Unpacking the highlights from Podcast Movement Evolutions, including the sessions, trends, and takeaways that stood out. We cover brand-new Apple Podcasts widgets, a heads-up for international podcasters traveling to the U.S., and the latest push to define what actually is a podcast. Plus: YouTube backs the No Fakes Act, Kai Chuk exits the YouTube Podcasting team, and we dig into updated podcast stats: mean, median, user agents, and more. Oh, and… are you on the new Digg? We are.

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:06) PROMO: I Shake My Head
• (2:40) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (5:07) We are groundbreakers at Digg
• (11:40) Podcast Movement Evolutions debrief from the show and was there FOMO?
• (20:37) What is a podcast?
• (29:19) New widgets for Apple Podcasts
• (31:09) Remember the producer that got kicked off of Spotify? We have an answer!
• (33:33) Advice for podcasters traveling into the U.S.
• (38:44) YouTube supporting the No Fakes Act
• (45:56) YouTube's podcast head Kai Chuk exits
• (47:37) Libsyn PR releases
• (59:13) Stats: mean, median, geographic and user agents

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• PROMO 1: I Shake My Head

Where have we been and where are we going

• The Podcast Show 2025
• Podcast Movement: The World's Largest Podcasting Community | Events, Resources & More!
• The E-League Mentorship AMA · Luma
• The E-League: 5-Week Reset for Experienced Podcasting People Navigating a Career or Brand Pivot — Elsie Escobar - Use code THEFEED40 for 40% off!

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• Rob - Digg Groundbreakers
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• 411 Item 187 - Interview with Alex and Kevin from Diggnation - Voicemail line 206-666-4357
• Podcast Advertising Right Now: Key Insights from Libsyn Ads
• So What is a Podcast? We Polled Over 4,000 People, Launched a Docuseries, and May Have Started a Revolution. | LinkedIn
• What is a Podcast pdf
• New widgets available - Apple Podcasts for Creators
• Instagram about traveling into the US for podcasters
• The Trump administration has started detaining some European travelers—and things could get dire for U.S. tourism - Fast Company
• B.C. woman returns home after being detained by U.S. immigration officials | CBC News
• U.S. Denied Entry to French Scientist Over Views on Trump Policies, France Says - The New York Times
• YouTube supports the NO FAKES Act - YouTube Blog
• After YouTube's Rise To #1, Platform Podcast Head Kai Chuk Exits - Radio Ink
• Nick Viall x Libsyn Renewal Deal 2025
• Libsyn x Podcast Heat release
• 10% Happier Dan Harris exclusive release
• Podgagement - Engage your audience. Grow your podcast!
• The E-League: 5-Week Reset for Experienced Podcasting People Navigating a Career or Brand Pivot — Elsie Escobar

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The intricacies of full time podcasting, discussing workflows, preparation, and the tools necessary for producing quality content, the reality of daily podcasting, the importance of research, plus tools and systems to get the work done! Then, analyzing insights from the Infinite Dial study 2025, highlighting trends in content consumption, the evolving landscape of podcasting, the importance of understanding audience preferences and adapting to the changing media environment ---- all with special guest Robb Dunewood!

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Quick Episode Summary

• (1:56) Libsyn PR Releases!
• (3:18) PROMO 1: Ellie’s Tale - The Last Of Us Podcast
• (3:51) Robb and Elsie conversation
• (5:27) Being a podcaster full time! A workflow of production
• (15:31) Podcasting hardware and software
• (27:20) Introducing The Infinite Dial 2025
• (29:04) How bluetooth headphones and Smart TVs impact content consumption
• (34:00) Social Media impact on podcasting
• (48:01) The influence of online audio on audience behavior and consumption
• (1:01:48) Everything podcast consumption data in 2025
• (1:09:49) Where have we been and where are we going?

