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Discover Your Favorite Podcast's Favorite Podcasts

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Jun 6, 2025
Dive into a fresh approach to podcast discovery with human-curated recommendations that beat algorithms. Discover a creative summer listening challenge aimed at kids, encouraging them to explore new podcasts. Reflect on Apple's significant role in the evolution of podcasting and the importance of maintaining authenticity in a video-dominated landscape. Enjoy engaging discussions about remote recording solutions and listener feedback on subscription features. Plus, humorous anecdotes from indoor skydiving and pickleball adventures add a personal touch!
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ANECDOTE

Kevin's Top 2% Achievements

  • Kevin got upgraded to top 2% in simulated skydiving and in pickleball ratings.
  • His pickleball rating reached 4.0, which is a significant milestone in the sport.
INSIGHT

Podcasters, Not Algorithms, Are the Future of Podcast Discovery

Pocket Casts has introduced a revolutionary podcast discovery feature that relies on creator-curated suggestions instead of algorithms. Listeners can now access a "You Might Like" tab where podcasters recommend shows they enjoy, making discovery more authentic and trusted.

Podcasters can manage their recommendations via "pod rolls" through Buzzsprout, enabling human-driven discovery where creators suggest podcasts their audience might love. This contrasts with traditional algorithmic lists promoting only the top podcasts and helps indie podcasters grow by sharing genuine favorites.

This human-to-human recommendation system is seen as a fresh approach, bringing back the spirit of blog rolls in an open podcasting ecosystem. It encourages building community connections and enhances listener engagement beyond impersonal algorithms.

INSIGHT

Podrolls Enhance Podcast Discovery

  • Podcaster-curated podcast recommendations offer a human-driven discovery alternative to algorithms.
  • Pocket Casts implemented podrolls to highlight podcasters' favorite shows, enriching discovery authentically.
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