Podcaster News

PCN iTunes artwork [http://podcasternews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pcn-itunes-300x300.jpg]Apple’s announcement this week at the end of the Worldwide Developer Conference is some of the biggest podcasting news to happen in years. That’s why I’ve decided to dedicate an entire episode to it. Links: * New Features for Listeners, Stats for Podcasters Coming to Apple Podcasts [http://podcasternews.com/2017/06/10/new-features-for-listeners-stats-for-podcasters-coming-to-apple-podcasts/] * Apple’s new Podcast app, feeds, and analytics: What you need to know [https://imore.com/podcast-analytics] * Apple podcasts WWDC 2017 – Session 512 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjRfPNmkdzY]

PCN iTunes artwork [http://podcasternews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pcn-itunes-150x150.jpg]In this episode, Shawn and Jen discuss the idea that there is a perfect length for a podcast episode. We mention the potential future of podcasting for Conservatives. We also talk about why a brand could benefit from having its own podcast – and end with an example of how NOT to do that. Links mentioned in this episode: * Podcasting gives brands a voice. So why don’t more companies podcast? [http://www.cityam.com/264120/podcasting-gives-brands-voice-so-why-dont-more-companies] By Chris Lee for City A.M. * Podcast Suicide: 5 Errors to Avoid [http://blog.spreaker.com/2017/05/10/podcast-suicide-5-errors-avoid/] By Charlotte Micklewright for the Spreaker Blog * Sorry Virginia there is no such thing as the perfect length for a podcast [http://podcast411.libsyn.com/sorry-virginia-there-is-no-such-thing-as-the-perfect-length-for-a-podcast] By Rob Walsh for Podcast411 * Will Podcasting Bring Us the Next Rush Limbaugh? [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/will-podcasting-bring-us-the-next-rush-limbaugh/] By Stephen Kent for The American Conservative * Ivanka Trump had aspirations for a women-in-business podcast, but alas [http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/328319/ivanka-trump-podcast-aspirations/] By Tonya Riley for Death and Taxes

PCN iTunes artwork [http://podcasternews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pcn-itunes-150x150.jpg]In this episode, Shawn and Jen discover that there actually are audio footballing (or soccer) podcasts out there.  Who knew?  We give hope to introverts who think they couldn’t possibly do podcasting. (You can do it!). And we point out a podcast with an anonymous host who is providing a beneficial service to listeners. Links mentioned in this episode: * 3 Quick Ways to Improve Your Podcast Episode Titles [http://blog.spreaker.com/2017/04/25/3-quick-ways-improve-podcast-episode-titles/] By Charlotte Micklewright for the Spreaker Blog * Introverts Are Redefining Podcast and Career Stories [https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahrheawerner/2017/04/28/introverts-are-redefining-podcast-and-career-success/#5ab8493f4e7b] By Sarah Rhea Werner for Forbes * A golden age for footballing audio [http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/r4grIJntf27xcLxX04lFLL/A-golden-age-for-footballing-audio.html] By Sidin Vadukut for Live Mint * First Columbus Podcast Festival Celebrates A Scene On The Rise [http://radio.wosu.org/post/first-columbus-podcast-festival-celebrates-scene-rise] By Clare Roth for WOSU Radio * Meet the Podcasters Bringing Alcoholics Anonymous Into the Digital Age [http://narrative.ly/meet-the-podcasters-bringing-alcoholics-anonymous-into-the-digital-age/] By Emanuel Cavallaro for Narratively

PCN iTunes artwork [http://podcasternews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pcn-itunes-150x150.jpg]In this episode, Shawn and Jen give you a round-up of articles that predict what will happen in podcasting in 2017.  We discuss what we think about the potential rise of “walled gardens”, the future of advertising in podcasts, and what it means that we’re all mainstream now. Links mentioned in this episode: * Podcasting set to go mainstream in 2017 [https://www.techcentral.co.za/podcasting-set-to-go-mainstream-in-2017/] By Richard Brooks on TechCentral * Why branded podcasting could more than double in 2017 [https://digiday.com/publishers/branded-podcasting-double-2017/] By Max Williams on Digiday * Podcasters of color are striving to amplify ‘the actual voices of marginalized folks’ [http://www.businessinsider.com/podcasters-of-color-are-striving-to-amplify-their-voices-2017-1] By Charles Pulliam-Moore on Business Insider * 2017: Podcasting’s Breakthrough Year [http://www.bridgeratings.com/2017-podcastings-breakthrough-year] By Dave Van Dyke for Bridge Ratings * Behind Scripps’ Podcasting Bet [http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/100749/behind-scripps-podcasting-bet] By Michael Depp on TVNewsCheck * For Black History Month, iTunes has put together a collection called The Black Experience. It features several podcasts with Black hosts. > For #BlackHistoryMonth [https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlackHistoryMonth?src=hash] we put together podcasts, books, TV & more to shine a light on current & historical leaders.https://t.co/RFDqtYUv4B [https://t.co/RFDqtYUv4B] pic.twitter.com/RM5dvkeit1 [https://t.co/RM5dvkeit1] — iTunes Podcasts (@iTunesPodcasts) February 6, 2017 [https://twitter.com/iTunesPodcasts/status/828747607153451008] * Women in Podcasting: Interview with Fariha Roisin and Zeba Blay [http://podcasternews.com/2015/01/29/women-in-podcasting-interview-with-fariha-roisin-and-zeba-blay/] Fariha Roisin and Zeba Blay are the hosts of Two Brown Girls. They did an “email interview” with Jen for Podcaster News in 2015.

PCN iTunes artwork [http://podcasternews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pcn-itunes-150x150.jpg]In this episode, Shawn and Jen talk about a Korean podcasting platform that is more popular in Korea than iTunes is.  We debate the value of transcription of podcast episodes, and ponder if Shortcut (and services like it) can really make audio more sharable. Ironically, we also get into a discussion about the importance of consistency in podcasting (despite the fact that we haven’t been super consistent.) Links mentioned in this episode: * Podcasts become a viral hit with Koreans [http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3028020] By Song Kyoung-Son for Korea Joongang Daily * This American Life listeners are sharing audio in unexpected ways [http://www.cjr.org/tow_center/this_american_life_shortcut_audio_sharing_data.php] By Elizabeth Hansen for Columbia Journalism Review * Podcast Blogging [http://www.jessicarhodes.biz/podcast-blogging/] By Jessica Rhodes (on JessicaRhodes.biz) * ‘Stop Podcasting Yourself’ and the Reliable Consistency of Podcasts [http://splitsider.com/2016/12/stop-podcasting-yourself-and-the-reliable-consistency-of-podcasts/] By Noah Jacobs on Splitsider * 21 Podcasts to Help You Outsmart Your Competition in 2017 [http://www.inc.com/jeremy-goldman/21-podcasts-to-help-you-outsmart-your-competition-in-2017.html] By Jeremy Goldman for Inc. Thank you to: Dave Nelson of Galactic Network [http://gncasts.com] and Grizzly Smith of Grizzly’s Growls Podcast [http://grizzly.libsyn.com] for their comments.