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Buzzcast 100: Trivia, Tech, and Podcaster Dating Tips!

1h 11m · Buzzcast · 14 Apr 04:00

On this special 100th episode of Buzzcast, the hosts take a trip down memory lane with trivia and a look back at how the show started and progressed over time. They also discuss the latest in podcasting technology with a location-based audio app and creative ways AI can help improve your podcast workflow. And for all the podcasters looking for love, the hosts share some dating advice based on a recent New York Times article.

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📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is the biggest mistake you've ever made in podcasting, and what did you learn from it?
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AUTIO
Location-based audio app, Autio, uses GPS to narrate stories of landmarks, cities, and towns. Now, iHeart has partnered with the app, so maybe podcasts will be included in the future?

CLIPPED: PODCASTING 2.0
Adam Curry called out Alban on a recent Podcasting 2.0 episode
We loved having our show discussed, but it led to the question: Is it legal to play clips from other podcasts on your podcast?

WOULD YOU DATE A PODCAST BRO?
The New York Times wrote an article titled "Would You Date a Podcast Bro?". 

Kevin (38%), Alban (37%), Jordan (17%), Tom (4%), Roger (3%), Travis (<1%) 

✉️ Mailbag Episode Submissions
We need your questions! Ask us at podinbox.com/buzzsprout or send an email to [email protected] with the subject line "Buzzcast Mailbag" before August 18th. 

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