The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast

297 Metrics That Matter, Pro Multi-User Management and Podcast Shut Down Best Practices


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Is learning to create a press release an asset for podcasters? Things to think about if you're going to shut down your podcast, a co-hosted in-person podcast set-up that portable and modern, Podlink is back to its original owner! can you put a PDF in your RSS feed? We clarity gathering all the data for your podcast, we got some great feedback on Libsyn's Multi-user, the Age of Audio documentary, and download stats, mean and median numbers!

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Quick Episode Summary
  • (2:17) Rob and Elsie conversation
  • (3:52) AUDIO FEEDBACK: Libsyn multi-user feature via Steve Stewart
  • (9:09) The independent podcaster's survey!
  • (10:33) Podlink is back to its original owner
  • (13:16) What's the value of teaching podcasting students about creating a press release?
  • (16:14) Understanding download data and suspect growth
  • (25:39) Getting a PDF in an RSS feed? Best practices
  • (30:00) Libsyn stats vs Apple/Spotify stats
  • (33:57) AUDIO FEEDBACK: Advice on ending a podcast via Civilla Morgan
  • (40:41) Modern in-person, portable podcast setups!
  • (47:59) How do you get short, clean podcast links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify?
  • (51:08) Rob featured on The Age of Audio documentary!
  • (53:15) Review of research into politically themed podcasts' popularity from Castbox
  • (1:00:32) Process of AI-generated summarized race reports
  • (1:06:27) Stats! Mean and median download numbers!
  • (1:08:05) Where have we been and where are we going?
Featured Podcast Promo + Audio
  • Steve Stewart
  • Civilla Morgan
Where have we been and where are we going
  • Behind the Mic: 20 Years of Podcasting Secrets from Libsyn’s VP | Podcasting Secrets (Audio)
  • Behind the Mic: 20 Years of Podcasting Secrets from Libsyn’s VP | Podcasting Secrets (Video)
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Representation in Podcasting with Elsie Escobar - Linkedin live video stream

Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!

Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie

  • Leave us voice feedback!
  • Indie Podcasters' Survey 2025
  • Podlink’s Next Chapter
  • Rob's PDF: Stats
  • Cycling Together with Kristin and Steve
  • H1 XLR 2 Track Handy Recorder | Buy Now | ZOOM
  • PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder | Buy Now | ZOOM
  • RØDECaster Duo | Integrated Audio Production Studio | RØDE
  • AGE OF AUDIO - YouTube
  • New Political Podcasts Surge Past Veterans In Subscriber Race, Says TheRighting. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
  • Formula E and Google Cloud to Collaborate on Inclusivity Podcast for Visually Impaired - Jul 9, 2025
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