Today we're diving into the latest podcasting headlines... from groundbreaking AI tools to updated Spotify analytics and exciting global awards. Fresh off celebrating my stepdaughter’s graduation, I’m back with the crew, and we're sharing insights and laughter about vacations, overpreparing for episodes, and trusting the podcasting process. Plus, we've got essential updates on Google's AI enhancements, including stunning text-to-video capabilities, and why keyboards might soon be obsolete. Join us as we unpack how creators are integrating AI into their workflows and what that means for the future of podcasting.

Episode Highlights:

[01:59] Celebrating Graduations and Vacations
[04:13] Lessons Learned While Hosting Solo
[06:13] The Problem with Overpreparing
[08:05] Top Podcasts: Apple, Spotify, and YouTube
[13:22] Podcasting Events and Award Announcements
[17:45] Google's Big AI Announcements & Gemini's Future
[23:38] Revolutionary Text-to-Video AI Tools
[28:04] Pricing Controversies for Premium AI Models
[34:26] Key Updates from the Social Media world
[37:26] Headliner's New 'TLDL' Feature for Podcast Summaries
[46:07] International Podcast Awards & Recognitions
[48:27] Spotify’s New Analytics and Public Milestone Updates
[54:45] Surprising Insights from WonderCraft’s 2025 AI Report

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Headliner's New TL;DL Tool: https://play.headliner.app/tldl

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