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205 Video Podcasts, Search and Instagram Updates

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A summary of the latest Apple event and theMacBook Pro M1 Pro and M1 Max, recap of She Podcasts Live, Instagram updates for podcasters, video podcasti...

204 Mary's Happy Place, Mary's Sad Place

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Covering all the new Spotify Exclusives, Libsyn 4 vs Libsyn 5, Squid Games and what it has to do with podcasting, advice on changing your show name an...

203 Podcasting Hardware, Workflows, and Troubleshooting

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Shure MV7x, new Apple hardware, when feed tags and categories are useful, YouTube benefits for podcasters, troubleshooting RSS feeds on Google Pod...

202 Podcasting Workflows, Hardware Tips and Numbers

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get the scoop on data on CPMs from Advertisecast, workflows for publishing back catalogue to YouTube, what stats you can expect from Facebook Podcasts...

201 Making Your Influence Go Down

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode you’ll get the scoop on exactly where GGTOTDTY came from, how to get a network on Apple Podcasts, changes coming to YouTube, the Goo...

200 200

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating our 200th with some of your voices! Plus, Skype recording follow-up, getting recommended by Google Podcast, what’s required for real lif...

199 All The Podcasting Updates and Recaps

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A round-up of soooo many things! Podcast Movement recap, including the Fireside Chat partnership, all kinds up updates from Apple Podcasts, Google Pod...

198 The Podcasting Data You Can't Miss

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glow.fm + Spotify Open Access! Then on the episode, really awesome brand new podcasting gear, transformative data from the Latino Podcast Listener rep...

197 It's Libsyn 5 Beta 1.1!

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our new JioSaavn destination, breaking down the Libsyn 5 Beta 1.1 release, Apple released an update as to why your downloads might be down, LibsynPro ...

196 Audio Rooms and Antitrust Bills

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about Spotify! Their latest 60 million dollar deal with Alex Cooper from Call Her Daddy and its new Greenroom, then all that we know about Fac...

195 You Have A Great Personality For Having A Podcast

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we fill you in on the closing of Advertisecast, warning you about a serious scam from folks sending out DMCA takedowns for images and ...

194 How To Profit Your Audience

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Canva integration, MGM studios, Netflix, images not showing up while searching on Google for podcasts, Artwork specs (yep, again,) all kinds of Apple ...

193 Alexa, Play The Podcast

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

OMG Audacity was acquired, clarifying more about the Apple Podcasts summary tag, how to get promoted on Amazon Music, podcasting music history, testin...

192 Where Has Podcasting Been?

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Starting off right off the bat with a ton of information and the mind-blowing amount of podcasting news: The Apple Event, subscriptions, Spotify, Face...

191 Inflection Points

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recap on acquisitions and of course Glow, iOS 14.5 (again,) listener privacy, Feedburner coming back from the dead? Amazon Music in more countries Sho...

Bonus: Glow!

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another BONUS episode and another acquisition! Libsyn has acquired Glow.FM and we have Founder Amira Valliani with inside scoop on what it is, who it’...

190 It's all About Us

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All the Libsyn news! Libsyn 5 beta is released, Libsyn acquires Advertisecast, Samsung Podcasts are in the house 🔥 Plus Apple teams up with Common ...

Bonus: Samsung

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Announcing our new Samsung destination! We are once again a launch partner, this time with Samsung as they bring podcasts under the “Listen” tab i...

189 The Pendulum Swings Back

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More acquisitions, breaking down iOS 14.5 updates, plus a bit of a clarification from Rob, the privacy conversation and when the pendulum swings back,...

188 Per The Word Subscribe

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Updates! Apple Podcasts 14.5 and what you should expect, The most important information for podcasters from the Spotify event, Podcast Movement submis...

187 Acquisitions, Social Audio and Receipts

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So many acquisitions! And this time we get in the game with acquiring Auxbus, chatting about Quilt, Spotify takedowns and patents, Vurbl, podcaster in...

186 Follow Us!

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Covering iOS beta 14.5 and big changes to Apple Podcasts, a new strategy for promoting our podcast via blog, Stitcher search results, a changing podca...