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• PROMO: Ellie’s Tale - The Last Of Us Podcast

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Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie

• The Tech Jawn – Both a Black Tech Podcast and a Black Tech Podcast
• Daily Tech News Show – Helping each other understand
• Headlines – Daily Tech News Show
• LIVE – Daily Tech News Show
• Feedly
• Readwise Reader
• Google Sheets: Online Spreadsheets & Templates | Google Workspace
• MV7+ - Podcast Microphone - Shure USA
• RØDECaster Pro | Podcast Production Studio | RØDE
• Elgato Creator's Prompter 10WAD9901 B&H Photo Video
• StreamYard
• Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing
• Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS
• Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac
• Audacity ® | Free Audio editor, recorder, music making and more!
• Descript: Edit Videos & Podcasts Like a Doc | AI Video Editor
• The Infinite Dial 2025 - Edison Research
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How to make sure you don't lose your podcast without warning! New updated character count on podcast descriptions in Apple Podcasts, Edison Research launches Edison Download Metrics, MacWhisper 12 is so good! Pocket Casts has a web player, launching seasons out of order? Tips for keeping it clear, be part of the Podcast Marketing Trends Report And download stats, this time geographic and user agents!

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:15) PROMO 1: Video Fuzzy
• (2:55) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (3:33) Podcast descriptions in Apple Podcasts now allow up to 10,000 characters!
• (7:02) "Spotify deleted my podcast for no reason and without warning"
• (19:34) Someone is centering podcasting in the next presidential election
• (25:38) Edison Research has just launched podcast download metrics
• (27:50) MacWhisper 12 is amazing
• (35:21) Pocket Casts has a web player
• (36:22) Audio feedback: percentage of income that comes from YouTube
• (38:46) Categorizing the naming of the second season of your podcast for discoverability
• (43:20) Audio feedback from Sheryl on 3 episodes!
• (46:11) How many directories and podcast apps can you get your podcast into?
• (52:21) Be counted! Take the survey for the Podcast Marketing Trends Report 2025
• (59:03) PROMO 2: Sibercast Network
• (1:00:52) Stats: Geographic and user agent
• (1:04:21) Where have we been and where are we going?

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• PROMO 1: Video Fuzzy
• PROMO 2: The Sibercast Network
• Sheryl from The Hearts of Gold
• Sibercast Network: Tomorrow's Legends
• Sibercast Network: The Mandalore

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• A Podcaster’s Guide to RSS - A Podcaster’s Guide to RSS
• Rodney Ø⚡ on X: "It is with a heavy heart 💔 https://t.co/AZPuC8tp8w" / X
• RSS to CSV Converter - Scooter Labs
• Edison Research, SoundStack Launch Podcast Download Metrics Service. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
• 🎙️ MacWhisper
• Pocket Casts’ Web Player Is Now Available to All – Pocket Casts Blog
• SherylM Robinson - YouTube
• Podcast Marketing Trends 2025 – Podcast Marketing Academy

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YouTube's TV takeover, a billion-user podcast boom, and the end of Skype? Get ready for massive shifts in the digital landscape. We're diving into YouTube's 2025 plans, how to leverage their podcast power, the surprising return of Digg, and crucial podcasting tips – plus, a new VP of Marketing!

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:14) PROMO 1: Otherwise Objectionable
• (4:14) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (5:20) Welcome new VP of Marketing, Chris Avello!
• (7:51) Skype will be shutting down
• (9:32) Digg is coming back
• (17:36) Into the YouTube podcast strategy
• (17:36) YouTube big bets for 2025
• (41:01) Why you need a podcast guest release
• (43:08) Replacing your episode after you've made a mistake
• (46:17) Podcast apps that have closed
• (54:25) PROMO 2: AdStops - Podcast Advertising On Track
• (55:49) Stats: mean and median numbers
• (57:32) Where have we been and where are we going

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• PROMO 1: Otherwise Objectionable
• PROMO 2: AdStops - Podcast Advertising On Track
• The Critical Role of Ad Ops: Proactive Strategies for Success featuring our own Sydney Dennis!

Where have we been and where are we going

• Elsie Escobar: Find Your Podcast Process
• Elsie Escobar: Pioneering a Path for Diverse Voices - Blubrry Podcasting
• Podcast Movement Evolutions | Chicago 2025
• NAB Show
• The Podcast Show 2025

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• Christopher Avello To Lead Libsyn Marketing, Focus On Next Phase Of Brand’s Growth. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
• Skype is shutting down after two decades | CNN Business
• Smash that replay button: A 2024 recap of YouTube on TV - YouTube Blog
• From the YouTube CEO: Our big bets for 2025 - YouTube Blog
• Understand your YouTube engagement - Computer - YouTube Help
• YouTube is the Preferred Podcast Listening Service - Edison Research
• Celebrating 1 billion monthly podcast users on YouTube - YouTube Blog
• Free Podcast Guest Release Form
• Podcast App Graveyard
• Inviting your team to manage a show - Spotify
• Meghan Markle Reveals When New Podcast Is Launching with Lemonada Media
• Elsie Escobar: Find Your Podcast Process
• Elsie Escobar: Pioneering a Path for Diverse Voices - Blubrry Podcasting

