Buzzcast

The podcast covers various interesting topics including the benefits of attending conferences for podcasters, the power of constraints and how it leads to better outcomes, and Apple Podcasts' new transcription feature and its significance for the open podcasting ecosystem. The hosts also discuss how to measure podcast success without stats and explore hypothetical scenarios involving money and physical challenges.

This episode explores the dangers of obsessing over podcast statistics and emphasizes the importance of focusing on content creation and audience connections. They also discuss the 'no stats 90 challenge' for podcasters and share their favorite podcast episodes. The hosts also discuss the idea of measuring podcast success without relying on stats and suggest that feedback and engagement from the audience are key indicators of success.

Send us a textEver wondered why podcasting has such a magnetic pull, or what makes it so distinctively charming in the sea of digital media? Podcasting's simplicity and authenticity forge a connection that's tough to replicate.  We discuss the balance between staying true to traditional audio roots and embracing the visual domain, all while questioning what 'authenticity' really means when the production value climbs. View the discussion thread on Twitter/X!Links mentioned in this episode:Buzzsprout Blog: There's Something Special About PodcastingWhy Gen Z's Biggest Podcasters Are Working From BedTracking iOS 17 Download ChangesBuzzsprout Platform Stats📣 Sound-Off Question: What was the best podcast episode you listened to in 2023?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

The podcast discusses the sustainability of podcasting, contrasts it with social media interactions, and encourages mindful consumption. They also touch on success and failure in podcasting, the impact of big companies, exploring new podcasting apps, and hoping for the return of a favorite crypto podcast. The chapter ends with a discussion on a golden ticket giveaway and boost messages.

Send us a textWe discuss our plans for Podfest's 10-year anniversary and how we aim to bring a large group of Buzzsprout podcasters along. So, if you've been tuning into Buzzcast regularly, this is your chance to join us at the year's biggest podcasting event!Have you ever wondered how to leverage social media to expand your podcast? We've got some answers for you. In our discussion, we introduce Social Octopus, the game-changer in creating social media clips for podcasts. We also dissect the rebranding of Podinbox to Fanlist and why fans are the real powerhouses in the podcasting world. Then, we dive into the top podcasts of the year according to Spotify and Apple, and the exciting Podroll feature that empowers users to recommend their favorite podcasts. We steer the conversation to a more controversial aspect of podcasting - ad-skipping. We unpack the ethical and legal implications of ad-skipping on podcasts and how the Audia app, which allows users to skip ads automatically, might impact podcasters and advertisers. This raises the question: is ad-skipping fair game or a violation of content creators' rights? View the discussion thread on Twitter/X! Links mentioned in this episode: Want to go to Podfest 2024? Reach out to us for a free ticket at support@buzzsprout.com! Social OctopusPodinbox is to become FanlistApple's Top Podcasts of 2023Spotify's Top Podcasts of 2023PodcastIndex's Podroll APIAuddia's Ad-Free App📣 Sound-Off Question: What has helped you grow as a podcast host, interviewer, or round-table moderator?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textEver wondered how customer support could shape your podcasting experience? This week on Buzzcast, we're joined by the head of our support team, Priscilla Brooke. We're buzzing about a new project where every team member, from co-founders to developers to designers, will be working support shifts for the next month! We believe this will bring everyone closer to our podcasting community and foster fresh improvements to our platform and services. Our team members working support shifts is more than just a change of routine. It's a deep dive into the mind of our podcasting community, the highs and lows of their content creation journey, their challenges, and their triumphs. It's the essence of the empathy we harbor, which we believe fuels great customer support. We're also eager to share what we've learned about effective, friendly and supportive communication with our customers. Listen in as Priscilla unveils the four pillars of communication that shape our approach to customer support.And because we believe in mixing work with a healthy dose of fun, we've woven in some inside stories on how we strive for those shiny customer ratings, and offer tips and tricks on dealing with those occasional technical hiccups. Plus, we test Alban and Kevin's knowledge with support trivia! Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textIn this episode, the hosts unveil a unique podcast recommendation feature called Podroll and how it could reshape podcast discoverability.We're also thrilled about the newest Buzzsprout Conversations episode featuring Jack Rhysider, the man behind the popular Darknet Diaries podcast. And finally, from transcription services to the greatest gear RØDE has to offer, we hear from podcasters what they have on their holiday wishlist. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter/X!Links mentioned in this episode:Buzzsprout Podcast Stats Delay: What Happened?Buzzcast Episode: The Day Podcasts StoppedBuzzsprout Conversations: How Jack Rhysider Creates Darknet DiariesWatch on Youtube or Listen to the podcast!RØDE's Limited-Edition White CollectionCan a Samson Q2U sound like a Shure SM7B?📣 Sound-Off Question: What is a podcast you wish existed, but doesn't? This can be film & tv spin-off podcasts, or a podcast from your favorite celeb, etc.To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Exploring challenges of integrating podcasts on YouTube, analyzing impact of iOS 17 on downloads, debating pros & cons of YouTube's podcast strategy, critiquing Spotify's auto-tagging feature, managing podcast breaks, and sharing holiday wishlist items in a special segment.

Send us a textTaking a break from podcasting may sound impossible, but we have some advice that could help make taking time off a reality! Buzzsprout co-founder Tom Rossi joins us this episode to share stories from Rails World in Amsterdam last week and discuss why podcasters feel the need to never stop producing content.  We're also sharing some invaluable insights from Jack Rhysider's  recent three-month hiatus from Darknet Diaries. Get ready to dispel fears about losing listeners and income streams during breaks as we unfold how stepping back can reboot your mental well-being as well as your podcast's health.View this episode's discussion thread on Twitter/X!Links mentioned in this episode:Rails WorldBuzzsprout ConversationsAmazon Shuts Down AMPRiverside Editor & TeleprompterApple Podcasts Episode Artwork Guide & Kids & Family Category GuideAuphonic Automatic Filler-Word CutterMark Zuckerberg Joins Lex Fridman Podcast in MetaverseKiller Bee Studios: A Podcast Metaverse Podcast Experience📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: Have you taken a break from your podcast? How did you go about it?To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

Send us a textWe're back! Join us as we recount our adventures at the Buzzsprout meetup in sunny Orlando, Florida, and explore the transformative power of team retreats!In this episode, we discuss the demise of Google's podcast platform and its impact on third-party apps. Then we take a deep-dive into the newest updates to Apple and how to leverage B2B podcasting to get hired for a branded podcast. Moreover, we raise the alarm on a disconcerting new trend plaguing the industry – podcast scams, including the notorious Kast Media scandal.View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter!BUZZSPROUT COMPANY MEETUPCheck out our podcast-themed breakfast!GOOGLE PODCASTSGoogle Podcasts is sending yet another app to the graveyard. PODCAST INDUSTRY SCAMSWatch the Coffeezilla video on YouTube.Kast Media Podcast ScamTenderfoot TV Sues Cadence13 for Non-PaymentIMPACT OF B2B PODCASTINGRead the report by Lower Street APPLE UPDATESRODE & MacOS Sonoma are not jiving yetWatch Stephen Robles' video to see the newest iOS17 updatesApple's Connected SubscriptionsPODCAST RADIORead the Podnews article about the launch of podcast radio!📣 SOUND-OFF EXERCISE: Tell us about your first car in 30 seconds!To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast!Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!