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Every Big Update from Podcast Movement Evolutions with Sam Sethi Apr 01, 2022

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In this episode, Sam Sethi (cohost of PodLand News) joins the crew to break down all the big announcements at Podcast Movement Evolutions from the rise of TikTok for podcast discoverability to new updates from YouTube, Twitter, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Learn everything you need to know on this week's episode of Buzzcast!
Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Ross, Kyrin, Carol, Dave, and Kyle for supporting the show.
If you'd like us to drop a Podcast Promo for your show into a future episode of Buzzcast, simply:

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Email the audio file alongside a title and relevant links to support@buzzsprout.com

Links from this episode:

PME Infinite Dial Insights [Alban's Twitter Thread]
Spotify is testing a new "TikTok style scrolling"
EarBuds Podcast Collective Newsletter
YouTube podcasting plans
Apple Podcasts introduces Follower metrics, MP3 support for subscription audio, and more
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YouTube Starts Paying for Podcast Content + The Ethics of Spamming Podcasters Mar 18, 2022

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In this episode, Jordan Blair joins the crew to discuss several innovative audio apps, why YouTube is paying podcasters to create video content, Apple Podcasts' newest feature, and why companies are sending spam emails to podcasters.
Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Kyrin, Dave, and Andy for supporting the show.
Be sure to check out Jordan's podcast Dreamful on your favorite podcast listening app.
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Twitter Podcasts Leaks + How to Start a Podcast in 2022 Mar 04, 2022

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In this episode, the crew discusses Alban's TikTok stardom, some indie podcast apps that are on the rise, and what we think of Twitter jumping into podcasts.
Special BuzzBoost Shoutouts to Kyrin, Dave, Chris, Nick, and Eric for supporting the show.
Links from this episode:

In Defense of Third-Party Podcast Solutions (Chartable Article by Bryan Barletta)
How to Start a Podcast is refreshed for 2022 feat. Alban, Gilon, and Travis
Follow Buzzsprout on TikTok
Listen to the Buzzcast episode where we discussed going viral on TikTok
Submit your Fiction podcast to Apollo (Twitter thread)

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Apple Clarifies the New and Noteworthy Section + How to Earn Cryptocurrency From Your Listeners (and maybe a little Spotify news) Feb 18, 2022

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In this episode, the crew discusses Spotify's recent murders and acquisitions (*sorry* mergers and acquisitions), how to submit your show to be featured in Apple Podcasts, and why streaming cryptocurrency to your favorite podcaster may be the future of monetization.
Shoutouts to Dave Jones at Podcast Index and Kyrin from the Mere Mortals podcast for sending us our first Satoshis!
Value 4 Value:

See which podcasts support "value 4 value"
Download Castamatic from the iOS App Store
DM Kevin on Twitter to earn some free Satoshis
Use CashApp's refer a friend referral link to earn some free Bitcoin/USD

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Joe Rogan, Misinformation, and Spotify Feb 04, 2022

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Note: This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 2nd so we only address the controversy around covid misinformation in the Joe Rogan Experience. Since then there have been additional controversies about racist comments resulting in many episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience being removed from Spotify.
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In this episode, the crew discusses Apple Podcasts' resurgence in Buzzsprout's Global Stats, what's going on over at Spotify, and what it takes to make podcasting a full-time job.
Upcoming Podcast Conferences:

Podcast Movement Evolutions, March 23-26
Blk Pod Festival, May 28-29
Podfest Expo, May 26-29

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Monetization for the Rest of Us + Designing Our Dream Podcast Microphone Jan 21, 2022

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In this episode, the crew discusses Riverside's new Android app, Travis' propensity to leave Apple Podcasts reviews on his own shows, how the landscape of podcast monetization is shifting, and what features we'd include in our dream podcast microphone.

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Spotify Adds Ratings + 2022 Podcast Predictions Jan 07, 2022

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In this episode, the crew discusses Spotify's new podcast ratings, how to start a successful podcast in 2022, and what we predict will totally happen in the podcasting industry this year.
Links from this episode:

HTSAP Audio Podcast
HTSAP Video
Buzzsprout Course
Next Level Tools to Power Up Your Podcast [Buzzsprout Overview]
7x Tips to Avoid PODFADE in 2022
Mic giveaway post

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Are Podcast Ads Changing Forever? + How to Make Your Own Podcast Directory Dec 17, 2021

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In this episode, the crew discusses our holiday plans, new features that were just introduced inside of Buzzsprout, the future of the podcast advertising ecosystem, and how to create a podcast directory as a marketing strategy for your show.
Check out the totally legit bios written using the new host/co-host feature for each of us on the official Buzzcast website.
Links from this episode:

Add host & co-host information to your Buzzsprout site
Say goodbye to your favorite podcast promo codes (The Verge Article)
Travis' new podcast directory: ICOCPodcasts.com

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Is YouTube Podcasts Imminent? Dec 03, 2021

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In this episode, the crew discusses the Buzzsprout global stats for November, the rumor mill surrounding YouTube's potential push into podcasting, and what the new Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress means for value4value monetization.
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Launch Your Podcasting Career with Twila Dang Nov 26, 2021

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Twila Dang, founder of Matriarch Digital Media, shares her journey of transitioning from radio to podcasting, why it's important to dream big, and some things you should know before joining a podcast network.
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