In & Around Podcasting

Fresh podcast industry research is out, and Elsie Escobar and Rob Walch break down what it means for podcasters. They kick things off by celebrating Captivate CEO Marc Asquith’s induction into Mercury Podcasts’...

Elsie Escobar and Christabel Nsiah-Buadi champion the idea that your podcast episodes are a living archive that can evolve long after you hit publish. They discuss how dynamic audio insertion is more than just an ad...

<p>Rob is joined by industry peers Dave Hamilton, Luke Slota, and Marques Pfaff to talk about the realities of podcast advertising. The group discusses the realistic download numbers needed for host-read sponsorships...

Rob is joined by industry peers Dave Hamilton, Luke Slota, and Marques Pfaff to talk about the realities of podcast advertising. The group discusses the realistic download numbers needed for host-read sponsorships...

<p>Elsie and Rob break down the recent 28% rise in podcast ad dollars and explain why tracking your income per download is a much better measure of success than looking at total industry averages. They also answer a...

<p>This episode covers global trends, platform changes, and the momentum in the industry following The Podcast Show in London. Joined by Andreea Coscai, founder of Eurowaves, the discussion looks at what is succeeding...

<p>Analyzing the high-profile fallout between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle and some of the drama, evaluating how business disputes masquerade as personal betrayal and some other drama surrounding Call Her Daddy and the...

<p>This episode opens with a major industry shift: Tim Cook’s announcement that he is stepping down as CEO of Apple in September 2026. The team discusses the transition plan, the elevation of John Ternus and Johny...

<p>OpenAI recently acquired TBPN (Technology Business Programming Network). Rob and Elsie discuss the relationship between Sam Altman and TBPN’s John Coogan, the network's high production value, and what it means for...

<p>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 2014 and share stories from other creators who found their rhythm...

<p>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 podcast might start out as just a hobby.</p><p>But that can lead...

<p>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 future shows.</p><p>Links to interesting things from this...

<p>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 perfect time to have one of the presenters, James Cridland, on the show...

<p>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 these large investments as being a cause, with money being spent on...

<p>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 listeners. This means offering features like transcripts, chapters...