Podnews Weekly Review

We speak with Matt Medeiros on Podcasting 3.0, and how to fix Podcasting 2.0. Plus, the Infinite Dial 2025, and more podcast industry news.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Annalise Nielsen shares her expert insights on YouTube's dominance in podcast consumption and why video strategy needs careful consideration rather than automatic implementation. She explains how different audiences require different approaches to content creation and platform distribution.• YouTube is now the top platform for podcast consumption, but this doesn't mean video is right for every show• Only about 30% of podcast consumption happens on YouTube, and much of this isn't active video watching• Live podcasting is growing as a way to build audience interaction and deeper parasocial relationships• Spotify's pivot to video seems disconnected from how users typically engage with the platform• The "attention diet" concept helps creators understand where their target audience already spends time• Podcast diversity is declining despite women controlling most purchasing decisions• Different audience segments (executives vs. young consumers) require completely different format approaches• Video podcast creation requires significant investment and means sacrificing some audio-only capabilitiesSend James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

We chat with Annalise from Pacific Content about how video fits into podcasting, live events and shows, and women in podcasting. Plus, lots of Spotify news.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

A full version of an interview with Adam and Dave about their new product.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

We talk about Godcaster, and also catch up with the week's news. (A long interview with Adam and Dave on Monday here).Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

We speak with Morten Strunge of Podimo about the company's success in hitting one million paid subscribers; and Jay Nachlis from Coleman Insights about their testing tool, the Pod Predictor.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Rockie talks about why the new podcast namespace excites her, and how to grow podcasting by making it simpler.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

We chat with Rockie Thomas, who is very excited about the potential of live podcasts. And, we cover new developments in the industry, including a look at one podcast that claimed Podcasting 2.0 has failed.Send James & Sam a messageSupport the showConnect With Us: Email: weekly@podnews.net Fediverse: @james@bne.social and @samsethi@podcastindex.social Support us: www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support Get Podnews: podnews.net

Delve into Spotify's groundbreaking creator payment revelations, highlighting hefty earnings for podcasters. Explore Acast's surprising profitability and the shifting dynamics in the podcasting landscape. The complexities of Spotify's ad practices and the financial tensions between creators add drama. Discover innovative integrations like the Transistor and Blue Sky partnership, enhancing listener engagement. Finally, tackle the unique podcasting challenges in Switzerland's multilingual environment, all while reminiscing about nostalgic TV memories.

David Bodycombe, the Managing Director of Labyrinth Games Limited, shares his insights on producing video for Tom Scott’s podcast, Lateral. He discusses the growing impact of video in podcasts, especially in enhancing viewer engagement. Bodycombe also talks about crafting captivating introductions for guests, inspired by classic BBC panel shows, and the importance of transcriptions for improving accessibility. The conversation dives into how podcasting contrasts with traditional television, emphasizing creator-led content and audience connection strategies.