Buzzsprout's new Android app; Zombie Google Podcasts and PodToo
Jun 28, 2024
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Buzzsprout's Alban Brooke shares insights on the new Android app, podcast paywalls, and YouTube adding podcasts. PodToo's Russell Harrower discusses events like Podcast Movement, Podcast Asia, and Podcasting 2.0. The hosts cover topics on podcast transcription, monetization, and the evolving podcast landscape.
Buzzsprout launches Android app with stats tracking and podcast management features.
Google Podcasts remains active globally with transcript editing and social sharing capabilities.
Pod2 merges radio syndication with podcasting, offering innovative content distribution solutions.
Deep dives
Buzzsprout Launches App on Android
Buzzsprout has successfully launched an app on Android after their iOS launch, ensuring a native experience for Android users with useful features like stats tracking, real-time notifications, and podcast management.
Buzzsprout Weekly and New Podcasts Launch
Buzzsprout introduces Buzzsprout Weekly, a podcast based on their newsletter, streamlining content creation and release. They also venture into new podcasts with more diverse hosting to engage a wider audience.
The Fate of Google Podcasts
Despite predictions of its demise, Google Podcasts remains operational outside the US, accepting new shows and inclusive of enhancements like transcript editing and social sharing.
Podcasting Trends and Audience Growth
Analysis reveals iHeart's dominance in the US podcast network, indicating growth in audience numbers and engagement. The surge in podcast listeners in the UK, Edison Research data, showcases 42% monthly listeners and 30% weekly listeners.
Pod2's Unique Radio Syndication Platform
Pod2 offers a distinct hosting platform merging radio syndication and podcasting, empowering creators to share their content worldwide. Emerging as a solution post-Brexit, Pod2 presents innovative features like radio-to-podcast syndication and geo-location services for unparalleled content distribution.
The Significance of WebSub Support
Absence of blogs on podcast publishers' websites sparks inquiry into the relevance of official blogs. The implementation of WebSub by apps like Castro and Pocket Casts emphasizes the importance of supporting multiple standards for enhanced content delivery and listener engagement.
In this episode, hosts James Cridland and Sam Sethi discuss Buzzsprout's new Android app, the New York Times putting podcasts behind a paywall, the fate of Google Podcasts, and YouTube adding a podcasts page. They also interview Alban Brooke from Buzzsprout about the company's podcast hosting platform and new shows, and Russell Harrower from PodToo. Additionally, the hosts cover events in the podcasting world, including Podcast Movement and Podcast Asia, as well as discuss topics like podcast transcription, monetization, and the growing Podcasting 2.0 community. Throughout the conversation, the hosts provide insights, analysis, and commentary on the evolving podcast landscape.