Podcast Perspectives

Jeff Umbro, The Podglomerate LLC
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Podcast Perspectives helps you understand the ever-changing podcast industry. Hosted by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, this Signal Award winning show speaks to leaders in the podcast space through longform interviews and panel discussions. The goal is to walk through not only the important news and issues of the day in the podcast landscape, but also to go deep on the topics that podcasters need to know today. Named PR Daily's 2025 Best Podcast Production and Marketing Agency, The Podglomerate is a podcast services agency focused on production, audience growth, and monetization for some of the biggest podcasts in the world. Produced by The Podglomerate.

  1. 2D AGO ·  BONUS

    How (and Why) to Budget for Podcast Awards in 2026

    Podcast awards can offer numerous benefits beyond just winning. Whether you become a nominee or a winner, entering a podcast awards competition enhances visibility, builds credibility, and showcases expertise. And being an “award-nominated” or “award-winning” show can help attract guests and collaborators, increase media exposure and the potential for podcast app feature opportunities, and open up avenues for monetization.So how should you budget for podcast awards submissions in 2026? What are key awards and their success rates for recognition? And how can podcast awards move the needle towards your overall show and audience goals? Join us for this exclusive webinar presented by The Podglomerate's SVP of Marketing & Audience Development Joni Deutsch and Sounds Profitable's Bryan Barletta. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  2. Atomic Entertainment Co-Founder Jerry Kolber on Designing Profitable Family Podcasts

    APR 28

    Atomic Entertainment Co-Founder Jerry Kolber on Designing Profitable Family Podcasts

    Jerry Kolber is the Emmy-nominated producer behind Nat Geo’s Brain Games and Netflix’s Brainchild, and co-creator and host of family podcast Who Smarted? through his company Atomic Entertainment. We discuss his shift from educational TV to family podcasting, why he believes this is the “Story Age” for brands and creators, and Atomic Entertainment’s emphasis on paid growth, specifically buying Facebook ads. Jerry also explores the massive success of Who Smarted?, which engages both parents and children while monetizing and staying COPPA compliant. You can find Jerry on LinkedIn or at atomicentertainment.com. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  3. Will Podcasts Survive the YouTube Era? With Emma Sweet, Libby Absten, Carly Baker, and Chris Boniello

    APR 14

    Will Podcasts Survive the YouTube Era? With Emma Sweet, Libby Absten, Carly Baker, and Chris Boniello

    Recorded live at SXSW 2026 in Austin, TX, "Will Podcasts Survive the YouTube Era". Join YouTube Global Product Activation Manager Emma Sweet, Podcast Nation Director of Strategic Growth and Partnerships Libby Absten, HubSpot Head of Media Partnerships Carly Baker, and The Podglomerate VP of Production Services Chris Boniello in conversation. They discuss the difficulties and possibilities of creators and advertisers adapting to the video space, as well as the technical aspects of video production. They also go beyond YouTube to TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  4. So Everyone Has a Podcast. Should They? Bryan Barletta, Nadine Robinson, Harry Morton, and Jeff Umbro Weigh In

    APR 7

    So Everyone Has a Podcast. Should They? Bryan Barletta, Nadine Robinson, Harry Morton, and Jeff Umbro Weigh In

    Recorded live at SXSW 2026 in Austin, TX, this third special episode of Podcast Perspectives is a high-level panel called So Everyone Has a Podcast. Should They? Our conversation includes Sounds Profitable founder Bryan Barletta, Podcast Nation co-founder Nadine Robinson, Lower Street founder Harry Morton, and Podglomerate founder and CEO Jeff Umbro. We discuss when it makes sense for people to create (own), guest (visit), or buy ads on podcasts (rent). With our live audience split 50-50 between marketers and podcasters, we also cover how to properly invest both time and money into the audio space. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  5. How to Buy in Podcasting in 2026: Leaders at Bumper, Ad Results Media, and Crooked Media Talk Ads, Agencies, and AI

    MAR 31

    How to Buy in Podcasting in 2026: Leaders at Bumper, Ad Results Media, and Crooked Media Talk Ads, Agencies, and AI

