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This week the pod-nerds, Jules and Stocks, were worried there wasn't much to talk about. But then along came Megan Markle, Sora and the 'Daddy of all podcasts'. All the big movers and shakers are present - and providing ample fodder for the gents to chew through.

[01:30] Lemonada sign Megan Markle and will publish all Archetypes podcast episodes

[05:20] Brene Brown also leaving Spotify

[06:56] Alex Cooper on the Success of Call Her Daddy

[10:53] YouTube Domination

[17:06] It's been a big week for mindblowing AI - with launch of Sora and Real News Podcast


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This week the pod nerds enjoy a last face-to-face chat before Jules' summer of lerve comes to an end and he returns to frosty Scotland. They approve of the Kelce brothers mobilising the Swifties, they dive into the poorly timed layoffs at Sirius XM, changes to Spotify for Podcasters, what NOT to talk about on podcasts and which Aussie brands are advertising on podcasts.

[00:59] Taylor Swift Fans rig Podcast of the Year

[03:54] Layoffs at Sirius XM

[04:55] Changes to the Spotify Platform for Podcasters 

[10:18] Companion Podcast Trend Continues

[13:52] Don't Go There Topics for Podcasters

[16:33] Top Aussie Pod Advertisers


 

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Much for the pod nerds to talk about in this weeks episode, including Joe Rogan's new podcast deal, Spotifie's Q4 resutls and their new strategy. Plus, start saving for the iHeart Pod Awards and the ultimate true crime recommendation.

In this weeks episode:

[01:37] Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper are no longer exclusive, Spotify Improving their margins & HOW SPOTIFY”S PODCAST BET WENT WRONG

[09:56] The Podwinter continues 

[11:29] Triton Podcast Report

[13:42] Acast blocks YouTube

[15:12] iHeart Podcast Awards 

[20:21] Podcast Recommendation: Who Killed JFK


What do you think of the Smartless Podcast Deal?

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The lads are back for 2024 with season 5 of Behind the Podcast - distilling and dissecting the biggest stories from the week in tech, podcasting and media.

In this weeks episode:

[00:40] The Smart Money Is on Smartless

[06:04] Amazon and Netflix get into live sport 

[11:05] Apple’s download numbers nosedive, The incredible shrinking podcast industry & Spotify spits the dummy

[17:35] Podcasting in the world of AI  & Will.i.am AI Partner

[20:50] NPR is hiring again 


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It's the last episode for the year so Jules is drinking mulled wine and Stocks is singing carols, but it doesn't look like Spotify will be getting any presents this year. The friends unpack the recent stock sell-off by Spotify ex-CFO Paul Vogel and the future for 'big green', plus some predictions for YouTube and end of year recommendations.

[01:34] Spotify's CFO is out days after mass layoffs, Spotify's former podcast boss calls out the company for setting 'money on fire' with costly celeb deals, The casualties of the podcasting bloodbath

[11:35] Latest Features of YouTube Music

[17:39] How Rap’s Elder Statesmen Took Over Podcasting, TV, and Everything Else

[19:54] Tyler Goodson of ‘S-Town’ Podcast Is Shot Dead in Police Standoff

[21:07] Apple names Wiser than Me Podcast of the Year


Holiday Listening Recommendations

From Stocks: Marc Maron - Taika Waititi

From Jules: The Rest is Entertainment

From Producer Mandy: The New Gurus, Violation, Hooked on Freddie, Rupert: The Last Mogul


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This week's episode is like a small cup of gelato with two scoops - full of flavour and easy to binge. Jules and Stocks jump into the hot topic of Spotify's very fresh lay offs and then serve up the tastiest pod stories of the week including Spotify vs Apple end of year wraps.

[01:09] Spotify lay offs

[06:01] ‘Never too late’: WA cops launch podcast to catch cold case killers

[10:12] NPR names new podcast chief as network seeks to regain footing

[11:54] Spotify vs Apple Wrapped


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