What's New For Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

04/29/22 • 59 min

In this episode, we reveal the new cohost of Buzzcast, chat about podcast merch, the pros and cons of premium podcast subscriptions, the death of live audio, and answer some Buzzsprout Facebook Community Questions.
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04/29/22 • 59 min

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Buzzcast - What's New For Apple Podcasts Subscriptions

Transcript Summary

In the episode titled "Meanwhile, in the Land of 'Who Cares?'," the podcast hosts delve into various topics. They discuss Facebook's failed prediction of becoming a major podcast player and the uncertainty surrounding the platform's interest in podcasting. The conversation also touches on making Twitter a better place and the importance of trustpilot ratings and reviews. Jordan, a podcast host, shares her experience with reading reviews and how her podcast has gained popularity. The hosts explore the idea of selling podcast merchandise and the challenges faced in finding high-quality options. They highlight the need for seamless integration of paid content upgrades or subscriptions, sharing concerns about complications with Super Cast and Spotify integration. The episode concludes with discussions on Spotify listenership decrease, podcasting standards, and the positive impact of podcasting on individuals' lives.

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Well, I feel like as part of me stepping in along with Alban to help make Twitter a better place is that people get to go out and make all these predictions of what's going to happen on Twitter and then when you're right they proudly bring these tweets back into the present and show you look and I predicted this three years ago, but rarely do you see people on Twitter who go out and said look, I said this three years ago and I was completely wrong. S

What's New For Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Top Questions Answered

How did Facebook's attempt to become the third largest podcast player turn out?

Facebook's attempt to become the third largest podcast player did not materialize as predicted.

What is the significance of podcast merch sales for big channels on platforms like YouTube?

Podcast merch sales can be a significant source of income for big channels on platforms like YouTube.

Is there a difference in quality between print-on-demand merch and bulk orders?

Print-on-demand merch may have lower quality compared to bulk orders.

What are the advantages of screen printed merch for podcasts?

Screen printed merch tends to last longer and doesn't peel off easily compared to other printing methods.

Where can higher quality screen prints for podcasts be found?

Cotton Bureau offers higher quality screen prints for podcasts.

Which platform sells shirts through Cotton Bureau?

Buzzsprout sells shirts through Cotton Bureau.

Are there issues with Super Cast's Spotify integration for premium podcast content?

Yes, Super Cast's Spotify integration for premium podcast content is not seamless and has caused issues for users.

What issues have users reported with Super Cast's premium content on Spotify?

Listeners have reported problems with episodes not populating in Spotify after signing up and paying for the premium content, leading some users to cancel their subscriptions.

Is Buzzsprout considering adding show note templates?

Yes, Buzzsprout is considering adding a feature that allows for pre-created custom templates for show notes.

Where can users currently find podcast description templates?

Users can currently find podcast description templates or create their own using Google Docs.

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