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Updates to submitting and claiming your podcast on Apple Podcasts with Libsyn, best practices when switching hosting platforms, Castro updates, and love for Sofa, not all podcast apps support playing video, the challenges of creating the perfect video podcast background and why it's not as easy as it seems and finally Stats! Geographic and user agents

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:12) PROMO 1: Educational Duct tape Podcast
• (3:05) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (3:42) Apple Podcasts announced updates for submitting your podcast directly from podcast hosts and the ability to claim existing shows
• (7:43) Apple Podcasts will be unavailable for up to 8 hours on March 1
• (9:18) When should you delete your old podcast hosting account once you have moved to a new one?
• (11:41) Castro now supports the Transcript Tag!
• (14:55) Audio quality is still important even though you've started to create a video podcast
• (18:54) How do you publish a video podcast on Libsyn and what are the best practices?
• (26:45) Ask permission when using bits of other people's podcasts on your podcast
• (31:03) The challenge of finding a great backdrop for your podcast
• (38:50) Have you heard of Station?
• (40:29) How to upload your podcast to YouTube automatically with Libsyn
• (43:28) Elsie's new favorite app: Sofa
• (53:06) PROMO 2: The Perfect Stool
• (54:01) Stats: geographic and user agent
• (57:37) Where have we been and where are we going?

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• PROMO 1: Educational Duct tape Podcast
• PROMO 2: The Perfect Stool

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• About Your Podcast Settings – Libsyn 5
• Submit Your Show to Apple Podcasts – Libsyn 5
• Claim your show - Apple Podcasts for Creators
• podCast411 - Learn about Podcasters and Podcasting News: Podcast Apps that Support Video Podcasts
• What’s the Best Background for Podcast Video? | Lower Street
• Station | Join your podcast tribe
• Upload Your Podcast to YouTube AUTOMATICALLY! | Start to Finish - YouTube
• Sofa: Downtime Organizer - Sofa

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Alphabet, Google’s parent company, sees podcasts shaping YouTube, discussing the Triton Podcast Report, the difference between survey data and server data, why both are important and how YOU can tell for yourself, how what you say on a podcast can impact your profession, when you have a podcast troll, and stats, mean and median numbers!

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:39) PROMO 1: Podtastic Audio
• (3:12) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (5:19) Alphabet's earnings, looking at YouTube and podcasts
• (23:22) The Triton Podcast Report
• (26:43) The difference between survey data and server data
• (34:06) Libsyn Ads exclusive! The Video Archives
• (36:25) Chris Cuomo commentary on podcast's infuence
• (45:46) White House opens their doors to podcasters
• (48:29) We got feedback from a legacy podcaster!
• (49:37) What if you have a podcast troll?
• (58:25) PROMO 2: The JFK Files
• (1:00:47) Mean and median numbers
• (1:02:37) Where have we been and where are we going?

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• PROMO 1: Podcastic Audio
• PROMO 2: The JFK Files

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• 2025 The Feed Shownotes - Google Docs
• Alphabet (GOOG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Fool
• 2024 U.S. Podcast Report.pdf
• 02.05.25 -- Libsyn x The Video Archives press release.
• Medcast - SNL - YouTube
• More than 7,400 influencers apply for White House press credentials 24 hours after Trump administration announces 'new media' initiative | Fortune
• Survey: White House Press Briefing
• Entertainment Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark - Los Angeles Entertainment Lawyers - Theatre, Film, TV & New Media
• Gordon Firemark - YouTube
• Emily D. Baker - YouTube

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New updates to how episode artwork shows up on your show page in Apple Podcasts, the latest on short-form video on social media, including a deep dive into the Instagram algorithm and best practices, a Podfest and Podcasting Hall of Fame recap, the new strategy building up The Feed ecosystem by adding short-form video and a newsletter, the LARK M2S by Hollyland, revisiting the best day of the week to release an episode, and of course, stats—this time geographic and user agent!

