July 22, 2026
Blubrry’s Next Chapter with CEO Barry Kantz | New Media Show #678
Blubrry’s Next Chapter with CEO Barry Kantz | New Media Show Live #678
Blubrry Podcasting is entering a defining new chapter after 20+ years in the open podcasting ecosystem.
Tonight Live on the New Media Show, Blubrry CEO and CFO Barry Kantz joins Rob Greenlee on New Media Show Live #678 to discuss how the company is moving forward, what Barry has learned since taking the leadership role, and where Blubrry fits as podcasting expands into video, AI, and creator-led media.
Topics:
- Blubrry’s leadership transition and future direction
- Carrying Todd Cochrane’s legacy forward
- The economics of independent podcast hosting
- Video podcasting and creator-media expansion
- AI production tools and responsible use
- RSS, WordPress, PowerPress, and creator ownership
- Downloads, streaming, attention, and the future of measurement
- Monetization and the next 20 years of open podcasting
Join us live tonight, Wednesday, July 22, at 6:05 PM ET / 3:05 PM PT. Bring your questions and add your perspective in the live chat.
Guest
Barry Kantz, CEO and CFO, Blubrry Podcasting
Blubrry: https://blubrry.com/
Barry Kantz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantzb
Host
Rob Greenlee
New Media Show: https://newmediashow.com/
Rob Greenlee: https://robgreenlee.com/
Podcast Hall of Fame: https://podcasthall.com/
Rob Greenlee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee
New Media Show on YouTube: @TheNewMediaShow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@TheNewMediaShow
Blubrry Podcasting is entering a defining new chapter after 20+ years in the open podcasting ecosystem.
Tonight Live on the New Media Show, Blubrry CEO and CFO Barry Kantz joins Rob Greenlee on New Media Show Live #678 to discuss how the company is moving forward, what Barry has learned since taking the leadership role, and where Blubrry fits as podcasting expands into video, AI, and creator-led media.
Topics:
- Blubrry’s leadership transition and future direction
- Carrying Todd Cochrane’s legacy forward
- The economics of independent podcast hosting
- Video podcasting and creator-media expansion
- AI production tools and responsible use
- RSS, WordPress, PowerPress, and creator ownership
- Downloads, streaming, attention, and the future of measurement
- Monetization and the next 20 years of open podcasting
Join us live tonight, Wednesday, July 22, at 6:05 PM ET / 3:05 PM PT. Bring your questions and add your perspective in the live chat.
Guest
Barry Kantz, CEO and CFO, Blubrry Podcasting
Blubrry: https://blubrry.com/
Barry Kantz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantzb
Host
Rob Greenlee
New Media Show: https://newmediashow.com/
Rob Greenlee: https://robgreenlee.com/
Podcast Hall of Fame: https://podcasthall.com/
Rob Greenlee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee
New Media Show on YouTube: @TheNewMediaShow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@TheNewMediaShow