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In this episode, we explore Cohost AI's newest features and how these tools can help you become a more efficient podcaster.

We dive into Meta's new social media app, Threads, examining its features and considering its potential as a promotional tool. Then, we take a look at Pocket Cast's Wear OS app for Android watches.

Lastly, we discuss the Huberman Lab podcast and its interesting effect on Americans' obsession with health.  Join us in this exciting episode as we navigate through the worlds of tech, podcasting, and outdoor adventures. One thing's for sure - you're in for a treat!

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NEW COHOST AI TOOLS
Cohost AI now helps with your podcast marketing workflow! It creates three tweets and writes a draft blog post.

THREADS
Meta's newest venture, Threads, is generating a lot of excitement. But that might not mean you should add it to your promo channels.

POCKET CASTS WEAR OS APP
Pocket Casts has announced the release of its Wear OS app. It has loads of great features and requires a Pocket Casts Plus subscription to use.

HOW HUBERMAN GOT AMERICA TO CARE ABOUT SCIENCE
Read the full article by Time.

📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: Have you ever been to a podcast conference? If so, was it worth it? If not, what is keeping you from attending one?
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PODCAST MOVEMENT DENVER
Here are the conference details. We'd love to see you there! 

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In this episode, we kick things off with a spotlight on KidsPod, an interactive platform that lets kids draw and color while they listen. We also draw a comparison with another kids podcast app, Kids Listen, highlighting the unique features and benefits that make KidsPod stand out. But that’s not all; we also delve into Apple Podcasts' efforts to improve discoverability for niche podcasts, and SXM's shut-down of the popular podcast app, Stitcher.

Then we discuss strategies for overcoming podcasting hurdles, emphasizing the importance of playing the long game, letting passion lead, and the significance of co-hosts in podcasting in terms of the accountability and consistency they bring. And finally, we discuss a new Guinness World Record set by a podcaster and wonder what records we could break.

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KIDSPOD
https://kidspod.app/

APPLE IMPROVES PODCAST DISCOVERY
https://podcasters.apple.com/5304-elevating-nine-podcast-subcategories-charts
Apple added nine subcategories to the Search tab across devices, making it easier for listeners to discover niche shows.

SXM TO SHUT DOWN STITCHER
"Stitcher Farewell FAQ"
Stitcher will no longer be available starting August 29th, 2023.

INDEPENDENT PODCASTER MANIFESTO
https://www.thepodcasthost.com/business-of-podcasting/independent-podcaster-census
IndiePod Manifesto contains 10 pillars for independent podcasting success.

PODCASTING HARDER THAN PRO FOOTBALL?
https://awfulannouncing.com/nfl/travis-kelce-podcasting-hardest-job.html
Travis Kelce thinks podcasting is the hardest job in the world, according to his interview on Pardon My Take.

PODCASTS IN GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/589531-longest-interviewing-marathon
A podcaster interviewed 137 people over the course of 37 hours & 44 minutes to break the Guinness World Record for longest interviewing marathon.
Check out other podcast-related world records!

📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: If you were to set a new Guinness World Record for podcasting, what would it be?
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Anonymous Donor: Watch the Curb Your Enthusiasm clip here: https://youtu.be/JqrJ4wGid4Y

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Can you spot the difference between a real podcast and a fake one? Join us on this episode as we put our skills to the test in a thrilling game of podcast fact or fiction. Then discover Podium's innovative new product, Podbook, which offers a new way for podcasters to repurpose their content. Finally, we examine way podcasts have shaped the entertainment industry over the last 20 years.

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PODBOOK BY PODIUM
Podbook is an AI-powered application that will transform your podcast into a book! It is currently in closed beta. Add yourself to the waitlist to try it out.
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20 YEARS OF PODCASTING
How podcasts took over the world in 20 years.
See the Police Department that launched a podcast to get more involved in their community.

CANVA INTEGRATION
Check out Alban's Loom video that explains how to find your artwork from Canva's integration in your account.

📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What podcasting tool would you be devastated to never use again?
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In this episode, we're excited to share updates to Co-Host AI, a feature that's received outstanding feedback from our podcasters and Facebook group. We discuss the advantages of this integrated feature, how it differentiates from other services, and improvements made to its transcription editor since its launch, covering the quality of the transcription engine, AI technology, and the innovative new editor functionalities, such as assigning speaker roles. Plus, we delve into the importance of episode artwork and how Apple Podcasts is making it a priority in the podcasting world, with unique and memorable artwork being the key to standing out.

Lastly, we touch on YouTube's potential impact on podcast advertising and the consequences of their new approach. With YouTube's lack of pass-through RSS ingestion, will podcasters still be willing to distribute to their platform? Join us as we explore this fascinating topic, share our pre-recording rituals, and even discuss the challenge of decluttering our homes and extreme approaches to cleanliness. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

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COHOST AI
https://www.buzzsprout.com/help/189-cohost-ai

APPLE PODCASTS UPDATES
https://podcasters.apple.com/5303-ios-17-whats-new-apple-podcasts

YOUTUBE'S RSS PILOT LEAK
https://podnews.net/update/youtube-rss-plans
Adam Curry's leak confession on Podcasting 2.0: https://overcast.fm/+6A0DAZ3CQ/14:42

📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What podcast got you into podcasts?
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Podcasts mentioned by hosts:
Alban: This American Life & Philosophy Bites
Jordan: Spirits
Kevin: This is Love: Something Large and Wild

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In this episode, we're diving into the groundbreaking world of artificial intelligence and its impact on podcasting with Buzzsprout's new Cohost AI integration. We share our thoughts on how this innovative tool automatically transcribes, creates titles, summaries, chapter markers, and more while saving you precious time and reducing stress in your workflow.

