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5 Experts Predict the Future of Podcasting

Dec 31, 2025

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Podcast platforms are changing what gets seen and what gets shared, and if your show is still built for how podcasting *used* to work, it’ll get skipped, buried, or replaced.

That’s why I brought together five industry experts to break down what’s actually shifting inside podcasting right now, and why creators who adapt early have a real advantage. Because this next era won’t reward the biggest shows. It’ll reward the ones built for how listeners behave today, which is great news for independent hosts with something meaningful to say. So if you want to stay visible as podcasting enters its next era, hit play and let’s dive in.

1:04 – Why Podcasting Doesn’t Work the Way It Used To

7:42 – Why “Word of Mouth” Isn’t How New Listeners Find Shows Anymore

15:36 – Why Big Download Numbers Matter Less Than Listener Attention

24:18 – How AI Content Puts Listener Trust (and Creators) at Risk

33:51 – Why More Podcasters Are Moving Away From Ad Revenue

Very Special Thanks to This Episode’s Guest Experts:

Jennifer Han: Ausha | LinkedIn | PodWars
Alex Sanfilippo: PodMatch.com | LinkedIn | Podcasting Made Simple
Tom Rossi; Buzzsprout | LinkedIn | Buzzcast
Ellie Puckett: Resonate Recordings | LinkedIn | Renegade Ventures
Lauren Passell: Tink Media | LinkedIn | Podcast The Newsletter

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