Episodes

In this pre-recorded episode #655: Podcast discovery feels harder in 2026, not because creators stopped trying, but because attention is now split across podcast apps, YouTube, short-form video feeds, newsletters, and search-driven recommendations. In this episode of the New Media Show, host and 2017 Podcast Hall of Famer Rob Greenlee shares the screen and a microphone with Arielle Nissenblatt, 2026 Podcast Hall of Famer and Founder of EarBuds Podcast Collective and Head of Community and Conten...

Human leadership in the age of AI | Erin Diehl - New Media Show #654 In this episode, we explore the critical role of human leadership in the age of AI. The speaker, a leadership expert, emphasizes that essential human qualities like empathy, trust, and courage will always remain vital. We delve into how these human leadership skills are fundamental to effective thinking and guidance in an increasingly automated world.

What does it really take to build a media business that people trust in an increasingly AI-driven world? On this episode TONIGHT Live at 6:05 pm EST / 3:05 pm PST of The New Media Show with host Rob Greenlee of Trust Factor Lab (Trust Creator Community), with guest Erin Diehl, host of Workday Playdate Podcast and Founder of Improve It!, for a conversation about why the future of human created media may belong to creators, brands, and leaders who know how to build real human connections. As AI ...

New Media Show Episode 653 How to Build a Future-Proof Show in 2026 with Anika Jackson Podcasting in 2026 isn’t just changing formats. It’s changing expectations. Platforms reward shows that behave like programs, audiences judge creators like brands, and AI is raising the baseline quality so fast that trust and differentiation have become the real moat. With host Rob Greenlee, a Podcast Hall of Fame inductee and longtime new media strategist. On The New Media Show, my goal is to connect the d...

On this episode #652 of "The New Media Show", Host and Podcast Hall of Famer Rob Greenlee talks with Guest Lauren Shippen (Creative Director at Atypical Artists) to tackle a growing tension in creator media: "audio fiction is thriving as a storytelling format, but it’s being pressure-tested by the industry’s video-first discovery push". Fiction podcasts didn’t stop working. What changed is how platforms signal value, how audiences discover new shows, and how creators feel forced to “look video-...

Video for discovery, not viewing | Lauren Shippen | New Media Show

The sports analogy: why human stakes beat AI spectacle | Lauren Shippen | NewMediaShow.com

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 not...

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 Incepti...

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. ...

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...

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 ...

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 i...

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 retu...

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...

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 ...

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, conv...

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 adverti...