A company promises $1 podcasts and pushes out 3,000 AI-hosted episodes a week. But what does that mean for creators, listeners, and the future of podcasting? In this episode, Tony Doe breaks down the rise of "assembly-line audio," why it cheapens the medium, and how indie podcasters can protect trust and creativity in a flood of machine-made chatter. You'll learn about five dangers of AI-slop podcasting, from discovery problems to audience disconnect, plus how to use AI wisely without losing your voice.

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The podcasting world lost a pioneer in Todd Cochrane, a builder, watchdog, and one of the strongest defenders of the medium's roots. In this episode of Into the Podverse, Tony Doe reflects on Todd's legacy: his fight for open RSS, his steady perspective on AI as a helper, not a replacement, his push for meaningful monetisation, and his reminder that podcasting's soul is in audio and community, not corporations. Todd's voice shaped how we think about independence, trust, and craft.

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People say a podcast is "dead" when new episodes stop. But is it really? In this quick soundbite, Tony Doe flips that idea on its head, reminding creators and listeners why a feed that still plays is very much alive.

Discover how old episodes can spark fresh connections, keep working for you years later, and why podcast archives are pure gold.

🎧 Tap play and rethink what "active" really means.

 YouTube is now the biggest podcast platform, bigger than Spotify and Apple. But if your show is audio-only, can it survive, or even thrive, here?

In this episode of Into the Podverse with Tony Doe, I unpack three practical ways to make audio content work on YouTube: simple branded visuals, light motion effects, and hybrid video touches. We'll also talk discoverability, growth, and why advertisers push video harder.

Whether you're podcasting in Africa or anywhere else, this episode helps you decide if YouTube should be your distribution channel, your marketing funnel, or both.

What if your dating life became your podcast? That's exactly what Check Edgar did with Why Am I Still Single, a solo show blending comedy, confession, and raw honesty. In this episode of Into the Podverse with Tony Doe, Edgar opens up about how his romantic misadventures inspired one of Nigeria's most relatable podcasts.

We talk about:

• The 2020 spark that birthed Why Am I Still Single
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• Why being single isn't a failure but a season of growth
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• Storytelling techniques that make listeners feel like they're right there in the room
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• The challenges of monetisation for solo creators in Africa's podcasting space
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• How fans have found love and even discovered Nigerian podcasts through his stories
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Whether you're curious about podcasting, relationships, or building an authentic audience, this episode offers laughs, lessons, and inspiration in equal measure.

Struggling to get your podcast noticed? In this episode of Into The Podverse, host Tony Doe dives into podcast SEO, a game-changer for African podcasters looking to stand out on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Using the fictional story of Seyi, a Lagos-based podcaster behind Afrobytes, we explore why great episodes get buried and how to fix it. Learn practical tips like crafting keyword-rich titles (think "Funding a Startup in Abuja with Yemi Bakare" over "Episode 4"), writing value-packed show descriptions, and using transcript snippets to boost discoverability. We also tackle challenges like competing with global shows and navigating platforms that often overlook African voices. From strategic naming to leveraging tools like TurboScribe, this episode offers actionable steps to make your podcast findable. Perfect for indie creators in Lagos, Nairobi, or anywhere in Africa, this episode is your guide to mastering audio storytelling, podcast tech, and content strategy.

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Scammers are targeting podcasters and content creators with fake interview invites. In this quick episode, I break down how they trick you into giving up control of your Facebook page and how to avoid it.

Learn how to:

• Spot fake invites
• Protect your social media
• Stay one step ahead

 Are you constantly checking your download numbers? This episode dives into how obsessing over podcast stats could be draining your creativity and driving you toward podfade, the quiet death of many promising shows.

Tony Doe breaks down the hidden cost of stats-driven thinking and offers practical ways Nigerian podcasters (and creators everywhere) can shift focus toward meaningful engagement.

Learn how to use tools like Google Forms and Speakpipe to connect with your audience and create with purpose, not pressure.

This episode of Into the Podverse shines a light on voices that don't often get their due, like 90-year-old Alberto Chab, who turned a digital plea into a podcast documenting a life of triumphs and scars. We talk about how older generations are quietly shaping the podcasting world, not with slick edits or buzzwords but with stories that hit deeper than any viral trend. For podcasters, it's a wake-up call on the power of authenticity and untold stories. From Buenos Aires to Lagos, this is about giving the mic to those who aren't chasing clout but have real stories to share. Why should you care? Because the next big story could be waiting in the silence of those we tend to overlook. So, what's stopping us from giving them a voice?

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Before podcasting became trendy, some of us were hacking it with hand-me-down radio gear and prayers for steady power. In this episode, I share how one brand, Rode, earned podcasters' respect not with hype but by building tools that felt like they were made for us. It's part tribute, part quiet callout, and a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful gear isn't what you buy. It's what you build around.