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 so good! Pocket Casts has a web player, launching seasons out of order? Tips for keeping it clear, be part of the Podcast Marketing Trends Report
And download stats, this time geographic and user agents!
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Quick Episode Summary
- (2:15) PROMO 1: Video Fuzzy
- (2:55) Rob and Elsie conversation
- (3:33) Podcast descriptions in Apple Podcasts now allow up to 10,000 characters!
- (7:02) "Spotify deleted my podcast for no reason and without warning"
- (19:34) Someone is centering podcasting in the next presidential election
- (25:38) Edison Research has just launched podcast download metrics
- (27:50) MacWhisper 12 is amazing
- (35:21) Pocket Casts has a web player
- (36:22) Audio feedback: percentage of income that comes from YouTube
- (38:46) Categorizing the naming of the second season of your podcast for discoverability
- (43:20) Audio feedback from Sheryl on 3 episodes!
- (46:11) How many directories and podcast apps can you get your podcast into?
- (52:21) Be counted! Take the survey for the Podcast Marketing Trends Report 2025
- (59:03) PROMO 2: Sibercast Network
- (1:00:52) Stats: Geographic and user agent
- (1:04:21) Where have we been and where are we going?
Featured Podcast Promo + Audio
- PROMO 1: Video Fuzzy
- PROMO 2: The Sibercast Network
- Sheryl from The Hearts of Gold
- Sibercast Network: Tomorrow's Legends
- Sibercast Network: The Mandalore
Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!
Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie
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- A Podcaster’s Guide to RSS - A Podcaster’s Guide to RSS
- Rodney Ø⚡ on X: "It is with a heavy heart 💔 https://t.co/AZPuC8tp8w" / X
- RSS to CSV Converter - Scooter Labs
- Edison Research, SoundStack Launch Podcast Download Metrics Service. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
- 🎙️ MacWhisper
- Pocket Casts’ Web Player Is Now Available to All – Pocket Casts Blog
- SherylM Robinson - YouTube
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