Podcast Insider

As the year comes to a close, the end-of-year 2022 podcast articles can be found in abundance, many of which Todd and Mike discuss in today's episode of Podcast Insider. Along with insights from the year, we focus on if you should take a break with your podcast and promotion opportunities during the holidays. Audio and microphone enthusiasts, stick around for the question of the week.

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News

2022 Podcast Insights

Sounds profitable put out a report called “Safe and Sound” about listener brand safety

Some insights into the most successful segments of podcasting in 2022

2022 Podcaster Wrapped from Spotify, released on Nov. 30. Hosts, if you haven’t looked at this yet, maybe you’ve got your own stats for your show

What PR pros should know about podcasting - lots of helpful stats on podcast creation trends

Westwood One and PodcastOne founder, Norm Pattiz, has died at 79

Fellow podcast hosting company employee BJ Forsyth (Scrum Master for the Dev team at Libsyn) passed away in a car accident. 

Rob Greenlee, formerly of Microsoft, PodcastOne, Spreaker, and most recently Libsyn, is now working at Podbean as SVP, Content and Partnerships. Congrats Rob!

He also is using a Mac! 😀

Best Practice

Tis the season for giveaways. If you’re feeling extra giving this holiday season, consider gifting your loyal listeners and fans with a merchandise gift, or in-person or virtual experience, a special shout-out on the show. The ideas are endless, but the thought and kindness to your listeners is what counts. Also, this works great for bringing together hosts in podcast networks with large, overlapping audiences.

Blubrry News

Blog Post: What to Consider When Choosing a Length for Your Podcast by Jen Thorpe. This article is a nice companion read to the PR Pros from our news segment.

We’re beginning to compile a 2022 Blubrry and industry recap article - let us know if there is a specific data point you’d like to find out

Wrapping up a handful of projects before the end of the year, they were mentioned in the latest newsletter and be sure to look for our upcoming newsletter before Christmas

Blubrry Pro Tip

Taking a podcast break during the holidays?

Question of the Week

Question: From Facebook: Hello! I always record audio only for my show, but another show invited me as a guest host, and they also record video. I have a webcam attached to my windows 11 PC and my mic running through an Audient interface. Does anyone know if this will allow for the camera to capture video and the microphone to capture the audio during the episode recording? In the past, my attempt with this setup always found the mic on the webcam taking precedence over my interface. I appreciate any and all suggestions or advice in advance.

Answer:  Depending on what they use for communications to record (ie. Skype, Zoom or whatever) you can set the audio to your Audient interface and the video to your webcam.  That is what we do here.  I set my camera to my webcam and audio to the Rodecaster (my interface) in the Skype settings. Zoom and the others have the same settings.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

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Back from the long holiday week last week, Todd and Mike talk about The Podcast Show London, What started the podcasting idea and Apple's podcast of the year 2022. Plus many more things.

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News

The Podcast Show London is back for May 2023

The Death of Twitter: What Does it Mean for Podcasters? 

The genesis of Podcasting

 Adobe adds a free Mic Checker online

As purpose-driven ads face challenges this holiday, could podcasting provide a lift?

Apple chose their podcast of the year, Slow Burn: Roe v. Wade 

Lots of shows disappeared from Spotify this week. It was a bug at Spotify. It should be corrected now.

Best Practice

When changing your website URL or building a new website, Be careful! It could be an extinction event for your show.

Blubrry News

Blog post: Leaning into Adult Content by Tara - like tar 

Podcasters of the Month 

Newsletter went out earlier this week

Lots of new features

Some are powered by Podcasting 2.0. 

Blubrry Pro Tip -  Who vs. How?

Blubrry Pro Tip

Confidence to podcast

Question of the Week

Question: Is it possible to do a show with a new host every episode?    We are doing a company show and want experts in our company to host an episode and pass the hosting around to different people in the company. 

Answer: Yes, everything is possible! In Podcasting, there are no rules for the content.   We do that on this show. We rotate between 3 hosts and sometimes other people. The key is to have a standard format. Or maybe one point person that does the intro every time and turns it over to that episode's host. 

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

Coming to you this week from the New Media Production Studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235

Perfecting your podcast show notes can be done. We tell you how and reference our most recent blog post on the subject written by Meryl Klemow. As the holiday dates begin, schedule your podcast submissions, publishing, launching, etc. accordingly.

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News

Apple is auto-tagging individual podcast episodes by topic

Alex Blumberg has left Spotify / Gimlet Media 

Our partner, Headliner, now allows people to upload their entire episode to YouTube; limited to Pro and Enterprise subscribers

Apple Podcasts is hosting numerous webinars, including Nov. 17 and 18. View the full list of dates and webinar topics such as setting up subscriptions here.

Spotify releases “video podcasting” in 180 countries

Apple holiday schedule is beginning on Nov 19, prepare for delays until January.

