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289: 289 Backing Up Your Podcast, Navigating Takedowns and The Awesomeness of MacWhisper 12289: 289 Backing Up Your Podcast, Navigating Takedowns and The Awesomeness of MacWhisper 12

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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

288: 288 Goodbye Skype, Hello Digg? And YouTube’s Bold 2025 Podcast Plans288: 288 Goodbye Skype, Hello Digg? And YouTube’s Bold 2025 Podcast Plans

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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

287: 287 Claiming Your Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Video Podcast Realities287: 287 Claiming Your Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Video Podcast Realities

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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

286: 286 Triton Podcast Report, YouTube’s Podcast Evolution and What Your Words Could Cost You286: 286 Triton Podcast Report, YouTube’s Podcast Evolution and What Your Words Could Cost You

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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

285: 285 Do Not Let The Unicorns Die285: 285 Do Not Let The Unicorns Die

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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

284: 284 2025 Podcasting Essentials: Public Domain Goldmine, True Crime Dominance and The Latest Podcasting Gear284: 284 2025 Podcasting Essentials: Public Domain Goldmine, True Crime Dominance and The Latest Podcasting Gear

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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

283: 283: 2024 Podcasting Trends: Apple, YouTube, Libsyn, and Industry Insights283: 283: 2024 Podcasting Trends: Apple, YouTube, Libsyn, and Industry Insights

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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,

282: 282 The Spotification Episode282: 282 The Spotification Episode

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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!

281: 281 The Surging Influence of Podcasts and Spotify’s New Video Monetization Push281: 281 The Surging Influence of Podcasts and Spotify’s New Video Monetization Push

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Preparing to launch a podcast in 2025? We have dates to look out for! Podcasts and election follow up, Spotify takes on YouTube, Libsyn partners with Revolutions, Section 230 changes

280: 280 Celebrating 20 Years of Libsyn, Legacy and Future in Podcasting280: 280 Celebrating 20 Years of Libsyn, Legacy and Future in Podcasting

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It's our Libsyn 20th Birthday episode extravaganza! We're diving into a mini podcast history journey, packed with your incredible listener voices. We'll also rewind to podcasts' role in the Election

279: 279 Disaster Tech Lessons From Hurricane Helene and Leveraging Podcasts for Political Edge279: 279 Disaster Tech Lessons From Hurricane Helene and Leveraging Podcasts for Political Edge

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Libsyn has a new CEO! A whole lot of disaster tech. How you can help a study about Podfading, covering all the podcasts that had presidential candidates with some suggestions

278: 278 Exploring Chartable’s Shutdown Plus Backups and Content Banking for Podcasters278: 278 Exploring Chartable’s Shutdown Plus Backups and Content Banking for Podcasters

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Exploring the dynamic landscape of podcasting amidst natural disasters and industry shifts. Key topics include the impacts of tropical storm Helene on North Carolina and the crucial role of radio

277: 277 iPhone 16, iOS 18, Apple Intelligence For Podcasting and Podcast App Updates277: 277 iPhone 16, iOS 18, Apple Intelligence For Podcasting and Podcast App Updates

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Still more audio issues. BOO. iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Intelligence thoughts for podcasters, Spotify removed over 500 episodes! Find out why. Big updates for Pocket Casts

276: 276 Not Those Podcast Challenges And The Kelcey Brothers’ $100 Million Podcast Deal276: 276 Not Those Podcast Challenges And The Kelcey Brothers’ $100 Million Podcast Deal

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FYI: WE HAD SOME AUDIO ISSUES. The Kelce brothers 100 million dollar deal! Discussing Nielsen's quarterly report, The Record that has some pretty astounding data! Skullcandy headphones with "podcast

Is Neurodiversity Impacting Your Relationships: What You Need to KnowIs Neurodiversity Impacting Your Relationships: What You Need to Know

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When we refer to neurodiversity, we’re talking about the variations in the way people’s brains are wired and how we think, learn, and interact with the world. Neurodiversity isn’t solely

275 The Impact of FTC Regulations, Alex Cooper’s Massive Deal And Libsyn’s Latest Collaborations275 The Impact of FTC Regulations, Alex Cooper’s Massive Deal And Libsyn’s Latest Collaborations

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Alex Cooper signs a 125 million dollar deal, Apple Podcasts is available via browser! New rules from the FTC banning fake testimonials, best practices on changing the name of your

Releasing Ancestral Trauma: The Pain We Carry ForwardReleasing Ancestral Trauma: The Pain We Carry Forward