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:25) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (3:36) Podcasting Hall of Fame and Podfest redux
• (4:24) Do not let the unicorns die
• (5:14) A bit of love for Dave Mansueto
• (8:00) More on the Hall of Fame Inductees
• (18:21) Apple Podcasts no longer showing episode artwork on the show page
• (26:05) Discussing Breaking into Podcasts: Media Relations Tools
• (36:10) The new The Feed ecosystem strategy
• (40:08) The new LARK M2S!
• (45:02) What is the best day of the week to publish a podcast based on data
• (49:47) All about vertical video trends
• (51:16) How the Instagram algorithm works and best practices
• (59:23) PROMO: Podcast Coaching for Kingdom Entrepreneurs
• (1:03:47) Stats: geographic and user agent
• (1:08:54) Dave Mansueto's induction into the Hall of Fame - full acceptance speech

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• PROMO: Podcast Coaching for Kingdom Entrepreneurs

Where have we been and where are we going

• NAB Show
• The Podcast Show 2025
• Podcaster & Podcast Industry Conference - Podcast Movement Evolutions | Chicago 2025

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• HALL OF FAME - Podcast Hall of Fame
• podCast411 - Learn about Podcasters and Podcasting News: 411 Item 171 French Maid TV Podcast - Voicemail line 206–666–4357
• podCast411 - Learn about Podcasters and Podcasting News: 411 Item 170 Amateur Traveler Podcast - Voicemail line 206–666–4357
• podCast411 - Learn about Podcasters and Podcasting News: 411 Item 221 - Geologic Podcast and RIM Interviews - Voicemail line - 206–666–4357
• podCast411 - Learn about Podcasters and Podcasting News: 411 Item 126 Lance from Verge of the Fringe - Voicemail line 206–666–4357
• podCast411 - Learn about Podcasters and Podcasting News: 411 Item 121 Libsyn and Kiptronic Interview - Voicemail line 206–666–4357
• Breaking into Podcasts: Media Relations Tools
• Fundraiser by Lance Anderson : Help Lance Anderson Recover from Eaton Fire
• The Feed Mini on Instagram!
• Episode 284 Insights: 2025 Podcasting Essentials: Public Domain Goldmine, True Crime Dominance and The Latest Podcasting Gear
• Hollyland LARK M2S Announced - Mini Concealed Wireless Microphone Set | CineD
• Hollyland LARK M2S - Logo-Free Wireless Microphone | Hidden Mic
• Bluesky and X launch new video feeds amid TikTok uncertainties - The Verge
• Instagram: All about algorithms and rankings
• Instagram: best practices
• Coverage of the TikTok oral arguements - YouTube
• TikTok: What does Trump’s executive order mean and who might buy it?
• Building A Binge-Worthy Podcast: Expert Tips From Rob Walch – Generations Of Wealth
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To our podcasting community – from creators to advertisers and beyond: Our thoughts are with you as Southern California grapples with these devastating wildfires. We're here for you, and we’re committed to supporting one another through this challenging time. Stay safe. What a way to start 2025.

In addition to discussing the devastation of the wildfires in L.A. we share updates on public domain content for 2025, the Zoom H1 XLR, The Shure MV7i, advice for starting a podcast in 2025, the overwhelming popularity of true crime podcasts, exploring audience insights and trends, and of course stats! Mean and median numbers!

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:45) PROMO 1: Civilla Morgan
• (3:09) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (3:20) The heartbreak of the Southern California fires
• (5:50) New works available in the public domain
• (14:46) The Zoom H1 XLR
• (18:43) The Shure MV7i
• (27:16) Starting a podcast in 2025
• (38:12) New trend bait headlines
• (44:44) What is WMPlayer?
• (46:12) What's up with Firefox?
• (47:35) Podtrac's Top 25 new shows of 2024
• Watch the True Crime listener report
• (55:40) A replacement to Chartable smartlinks
• (57:19) PROMO 2: She's All Over The Place
• (58:03) Stats: mean and median numbers
• (1:05:07) Where have we been and where are we going?
• (1:07:47) Brian and Elsie Talk Movies: Hot Frosty

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• PROMO 1: Civilla Morgan from Childless Not By Choice and Not Just Another Religion And Politics Podcast
• PROMO 2: She's All Over The Place Podcast

