We begin by addressing whether or not podcasting has a plagiarism problem, podcast hosts not providing a 301 redirect, when you are ready to start offering premium content, the latest RODEcaster Pro firmware update, getting your Spotify stats, Apple Podcasts metadata best practices, plus our recap of Podcast Movement!

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Quick Episode Summary

• Plagairism and podcasting, is it a problem :(
• Kudos to Oprah Magazine for doing their homework
• Can one activate ID3 tags after an episode is published?
• What if your RSS feed description gives you issues?
• The long time issue of podcast hosts not offering 301 redirects
• Can a podcast be penalized for using click farms? Audio feedback from Neil
• Acast raising 25 million euro and what that means for building a profitable podcasting business
• When new companies pose privacy problems and are not GDPR or CCPA compliant
• When are you ready to start offering Premium content?
• Is there a benefit to being listed in a sub-category versus the general category in Apple Podcasts
• RØDECaster Pro Firmware Update! 2.0 baby!
• Where have you been? Alain
• Where have you been? Carey
• Is there a way for me to tell in the Libsyn stats how many are native subscribers versus the number that are being re-directed from an old feed?
• All kinds of details on how to use the Spotify for Podcasters dashboard
• Apple Podcasts meta data best practices
• Stats: breakdown of unique vs IAB certified stats
• Gene shares some amazind data with us!
• Podcast Movement 2019 recap

Featured Podcast Promos + Audio

• Promo 1: Learn From Others
• Promo 2: Disney Discussions
• Promo 3: Global Studio Marketing Podcast
• Neil from The Mourning DJ
• Pilar from 21st Century Worklife
• Alain from Alain Guillot Show
• Carey from Podcast Fast Track

Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!

Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie

• Our SpeakPipe Feedback page! Leave us feedback :)
• Is Podcasting Getting A Black Eye From Plagiarism?
• The Best Spanish and Latino Podcasts for Learning—and Laughing
• RØDECaster Pro Firmware Version 2.0 Is Here! Check Out The Powerful New Features
• Metro Detroit podcasts you should be listening to now
• Twelve Minute Conversations featuring Rob Walch
• 082 Rob Walch; The ins and outs of the podcasting business
• Podcasting: It’s A Matter Of Legacy

Where is Libsyn Going? (In Real Life)

• She Podcasts Conference
• DragonCon
• Content Marketing World
• Military Influencer Conference

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