Episodes

In this episode of the New Media Show, we delve into the significance of open podcasting and how it has allowed the medium to thrive without gatekeepers. Open podcasting ensures creators can produce and distribute content without restrictions or gatekeepers. This open ecosystem has led to the explosive growth of podcasting and a diverse range of content for listeners to enjoy. The absence of gatekeepers allows podcasters to create and share content without being controlled or limited by external...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss concerns about big media companies influencing the podcasting medium towards radio methodologies and making a fundamental mistake by thinking that radio and podcasting are the same thing. We also discuss the use of AI in podcasting and content creation. The conversation touches on various tools and services available for podcasters, Rob introduces his new show “Trust Factor,” which focuses on bu...

Todd Cochrane and Rob Greenlee dive into the 2023 NAB Show, discussing the latest innovations and trends in the broadcasting industry. We explore the recent changes to Twitter Live, while examining YouTube Music’s new feature that shows your live when you’re live on YouTube. Furthermore, we delve into the potential impact of artificial intelligence on content creation. Please check out all the new Podcast Apps at PodcastApps.com that support Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media – On this week’s episode of the New Media Show, we discuss the acquisition of Podcast Business Journal by Podnews. We also explored the potential impact of YouTube Podcast on how podcasters are not fully embracing it. Finally, we delved into the “Podroll” feature proposed by Podcasting 2.0, a modern take on the blogroll concept that will enable podcast hosts to share their favorite podcast recommendation...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss The Podcast Academy and what they are and are not doing, Podcast Standards Project, and what happens next in the more formalization of the group. Plus, the ongoing impacts of AI in podcasting. Please check out all the new Podcast Apps at PodcastApps.com that support Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest way to support the podcast. Ple...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss the importance of supporting Open RSS and pushing for new features to increase adoption. We address criticisms from larger platforms that RSS is not innovative enough. We introduce the Podcast Standards Project , which addresses these issues and encourages listening platforms to support it if implemented correctly. We acknowledge the hard work of those involved and others who have taken a lead r...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss YouTube and their initial round of Podcast releases, which is nothing more than a modified playlist, and the end game on what YouTube has planned is not clear. Even shows like this one that converted a YouTube playlist to a Podcst type have seen nothing on the YouTube podcast page besides very high-end popular shows that get over 100k views. So far, for the average podcaster, this is not anythin...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, founder of Spoken Life Media, discuss the new Edison report and talk about Rob’s move away from Podbean, Rob has also worked for several hosting platforms such as PodcastOne, Spreaker, Libsyn. Shares the change is driven by his desire to focus on being a content creator again and helping other media creators to get started, promote, and grow their shows on any platform they choose. He plans to offer unbiased consultation toward the ...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, are joined by guest Alex Sanfilippo who shares pain points he has learned through his extensive work with podcasters, and you will be surprised what he hears from podcasters he talks to. As well as information he has gleaned from successful podcasters in the podcasting space on their keys to success. Check him out at podpros.com Please check out all the new Podcast Apps at PodcastA...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, discuss in detail what podcasters may gain or lose if their business model is advertising when YouTube jumps into the podcasting space. Todd takes the approach a podcaster with an ad-based model for their show would be crazy to jump at being on YouTube, whereas Rob has a different approach. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can als...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, discuss where podcasting is today and the opportunities in a flat marketplace in being able to build a foothold in your medium. Currently, podcast creation levels give podcasters unique opportunities never seen in the podcasting space. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk today about some feedback that Todd received from the last show. Weigh in on what you think. The feedback was quite explicit. We also discuss the desire of some in the podcasting space to go to a streaming protocol to deliver podcasts so advertisers can get better data. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the sho...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, discuss everything happening in the podcasting space and we also show you how we make money while we stream the show live. Listen to the live Boosts and comments come in while we are recording the show. See why Blubrry is now the Podcast Host with the highest implementation of Podcasting 2.0 features. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk with guest Rob Cesternino and Deirdre Tshien at Podfest about various topics including AI, Growing your Show, Power of Live and variety of other topics. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest way to support the podcast. Please take 60 seconds and fill out the l...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk in detail about a AI bot contest Todd is running. The launch of Quicklinks and Auphonic integration at Blubrry Podcasting as well as the current growth or better lack of growth in the current economic space in Podcasting. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk about Todd’s attendance of CES and what he saw in regards to podcasting and we cover the latest and greatest happening in the podcasting space. By all terms, it is the best time to be a podcaster as podcast creation of new episodes remains at historic low levels. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V a...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk with Podfest founder Chris Krimitsos on what is planned for the late January event and the outreach they have done across 25 cities to have make new podcasters aware of the event to build attendance and the three tracks that will be in place. Great time to get away from the cold and head to Orlando. Be sure to pick up your tickets at Podfestexpo.com. We also discuss 2023 predict...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, SVP, Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean, talk about his move to Podbean, what’s happening in the podcasting space along with the passing of several folks in the podcasting space, including Norm Pattiz from Podcast One, additional Libsyn lost one of there developers to a tragic car accident a Gofundme has been set up for BJ Forsyth surviving family members. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 ...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee talk about the podcasting space and how the work being done to enhance podcast listening and engagement is exciting. We have to start having podcasters in the know to educate the listeners. There is multi forked attack needed. Hosts, App Developers, and Podcasters must educate their patrons to understand the value of what is coming. Once they are shown the engagement value, podcasters instantly get it. But we have to start the proces...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee discuss in detail where we are at by the numbers in the episodes published and shows updated in the last 7, 14, 30, 60, 90 days and why companies that have been ignoring Podcasting 2.0 initiatives will become legacy companies and apps. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest way to support the podcast. Please take 60 se...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee discuss brand safety and the excuse being made that advertising revenue in podcasting is not growing due to brand safety. Where Todd argues it’s lazy Podcast ad reps who are not willing to look deeper into the podcasting pool of shows that have already been vetted for brand safety. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easies...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, VP of Content and Partnerships at Libsyn, discuss the 25-40% drop in ad bookings that podcast ad companies are seeing and the massive losses they are taking due to revenue guarantees given to podcasters when the economy was on fire. We expect to see massive cost-cutting measures taking place across most ad rep firms. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and ...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, VP of Content and Partnerships at Libsyn, talk about all hubbub surrounding brand safety. Todd argues that brand safety is not a concern for 97% of the shows being created today. While Rob says it’s the only thing advertising groups are talking about. Todd wonders if it’s more about wanting to target listeners more accurately. It’s likely a little of both. Some companies are upending their business models to look at brand safety for...

Todd Cochrane, Founder of Blubrry Podcasting, and Rob Greenlee, VP of Content and Partnerships at Libsyn, talk about Todd’s trip to Riyadh and the creator society exploding there. Rob gives a run down on NAB in New York as well. Please check out the Fountain Podcast App that supports Podcast 2.0 initiatives. You can also boost the show V4V and have your boost read live, the easiest way to support the podcast. Please take 60 seconds and fill out the listener survey from this link. Donate to the s...