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The Spotify Video Podcasts Netflix situation, The last Marc Maron podcast episode is out, touching base on the podcasts that are eligible for a Golden Globe, another reality TV star signs a seven figure podcast deal, Edison Research acquired by SSRS, tips for brands to craft a successful podcast ad campaign, and stats! geographic and user agent!
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Quick Episode Summary
(1:54) Signal Award Winners
(2:46) Rob and Elsie conversation
(4:39) Netflix and podcasting, oh my!
(14:31) Marc Maron's WTF podcast ends
(19:43) The 25 eligible podcast for a Golden Globe
(28:55) Another 7 figure podcast deal
(31:16) Edison Research acquired by SSRS
(33:36) How brands can get the most of podcast ads
(44:38) What do you want to know about the Shure MoveMic 88+ and MoveMic Two Receiver Kit
(49:32) Bill O'Reilly's top 10 podcasts video
(53:26) Stats: mean and median numbers
(58:01) Where we've been and where are we going?
Where have we been and where are we going
Afros & Audio
Libsyn Office Hours · Luma
September Office Hours REPLAY: all about podcasting hardware
Elsie as keynote speaker! Sign up for FREE: Latinas In Podcasting Virtual Summit 2025
Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!
Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie
Check out Rob's Podcast - podCast411
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Netflix to Stream Selection of Spotify Video Podcasts Starting in 2026
Netflix is making a big bet on video podcasts | The Verge
Travis and Jason Kelce's New Heights Podcast Will Stream On Amazon Prime
'Like losing a friend': farewell to Marc Maron's pioneering podcast WTF | Podcasts | The Guardian
Golden Globes: Podcasts Eligible for New Best Podcast Award Revealed
The Golden Globes Reveals 25 Qualifying Podcast For 2026
Kristin Cavallari Signs Seven-Figure Deal With Dear Media for 'Let's Be Honest' Podcast
Kristin Cavallari inks eight-figure podcast deal after Jay Cutler divorce settlement drama
SSRS Welcomes Edison Research in Acquisition to Expand Election and Media Research Offerings - SSRS
5 Key Insights Redefining Podcast Advertising in 2026: Creator Takeaways for a Better Podcast Ad Campaign - Official Libsyn Blog
MoveMic 88+ - Wireless Video Microphone - Shure USA
MoveMic Two Receiver Kit - Two-Channel Wireless Lavalier Microphone System With Receiver - Shure USA
Bill O'Reilly on the Podcast World - YouTube
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SORRY THE EPISODE IS LATE! The movie start to podcast pipeline, Spotify's founder Daniel Ek stepping down, discussing how one third of U.S. adults get their news from podcasts, do we just ask AI questions and not vet the answers? Playing with Sora 2, how to get your podcast promoted in Apple Podcasts Podcasts and of course stats: mean and median download numbers.
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Quick Episode Summary
(2:00) Rob and Elsie conversation
(2:52) Movies stars choosing to come on podcasts!
(12:25) Daniel Ek stepping down as CEO from Spotify
(15:20) Audio Feedback: Patrick Keller!
(18:17) Pew research: Americans getting their news from podcasts!
(24:17) How we go about AI Research, and yes, we vet, think, discern and everything else
(26:01) Hands-On with Sora 2 (OpenAI's AI Video App)
(36:51) More on AI use and limitations
(45:21) How to get your podcast promoted in Apple Podcasts
(52:52) Stats: Mean and median numbers
(54:32) Where have we been and were are we going?
Featured Podcast Promo + Audio
Audio featured: Patrick Keller from The Big Seance
Where have we been and where are we going
Libsyn Office Hours Replay! All about gear!
New Podcaster Libsyn Q&A
Latinas In Podcasting Virtual Summit with Elsie keynoting! It's FREE!
Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!
Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie
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Leonardo DiCaprio Among Celebrities Embracing Podcasts to Promote Movies
Watch New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce podcast on Prime Video
Travis Kelce Is Shocked He Booked Leonardo DiCaprio for Podcast
IMDb | Submitting podcasts, commercials or music video
Spotify Founder Daniel Ek To Step Down As CEO, Company Vets Named Co-CEOs. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
Pew: One-Third Of Americans Now Get News From Podcasts. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
OpenAI's New Sora App Lets You Deepfake Yourself for Entertainment | WIRED
Tips for getting featured on Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for Creators
Apple Podcasts Feature Request - Airtable
Libsyn Office Hours Replay! All about gear!
