#podcasting

#podcasting

After some de rigeur prefatory Carson Wentz Chat, we got right to the stuff that would make up most of the episode, which was a conversation about the business and practice of doing comedy that was frequently interrupted or derailed when one of us thought of something stupid or funny that we wanted to bring up. There's some substance in there about the hidden and less-hidden economics of comedy, how Instagram has upended every long-established aspect of that industry,

Unsurprisingly called PodRoll Video Promos, the program enables podcasters to deliver short-form videos directly into Apple Podcasts feeds, where they appear as standalone promotional episodes. The company calls this "a significant opportunity for first movers to introduce video into an audio-first environment, giving creators the ability to engage audiences with standout promotional content." CEO Jason Cox evangelizes the product as accessing "one of the most valuable audiences in media, listeners already engaged with podcasts and long-form storytelling," skipping the need to evangelize podcasting generally.

Mick Hunt is living what many in Gen Z dream about: creating content for a living-and turning it into millions. His podcast, Mick Unplugged, which transforms lessons from his years in business into motivational storytelling, now generates more than $7 million annuallyand even rivals giants like Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper on Apple's charts. And while he admits starting a podcast is relatively easy, he stresses to Fortune that real success begins with identifying one's "Because"-the underlying purpose that fuels ambition.

Adam Curry is the modern-day Prometheus. His discovery of podcasting and sharing it with the world was as significant of a development as when Prometheus stole fire from the gods to give to humans. Podcasting has quickly evolved into one of the most popular ways to communicate valuable information, completely disintermediating the CIA-controlled media apparatus. While Bitcoin seeks to separate money and state, podcasting seeks to separate syndicated news organizations and information.

Libsyn has paid out 40% more to creators compared to the same period in 2024, totaling over $112 million since 2017, following the removal of its 2,000-download minimum.

The PSO suite is now available as a standalone offer—fully compatible with all hosting platforms—allowing independent creators and small publishers to enhance their podcast SEO strategies.

"Audio advertising is no longer about being heard, it's about being remembered," said Frankie White, the agency's founder. "Our mission is to make podcast and audio advertising simple yet powerful."

As of October 2024, YouTube had more podcast listeners than Spotify or Apple Podcasts, signaling a shift in the podcasting landscape towards video content.

Podcasting, with its unique trust-building capabilities, allows leaders to increase engagement by communicating authentically and consistently, thus enhancing their influence in a digital world.

Amazon is restructuring Wondery, shifting its popular podcast brands into larger products, signaling a trend towards video-centric formats in the podcasting industry.

When the entertainment business faced dual picket lines in 2023, Jordan doubled down on podcasts and creators. When the pandemic hit, her team seamlessly pivoted to remote work.

We are here to celebrate and elevate the passionate hobbyists and indigenous indies, along with the familiar movers & shakers. We urge all eligible podcasters to come through to receive recognition, support, and encouragement for their work.

"The British Podcast Awards are like the Oscars - if the Oscars were way funnier, had fewer dress codes, and no one slapped the host (hopefully!)."

The Joe Budden Network averages $1.04 million per month on Patreon thanks to its 70,000 paid subscribers, reflecting a strong independent revenue stream.

Saspod's Affiliate Program offers a 15% recurring commission for any order made by referred clients, creating a continual income stream for affiliates.

The BBC Sounds app will be turned off for listeners outside the UK on 21 July 2025, but live streaming of BBC radio will remain available.