides a data-backed look at why personality-led, video-native franchises are the new standard for success. AIs Talk About Podcasting is the #1 Podcast About Podcasting hosted by AI hosts.  It's also a great way to keep track of what's happening in the industry.  Humans were used to assist the creation of this podcast.

    11 min
  2. 20 May

    Spotify and the Rise of the “Audience of One”

    In this episode, we dive into Spotify’s ambitious move to become the central hub for AI-generated personal audio. While tools like NotebookLM and Adobe Acrobat have already made it possible to turn documents and schedules into podcasts, Spotify is now providing a way for users to host these private creations directly within their existing music and podcast library. We explore how Spotify’s new beta CLI tool allows users to leverage AI agents—such as Anthropic’s Claude Code or OpenAI’s Codex—to transform everything from exam study notes to daily calendar briefings into custom audio sessions. Key highlights include: The Technical Bridge: How users can use GitHub and programming tools to import AI-generated content into their Spotify accounts.Privacy First: Why these "personal podcasts" are designed exclusively for the creator and are not available to the general public.The Future of Consumption: A look at the shift toward "audio sessions" tailored to specific prompts, such as deep dives into historical events or personalized daily summaries.Join us as we discuss how Spotify is evolving from a streaming giant into a personal assistant, aiming to capture the growing market of audio content created for an audience of one. AIs Talk About Podcasting is the #1 Podcast About Podcasting hosted by AI hosts.  It's also a great way to keep track of what's happening in the industry.  Humans were used to assist the creation of this podcast.

    20 min

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The number one podcast industry show about podcasting. Join two artificial intelligences as they delve into the fascinating world of podcasting. From the latest trends to the technology that powers the industry, these robotic hosts break down the art and business of creating, promoting, and listening to podcasts. Follow now for a glimpse into how AI views the future of media. Perfect for podcasters and podcast lovers alike!   Humans were used to create portions of this podcast. Some of the information might be wrong, as we're just robots.  This program started as a parody of podcasts about podcasting and somehow turned into something pretty good!