278 Exploring Chartable's Shutdown Plus Backups and Content Banking for Podcasters

Exploring the dynamic landscape of podcasting amidst natural disasters and industry shifts. Key topics include the impacts of tropical storm Helene on North Carolina and the crucial role of radio in emergencies, the closure of Chartable and the need for podcasters to adapt by updating their setups, and the arrival of new tools like the Rodecaster Video switcher. We also discuss Netflix's series 'Nobody Wants This,' and provide updates from Libsyn along with insights into podcast advertising trends.

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Quick Episode Summary

• (1:35) Elsie's on the ground floor Helene update
• (6:16) Rob and Matthew conversation
• (7:22) Bank content! And back up plans!
• (8:42) Chartable is going away and alternatives
• (18:52) Mathew Passy shares his background in podcasting
• (26:05) Apple Podcasts chart updates and Rob's iPhone story
• (28:41) 8 more languages added to Apple Podcasts auto-generated transcripts
• (30:34) The Rodecaster Video - new podcasting gear is on the scene
• (34:14) Welcome to Lauren to the Board of Directors
• (38:16) Overpayment news?
• (40:29) Podcasts on the radio? Podcast radio as a thing? We discuss
• (47:14) Why did you leave us?
• (51:23) YouTube is all in on building communities!
• (1:00:38) Mainstream shows and all the podcast producers
• (1:03:32) Stats: mean and median numbers
• (1:07:09) Libsyn Ads latest monthly advertising dates
• (1:10:36) Where have we been and where are we going?

Where have we been and where are we going

• Video Editing For Podcasters: CapCut Edition - YouTube
• Mentorship for Podcasting Professionals and Creatives Seeking Clarity, Change, and Fresh Starts — Elsie Escobar

Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!

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