1 in 5 Americans listen to podcasts daily.

Best Practice

Write your podcast and show notes for the genre you're producing. Nonfiction Writing Lessons from the Planet Money Podcast. 

Blubrry News

Blog post: Podcast Show Notes by Meryl Klemow

The Blubrry team will be out Thursday and Friday of next week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please be patient as we catch up on Monday.

Blubrry Pro Tip

Confidence to podcast

Question of the Week

Question (from Reddit): I need to get a good microphone but want to go with a USB to start with. Is it best to get something like the MV7 USB/XLR just in case I want to add a mixer in the future? Or can a just USB mic be OK? What other mics should I look at?

Answer:  It’s best to get something you can grow with.  The Shure MV7 is a great choice but if you want something a little cheaper, but still good, the Audio-Technica ATR-2100X  and the Samson Q2U are good choices.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

Coming to you this week from the New Media Production Studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235

Once you get the dream guest, you need to nail your podcast interview. Easier said than done for most, so we are here to provide some tips on how to approach your podcast interview. Along with our interview tip from the Pro-Production team, we also have articles about the Hot Pod Summit, Facebook Live Audio and what to do with your podcast around the holidays.

Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes.

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News

Hot Pod Summit recap, from Ariel Shapiro.

Scripted podcasting still hasn’t had its “Serial” moment

How Crooked Media combats the right-wing talk machine

Why late-night comedy shifted to podcasting

Facebook Live Audio rooms closing Dec 1st

Podcast statistics providers that are IAB certified will have to be re-certified annually from now on. More details here.

Overcast is discontinuing the web version of the player

Speaking of Overcast, Dave Jackson from School of podcast is moving from Overcast to Castomatic for his own podcast listening

Lead Balloon recorded an episode in an F-18 fighter jet (episode 37 and a YouTube Video) 

Best Practice

The holidays are here. Should you take a break over the holidays?

Ways to keep your audience listening if you do take a break:

Pre-record episodes if you show lends itself to it

Do a best of show with clips from past episodes

Everyone is familiar with a re-run

Perhaps a cross-post with another podcast (with permission of course) 

Play podsafe xmas music? :)

Blubrry News

PowerPress updated to 9.7.2. Be sure to keep ALL your plugins up to date in WordPress!

We are working hard on some new features like Podcast 2.0 tags/features and some integrations with 3rd party services you will love!

We are having an open Q&A about starting and growing your podcast, with Todd and Mike. The webinar will be next Tuesday, November 15th at 4:30pm EST. Sign up here.

Blubrry Pro Tip

Nail Your Podcast Interview: How to approach an interview as the host.

Question of the Week

Question: From Jimmy in the Blubrry Facebook group: Is there a way to distribute my podcast feed to SoundCloud?

Answer: SoundCloud is not a syndication point. It's an origination point (like YouTube). You have to publish directly on there to get something on SoundCloud. it's not worth the trouble.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

Coming to you this week from the New Media Production Studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235

Choosing a podcast name comes with some challenges, but like most things in life, it can be made easier with assistance from others. We urge you to choose your podcast title and associated branding materials wisely. Aside from podcast titles we focus on podcast listener growth, podcast ad sales and a reminder that we're happy to migrate any podcaster from their current podcast host. Todd is back and MacKenzie is filling in for Mike; next week we'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming.

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News

Spoken word growing among younger audiences, a significant boost in gen z listeners

Apple publishes insights about growing subscription podcasts

Amazon offers ad-free music and podcasts with Prime membership

Very little ad growth in Q3; it fell during the summer and picked up early fall. An increase in brand awareness advertising and decrease in direct response.

Sounder.fm shutting down its podcast hosting. If you're looking to save your podcast and move to Blubrry please contact us and we'll give you details on our migration offerings.

Best Practice

Choosing a podcast name: Pick a distinct and memorable podcast title. Does your podcast name make sense to everyone or just you? Along with this is a well thought out and designed cover art. It never hurts to get a few pairs of eyes to weigh in on these choices. Lastly, consider SEO advantages and disadvantages with desired title.

Blubrry News

Blog Post: We’re Hiring: Social Media Strategist

Blubrry Pro Tip

Interview Tips - Conversation

Question of the Week

Question: Is posting / promoting my podcast daily too much?

Answer: Perhaps. It’s all very circumstantial, however we believe that engagement on a daily basis can get you further in the long run. People are more likely to overlook scheduled posts (on all platforms) about episodes or subscribing, etc. if you post every day as opposed to interacting with your comments, retweets, stories, and more. They want to feel involved. In a parasocial world, give the people a bit of what they want and you’ll go far.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

Coming to you this week from the New Media Production Studio in Coldwater, Michigan & MacKenzie’s undisclosed location in Columbus, Ohio. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235

There comes a time as a podcaster that you run into some technical problem with your show and you need to reach out to your service company. We are that company and have some tips on how to help us help you with your podcasting problems.

Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes.

News

The privacy reports never stop. Podnews: Podcast app sent your location to any podcast publisher

27th annual Webby Awards are open for entries. Early entry closes on Oct. 28

There are 573 podcasters in Saudi Arabia

Squadcast has been granted their patent for their recording engine. Get the full description here.

Nuvoodo says that 38% of podcast listeners have bought something they heard about on a podcast. We definitely have bought something advertising on a podcast.

Here comes the Gen Z listeners. And an interesting connect to Gen X.

Best Practice

Determine how you’d like to measure your podcast success. There’s a multitude of ways to measure how well a podcast is performing, and it can be overwhelming if you’re looking at too much data. Pick a few benchmarks and analytics you want to focus on. These can change over time of course, but hone in on a few at a time for better understanding.

Blubrry News

Todd had an eye-opening experience at Ignite the Sound in Saudi Arabia.

We have some new features and integrations coming soon.

 If you’re looking to be an Apple premium subscription launch partner, please reach out to us ASAP.

Blubrry Pro Tip

Grow your podcast with Narrow Podcasting (learn more here)

Support Advice Question of the Week

Help Us Help You, Podcast - The more information you provide support (not just us, but anyone) the better we can serve you and get any issues fixed quickly. Some things that will greatly help us help you faster are:

When calling, have your login information and better yet, be logged into your site, your account at Blubrry and any other services you need help with.

Know your RSS feed address or at least HOW/where the RSS is generated. (Blubrry Publisher, WordPress with PowerPress or some other way).

If it’s a billing issue, have your payment method handy when you call. 

Use the contact form at Blubrry.com/support OR call the 877 number.  Direct emails and calls can get lost as they are harder to keep track of.

Leave a voicemail if we don’t answer right away. PLEASE do not keep trying over and over. Leave a voicemail and we WILL get back to you.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

Coming to you this week from Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan & MacKenzie’s undisclosed location in Columbus, Ohio. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235

People, specifically creators may ask, has podcasting peaked? We don't really think so, but listen to today's episode to find out exactly why. MacKenzie joins Mike to discuss Tik-Tok entering the podcasting arena, working for Howard Stern, podcast websites and a whole lot more.

Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes.

News

Tik-Tok is ‘going’ after podcasting.

Want to work on the Howard Stern channel? They're hiring now. 

Pocket Casts mobile apps are now open source

The Podcast Academy announced three new board members. Congrats!

Podcast releases new episode on cassette

YouTube introducing a new identity feature, handles.

Best Practice

Website or at least dedicated web page for your podcast. Creating a place where people can easily locate any links, social media tags, episodes, merch, etc. is going to make your life as a podcaster easier.

Blubrry News

Blog Post: When to Rebrand Your Podcast by Tara O’Brien

Podcaster of the Month: Kimberly Cain from The Naked Vibes Show

Todd is at Ignite the Sound in Riyadh, SA

We are working on bringing some more Podcasting 2.0 features to our platform. To check out Podcasting 2.0 enabled apps, visit https://podcastindex.org/apps and try out a new listening app with some of these new features.

Blubrry Pro Tip

Has podcasting peaked?

Question of the Week

Question: When is the best time to record a podcast?

Answer: 11am EST on Thursdays :)

There is no perfect time for everyone, but there is a perfect time for YOU. Whenever you have the time. Hopefully at a quiet time of the day in your household or recording spot. Podcasting is an “on demand” medium. That not only goes for the listener, but the podcaster as well.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

Coming to you this week from Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan & MacKenzie’s undisclosed location in Columbus, Ohio. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235

As with any industry, when one company decides to put an end to a podcast, another company is gearing up to start their own; always progressing in podcasting. Sirius and Spotify are making changes to their podcast output and we're commentating on the latest podcast conferences. Join Mike and Todd to hear more about podcasting 2.0 namespace progress, hiring in podcasting and more.

Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes.

Facebook live recording.

News

Endings and Beginnings

- SiriusXM is opening a new studio in Miami

- Spotify cancels 10 original shows from Gimlet and Parcast

Tips and advice from the Publisher Podcasting Summit

Podcast Futures conference, coming up next week.

Podcasting 2.0 namespace phase 6 is undergoing planning.

New possible tags include

podcast:txt

podcast:hasGuests

podcast:events

podcast:state

Improvements to the podcast: chapters tag

The charges against Adnan Syed, from Serial, have officially been dropped by prosecutors

Megyn Kelly the Q3 fastest growing conservative podcast. Read more here.

Best Practice

When in doubt, hire out. This is a privilege, but if your budget allows it and you’re currently stuck with a podcast task you loathe, hire someone to handle it for you.

