Episodes

LIVE New Media Show Tonight, Weds, Feb 18, 2026 6:00 PM EST, 3:00 PM PST / 11:00 PM UK time (GMT) Australia time, Feb 19 10:00 AM Sydney Melbourne (AEDT) 9:00 AM Brisbane (AEST) 7:00 AM Perth (AWST) Video, APIs, RSS, and Monetization Apple is back in video podcasting in a serious way. How will this update change the game for creators, hosting platforms, advertisers, and the future of open podcast distribution? In this 90-minute live episode of The New Media Show, Rob Greenlee, 2017 Podcast Hall ...

Inside the Beta Test: Digitally Recreating a Podcaster From Scratch The speakers Jeanine Wright and Rob Greenlee discuss an existing technology they tested in beta with a real-life podcaster, whose identity is not yet being shared. They describe the process as digitally recreating a person from scratch similar to designing an original personality by capturing authentic details such as flaws, weaknesses, distinctive laughs, repeated words, physical traits, mannerisms, and hand gestures. They note...

Join us on the New Media Show as we explore the fascinating world of emotions and technology. In this unique episode, we feature a heartwarming moment between a father and daughter, bonding over a stack of delicious unicorn pancakes. But what makes this moment even more special is the integration of an innovative AI system designed to read and interpret emotions. Discover how this cutting-edge technology can change the way we understand and interact with each other, and enjoy the touching father...

Discover the secret to standing out in a crowded creator landscape: originality and storytelling. In this episode of the New Media Show, we explore the areas where human creators still have a competitive edge over automation and AI. From crafting unique narratives to bringing fresh perspectives to the table, learn how to leverage your creativity to connect with audiences and build a loyal following. Join the conversation as we dive into the world of new media and uncover the power of original st...

In today's music landscape, the lines between high-quality and low-quality audio have become increasingly blurred. With the rise of streaming services and compressed audio files, many listeners have grown accustomed to a certain standard of sound. But can listeners even tell the difference between high-fidelity audio and lower quality formats anymore? In this video, we explore the world of audio perception and discuss whether the differences between various formats are still noticeable to the av...

LIVE New Media Show #650 Tonight, Feb 4th – 6 PM EST / 3 PM PST How Are AI-Created Podcasts Impacting Humans? AI-generated podcast hosts and shows are rapidly changing podcasting, video podcasting, and the creator economy across all distribution platforms, including AI LLMs. In this episode of The New Media Show, Host Rob Greenlee, CEO/Founder of Trust Factor Lab, explores how AI-generated podcasts affect people, trust, and the future of media with Jeanine Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of Inception...

What Actually Grows a Show or Podcast NOW? LIVE New Media Show Tonight at 6PM EST/3pm PST The rules of audience growth are changing fast, and most creators are still playing by 2022 rules. Tonight on The New Media Show, I’m joined by Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, one of the world’s top interview podcasts to break down what’s really working in 2026 for content creators, audiences and algorithms. We’re talking about: • Why some solid shows have flatlined • Discovery vs. rete...

The New Media Show #648 Live On-Stage at Podfest Expo (Jan 16, 2026) Where Audio, Video, and AI Flow Together Recorded live on stage at Podfest Expo in Orlando, Rob Greenlee is joined by three of the smartest voices shaping where podcasting is headed right now: James Cridland (Podnews), Rox Codes (Flightcast), and Philip Nelson (Nelco Media). This episode tackles the collision of audio RSS, platform-native video, and AI-powered creator workflows and why the podcast conversation in 2026 is less a...

The New Media Show Episode 647 Live Tonight at 6pm ET Topic: Digital Creator in 2026: Money Playbook Most creators don’t have a content problem, they have a creator business and money system problem. In this live episode of The New Media Show, Rob Greenlee is joined by Ralph Estep Jr., The Content Creators Accountant, to break down practical creator finance strategies, creator tax planning, and small business accounting systems that help YouTube creators, podcasters, and content creators turn cr...

In today's digital age, the spread of "fake news" and the "misinformation effect" pose significant challenges to public perception. This video explores how easily "social media" can distort reality, impacting "public reaction" and eroding "trust" in information sources. We discuss the critical need for careful "reporting" and media literacy.

This change feels like an 7.0 earthquake in podcasting in 2026, but in the YouTube creator world it is just another Tuesday. Rob Greenlee, New Media Show host and guest co-host Dave Jackson of the School of Podcasting dig into LIVE at 6pm EST/3pm PST... what is really happening as creators shift toward platform native video, AI accelerated production, and algorithm first discovery, while audio RSS podcasting fights to stay relevant in a video first funnel. What We Will Cover: - The big shift in ...

Tonight on The New Media Show Live at 6pm EST/3pm PST, we’re calling it: the “What’s a podcast?” The era is over. For years, the industry debated definitions while audiences quietly changed how they consume content. They moved across platforms, screens, and formats without asking permission. This conversation is not about redefining podcasting. It’s about accepting how people actually use content today. Host, Rob Greenlee is joined live by Cliff Ravenscraft, the Podcast AnswerMan, who is returni...

