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With so many big players making moves, we dive into the shifting tides of the podcasting world. The joy of Spotify's move towards open podcasting is tempered by our wariness of their advertising tactics and data collection—concerns that resonate with anyone mindful of the digital footprint they leave behind. We share our experiences grappling with these ethical dilemmas, balancing the desire to reach a wide audience with the need to safeguard listener privacy and content integrity. Whether you're a budding podcaster or a savvy listener, this episode promises a thought-provoking journey through the cultural currents shaping our beloved medium.

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Links mentioned in this episode: 

• Joe Rogan & Call Her Daddy No Longer Spotify Exclusive
• How To Upload A Podcast To YouTube
• How To Make Money Podcasting: 11 Strategies
• The Power of Long Form Audio. With Kinda Studios.

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We're sharing what happened at Podfest 2024, from funny stories to meeting our amazing community of podcasters!

Apple Podcasts just leveled up with new transcription features, and we're here to break down the details. Get the scoop on how their embrace of open standards is fostering a more inclusive listening environment and what it means for the podcasting industry, content creators, and fans alike.

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Links mentioned in this episode:
Podfest
Buzzcast Support Episode with Priscilla
Transcripts on Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts Embraces the Crazy Ones
(Post Show) Breadbasket303

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This episode covers how to stay grounded in a world obsessed with metrics. We delve into the looming shift of Google Podcasts listeners to YouTube Music and why listen time matters more than download stats.

Then, our conversation takes an introspective turn as we discuss the No Stats 90 challenge by Mark Steadman, nudging podcasters to look beyond numbers to nurture their content and community. It's a lesson in the psychological impacts of constant performance tracking, and setting sights on the horizon without losing joy in the steps leading there.

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Links mentioned in this episode:
- We're going to Podfest next week!
- RSS Feeds are out of beta on YouTube
- OP3 Listen Time Metric
- No Stats 90

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Ever wondered why podcasting has such a magnetic pull, or what makes it so distinctively charming in the sea of digital media? Podcasting's simplicity and authenticity forge a connection that's tough to replicate.  We discuss the balance between staying true to traditional audio roots and embracing the visual domain, all while questioning what 'authenticity' really means when the production value climbs.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Buzzsprout Blog: There's Something Special About Podcasting
• Why Gen Z's Biggest Podcasters Are Working From Bed
• Tracking iOS 17 Download Changes
• Buzzsprout Platform Stats

📣 Sound-Off Question: What was the best podcast episode you listened to in 2023?
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Ever wondered how to thrive in the marathon of podcasting, rather than sprinting for short-term gains?  In this episode, we defend the sustainability of podcasting, contrast the rich community of podcasting with the sometimes ephemeral interactions on social media, and encourage a more mindful consumption of the content we love.

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Links mentioned: 

• Netflix shares top show data
• TikTok gives up on podcasts
• Podcast layoffs
• Nielsen Consumer Survey Report 2023

📣 Sound-Off Question: What makes podcasting different from other mediums?
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We discuss our plans for Podfest's 10-year anniversary and how we aim to bring a large group of Buzzsprout podcasters along. So, if you've been tuning into Buzzcast regularly, this is your chance to join us at the year's biggest podcasting event!

Have you ever wondered how to leverage social media to expand your podcast? We've got some answers for you. In our discussion, we introduce Social Octopus, the game-changer in creating social media clips for podcasts. We also dissect the rebranding of Podinbox to Fanlist and why fans are the real powerhouses in the podcasting world. Then, we dive into the top podcasts of the year according to Spotify and Apple, and the exciting Podroll feature that empowers users to recommend their favorite podcasts.

We steer the conversation to a more controversial aspect of podcasting - ad-skipping. We unpack the ethical and legal implications of ad-skipping on podcasts and how the Audia app, which allows users to skip ads automatically, might impact podcasters and advertisers. This raises the question: is ad-skipping fair game or a violation of content creators' rights?