185 Podcast Etiquette

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast etiquette, the power of clean HTML, Hopin acquisition of Streamyard, podcasters with COVID, Apple Spotlight and subscription speculation, clar...

184 Privacy, Acquisitions and The Podcast Index

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Starting off the year with more conversations about privacy, acquisitions of Wondery and Breaker, Clubhouse, lots of feedback from YOU, mean and media...

183 Viral Goats and Predictions

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Feed 2020 is over! And we cover Elsie’s goat going viral, the iOS 14 privacy update, is there a benefit to doing ‘seasons?’ The Golden Crane...

182 You Might Also Like...

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, the new Apple Podcasts Web player, do ratings for your show really matter? Why some platforms are great for some shows and not others...

181 Soapy History

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who is the Soapy the libsyn mascot? iHeartMedia, Spotify, Voxnest and Megaphone news, Stitcher issues, more fun new gear from Zoom, search in Audible,...

180 An Elsie Soapbox

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Apple getting you ready for the end of the year via their holiday submission deadlines, getting their podcast strategy going with Jon Stewart, podcast...

179 Who is NR?

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The iPhone event and what it means to podcasters, update on podcast apps that support video podcasts, Amazon Music troubleshooting, another easy win f...

178 Top 10 Easy Podcasting Wins

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rundown of all the video podcast apps that actually support video, join the Libsyn 5 Preview! 10 easy wins for optimizing podcast growth, podcasting...

177 It's Beta Time!

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Covering, the Libsyn 5 beta! Get the scoop! News about Player.FM, new hires at Apple, what’s up with iOS 14 for podcasters, what podcast apps suppor...

176 Well, That Didn't Take Long

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some important news from Amazon Music/Audible, the latest Overcast beta that’s all about privacy, Patreon becoming a unicorn, missing JRE episodes f...

175 RSS Is The Path To Content

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A bit on the the Zoom PodTrack P4, awesome vanity headphones, more on the Stitcher purchase, podcast artwork woes, rebranding your podcast advice, pir...

174 A Nashville Podcaster

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Covering the Zoom PodTrak P4, Apple Podcasts directory troubles, Inside Podcasting news, more on the RIAA and podcast takedowns, tips on optimizing yo...

173 Do Your Homework

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Update on the Gaana Destination, and now Audible/Amazon Music! We answer FAQs, Gimlet being sued and how that could affect the rest of us, the RIAA an...

172 Hey, It's Tom!

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Gaana, Stitcher sold to Sirius XM, follow up on show ownership + contracts, the Zoom H8, the evil of podcast attribution, the 300 episode l...

171 Double The Robs

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

BTS of how Rob G ended up as Chairperson of The Podcast Academy, and you won’t believe it! Levelator updated for Catalina, SiriusXM acquires Simplec...

170 One Star Power

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A round-up of cancelled podcasting conferences, embed player specific download numbers, the Rodecaster Pro firmware update, Zencaster has a new update...

169 The Indie Vernacular

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Special Intro. Joe Rogan/Spotify deal, Call Her Daddy, Apple and podcasting, public raw podcasting data, issues with pandemic-centric titles - yes A...

168 Pre-obituaries and Takedowns

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Update on the Google Podcasts Manager, the new Libsyn Support Widget, PodcastOne acquired by LiveXLive, Luminary cash troubles, the pre-obituary of Go...

167 Cleanfeed With A Side of Google Podcasts

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tons of details on all things Google Podcasts Manager! It’s like Apple Podcasts connect but of course Google. Then, we move on to jobs in podcasting...

166 We Are Reviewing For Good

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Covering, #Reviews4Good, the iPhone SE and podcasters, COVID–19 episode takedown updates AGAIN, ad buyer data, update on the Podcast Discovery surve...

165 Is it an I or a Y?

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the new redesigned Google Podcasts app and it’s in iOS, more clarification on Google Play Music, more on pandemic titles best pract...

164 The Episode Talking About 'It'

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Communication from the president of Libsyn, Laurie Simms. Tips for remote recording. How the pandemic is affecting downloads - with some actual data. ...