But it's not just about the technical side of podcasting; we also discuss the vital role ratings and reviews play in connecting with your audience and providing essential social proof for potential new listeners. From our own experiences of reading reviews before deciding to listen to a new podcast, to creative strategies for encouraging your listeners to leave reviews, we cover it all.

And finally, we explore the surprising benefits and connections that can arise from the act of podcasting itself. Listen as we highlight the unique relational aspects of podcasting and the low-risk, rewarding experience of reaching out to someone online through this medium.

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📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is an important part of your pre-recording ritual?
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COHOST AI
Check out Buzzsprout's newest feature, Cohost AI!

PODCAST REVIEWS
Can Lauren leave a review a day for the entire year? Keep up with her Twitter thread!
Read her blog here & subscribe to Podcast Marketing Magic for more great tips to promote your podcast.

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In this episode, we discuss the recent updates in the podcasting industry, including Jordan's experience at Podconf, Buzzsprout's newest features, YouTube Music's official launch of podcasts, and the debate surrounding the inclusion of episode numbers in podcast titles after Apple Podcasts removed them in a recent update. Kevin also shares a cautionary tale about spoiler-filled companion podcasts.

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📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is an unexpected outcome you've had from creating a podcast?
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PODCONF
Jordan had a great time at Podconf & cannot wait to go again!

BUZZSPROUT UPDATES
New at Buzzsprout: Infinite Achievements and Improved User Roles!

APPLE PODCASTS REMOVES EPISODE NUMBERS
iOS 16.4 update removed episode numbers from Apple Podcasts episode titles. It may be tempting to add them back into the title instead, but there are reasons to not do so!

YOUTUBE MUSIC OFFICIALLY HAS PODCASTS
YouTube is slowly rolling out access to podcasts on their YouTube Music app.

SERIAL VS EPISODIC PODCASTS
Kevin recently tweeted about a bad experience because a podcast incorrectly sequenced their episodes. 

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In this episode, the hosts review RØDE's newest podcast products, share tips on making an unscripted podcast sound professional, and read a hilarious listener email.

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📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What podcasting-related conspiracy to you believe?
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Slow Clap For The Buzzcast Team
Special thanks to Marcos for sending a listener email like we've never seen before!

Flipping The Script
The Art of Making a Good Unscripted Podcast

RØDE's Biggest Product Announcement Ever
Check out some of the amazing new products revealed by RØDE! Here are some of our favorites:

• Wireless ME 
• Streamer X
• RØDECaster Duo
• PodMic USB

Smartless: On The Road
Watch the trailer for the new series on HBO

Spotify Drops Exclusivity for Gimlet Shows
Spotify announced the network's shows will be on more podcast platforms.

BeReal Spotify Integration
Your BeReal updates now include what you're listening to on Spotify. 

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On this special 100th episode of Buzzcast, the hosts take a trip down memory lane with trivia and a look back at how the show started and progressed over time. They also discuss the latest in podcasting technology with a location-based audio app and creative ways AI can help improve your podcast workflow. And for all the podcasters looking for love, the hosts share some dating advice based on a recent New York Times article.

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📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is the biggest mistake you've ever made in podcasting, and what did you learn from it?
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AUTIO
Location-based audio app, Autio, uses GPS to narrate stories of landmarks, cities, and towns. Now, iHeart has partnered with the app, so maybe podcasts will be included in the future?

CLIPPED: PODCASTING 2.0
Adam Curry called out Alban on a recent Podcasting 2.0 episode
We loved having our show discussed, but it led to the question: Is it legal to play clips from other podcasts on your podcast?

WOULD YOU DATE A PODCAST BRO?
The New York Times wrote an article titled "Would You Date a Podcast Bro?". 

Kevin (38%), Alban (37%), Jordan (17%), Tom (4%), Roger (3%), Travis (<1%) 

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In this episode, Kevin explains why the Podcast Standards Project is important to the podcasting space, the hosts talk about Buzzsprout's newest features and updates, and test out how to add a podcast to YouTube.

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📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What are some creative ways AI can help your podcast workflow?
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PODCAST STANDARDS PROJECT
The Podcast Standards Project is an organization working to establish open standards in podcasting and enable innovation in the podcast industry.

NEW BUZZSPROUT FEATURES & UPDATES!

• < podcast:txt > tag added for RSS Feed verification
• Mid-rolls added to Dynamic Content
• Products/Brands added to Buzzsprout Ads

YOUTUBE PODCASTS
They may be "a go", but they're not "a done". Here's how to get started anyway.

RODE NT1 XLR/USB-C COMBO
RØDE has released an updated version of it's NT1 condenser microphone that now supports both XLR and USB-C outputs within the same slot.

POST SHOW: CADDY CHAT
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRvqWVWb/

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In this episode, Krystal Proffitt joins Jordan and Kevin to talk about what happened at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Las Vegas and how to access all of Spotify's newest features.

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Visit Krystal's website at https://krystalproffitt.com/ to find her amazing podcasting resources and follow her podcast!

PODCAST MOVEMENT EVOLUTIONS
https://evolutions.podcastmovement.com/

PODNEWS REPORT CARD
Podtrac Podcast Platform Data
Podnews Report Card

SPOTIFY'S NEWEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
https://podcasters.spotify.com/resources/news/announcement

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