Tonight at 6pm EST on Weds, Dec 10th, 2025 on the New Media Show, host Rob Greenlee is joined by guest co-host Mike Dell, VP at Blubrry Podcasting, for a META conversation about why so many podcasts and live shows stall out with audiences. Not because the hosts are bad, but because the shows are built on “record and hope” instead of “hook, design and deliver.” We will dig into what it really means to run your live and recorded show like a pro-level media show, including how to: -Hook and tease f...

From 6pm EST Live on Weds, Dec 10th, 2025 on the New Media Show, host Rob Greenlee is joined by guest co-host Mike Dell, VP at Blubrry Podcasting, for a META conversation about why so many podcasts and live shows stall out with audiences. Not because the hosts are bad, but because the shows are built on “record and hope” instead of “hook, design and deliver.” We will dig into what it really means to run your live and recorded show like a pro-level media show, including how to: -Hook and tease fa...

Join Podcast Hall of Famers Rob Greenlee, Founder of Spoken Life Media and long-time co-host of the NewMediaShow.com with guest co-host Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn for a live relaunch episode of The New Media Show today (Weds) LIVE video at 6pm EST and later via Audio Apple Podcasts/Spotify and Video Podcast in Apple Podcast. We dig into the latest podcast platform moves, YouTube and Spotify video strategy, fresh Podcast Hall of Fame news, what really matters in the ad market ...

On this special final New Media Show tribute episode, we honor the life and legacy of Todd Cochrane, podcasting pioneer, podcast hall of famer, founder of Blubrry and RawVoice, host of Geek News Central podcast, author of one of the first podcasting books, and co-host on The New Media Show for 13 years. Todd’s influence on podcasting was profound: from launching one of the earliest shows in 2004, to creating the Podcast Awards, to championing open RSS and independent podcasters. His voice, convi...

In this pivotal episode of the New Media Show, we sit down with Bryan Barletta, newly appointed President of PodcastMovement.com, at a critical turning point for the industry. With Sounds Profitable’s acquisition and Podcast Movement’s shift toward high-profile venues like New York City and SXSW, creators and advertisers alike are asking: what’s next? We press Bryan on the big questions shaping podcasting’s future: Can Podcast Movement balance the needs of independent creators with the advertisi...

Since Podcast Movement in Dallas, this question has been on our minds: Is podcasting really all about the money now? On today’s New Media Show (Weds at 3pm EST / Noon PST), we dive deep into: -Reflections on Podcast Movement 2025 (PM25) and the merger with Sounds Profitable -How podcasting has shifted from its grassroots beginnings to becoming part of mainstream media -Why video has always been a part of podcasting—even if it’s often ignored in favor of audio -The growing tension between indepen...

Navigating Podcast Trends and Discussions Pre-Podcast Movement 2025 | The New Media Show Join Todd and Rob as they dive into the latest happenings in the podcasting world, including discussions about the upcoming Podcast Movement event Aug 18-21, 2025 in Dallas, TX. They talk about the surprising data on podcast consumption habits, the cost challenges of podcast conventions, and shifting trends towards video podcasts. Learn more about Nielsen's Podcast Fusion, Magellan AI data, and new AI-genera...

In this episode of the Live New Media Show on July 30th, 2025 at 8pm EST/5pm PST, Podcast Hall of Famers Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane, CEO of Blubrry Podcasting dive into the hottest industry shifts shaping podcasting and new media. Netflix is gearing up to challenge YouTube’s dominance with a bold entry into video podcasts—what does this mean for creators and viewers alike? Spotify leverages AI to break language barriers, translating podcasts globally and dramatically expanding reach and acce...

Live New Media Show: Metrics, 55+ Growth, and Format Flexibility Join us for a packed 60-minute live episode of The New Media Show with Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane tonight at 8pm EST/5pm PST on 7-23-2025, where we break down the most critical news and trends shaping the podcasting and new media landscape this week. From Edison’s new data showing explosive podcast growth among Americans aged 55+, to urgent calls for a unified audio/video metric model that meets advertiser demands—we’re diving...

LIVE Weds, July 16th, 2025 — The New Media Show: AI, Podcasting Chaos & Creator Warnings Join us LIVE for a deep dive into the latest chaos shaping the podcasting and creator landscape. Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane break down this week's biggest industry stories — from Spotify’s quiet claim of 7 million podcasts to YouTube’s looming crackdown on AI-generated “slop” content. We’ll also cover the rising wave of creator scams, the evolving Podcast Movement 2025 agenda, and ask the provocative que...

New Media Show: The Future of Podcasting — RSS Funding, Video Growth, and AI Tools Explained In this episode of the New Media Show, Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane dive deep into 11 of the hottest trends shaping the podcasting and video content landscape in 2025. From the rise of RSS-based monetization to the shifting aesthetic of video podcasts and the growing influence of AI in content creation and discovery, this conversation covers everything creators and industry insiders need to know now. K...

In this episode of the New Media Show, Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane discuss Topics TODAY: Live Podcast Festivals Boom People’s Choice Podcast Awards Voting Opens Podcast Movement 2025 Returns Video vs Audio Podcasting Debate HLS Streaming Analytics Challenge TrueFans/Fountain/Podpage Adds HLS Video Support Audacy Podcasts on iHeart App? Apple Celebrates 20 Years of Podcasting New Media Show: YouTube "New Media Show" Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDLe1KiAqeFG1NhVLkgF6uT7dApZ...