Podnews Weekly Review PodMatch, and data about YouTube and Spotify consumption
Aug 29, 2025
Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch, shares insights on connecting podcast hosts and guests while supporting independent creators. The discussion dives into Spotify's new messaging feature, increasing podcast consumption among Gen Z, and Captivate's innovative remote recording capabilities. They also celebrate the recent win at the Earworthy Podcast Awards, explore strategies for podcast growth, and touch on technological advancements impacting data delivery in podcasting. An engaging blend of trends and tools shaping the podcasting landscape!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Spotify Pushes Social Discovery
- Spotify added in‑app direct messaging to share music, podcasts and audiobooks without leaving the app.
- The move pushes Spotify further into social discovery while avoiding public comment moderation issues.
Gen Z Listening Patterns At School
- Spotify reports Gen Z students increase podcast listening at breakfast and favor science, business and technology shows.
- The dataset comes from student premium users who are ad‑free, complicating ad targeting claims.
Evaluate In‑Host Recording Tools Carefully
- Captivate will add remote recording and built‑in editing (Captivate Studio) to simplify workflow and reduce third‑party dependence.
- Consider how pricing and video support will affect whether hosts keep using specialized tools like Riverside.