
Podcast News: YouTube Defines Podcasting, AI Audio Tools, and Industry Events
03/12/25 • 62 min
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YouTube defines podcasting as “listenable content that’s video-optional,” but what does that really mean for creators? It’s news day, and today we’re bringing you many headlines, including YouTube’s changing role concerning podcasting, new research from Edison revealing where most listeners tune in, and an AI tool that can separate overlapping voices in audio recordings. We also discuss whether podcasters should rethink how they share links, the rise of audiobooks as an alternative for busy listeners, and the latest updates on events happening across the industry.
Episode Highlights:
[2:19] Discussion on Book Club and AI Tools
[8:13] Podcast Data and Top Charts
[15:34] Events and Awards
[21:06] Podcast Accessibility and Universal Links
[37:59] AI Breakthrough in Audio Editing
[47:20] Women in Podcasting Competition
[50:13] YouTube's Definition of Podcasting
Links & Resources:
The Podcasting Morning Chat:
Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting
The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood Storytelling in Business & Beyond
PodNews:
Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett:
Evolutions 2025:
https://podnews.net/event/evolutions-2025
50 over 50 Podcaster Awards:
Higher Ed Podcon:
https://podnews.net/event/higher-ed-podcon
Podcast Accessibility:
https://podnews.net/article/universal-links
Plink:
https://podnews.net/article/universal-links
Podfollow:
https://podnews.net/article/universal-links
Audioshake:
Jar Audio Emerging Women in Podcasting Pilot Competition:
How YouTube Sees Podcasting:
How I Make $1.2 Million A Year From This Podcast:
https://youtu.be/OpANpfEjNw8
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YouTube defines podcasting as “listenable content that’s video-optional,” but what does that really mean for creators? It’s news day, and today we’re bringing you many headlines, including YouTube’s changing role concerning podcasting, new research from Edison revealing where most listeners tune in, and an AI tool that can separate overlapping voices in audio recordings. We also discuss whether podcasters should rethink how they share links, the rise of audiobooks as an alternative for busy listeners, and the latest updates on events happening across the industry.
Episode Highlights:
[2:19] Discussion on Book Club and AI Tools
[8:13] Podcast Data and Top Charts
[15:34] Events and Awards
[21:06] Podcast Accessibility and Universal Links
[37:59] AI Breakthrough in Audio Editing
[47:20] Women in Podcasting Competition
[50:13] YouTube's Definition of Podcasting
Links & Resources:
The Podcasting Morning Chat:
Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting
The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood Storytelling in Business & Beyond
PodNews:
Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett:
Evolutions 2025:
https://podnews.net/event/evolutions-2025
50 over 50 Podcaster Awards:
Higher Ed Podcon:
https://podnews.net/event/higher-ed-podcon
Podcast Accessibility:
https://podnews.net/article/universal-links
Plink:
https://podnews.net/article/universal-links
Podfollow:
https://podnews.net/article/universal-links
Audioshake:
Jar Audio Emerging Women in Podcasting Pilot Competition:
How YouTube Sees Podcasting:
How I Make $1.2 Million A Year From This Podcast:
https://youtu.be/OpANpfEjNw8
Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.
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Brought to you by iRonickMedia.com and NextGenPodcaster.com
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Have you been trying to monetize your podcast? You’ve put in the work, and you’ve gained a small, respectable following, but now you feel like it is time to start turning your efforts into compensation. But how do you start connecting with brands that align with your podcast’s mission statement? After a couple of questions from the community, the Empowered Podcasting team digs in and shares strategies for pitching, pricing, and how you can turn brand sponsorships into lasting relationships when properly nurtured. We share our personal experiences with brands and give actionable tips to help you form lasting relationships with brands and improve your chances of monetizing your podcast.
Episode Highlights:
[2:23] Improv and Creativity
[10:52] Monetization Misconceptions
[11:24] Understanding Brand Deals and Monetization
[23:13] Strategies for Securing Brand Deals
[27:07]Monetizing with Aligned Brands
[31:04] Building Local Brand Relationships
[34:11]Crafting the Perfect Pitch Email
[51:19] Practical Tips for Pitching Brands
[52:12] Understanding Brand Metrics
Links & Resources:
The Podcasting Morning Chat:
Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting
Podcorn:
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Are you showing up entirely as yourself on your podcast or are you holding back? Today, we tackle a question from listener Izzy, who’s ready to shed the ‘professional filter’ and embrace her unapologetic self behind the mic. But how do you break through hesitation and show up in a more genuine way without alienating your audience? Today we explore why podcasters hold back, how authenticity impacts audience connection, and steps to gradually bring more of your true self into your show.
Episode Highlights:
[3:15] Izzy's Background and Struggles
[6:43] Authenticity and Audience Perception
[30:38] Study on Authenticity in Podcasting
[37:13] Practical Tips for Authentic Podcasting
[38:50] Personal Experiences and Vulnerability
[45:29] Honesty, Boundaries, and Showing Up Authentically
[55:14] Consistency in Personality On and Off the Mic
Links & Resources:
The Podcasting Morning Chat:
Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting
Hopeful Simplicity:
https://hopefulsimplicity.com/podcast
The Power of Vulnerability:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o
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