Eric Silver discusses Spotify's attempt to dominate podcasting, the challenges faced by the podcast industry, the incorporation of video into podcasting, the impact of the ad market, the shift in podcasting content, and the financial expenses of podcast production.

Before we get started: all the cool kids are filling out the Equity listener survey. We want to hear from you! On today's episode, Alex had Eric Silver, Head of Creative at the podcast collective Multitude on the show to help us sort through: What the hell happened with Spotify's big podcast push, and its resulting layoffs. Why tech platforms have not yet found a way to make creative work lucrative enough to engender a new 'creator middle class.' The state of the ad market, and its impacts on creative work more generally. Towards the end we had a moment to comment on AI, but we kept that somewhat far from our central theme.Long-time Equity listeners will recall that we've covered the creator economy a few times on the show and the blog, including: Yeah, funding for creator-focused startups is drying up [blog] F*ck creator funds, we need a creator index fund [Equity] Not every creator economy startup is built for creators [blog] And if you need even more, this investor survey from 2021 on all things creator-economy is a great look-back in time!For episode transcripts and more, head to Equity’s Simplecast website.Equity drops at 7 a.m. PT every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. TechCrunch also has a great show on crypto, a show that interviews founders, one that details how our stories come together and more! Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Penn State professors John Iceland and Eric Silver discuss the conflict between social order and social justice in relation to social inequality. They explore the historical development of these conflicting perspectives and offer suggestions for finding common ground. The speakers also delve into the significance of compromise, the influence of personal circumstances on political beliefs, and the complexities of the relationship between social justice and social disorder.

Dr. Eric Silver, Associate Professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center, discusses temporary pacing in pediatric cardiology. Topics include common indications for temporary pacing, understanding pacing modes in pacemakers, different pacing methods and risk factors for rhythm disturbances after cardiac surgeries.

Eric Silver from Multitude shares tales of teen life in Jersey, including not-so-great football, much-better Drama, and the unique experience of being a twin. They also discuss favorite foods, movies, and romantic fantasies, as well as playing D&D and going on quests in real-life magical places. The chapter ends with a conversation about catching mud monsters at a Scooby-Doo carnival and dream vacation homes.