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Remembering Todd Cochrane and his impact on podcasting, discussing the Apple Event from the lens of podcasting, updates to Apple Podcasts on iOS 26. advertising and monetization announcements from YouTube, so many YouTube announcements for creators and audio first podcasters, limits in Apple Podcasts? We discuss, and as always stats, this time geographic and user agent!
Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email [email protected], call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe! We'd love to hear from you!
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Quick Episode Summary
(1:56) Rob and Elsie conversation
(2:23) On Todd Cochrane and what he meant to us
(9:10) Audio: Todd Cochrane on his journey into podcasting and the Blubrry origin story
(14:24) Audio: Todd Cochrane on the power of the podcasting community
(19:20) All about the "Awe Dropping" Apple Event from the podcaster's POV
(23:32) Audio: Tyler Stalman using the AirPods Pro 3
(34:38) More on AirPods Pro 3 and their sound quality
Apple Podcasts iOS 26 updates
(34:39) YouTube news on monetization and advertising
(37:25) New YouTube tools for creators
(39:58) YouTube announces new tools for audio podcasters and more!
(43:11) That Hollywood Report article
(56:23) Stats: geographic and user agent
(1:00:36) Where have we been and where are we going
Featured Podcast Promo + Audio
Todd Cochrane
Tyler Stalman
Where have we been and where are we going
SIGN UP! → Libsyn Office Hours for October!
Afros & Audio | Black Podcasts
PODFEST EXPO Our 12th Annual Event - PODFEST EXPO
Home Page - NRB 2026 Convention | Feb. 17-20, 2026
NAB Show. Where storytelling meets scale.
The Podcast Show 2026
Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!
Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie
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Will AirPods Pro 3 be the new default wireless mic for content creators?
iOS 26: What's new - Apple Podcasts for Creators
Overcast
YouTube announces new generative AI tools for Shorts creators | TechCrunch
YouTube to use AI to help podcasters promote themselves with clips and Shorts | TechCrunch
YouTube Plans to Win Over Spotify's Audio-First Podcasters With AI - Business Insider
AI Podcast Start Up Plans 5,000 Shows, 3,000 Episode a Week
Podcast Growth Tips That Work! From SEO to Social Media (Libsyn Office Hours Recap) - YouTube
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Remembering our good friend Todd Cochrane.  This is a special feed drop of the memorial for Todd on the New Media Show, with Rob Greenlee, Adam Curry, Mike Dell, and Rob Walch.  Todd you will be greatly missed.

Understanding podcast downloads and metrics, including what is the podcast market size?
Insights from the Podcast Landscape 2025 report (part 1), claiming your podcast in Apple Podcasts when you don't have access to your original email, sharing your podcast in Spotify just got easier, and stats mean and median download numbers
Audience feedback drives the show. We'd love for you to contact us and keep the conversation going! Email [email protected], call 412-573-1934 or leave us a message on Speakpipe! We'd love to hear from you!
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Quick Episode Summary
(2:09) Rob and Elsie conversation
(4:25) Is Chrome the new Safari of 'not real downloads'?
(8:53) What is the podcast market size?
(12:24) Discussing The Podcast Landscape (Part 1) from Sounds Profitable
(37:13) Claiming your podcast in Apple Podcasts even if you don't have access to the email that you used to launch it
(45:34) Looks like sharing your podcast on Spotify just got easier
(53:26) About the Guiness Book World record that Taylor Swift set
(56:50) Stats, mean and median numbers
(58:58) Where have we been and where are we going?
Where have we been and where are we going
Afros & Audio | Black Podcasts
PODFEST EXPO Our 12th Annual Event - PODFEST EXPO
Home Page - NRB 2026 Convention | Feb. 17-20, 2026
NAB Show. Where storytelling meets scale.
The Podcast Show 2026
Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!
Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie
Leave us voice feedback!
Podcasting Market Size to Surpass USD 217.63 Billion by
The Podcast Landscape 2025 Part One: Core Podcast Metrics - Sounds Profitable
Sharing Podcasts Just Got Easier In Spotify With Launch Of In-App Messages. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
Guinness Confirms: Taylor Swift Helps 'New Heights' Set YouTube Podcast Record. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
Podcast Pros to Follow on Social Media | Podglomerate
Smarter, Not Harder: A Guide to AI Podcasting Tools and Workflows - Official Libsyn Blog
Podcast Movement Soundbites: Wisdom from the Libsyn Team - Official Libsyn Blog
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