163 Headliner, VBR and It's Private

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The new Libsyn release which includes Headliner integration, yipeee (ya’ll people are really digging it), discussing the PRX privacy summit, the pod...

162 Scaring Clearnet Boomer Normies

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Apple hiring all kinds of positions, and you get the scoop, Spotify announced some podcasting cool updates on their app, Spotify says ...

161 No, That's Editing

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking down the Apple email in early February, where you should look for your Spotify stats, Castro’s new promoted podcasts feature! What are good...

160 Seven Reputation Points and Lawsplaining

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Apple creating podcasts to support their TV+ offerings, the Music Modernization Act, more into Google Podcasts and your podcast website, Rob’s ne...

159 Ready For 2020?

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elsie has a new toy (and she’d love your help with it,) updating your copyright, what’s available via public domain, not everyone is getting the A...

158 Prepends, Privacy and Raw Growth

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, listen to what the podcasting ready microphones of the new 2019 MacBook Pro sound like. And staying on that same topic, we discuss th...

157 I Stand For Pethics

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sending congrats and discussing Apple’s top podcasts of 2019, why podcasts are headed for disaster, pre-fixes on Libsyn, the coalition to expand RSS...

156 Spotify Passthrough Update and Other Things

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the Apple email sent in mid November, deconstructing the email that we (Libsyn) sent out to make sure you get all the must know info! BIG t...

155 The Issue Is Privacy And Podcasting With a Slice of Birthday Cake

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate Libsyn’s 15th bday! Spotify stats passthrough update, more information on guests and hosts features in Apple Podcasts, as well as how t...

154 Invite To Celebrate And Setting The Podcasting History Record Straight

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Help us celebrate our 15th year anniversary! An invite to be part of our beta for our mobile publishing app (all details in the shownotes.) Apple rese...

153 Talking About Religion and Politics

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

International Podcast Day recap and Libsyn’s latest Q3 growth results, the death of Podcoin, a great resource for recording remote episodes, podcast...

152 Trademarking Taco Tuesday

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Covering: trademarking Taco Tuesday, plagiarism revisited, remote interview tips, design best practices for your artwork in Apple Podcasts, sealing wi...

151 Apple Podcasts Meta Data Best Practices and Are You Ready For Premium Content?

01 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We begin by addressing whether or not podcasting has a plagiarism problem, podcast hosts not providing a 301 redirect, when you are ready to start off...

150 Libsyn is IAB v2 Certified and Women In Podcasting Stats

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is special show, recorded right before Podcast Movement 2019 on August 11, featuring not only my awesome co-host Rob Walch VP of Podcaster Relati...

149 Your Mic Is A Lifestyle Choice

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Going over the Apple Podcasts categories again, OMG a new Libsyn front end website! New look y’all! Super awesome. Breaking down deets of what’s g...

148 New Apple Podcasts Categories and Link Bait Galore

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everything that you know about the new updated Apple Podcasts categories! And how to update yours NOW on the Libsyn interface. Also covering that stor...

147 Exciting Optimus Prime

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into an incremental simplifying release to Libsyn, Spotify allowing direct access to their Spotify-specific performance stats, foll...

146 Podcasting, Privacy and When To Fire Your Podcasting Agency

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has follow up on the Apple category announcements and when you can expect to be able to update them, Spotify adding ads to podcasts, NASA...

145 WWDC 2019, Apple Category Changes and iTunes No More?

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Starting with WWDC 2019 and the big news that iTunes will never be the same to Apple’s latest email letting all podcasters know that all podcast cat...

Bonus: RADIO.COM

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

All 4 of Libsyn’s Hall of Famers are recording together face to face for the very first time to bring you the news that we have a new agreement with...

144 Only You Can Make Your Podcast Famous

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Starting off with some big news from The Libsyn Team, Google now including podcasting in their search results, Podfund thoughts and feelings, advice o...

143 The PodBubble

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Super specific tips on the new podcasts.apple.com URLs, email on new feature enhancements in iOS 12.2, the new ‘clips’ functionality on Overcast, ...

142 Apple Updates Podcast Pages and The Podcast Consumer

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the new Apple/iTunes podcast browser pages, having an audio player in your email, networks wanting all of your IP rights and our advice on ...