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Links mentioned in this episode: 

• Want to go to Podfest 2024? Reach out to us for a free ticket at [email protected]! 
• Social Octopus
• Podinbox is to become Fanlist
• Apple's Top Podcasts of 2023
• Spotify's Top Podcasts of 2023
• PodcastIndex's Podroll API
• Auddia's Ad-Free App

📣 Sound-Off Question: What has helped you grow as a podcast host, interviewer, or round-table moderator?
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Ever wondered how customer support could shape your podcasting experience? This week on Buzzcast, we're joined by the head of our support team, Priscilla Brooke. We're buzzing about a new project where every team member, from co-founders to developers to designers, will be working support shifts for the next month! We believe this will bring everyone closer to our podcasting community and foster fresh improvements to our platform and services. 

Our team members working support shifts is more than just a change of routine. It's a deep dive into the mind of our podcasting community, the highs and lows of their content creation journey, their challenges, and their triumphs. It's the essence of the empathy we harbor, which we believe fuels great customer support. We're also eager to share what we've learned about effective, friendly and supportive communication with our customers. Listen in as Priscilla unveils the four pillars of communication that shape our approach to customer support.

And because we believe in mixing work with a healthy dose of fun, we've woven in some inside stories on how we strive for those shiny customer ratings, and offer tips and tricks on dealing with those occasional technical hiccups. Plus, we test Alban and Kevin's knowledge with support trivia! 

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In this episode, the hosts unveil a unique podcast recommendation feature called Podroll and how it could reshape podcast discoverability.

We're also thrilled about the newest Buzzsprout Conversations episode featuring Jack Rhysider, the man behind the popular Darknet Diaries podcast.

And finally, from transcription services to the greatest gear RØDE has to offer, we hear from podcasters what they have on their holiday wishlist.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Buzzsprout Podcast Stats Delay: What Happened?
• Buzzcast Episode: The Day Podcasts Stopped
• Buzzsprout Conversations: How Jack Rhysider Creates Darknet Diaries
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• RØDE's Limited-Edition White Collection
• Can a Samson Q2U sound like a Shure SM7B?

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We've scored an opportunity to peek into YouTube's RSS ingestion process, and we're taking a detailed look at the challenges podcasters face with YouTube integration. We compare YouTube views to podcast downloads, understanding YouTube's terms of service and discussing the technical prowess needed for Buzzsprout to fetch YouTube stats. We'll also debate the pros and cons of YouTube's podcasting strategy and the impact it has on content creators.

As we wrap up, we'll explore the ripple effect of iOS 17 on podcast downloads and the potential repercussions of Spotify's guest tagging feature.  And in the Sound-Off segment we've got a special surprise - we're gifting one lucky listener their wishlist item!

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Stories mentioned in this episode:
Wondery TV Channels
YouTube's RSS Meeting
37signals Moving To Buzzsprout
iOS 17 Impact On Downloads

📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is on your podcasting wishlist this holiday season?
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Taking a break from podcasting may sound impossible, but we have some advice that could help make taking time off a reality! Buzzsprout co-founder Tom Rossi joins us this episode to share stories from Rails World in Amsterdam last week and discuss why podcasters feel the need to never stop producing content.  We're also sharing some invaluable insights from Jack Rhysider's  recent three-month hiatus from Darknet Diaries. Get ready to dispel fears about losing listeners and income streams during breaks as we unfold how stepping back can reboot your mental well-being as well as your podcast's health.

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Links mentioned in this episode:
Rails World
Buzzsprout Conversations
Amazon Shuts Down AMP
Riverside Editor & Teleprompter
Apple Podcasts Episode Artwork Guide & Kids & Family Category Guide
Auphonic Automatic Filler-Word Cutter
Mark Zuckerberg Joins Lex Fridman Podcast in Metaverse
Killer Bee Studios: A Podcast Metaverse Podcast Experience


📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: Have you taken a break from your podcast? How did you go about it?
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