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The last word in podcasting news. Every Friday James Cridland (⚡james@crid.land ) and Sam Sethi (⚡sam@getalby.com) review and analyse the week's top podcasting news as covered on Podnews. We also interview some of the biggest names in podcasting making the news. Support the show at https://weekly.podnews.net - or hit the boost button! Sponsored by Buzzsprout: podcast hosting made easy.

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The last word in podcasting news. Every Friday James Cridland (⚡james@crid.land ) and Sam Sethi (⚡sam@getalby.com) review and analyse the week's top podcasting news as covered on Podnews. We also interview some of the biggest names in podcasting making the news. Support the show at https://weekly.podnews.net - or hit the boost button! Sponsored by Buzzsprout: podcast hosting made easy.

    Spotify to recertify; new Descript version; and rumours!

    Spotify to recertify; new Descript version; and rumours!

    Send James & Sam some fanmail, via BuzzsproutFrom an airport lounge in New York, we hear about Descript's new version, and rumours in the industry...What do you think about our new shorter length? Give us feedback using fanmail or our contacts below.Support the Show.Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.soci...

    • 48 min
    Pacific Content closes; interviews with Pocket Casts and Platform Media

    Pacific Content closes; interviews with Pocket Casts and Platform Media

    Send James & Sam some fanmail, via BuzzsproutWe interview Ellie from Pocket Casts on the future direction of the podcast app; Matthew from Platform Media on why the company was acquired by PodX; and talk about the closure of Pacific Content.We're trying something new this week: trying to bring down the duration of this podcast to 45 minutes. Haven't quite succeeded yet, but we're on the way; that means shorter edits of interviews, and a more focused story selection. Please give feedback t...

    • 54 min
    Live at The Podcast Show in London: PodX, Spotify and LIT

    Live at The Podcast Show in London: PodX, Spotify and LIT

    Send James & Sam some fanmail, via BuzzsproutEver wondered how the big fish like PodX are transforming the podcasting landscape with their chess-like acquisition maneuvers? Get ready to have that curiosity quelled as we unravel PodX's latest play in buying Platform Media, and what it spells for the podcasting cosmos. Plus, we've got the scoop on Spotify's overwhelming tide in Mexico, where it boasts a 90% market share, and why Apple Podcasts might need to play catch-up. Next week, Matthew...

    • 29 min
    Spotify’s consumption data; Canadaland; Wavlake

    Spotify’s consumption data; Canadaland; Wavlake

    Send James & Sam some fanmail, via BuzzsproutInterviews with Canadaland and Wavlake. Details about Spotify’s new consumption data. An exclusive of Canadaland’s new podcast brand. Boosts, fan mail and more. Support the Show.Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538...

    • 1 hr 46 min
    The IAB's new numbers, and our first week using fanmail

    The IAB's new numbers, and our first week using fanmail

    Send James & Sam some fanmail, via BuzzsproutOur first week with Buzzsprout's new fanmail product was surprisingly good. We look into that, as well as the latest news - including the IAB numbers out of the US.We've chapters in all standards-supporting podcast players.Here are the chapters for Anton who listens in Spotify and needs a better podcast player00:00:00 PWRMay1000:00:52 IAB post smaller than expected numbers00:06:46 Acast results are out00:11:35 Buzzsprout fanmail one week on00:2...

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Buzzsprout's fanmail; Captivate's YouTube integration; and Spotify vs Apple

    Buzzsprout's fanmail; Captivate's YouTube integration; and Spotify vs Apple

    Send James & Sam some fanmail, via BuzzsproutIncluding Kevin Finn from Buzzsprout and Mark Asquith from Captivate.Support the Show.Connect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Twitter: @jamescridland / @podnews and @samsethi / @joinpodfans Lightning/NOSTR: ⚡james@crid.land and ⚡sam@getalby.com Mastodon: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

    • 1 hr 33 min

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