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Recently, I watched a series on Netflix called Another Self. It’s a Turkish drama that focuses on the lives of three friends, Ada, Sevgi, and Leyla. It explores the women’s

274: 274 Legacy Audiences, New Audiences, and Podcasting Challenges274: 274 Legacy Audiences, New Audiences, and Podcasting Challenges

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A whole lot of discussion about Podcasting 2.0. It's almost the whole episode! Switching ownership of a show once producer has passed away, Alex Cooper from Call Her Daddy at

273: 273 Analyzing Our Podcast’s First Year Performance on YouTube and Podcast App Updates273: 273 Analyzing Our Podcast’s First Year Performance on YouTube and Podcast App Updates

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Thoughts on the complete rewrite of Overcast, what's new for Apple Podcasts iOS 18, talking about Overlap and Twinbox, why can't podcast engagement and feedback all be in one place?

272: 272 Restarting Your Podcast, Updating Your Podcast and YouTube Podcasts Strategies272: 272 Restarting Your Podcast, Updating Your Podcast and YouTube Podcasts Strategies

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Spotify for podcasters now has comments; something we were not prepared for regarding AI & older tech blogs; what if you've podfaded because - life - and now you're ready

271: 271 What’s The Best Podcast Episode Length? And Restrictions For Podcasting CNN Content271: 271 What’s The Best Podcast Episode Length? And Restrictions For Podcasting CNN Content

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What you need to know if you want to cover politics using clips from CNN! Yes, google podcasts is going away, and what impact will it have on your podcast;

270 WWDC Highlights Through Podcasting Lens, Apple Intelligence, and Podcast Economics270 WWDC Highlights Through Podcasting Lens, Apple Intelligence, and Podcast Economics

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All the podcast-centric WWDC announcements including Apple Intelligence and being able to record phone calls; should you scheduled 3 podcast episodes to go out at the same time? Questions about

Are Low Glutathione Levels Causing Your Depression?Are Low Glutathione Levels Causing Your Depression?

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When Feeling Down Might Be More About Your Body Than Your Mood Do you sometimes feel really down, tired, or like your brain is foggy and you can’t think straight?

269: 269 Can You Be on YouTube Music and Not YouTube? And Thoughts on Section 230269: 269 Can You Be on YouTube Music and Not YouTube? And Thoughts on Section 230

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Integration with YouTube's podcast API, the latest Castro app update; what is happening with my downloads stats? How to find out what is up when you see those ups and

268: 268 How To Get Featured on Apple Podcasts Plus Mean and Median Numbers Are Back!268: 268 How To Get Featured on Apple Podcasts Plus Mean and Median Numbers Are Back!

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If you want to be promoted by Apple Podcasts, we break it down for you! This is a must listen! Thoughts on the Apple's iPad event, from that crushing ad

267: 267 Re-certified for IAB metrics V2.1 and Ways To Name and Number Your Episodes267: 267 Re-certified for IAB metrics V2.1 and Ways To Name and Number Your Episodes

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Re-certified for IAB metrics to V2.1, discussing the State of Podcast Agencies, talk about the best naming conventions, the power of shout-outs and how to make Apple Podcasts better. Plus,

266: 266 iOS 18 Notes App Rumors, Podcasting Gear Talk and the Future of Podcast Success Measurement266: 266 iOS 18 Notes App Rumors, Podcasting Gear Talk and the Future of Podcast Success Measurement

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Takeaways from NAB in Las Vegas. What if your feed is capped? Or is it? We've got answers. New audio-centric social media platform, Air Chat. Is CPM the problem in

Making the Connection: Childhood Trauma and Autoimmune ConditionsMaking the Connection: Childhood Trauma and Autoimmune Conditions

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Autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s own tissues, which leads to a wide range of symptoms and health issues. While some commonly recognized contributors are

265: 265 Apple Podcasts Search Update, Marketing Your Podcast With Transcripts Plus Podcast Data And Trends265: 265 Apple Podcasts Search Update, Marketing Your Podcast With Transcripts Plus Podcast Data And Trends

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No more Google Podcasts? George Carlin's estate reaches settlement after AI Podcast, marketing your episodes with Apple Podcasts and the new transcripts feature! Two soapboxes Rob on Bill Maher

264: 264 Optimizing For Podcast Discovery, Uploading Your Transcripts & The Shure MoveMic264: 264 Optimizing For Podcast Discovery, Uploading Your Transcripts & The Shure MoveMic

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You can now upload your own transcripts to Libsyn 5! The amazing new Shure MoveMic, Libsyn teams up with Bunny Studio! How Episodes.fm can really help you market your podcast.