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Is better video podcasting coming to open RSS?

May 27, 2025
Discover the potential of improved video podcasting through open RSS solutions that promise dynamic advertising and better analytics. A new AI tool called Podsqueeze emerges, making it easier to share captivating clips on social media. The history of video podcast charts is revisited, showcasing how far the industry has come. Finally, explore insights into the latest podcast hosting services and their role in shaping listener engagement.
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INSIGHT

Future of Video Podcasting

  • The Podcast Standards Project is creating a better solution for video podcast support using open RSS.
  • This will be cheaper, allow dynamic video ads, and provide better consumption data than current methods.
ANECDOTE

Apple's Early Video Podcast Charts

  • Apple had video podcast charts as early as May 2017.
  • John Wardock wrote an article called 'Confessions of a Podcast Chart Addict' exploring this history.
INSIGHT

Podcast Listener Behavior Insights

  • The biggest reason people stop listening to podcasts is they can't find interesting content.
  • British podcast listeners average five podcasts per week, with men listening more regularly.
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