Spotify Refused to Fund Podcast DEI Committee

Recap of WWDC 2023, iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 from the podcasters point of view, discussing Spotify laying off 25% of their podcast teams, feedback about The Podcast Show in London, the wonderful things about RSS, Castmagic and MacWhisper love! And of course stats mean and median numbers.

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Quick Episode Summary

• :13 Intro
• (2:29) PROMO 1: Rebound Revolution
• (3:41) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (4:43) The one thing that Rob feels was the most important announcement at WWDC
• (5:49) All things you need to know about Apple Podcasts iOS 17!
• (24:30) Should a single podcast also set up and add channel artwork?
• (28:01) Everything else you need to know about WWDC and our initial takes on Apple's Vision Pro
• (34:11) External cameras are supported on iPadOS 17
• (35:23) PROMO 2: The Relaxed Male
• (36:01) Spotify laying off 25% of their Podcast Team
• (55:17) Bonus promo: Roseanne Barr is launching her podcast this week
• (56:30) Audio Feedback from the Podcast Show via Dave Jackson
• (1:00:03) Someone was claiming all their employees were let go and they needed access to the podcast - it was a lie
• (1:01:12) All the wonderful things RSS feeds do
• (1:07:25) Elsie is loving on Castmagic
• (1:13:50) Rob is loving on MacWhisper
• (1:16:09) PROMO 3: #CareFreeBlackGirl
• (1:20:32) Stats: mean and median download numbers

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• PROMO 1: Rebound Revolution
• PROMO 2: The Relaxed Male
• Bonus promo: The Rosanne Barr Podcast
• PROMO 3: #CarefreeBlackGirl

Where have we been and where are we going

• I Asked AI to Make a Podcast — The Results Are TERRIFYING! - YouTube
• EXPLODE Your Podcast Growth! | Turn Your Podcast into an Audiobook - YouTube
• She Podcasts LIVE virtual
• Podcast Movement

Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!

Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie

• Leave us voice feedback!
• WWDC23 highlights - Apple
• iOS 17 - What’s new for Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for Creators
• John Spurlock on Twitter: "episode artwork for @libsyn's The Feed podcast looking great in the new Apple Podcasts beta @TheElsieEscobar and @podcast411 https://t.co/59D92kko9N" / Twitter
• Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast
• Castro Podcast app
• iPadOS 17 finally supports external USB webcams and cameras - The Verge
• Spotify layoffs: 200 employees, or about 2% of its workforce cut
• Gimlet Union on Twitter: "Yesterday @Spotify announced that Gimlet and Parcast no longer exist. Here is our joint statement with @ParcastUnion. Full text threaded below: 🧵 https://t.co/gZ4v0XhE8R" / Twitter
• The Roseanne Barr Podcast on Apple Podcasts
• The Roseanne Barr Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
• Castmagic - Podcast Notes In A Click
• 🎙️ MacWhisper
• Podcast Advertising Rates 2023
• Libsyn AdvertiseCast Referral Program + Ad Rates May 2023 - FINAL
• Libsyn - YouTube
• I Asked AI to Make a Podcast — The Results Are TERRIFYING! - YouTube
• EXPLODE Your Podcast Growth! | Turn Your Podcast into an Audiobook - YouTube
• Stories: Podcast Pioneer Rob Walch Shares His Journey & Insights | Inside The Aspergers Studio / Stories
• Podcast Pioneer Rob Walch Shares His Journey & Insights - YouTube

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