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Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. Then we discuss the difference between IAB certification and compliance, to celebrating the grind behind content creation success stories like Marques Brownlee.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: Turn on Fan Mail for your podcast and let us know what you think! To have your response featured in our next episode, tap the link above to shoot us a text!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• IAB "Compliance" and "Certification - the difference
• MKBHD tweet
• School of Podcasting: Podcasting's Deep Connection with Alban Brooke

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Alban is back from Podcast Movement Evolutions in Los Angeles! We discuss all the big stories and takeaways from the week, including how podcast downloads are down but listening is up, what YouTube's up to with podcasts, and why video is killing more podcasts now than ever before.

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📣 Sound-off question: What are your thoughts on adding video to podcasting? Is it a good thing or a bad thing for the industry? To have your response featured in the next episode, use the link above to send us a text message.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• George Tries to Avoid a Break-Up "Believe it or not, George isn't at home"
• Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Sarah Jessica Parker "Bill Take"
• Biden, Clinton, and Obama to Appear on Smartless
• Podcast Standards Project
• The Infinite Dial 2024
• YouTube's Keynote at PME
• All Podcasts Are Shows; Not All Shows Are Podcasts
• The Truth About "Video Podcasts" on YouTube
• LiquorStoreGuy Convinces Alban to see the eclipse

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Tom Rossi, co-founder of Buzzsprout, joins us for this episode as we dissect Spotify's TikTok-inspired podcast discovery feature and why podcasters may or may not want their follower count to be public. We also cover the potential ripple effects of a TikTok ban on promotion strategies, and whether it hinders expanding your listener base. Then we discuss why major podcasts are shifting from ad-supported to listener-supported models, revealing a fundamental change in how podcasts sustain themselves.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: What ways do you provide for listeners to contact you? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Tom on his way to the Las Vegas airport
• Spotify Reveals Podcast Numbers For Joe Rogan
• Podcast Business Journal OP3 List
• TikTok's Podcast Boom Might Be A Bust
• A Big Announcement from Search Engine

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Join us as we unveil the long-awaited Buzzsprout iOS app that's set to revolutionize your podcasting workflow! We deep dive into everything you want to know, from why we decided now was the time to make an app, to what features we love about it, and ideas for future implementations.

Then, we've got a story that’ll make you think twice about where to host your podcast. In a candid discussion on the pitfalls and triumphs of podcast hosting, we empathize with Spotify's recent hiccups and offer our own insights on maintaining a podcaster-focused service. Also on the docket is a lesson in brand protection, born from a trademark tussle within our own community.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: How are you using snapcasts? We'd love to see what you're doing! To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Introducing Buzzsprout for iOS!

• Buzzsprout on the App Store
• Join the Android wait list
• Podnews Weekly Review Interview

Spotify for Podcasters Deletes Successful Podcast

Podcaster Wins Trademark Dispute

Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy

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This episode covers a load of topics, so buckle up. We're back to tell your what that short podcast was in our feed last week and with more information for putting your podcast on YouTube. Then we delve into how "Acquired" podcast achieved success despite their unconventional approach of delivering lengthy episodes on an irregular schedule and maintaining a minimalist presence on social media. And finally, Alban reveals his research into the ultimate sock to own.
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📣 Sound-Off Question: Do you prefer your podcasts to be extra long or broken up into smaller episodes? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!
Links mentioned in this episode:

• Wendy's Proposes Surge Pricing
• How to Upload a Podcast to YouTube
• How the Acquired Podcast Became a Sensation
• Darn Tough Sock Style 1039

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With so many big players making moves, we dive into the shifting tides of the podcasting world. The joy of Spotify's move towards open podcasting is tempered by our wariness of their advertising tactics and data collection—concerns that resonate with anyone mindful of the digital footprint they leave behind. We share our experiences grappling with these ethical dilemmas, balancing the desire to reach a wide audience with the need to safeguard listener privacy and content integrity. Whether you're a budding podcaster or a savvy listener, this episode promises a thought-provoking journey through the cultural currents shaping our beloved medium.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: What are your podcasting Keys to success for the year? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Joe Rogan & Call Her Daddy No Longer Spotify Exclusive
• How To Upload A Podcast To YouTube
• How To Make Money Podcasting: 11 Strategies
• The Power of Long Form Audio. With Kinda Studios.

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We're sharing what happened at Podfest 2024, from funny stories to meeting our amazing community of podcasters!
Apple Podcasts just leveled up with new transcription features, and we're here to break down the details. Get the scoop on how their embrace of open standards is fostering a more inclusive listening environment and what it means for the podcasting industry, content creators, and fans alike.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
Podfest
Buzzcast Support Episode with Priscilla
Transcripts on Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts Embraces the Crazy Ones
(Post Show) Breadbasket303
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This episode covers how to stay grounded in a world obsessed with metrics. We delve into the looming shift of Google Podcasts listeners to YouTube Music and why listen time matters more than download stats.

Then, our conversation takes an introspective turn as we discuss the No Stats 90 challenge by Mark Steadman, nudging podcasters to look beyond numbers to nurture their content and community. It's a lesson in the psychological impacts of constant performance tracking, and setting sights on the horizon without losing joy in the steps leading there.

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📣 Sound-Off Question: If there were no stats, how would you measure your podcast's success? To have your response featured on our next episode, send us a text at 855-951-4230!

Links mentioned in this episode:
- We're going to Podfest next week!
- RSS Feeds are out of beta on YouTube
- OP3 Listen Time Metric
- No Stats 90

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Ever 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.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Buzzsprout Blog: There's Something Special About Podcasting
• Why Gen Z's Biggest Podcasters Are Working From Bed
• Tracking iOS 17 Download Changes
• Buzzsprout 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!

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Ever wondered how to thrive in the marathon of podcasting, rather than sprinting for short-term gains? In this episode, we defend the sustainability of podcasting, contrast the rich community of podcasting with the sometimes ephemeral interactions on social media, and encourage a more mindful consumption of the content we love.

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Links mentioned:

• Netflix shares top show data
• TikTok gives up on podcasts
• Podcast layoffs
• Nielsen Consumer Survey Report 2023

📣 Sound-Off Question: What makes podcasting different from other mediums?
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!

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