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Todd Cochrane Founder of Blubrry Podcasting and Rob Greenlee of Libsyn are joined by Tanner Campbell who’s recent article on RSS has blown up his Twitter feed and garnered him a guest spot on today’s show. This brings up a lot of points we have been talking about for years to include the impact of ... Continue reading Deathwatch of RSS #463 →

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Is Dave Winer intentionally ignoring the advancements of RSS that the Podcasting 2.0 initiative has been undertaking? I contend he has. In this episode of the podcast, hosts Todd Cochrane and Rob Greenlee engage in a varied discussion that starts with a casual conversation about Thanksgiving experiences and quickly dives into deeper issues regarding the current state and future of podcasting. The conversation is sparked by a statement from Dave Winer about the evolving use of the term “podcast,” particularly how it’s being co-opted by video content on platforms like YouTube. Winer suggests that enhancing the open podcast platform is crucial to preserving the creative essence of podcasting.

Todd and Rob discuss their concerns about the dilution of the podcast identity, emphasizing their efforts through “Podcasting 2.0” to innovate on RSS feeds, which they feel Winer underappreciates. They express frustration over Winer’s lack of engagement and his focus on past achievements.

Todd explains why he has stopped using Cloud Wowza for live HLS video due to cost inefficiency, directing viewers instead to individual platforms.

A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the changes and strategies in platforms like Spotify and YouTube, particularly how these platforms are influencing podcast formats and the importance of maintaining audio podcast integrity alongside video offerings. They criticize the industry’s heavy monetization tactics, often leading to overloaded ad placements that could alienate listeners.

Todd and Rob also explore broader trends in content consumption and platform loyalty and how podcasters can strategically navigate these changes to protect their content and audience engagement. They reflect on the need for podcasters to educate themselves on new technologies and innovations to keep up with the evolving media landscape.

Throughout the episode, the hosts maintain a light-hearted yet pointed critique of various players in the podcasting industry, including platform giants and even the pioneers who seem resistant to new changes. The episode ends with a call to podcasters to be adaptable, proactive, and mindful of their content’s integrity and strategic choices in a rapidly shifting digital environment.

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In this episode of the podcast featuring hosts Todd Cochrane and Rob Greenlee, they delve into a comprehensive discussion on podcasting, focusing on the viability and reality of video podcasting. The episode begins with Todd updating listeners on his business-related travel plans, which include attending Podfest Asia. Rob and Todd then shift the conversation to the ... Continue reading Video Podcasting: Hype vs. Reality #588 →

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In this episode of Todd and Rob’s podcast, the conversation primarily revolves around whether the podcast industry has reached its peak or not. Rob Greenlee starts by reflecting on recent research indicating a slowdown in podcast growth, suggesting that the medium might be reaching a maturation phase in the U.S. He points out high awareness and ... Continue reading Peak Podcasting: Reality or Myth? Exploring Industry Trends #592 →

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Todd Cochrane Founder of Blubrry Podcasting and Rob Greenlee of Libsyn discuss the latest happening in the podcast space and have a few laughs over the current commentary on RSS after all who needs RSS these days anyway. We dig into some of the news commentaries and once again talk about the value of your ... Continue reading Who cares about RSS? #462 →

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