In & Around Podcasting
Episodes
OpenAI TBPN Acquisition: Comms Strategy, Spotify AI Playlists & Summer House!
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI recently acquired TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network). Rob and Elsie discuss the relationship between Sam Altman and TBPN’s John C...
The Podcasting Gods Were Not Done With Us
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Walch and Elsie Escobar reunite to host together for the first time in 159 days! They look back at their own "episode 28" milestones from 2005 to ...
Understanding the Legalities of Podcasting with Gordon Firemark
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to podcasting, many indie creators (and some bigger ones, too) don't consider the legalities that might come up, especially since their ...
The Podcast Show 2025: Insights and Highlights
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Mark and Danny share their thoughts on The Podcast Show London - what worked, what didn't work, and some ideas for futu...
The State of Podcasting in 2025 with James Cridland
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With this year's Infinite Dial report from Edison Research now in the wild, and co-presented at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Chicago, it's the perfe...
The Future of Podcast Networks
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As podcasting continues to see a mix of large investments and ad spend, it also continues to see layoffs across the industry. Many point to some of th...
Has Podcasting 2.0 Failed?
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcasting 2.0 initiative has been around since 2020, and is a way for the traditional RSS feed to be more interactive both for podcasters and lis...
PodFest: A Legacy of Community & Growth with Chris Krimitsos
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The episode provides an insightful recap of the recent PodFest event, a significant gathering in the podcasting industry, characterized by its inclusi...
Video Podcasting: What It Means for Podcasters
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2024 saw Spotify make a big push for video on their platform, while it also seemed anywhere you turned online was someone telling podcasters they need...
An Important Message for Indie Podcasters, and a Small Format Tweak for 2025
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Mark and Danny in this bonus episode, as they reflect on the past year of In & Around Podcasting, share some important advice about frequency...
How Much is The Podcast Industry Really Worth?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many valuations of the podcast industry, depending on what report you read. Polaris valued the global worth at $13.7B in 2021, expected to g...
AI in Podcasting: Enhancing Creativity or Threatening Authenticity?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Artificial Intelligence continues to be ever more present in podcasting, discussions and conversations have appeared online at an equal rate on whe...
What's Attracting Sponsors in 2024? (Live from PodSummit YYC '24!)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It used to be that podcast downloads were the main data point podcasters would use to track their growth. The thinking was, get X amount of downloads ...
Are Top Podcasters Correct About Podcasting's Biggest Challenges?
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent article on Hollywood Reporter, top podcasters like Rachel Maddow, Bill Simmons, Josh Lindgren and more shared their take on the biggest is...
Apple Podcasts Now on Android via Web Player!
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, opening up the Android market and allowing users to listen on Windows. This is a significant milestone for...
Podcasting Has an Analytics Problem
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Currently, if a podcaster wants to get the full picture of their show's growth, they need to look at multiple analytics reports: their hosting company...
Podcast Movement 2024 Survival Guide
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this bonus episode of In & Around Podcasting. This week, Mark and Danny take a look at this year's Podcast Movement, taking place in Wa...
Is Podcasting in a Slump?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the most recent stats by the Podcast Index, there are 315,000 active podcasts (based on publishing at least one episode in the last 30 da...
Value4Value, the Philosophy with David Medus
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14, we discussed whether the V4V - Value4Value - model was dead, with a focus on streaming sats (Satoshis) since this is primarily what man...
Inside the New Captivate 2.5 Dashboard Upgrade
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special bonus episode of In & Around Podcasting. This week, Mark and Danny are joined by guest co-host Garry Aylott, Head of Design a...
Is Value4Value Dead?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was recently announced that Alby, one of the most popular streaming sats platforms for podcasters when using Value4Value (V4V), is no longer offeri...
Which Podcast Hosting Company is For Sale? Plus... Good or Bad for the Industry?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the June 3 edition of industry publication Podnews, editor James Cridland reported on the rumour of "a large podcast hosting company having an all-...
Apple, Spotify, YouTube: Are Platforms Making It Harder to Start and Grow a Podcast?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of March this year, industry publication Podnews published its annual Podnews Report Card. This asks podcasters to complete a scorecard on ...
Spotify Removes Recording Feature - What Now for Podcasting Tech Stacks?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify recently announced they're no longer offering the option to easily record and edit within the platforms's hosting dashboard, a popular feature...
The Podcast Show London 2024 Review
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Show notes written by AI and not touched... to prove that we do only get 70% of the way there with AI...The episode features a review of the Podcast S...
Retrospective: 9 Expert Insights on the Podcast Industry
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the industry descends on the Podcast Show 2024 in London, UK, we take a look back at the first couple of months of In & Around Podcasting.We've...
Does YouTube Actually Care About Podcasting?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear it on all the industry podcasts and publications/newsletters: YouTube is the preferred destination for podcast listeners/viewers (and let's no...
Is the CPM Model in Podcasting Really Sustainable?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent article published by Mia Lobel, ex Head of Content at Pushkin Industries, she decries the CPM model in podcasting, and that "The...
Does Podcasting Still Need the IAB? A Deep Dive with James Cridland
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spotify recently announced they've ceased their membership of the IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau), which has long been seen as the standard for t...
Why Do Podcasters Quit by Episode 5?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many podcasts don't make it past episode five, according to new data from the Podcast Index. In this episode, Mark, Danny, Dave Jackson, and Ashley Ha...
Do Small Podcast Apps Really Have a Future?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danny, Sam Sethi, and Garry Aylott discuss the current state of podcasting apps and the recent closures of several apps. They explore...
Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024 Review PLUS Industry Insider "Stupid Stuff!"
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: Some of this audio is a little sketchy because it was recorded using some Bluetooth mics on site at Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024. Probably w...
Does AI Need Regulation in Podcasting?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's explore the moral aspect of AI and the importance of maintaining human connection and authenticity in content creation.TakeawaysMaintaining huma...
Is Podcasting 2.0 Pointless?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mark, Danny, Joe Casabona, and Daniel J. Lewis discuss the future of Podcasting 2.0 and its impact on the podcasting industry. They e...
Podcasting's Death is Greatly Exaggerated, Right?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“You can’t make money unless you have 10-20,000 downloads in the first 28 days”, and “you’re not serious podcaster if you’re not hitting t...
Behind the Scenes - The Making of In & Around Podcasting
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Mark and Danny discuss the purpose and vision of the In and Around Podcasting show. They emphasize the importance of inclusivit...
Behind the Music with Catherine Rannus
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to sing along to the intro? We made you some lyric sheets! Download them here: https://www.inandaroundpodcasting.com/lyrics (no email required).I...
A Fresh Look at the Podcasting Industry - What to Expect
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We love podcast industry podcasts - there are a lot of them and they're run by smart, passionate people who live and breathe podcasting and who are us...