Blubrry News

Blog post: Should You Start A Podcast in an Oversaturated Market? by Tara O’Brien. Read it here.

Chau is leaving Blubrry 😭

Todd is heading out to Ignite next week in Riyadh, SA. 

This week, Todd celebrates 18 years podcasting!

Blubrry Pro Tip

Communicate about your business with a podcast

Question of the Week

Question: Why is my artwork not updating in Apple Podcasts? (or name the platform)

Answer: Most commonly it’s caused by the artwork being the wrong size. Podcast artwork should be 1400x1400px (square) up to 3000px. Exactly square, not even one pixel off. Also, should be less than 500kb in file size (can be a bit more without causing issues). 

It can also be caused by the image being on the wrong type of server. If you are using Blubrry hosting with PowerPress or without, the server will be good to go.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

Coming to you this week from Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan & MacKenzie’s undisclosed location in Columbus, Ohio. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235

Awards season has almost come and gone in podcasting. A handful of different awards shows have occurred recently, and we share the podcast winners of the past week. Mike and MacKenzie sit down to discuss the sale of and potential sale of a few podcast networks, the audience changes over time for those at the top and more on today’s episode.

Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes.

News

Glenn the Geek’s Horse Radio Network was acquired by the Equine Network

Audacy is exploring the sale of Cadence13

Time to re-think promo codes? by Tom Webster

Women on the Rise: Alex Cooper tops Joe Rogan

Hollywood Reporter ‘40(ish)Most Powerful People in Podcasting’

Podcast Winners

International Women’s Podcast Award winners

17th annual People’s Choice Podcast Award winners

Want to hear ‘Joe Rogan’ interview ‘Steve Jobs’? Podcast.ai has produced the interview powered entirely by AI. It’s a hoot! (and a bit creepy).

Best Practice 

Let your guest speak. Having a guest on your podcast is a privilege, you’ve worked to find them, set this up, and supposedly value them; let them speak uninterrupted on your show to shine for your guests.

Blubrry News

Podping now supported in PowerPress AND Blubrry publisher feeds! Tune into Podping.watch to see the updates in real-time.

Blog Post: A Peek Into What Piques Your Audience’s Interest by Tara O’Brien

Blubrry Pro Tip

Alumni Match-making

Question of the Week

Question: Is it ok to have a scattered release schedule when I am first starting my podcast, until I get my footing? Say for about two months.

Answer: Yes, it can be “OK” but is it the best way? Not really. The consistency is what allows people to build you into their regular schedule. Over time, it gets more important as more and more people discover your show and your schedule.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry product or service is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

Coming to you this week from Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan & MacKenzie’s undisclosed location in Columbus, Ohio. Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235

The Podcast Index initiative continues to move forward with more and more use of additional RSS 2.0 feed tags being implemented and used, including from Blubrry. Join the conversation for podcasting 2.0 simplified, courtesy of Mike and MacKenzie.

 

Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes.

News

Podcast companies BUYING listens in mobile and online game apps.

Dave Jones, from Podcastindex.org, is on this weeks New Media Show talking about Podcasting 2.0. 

Marc Maron’s WTF is going live on stage in London UK on Oct 19th. 

People’s Choice Podcast Awards show will be live at 9pm ET on Sept. 30th (Friday)

Cross-promotion is still a good way to promote your shows - A&E does it. 

CNN cuts some of their podcast staff.

Andy Lehman’s Podcast Namespace Plugin for WordPress has added the live item tag

Podcast listening differences along political party lines

Best Practice

More Podcasting 2.0 Simplified: Let your listeners know about some new podcast listening apps to take advantage of the Podcasting 2.0 features. Learn more here: https://podcastindex.org/apps

Blubrry News

Blog Post: Growing Your Podcast on Social Media - Travis Brown

International Podcast Day live starts at 10:30am ET. Here is the schedule, also https://linktr.ee/internationalpodcastday 

PodPing is now supported in PowerPress 9.5 which was released this week!

Blubrry Pro Tip

Re-recording an interview because of bad guest audio

Question of the Week

Question: What is one thing you wish you would have known before you started podcasting?

Answer: This is from a Facebook group. There are lots of answers.

Don’t take yourself too seriously. Have fun.

You don’t need the “best” gear to get started! Just start creating episodes and upgrade along the way.

How much time it takes to build a following.

How easy it actually is, despite what seems like complicated processes and how much money it would generate.

Pace yourself. You can burn out if you go too hard too quickly.

Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to [email protected] (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.

The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls.

______________

Coming to you this week from the Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan & MacKenzie’s undisclosed location in Columbus, OH.  Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team. 

Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider 

Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email [email protected]

Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package.

Our mailing address is:

Blubrry – MacKenzie

150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180

Columbus, Ohio 43235