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Jordan and Kevin hop on a quick snapcast to celebrate Buzzcast's downloads going back up! Check out the Buzzcast OP3 page here. 

Kevin also reveals a little something new the team at Buzzsprout has been working on! 

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As we try to solve the mystery of fluctuating podcast downloads, we delve into a more serious conversation sparked by recent trends on the Buzzsprout platform. Could it be the ripple effect of Apple's auto-download adjustments, or is something else at play? We offer up some troubleshooting tips for fellow podcasters. 

The discussion continues with a look at Spotify's latest features, including transcripts and chapter markers. We'll share firsthand experiences and management strategies to help podcasters make the most of these updates.

Alban will be at the Podcast Movement Meetups next week! If you want to join in on the fun, RSVP here:

• DC Meetup
• Philly Meetup
• NYC Meetup

Plus, we pay tribute to an incredible member of our support team, Addie, as she embarks on a new chapter focused on family. Send in your cheers and warm wishes to [email protected] as we celebrate her dedication to the podcast community!

Sound-Off Question: If you're using Fan Mail, how big is your podcast & have you been getting messages?

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Send us a Text Message.*tap-tap* Is this thing on? We're scratching our heads over here at Buzzcast after discovering that our episodes are not showing on the Apple Podcast app. Let us know if you've experienced something similar!And don't forget to text us why it would be good to do a Buzzsprout meetup in your city!Support the Show.Contact Buzzcast Send us a Text Message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic ...

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This episode, we are revealing how we've made Buzzsprout Ads even better with a way for advertisers to have more control over what podcasts run their ads! Plus, we've rolled out Fan Mail for all Buzzsprout podcasters and are taking the time to answer questions about the new feature. Then, we toss around the idea of a Buzzsprout meetup in a town near you!

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Sound-Off Question: Should we come to your town for a Buzzsprout meetup? 
 

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Jordan and Alban are hopping on to talk about the mishap that sparked a  big idea in listener interaction, Fan Mail, and celebrating getting the #1 spot in the PodPros AE Podcast Report! 

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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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In this snapcast, we tease Buzzsprout's newest feature and invite you to put on your detective hats and send in your hunches. Who knows? If your guess is spot on, you might just find yourself with a free month on your Buzzsprout account!

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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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Jordan and Priscilla hop on to chat about an upcoming Netflix show 'Bodkin,' with its dark comedy and satirical take on true crime podcasting, before unveiling Buzzsprout's latest podcast creation, 'Happy to Help,' a bi-weekly exploration into the heart of customer support. Priscilla shares the ups and downs that come with sharing your voice with the world and the excitement of launching a new podcast.

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Links mentioned: 

• Bodkin
• West Cork Podcast
• Happy to Help

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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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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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