    Recorded live at Podcast Movement at SXSW 2026 in Austin, TX, this second special episode of Podcast Perspectives brings together three voices from across the podcast advertising world, with Bumper’s Jonas Woost, Ad Results Media’s Taylor Bradbury, and Crooked Media’s Giancarlo Bizzarro. With a combination of publishers, buyers, and data, we break down why brands should invest in podcasting, how publishers and agencies approach ad buying differently, and how to leverage data and AI to drive smarter podcast ad strategies. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro  The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate: – Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods – Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate – Twitter: @podglomerate – Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  6. The Evolution of Podcasts in 2026: Audacy's Leah Reis-Dennis, Acast's Greg Glenday, and Libsyn's Brendan Monaghan on Monetization, AI, and Video

    MAR 26

    The Evolution of Podcasts in 2026: Audacy's Leah Reis-Dennis, Acast's Greg Glenday, and Libsyn's Brendan Monaghan on Monetization, AI, and Video

    In this special episode of Podcast Perspectives recorded live at Podcast Movement at SXSW on March 13, 2026 in Austin, TX with Audacy's Leah Reis-Dennis, Acast's Greg Glenday, and Libsyn's Brendan Monaghan. Together, we dig into how podcasters are actually making money in 2026, what AI means (and doesn’t mean) for creators, how video is changing the business, where global growth is really happening, and how consolidation and M&A are reshaping the industry from the inside. With a mix of hard numbers, candid war stories, and some friendly debate about what counts as a real podcast, this live episode offers a front‑row look at how three major platforms are thinking about the next evolution of podcasting. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1 hr
  7. Founder and CEO of The Radcast Network Ryan Alford on Podcast Audiences, Deals, and Distribution

    MAR 10

    Founder and CEO of The Radcast Network Ryan Alford on Podcast Audiences, Deals, and Distribution

    Ryan Alford is the founder and CEO of The Radcast Network and host of Right About Now, a top business and marketing podcast in the US. We talk about his early career running agencies and helping major brands with production and marketing, and how it led to him building his own systems for ad sales, repurposing content, and driving audience growth through his own podcast and eventually his own network. Ryan also shares how he’s growing audiences and what he’s learned about starting and scaling a podcast network.You can find Ryan on all the socials or at ryanalford.com.I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need.To find more about The Podglomerate:– Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives– YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods– Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate– Twitter: @podglomerate– Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  8. Former NPR, Apple, Wondery, and Netflix Development Exec N’Jeri Eaton on Why Certain Podcasts Work

    FEB 24

    Former NPR, Apple, Wondery, and Netflix Development Exec N’Jeri Eaton on Why Certain Podcasts Work

    N’Jeri Eaton is the CEO of Type C Studios, where she advises major brands as a development and programming consultant. We discuss her career as a podcast and audio executive, leading programming and content strategy at NPR, Apple Podcasts, Netflix, and Wondery. N’Jeri reveals what makes a compelling pitch, how to reach diverse audiences, and the challenges of budget constraints. She also shares how Type C Studios was founded and the consulting work it provides across podcast marketing and production. You can find N’Jeri on LinkedIn or at typecstudios.com. I’m on all the socials @JeffUmbro  The Podglomerate offers production, distribution, and monetization services for dozens of new and industry-leading podcasts. Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned podcaster, we offer what you need. To find more about The Podglomerate: – Show Page and Transcript: https://listen.podglomerate.com/show/podcast-perspectives – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podglomeratepods – Email: listen@thepodglomerate.com – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podglomerate – Twitter: @podglomerate – Instagram: @podglomeratepods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
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Podcast Perspectives helps you understand the ever-changing podcast industry. Hosted by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, this Signal Award winning show speaks to leaders in the podcast space through longform interviews and panel discussions. The goal is to walk through not only the important news and issues of the day in the podcast landscape, but also to go deep on the topics that podcasters need to know today. Named PR Daily's 2025 Best Podcast Production and Marketing Agency, The Podglomerate is a podcast services agency focused on production, audience growth, and monetization for some of the biggest podcasts in the world. Produced by The Podglomerate.

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  • Creator
    Jeff Umbro, The Podglomerate LLC
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Podglomerate LLC
  • Show Website
    Podcast Perspectives

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