2025 podcasting trends: AI, video podcasting, discoverability, & more with James Cridland | Ep 49

In today’s episode of Mics to Millions, we sit down with James Cridland, Editor of Podnews, a daily podcast newsletter with over 32,000 subscribers, to explore upcoming podcast trends you can use to stay ahead of the curve and keep your show fresh. 

 

We’ll explore:

• The rise of video podcasts and how you can compete in a visually-driven world. 
• The shift in how we measure success, moving beyond downloads to more meaningful metrics like plays and listen time. 
• How AI tools are making podcast production more efficient and accessible, impacting everything from editing to content repurposing. 
• New ways to engage with your audience through comments, polls, and even monetary contributions that help you connect in real-time.
• The future of podcast discoverability with things like cross-app commenting, innovative offline marketing strategies, and Pod Rols. 

 

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