July 16, 2025
Spotify's 7 Million Podcasts Problem Nobody Sees Coming
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 question:
Are podcasts making us miserable?
Tonight’s Key Topics:
Spotify’s 7 Million Podcast Claim — Quantity over Quality?
Podcast Movement 2025’s Corporate Shift & AI Obsession
Scammers Hacking Creators’ Accounts to Push Fake Podcasts
YouTube’s New Fight Against AI-Generated Garbage
The Mental Toll of Constant Podcast Consumption
Why This Matters:
Podcasting and creator culture are at a crossroads. Between AI disruption, scams, platform overreach, and shifting mental health narratives, tonight’s show is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
Watch live & join the conversation!
Sources We’ll Reference:
-Spotify’s Podcast Claim: https://manualdousuario.net/en/dont-limit-your-podcast-spotify/
-Podcast Movement 2025: https://weekly.podcastmovement.com/p/a-look-into-pm25-who-s-speaking-what-s-coming
-Creator Scams: https://www.thewrap.com/creators-podcasting-scam-takes-over-social-accounts-magic-singh/
-YouTube AI Crackdown: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/youtube-prepares-crackdown-on-mass-produced-and-repetitive-videos-as-concern-over-ai-slop-grows/
-Are Podcasts Making Us Miserable?: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/are-podcasts-ruining-our-lives
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New Media Show:
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Apple Podcasts - Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-media-show-audio/id392545649
Apple Podcasts - Video:
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Rob Greenlee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robgreenlee
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee
Website: https://robgreenlee.com
Website: https://AdoreNetwork.com
Rob Greenlee is a seasoned podcasting expert, co-host of the New Media Show, and an influential voice in the digital content space.
Todd Cochrane
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geeknews
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-cochrane-4a733a1/
Website: https://podcastinsider.com
Todd Cochrane is a podcasting pioneer, CEO of Blubrry, and co-host of the New Media Show. He shares his extensive knowledge of podcasting trends.
New Media Show
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewMediaShow
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newmediashow
Website: https://newmediashow.com
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 question:
Are podcasts making us miserable?
Tonight’s Key Topics:
Spotify’s 7 Million Podcast Claim — Quantity over Quality?
Podcast Movement 2025’s Corporate Shift & AI Obsession
Scammers Hacking Creators’ Accounts to Push Fake Podcasts
YouTube’s New Fight Against AI-Generated Garbage
The Mental Toll of Constant Podcast Consumption
Why This Matters:
Podcasting and creator culture are at a crossroads. Between AI disruption, scams, platform overreach, and shifting mental health narratives, tonight’s show is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
Watch live & join the conversation!
Sources We’ll Reference:
-Spotify’s Podcast Claim: https://manualdousuario.net/en/dont-limit-your-podcast-spotify/
-Podcast Movement 2025: https://weekly.podcastmovement.com/p/a-look-into-pm25-who-s-speaking-what-s-coming
-Creator Scams: https://www.thewrap.com/creators-podcasting-scam-takes-over-social-accounts-magic-singh/
-YouTube AI Crackdown: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/youtube-prepares-crackdown-on-mass-produced-and-repetitive-videos-as-concern-over-ai-slop-grows/
-Are Podcasts Making Us Miserable?: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/are-podcasts-ruining-our-lives
Subscribe & Turn on Notifications
@RobGreenlee" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@RobGreenlee
#Podcasting, #AI, #YouTube, #Spotify, #Creators, #PodcastMovement, #ContentCreation, #PodcastNews, #Scams, #MentalHealth, #LivePodcast, #PodcastIndustry, #PodcastTips, #PodcastStrategy, #Podcasters, #NewMedia, #DigitalMedia, #RobGreenlee, #ToddCochrane, #PodcastEcosystem
New Media Show:
YouTube "New Media Show" Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeDLe1KiAqeFG1NhVLkgF6uT7dApZ-mPm
Apple Podcasts - Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-media-show-audio/id392545649
Apple Podcasts - Video:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-media-show-video/id392545647
YouTube: @geeknews" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@geeknews and @RobGreenlee" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@RobGreenlee
Rob Greenlee
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robgreenlee
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee
Website: https://robgreenlee.com
Website: https://AdoreNetwork.com
Rob Greenlee is a seasoned podcasting expert, co-host of the New Media Show, and an influential voice in the digital content space.
Todd Cochrane
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geeknews
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-cochrane-4a733a1/
Website: https://podcastinsider.com
Todd Cochrane is a podcasting pioneer, CEO of Blubrry, and co-host of the New Media Show. He shares his extensive knowledge of podcasting trends.
New Media Show
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NewMediaShow
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/newmediashow
Website: https://newmediashow.com