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Big Takeaways From Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025 Apr 11, 2025

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Alban is back from Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025, and we're breaking down what happened at the conference—what felt inspiring, what felt off, and why video dominated nearly every conversation.

We also talk about the impromptu Buzzsprout meetup, a surprise panel appearance, and the heartwarming rise of senior podcasters.

Sound Off Question: What features do you wish your podcast listening app had?

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Is Podcasting Having An Identity Crisis? Apr 04, 2025

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Content boundaries have been blurred, challenging traditional definitions of what constitutes a podcast. Jordan and Kevin discuss Oxford Road's What is a Podcast? survey and the problems that come when the definition is unclear.
Have you ever had an embarrassing foot-in-mouth experience? Send us your response for our next episode. (Anonymous submissions welcome!)

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Podcast Listening Has Crossed Into The Mainstream Mar 28, 2025

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Podcasting has officially gone mainstream according to Edison Research's Infinite Dial, with 55% of Americans now consuming podcasts monthly. Does this mean we never have to explain what a podcast is again? Let's hope!

Mentioned in this episode:

Rory McIlroy's club switch during tournament
Buzzsprout Hang Out at Podcast Movement Evolutions
Netflix exploring video podcasts as potential content on their platform
Bulksprout: New bulk upload tool released for Buzzsprout users
Keith Morrison's storytelling techniques and how to apply them to podcasting
2025 Infinite Dial Report
Buzzcast 121: Spotify's New Podcast Strategy

Sound-Off: Have you ever had an embarrassing foot-in-mouth experience?

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Podcast App Recommendations For Chapters, Transcripts, And More! Mar 21, 2025

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We tackle common podcast listening problems and explore the evolving landscape between native apps and web players based on listener questions about missing features and playback issues.

Send us messages about something stats won't tell us about you for our next Sound-Off segment!

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Understand Podcast Analytics Like A Pro! Mar 14, 2025

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Numbers don't tell the whole story of your podcast's impact—but understanding them can help you use analytics effectively while staying focused on creating the content you love. Tom Rossi joins Alban and Jordan to simplify podcast stats and what they actually mean for creators.
Whether you're trying to grow your show, attract sponsors, or simply understand your audience better, we're giving out actionable strategies for podcast analytics found in Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify for Creators, and YouTube!

Sound-Off Question: Tell us where you're listening from and one thing about yourself that statistics could never tell us!

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Are You Focusing On The Best Podcast Growth Strategies? Mar 07, 2025

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We dive into surprising data from PodMatch about how 9,000 podcasters market their shows, revealing a disconnect between the most popular tactics and those that actually drive growth.

Check out our Reddit thread for unique marketing ideas for your podcast!
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Top 5 Motivations To Keep Podcasting Feb 28, 2025

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In podcasting, it's not just about downloads—it's about connection, creativity, and the community you build along the way! We're diving into stories of inspiration and practical advice from our listeners that you can implement in your own podcasting journey.

Links mentioned in the episode:

Small P Podcasting

Sound-Off: Challenge us to do something just so we can talk about it on the podcast!

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Apple Podcasts Streamlines Submissions! Feb 21, 2025

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We're going over some significant updates from Apple Podcasts that simplify the podcast submission process!

Don't forget to tell us what motivates you to keep podcasting for our next Sound-Off segment!

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Top Podcasters Aren't Bothering With Video—And Neither Should You Feb 14, 2025

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Everywhere we turn, someone’s saying that video is essential for podcast growth. But most of the top podcasters in the world aren’t bothering with video. So why are others being pressured to?

In this episode, we break down the reality behind the video podcasting hype, why platforms and marketers are so desperate to push it, and the reason you shouldn't feel guilty about staying audio-only.

Links mentioned in this episode:

r/Buzzsprout unique marketing ideas thread
Spotify music podcast takedowns
Spotify's Push into Video is Missing Some of the Biggest Podcasts
Joe Rogan Isn't A Podcast (Unpopular Thoughts about Video and Podcasting)

Sound-Off Question: What keeps you motivated to keep podcasting?

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The Most Annoying Podcast Stereotype And Why It's Wrong Feb 07, 2025

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Podcasts get a bad rap sometimes, and one stereotype just won’t go away. So we're breaking down why it’s totally wrong, why it keeps popping up, and what podcasters can do about it. We also dive into why long-form conversations matter, how podcasting gets unfairly judged, and yes—our thoughts on that SNL skit.

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