April 3, 2025
The Podcast Question Nobody Can Answer Anymore
LIVE NEW MEDIA SHOW - April 2, 2025 | 8 PM EST / 5 PM PST
We're back LIVE this Wednesday night for another deep dive into the evolution of podcasting and digital media! Join Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane on The New Media Show as we ask a simple but critical question: "What is a podcast in 2025?"
In this week’s episode, we explore the ever-shifting definition of podcasting and what AI platform LLM's think a Podcast is in the face of platform evolution, format innovations, video dominance, and AI-generated content. Has podcasting lost its identity—or is it simply evolving?
We’re unpacking insights from:
"What is a Podcast?: Preserving its Essence, Structuring for Expansion" — a comprehensive white paper from Edison Research and Oxford Road based on feedback from over 4,000 Americans.
Episode 1 of "What’s A Podcast?" - "The Genesis – The Accidental Revolution"
This new podcast documentary traces the origins of the medium—from basement tinkerers and RSS rebels to Steve Jobs launching podcasts in iTunes. Hear from voices like Adam Carolla, Leo Laporte, and Ira Glass as they explore how podcasting challenged traditional media.
Listen here: https://www.mediaroundtable.com/podcast/episode-1-the-genesis-the-accidental-revolution
We’ll break down:
Is a podcast defined by RSS?
Are YouTube shows really podcasts?
What about AI-generated audio content?
Where does video fit into the traditional podcast model?
And why is a clear, shared definition important for measurement, monetization, and the future?
The State of Podcasting in 2025
Podcasts are more accessible and varied than ever, with millions consuming content across both audio and video.
Younger generations like Gen Z are redefining podcast consumption, leaning heavily toward video.
Major platforms (Spotify, YouTube, Apple) continue to diverge on what counts as a "play," making industry-wide measurement challenging.
We’ll also dive into:
Podcast Features Today
Episodic and on-demand
Often free to access, distributed via RSS (though not always!)
Hosted by creators, often featuring guests, interviews, or storytelling
Found across podcast apps (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts) and video platforms (YouTube)
Is Video Still a Podcast?
We explore why YouTube-first creators call their shows podcasts—and how the term is becoming platform-agnostic. Is the medium losing its original meaning, or are we simply expanding the boundaries?
AI's Role in Podcasting
AI-generated shows and hosts are increasingly common.
Does podcasting still require a human voice, or are synthetic narrators part of the future?
How do we preserve the authenticity and intimacy that made podcasting special?
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
8 PM EST / 5 PM PST
LIVE on YouTube and your favorite platforms
#Podcasting, #NewMediaShow, #WhatIsAPodcast, #DigitalMedia, #PodcastTrends, #Podcasting2025, #LivePodcast, #RobGreenlee, #ToddCochrane, #EdisonResearch, #YouTubePodcasts, #SpotifyPodcasts, #AIinMedia, #PodcastDefinition, #OpenPodcasting,
New Media Show:
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
We're back LIVE this Wednesday night for another deep dive into the evolution of podcasting and digital media! Join Rob Greenlee and Todd Cochrane on The New Media Show as we ask a simple but critical question: "What is a podcast in 2025?"
In this week’s episode, we explore the ever-shifting definition of podcasting and what AI platform LLM's think a Podcast is in the face of platform evolution, format innovations, video dominance, and AI-generated content. Has podcasting lost its identity—or is it simply evolving?
We’re unpacking insights from:
"What is a Podcast?: Preserving its Essence, Structuring for Expansion" — a comprehensive white paper from Edison Research and Oxford Road based on feedback from over 4,000 Americans.
Episode 1 of "What’s A Podcast?" - "The Genesis – The Accidental Revolution"
This new podcast documentary traces the origins of the medium—from basement tinkerers and RSS rebels to Steve Jobs launching podcasts in iTunes. Hear from voices like Adam Carolla, Leo Laporte, and Ira Glass as they explore how podcasting challenged traditional media.
Listen here: https://www.mediaroundtable.com/podcast/episode-1-the-genesis-the-accidental-revolution
We’ll break down:
Is a podcast defined by RSS?
Are YouTube shows really podcasts?
What about AI-generated audio content?
Where does video fit into the traditional podcast model?
And why is a clear, shared definition important for measurement, monetization, and the future?
The State of Podcasting in 2025
Podcasts are more accessible and varied than ever, with millions consuming content across both audio and video.
Younger generations like Gen Z are redefining podcast consumption, leaning heavily toward video.
Major platforms (Spotify, YouTube, Apple) continue to diverge on what counts as a "play," making industry-wide measurement challenging.
We’ll also dive into:
Podcast Features Today
Episodic and on-demand
Often free to access, distributed via RSS (though not always!)
Hosted by creators, often featuring guests, interviews, or storytelling
Found across podcast apps (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts) and video platforms (YouTube)
Is Video Still a Podcast?
We explore why YouTube-first creators call their shows podcasts—and how the term is becoming platform-agnostic. Is the medium losing its original meaning, or are we simply expanding the boundaries?
AI's Role in Podcasting
AI-generated shows and hosts are increasingly common.
Does podcasting still require a human voice, or are synthetic narrators part of the future?
How do we preserve the authenticity and intimacy that made podcasting special?
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
8 PM EST / 5 PM PST
LIVE on YouTube and your favorite platforms
#Podcasting, #NewMediaShow, #WhatIsAPodcast, #DigitalMedia, #PodcastTrends, #Podcasting2025, #LivePodcast, #RobGreenlee, #ToddCochrane, #EdisonResearch, #YouTubePodcasts, #SpotifyPodcasts, #AIinMedia, #PodcastDefinition, #OpenPodcasting,
New Media Show:
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