Where have we been and where are we going

• Podcasting Solo: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating & Publishing Your Episode - YouTube
• Transform Your Podcasting Journey with Podcast Kaigi - Reflection, Growth & Podcast Planning — Elsie Escobar
• Podfest Expo
• Podcast Hall of Fame 2025

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• Thanks to all of you who have sent warm thoughts and concerns about our well being. Marisol Martinez and I are both safe. Unfortunately our studios have been completely destroyed in the fire. At the moment we are both in shock, but in the near future we do plan to formally reach out to our friends and family for your support. Until then, thanks for the love.
• Fundraiser by Lance Anderson : Help Lance Anderson Recover from Eaton Fire
• Fundraiser by Belinda Martinez : Help Marisol Rebuild After Altadena Fire
• Public Domain Day 2025 | Duke University School of Law
• H1 XLR 2 Track Handy Recorder | Buy Now | ZOOM
• MV7i - Smart Microphone & Interface - Shure USA
• True Crime Dominates Podtrac’s Ranking Of 2024’s Top New Shows. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
• The True Crime Podcast Listener Landscape: Exclusive 2024 Webinar - YouTube

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Reflecting on the past year of podcasting, significant updates in the podcasting world, including Google search visibility, YouTube performance, and Apple Podcasts features. We recognize the Hall of Fame inductees, discuss the impact of platform closures, the growing influence of YouTube and Spotify, touch on the importance of long-form content in political discourse, big love for all things Libsyn, and of course podcasting stats!

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:34) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (4:49) Welcome to the new class of Podcast Hall of Fame inductees!
• (8:54) "The Feed podcast" on google search results are surprising
• Have you googled your podcast in incognito mode lately?
• (17:30) Covering The Feed's YouTube stats for 2024
• The top The Feed episodes on YouTube
• (28:54) The big podcasting stories of 2024
• (35:47) 2024 Podcasting industry trends and events
• (54:06) Libsyn-centric highlights for the year
• (1:02:13) Stats: geographic and user agents
• (1:07:46) Where have we been and where are we going?

Where have we been and where are we going

• The True Crime Podcast Listener Landscape: Exclusive 2024 Webinar - YouTube
• Podcasting Solo: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating & Publishing Your Episode - YouTube
• The Latino Podcast Listener Report 2024 - Edison Research
• PODFEST EXPO | Where Your Voice Matters
• Podcast Hall of Fame Announces Eleven 2025 Inductees

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The closing of Samsung podcasts and Chartable, Chartable chart and ranking replacements, getting access to Apple Podcasts Connect and Spotify Podcasts without creating duplicate podcasts and how to do it! Our take on Spotify for Creators and Daniel Ek's vision for the platform moving forward, what happens if you have an audio RSS feed in Spotify and you upload a video version of an episode? Spotify Wrapped, Overcasts new updates! New Podcast apps to check out And stats, mean and median download numbers.

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:40) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (3:25) Samsung podcast is terminated
• (6:50) Chartable closing
• (13:31) Chartable replacements
• (16:35) Getting access to Apple Podcasts Connect and Spotify Podcasts accounts without creating duplicate podcasts
• (17:36) Claiming your existing show in Apple Podcasts
• (20:07) Claiming your existing show on Spotify
• (22:20) Commenting on the latest news from Spotify and interview with Daniel Ek
• (40:51) What happens when you have an existing RSS feed for your audio podcast but then upload a video?
• (43:23) Spotify Wrapped is here, and we have thoughts
• (47:42) Overcast has released a stats feature and a new 48-hour listening history
• (50:16) Some interesting podcast apps to take a look at
• (53:09) Promo: Video Fuzzy
• (56:41) Stats, mean and median numbers!

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• PROMO: Video Fuzzy

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• PODFEST EXPO | Where Your Voice Matters
• Transform Your Podcasting Journey with Podcast Kaigi - Reflection, Growth & Podcast Planning — Elsie Escobar

Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!

Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie

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• We interviewed the CEO of Spotify - YouTube
• Q3 Spotify Shareholder Deck
• Spotify for Creators vs YouTube: The Key Differences Podcasters Need to Know — Elsie Escobar
• Spotify Wrapped 2024 adds an AI podcast powered by Google's NotebookLM | TechCrunch
• Our Wrapped for Creators Experience Toasts 2024 Podcast Listening — Spotify
• Overcast adds new listening stats and 48-hour undo features - 9to5Mac
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• Sofa: Downtime Organizer - Sofa

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