Paul Colligan and Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting dive into the essential insights for podcasters in 2024. They discuss the evolving landscape of podcasting, including the surprising decrease in active podcasts and why the space isn't as saturated as you might think. The duo also tackles the big question: Is YouTube a friend or foe to podcasters? With its massive reach but questionable dedication to podcasting, they ponder whether YouTube will significantly move the needle in the industry.

The conversation shifts to AI's influence in podcasting, weighing the innovative benefits against the potential pitfalls. They explore AI's role in content creation and the legal grey areas that might arise. Plus, don't miss Dave Jackson's 60-second rant on why using certain stats can be misleading and the critical importance of authenticity in podcasting.

Finally, the episode delves into the debate between Descript and Eddy—two editing tools revolutionizing the way we approach podcast production. Discover which tool might be best for you, and hear their final words of wisdom: "Don't be boring."

Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of what's new, what's next, and what's necessary for podcasters in today's rapidly changing digital world.

00:00:00 Introducing the Podcast Report
00:00:52 The Number of Active Podcasts
00:01:49 YouTube's Impact on Podcasting
00:03:25 YouTube's Role in Content Creation
00:10:20 AI and Its Impact on Podcasting
00:11:13 AI's Influence and Concerns
00:18:27 The Use of AI as a Co-Pilot
00:24:24 Impact of Podcast Clips and Segments
00:29:59 Podcasting and YouTube Shorts
00:31:46 Podcast Summaries in a Minute
00:33:21 Shorts and TikTok Work
00:36:43 Podcast Consultant Rant
00:40:11 AI Editing Tools - Descript and Eddy
00:49:24 Podcasting Hall of Fame and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we explore seven ways to dominate Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver. We emphasize the value of hallway conversations over sessions, the importance of verifying information, asking specific questions, and understanding the environment. By following these tips, you'll make the most of the event and connect with fellow podcasters. I'm excited to attend Podcast Movement and present about podcasting and YouTube – let me know how you consumed this episode!

On today's episode of the podcast report, we discuss three themes: AI, YouTube, and noise in podcasting. AI will revolutionize cameras and sound quality, YouTube is a major player in the podcasting world, and we address the issue of noise in the industry. Stay tuned for future episodes. Thanks for listening!

Podcast Monetization is seldom about the ads. If you're an entrepreneur thinking about Podcasting, here are 5 things to consider.

Despite the excitement about the Facebook Podcast updates for late 2021, they will do nothing to help your Podcast.

But, you can leverage what they've done for the sake of your Podcast. 

The Medium article about Facebook Consumption - https://medium.com/@PaulColligan/want-your-audience-to-actually-consume-your-content-give-podcasting-a-second-look-or-listen-da9678f9100a?source=friends_link&sk=dadfcda4ad9ba691f450c7b2f036b62d

When you OWN the network, Facebook going doing doesn't matter, YouTube demonetizing you doesn't matter, Spotify running in and out of favor doesn't matter.

What matters is what you do with your content, with your network. 

Be smart with it

P.s., this is MUCH bigger than owning the URL or someone else publishing your feed..  

#BeTheNetwork

http://ThePodcastReport.com/BeTheNetwork

For the last 17 years, people have been telling me different things that are going to "kill" Podcasting.  

They've been wrong. 

Apple Private Relay isn't going to kill Podcasting either, and today's Sounds Profitable piece (https://soundsprofitable.com/update/apple-private-relay-for-podcasting) explains why.

I'm not worried about that.  I'm worried about those of us who think that good things like Apple Private Relay are going to get in the way of us Podcasting. 

Let's Podcast for the right reasons, ok? 

There is a new thing in Podcasting ... so new, it's getting the name "Podcasting 2.0."

There are some very exciting things about it.  In this episode, I chat about the concept of "Value For Value." It's pretty exciting. 

Here are some of the links that matter.  I'll update the notes and webpage as/when needed:

• Podcasting 2.0 - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/podcasting-20-1421056
• Value For Value Podcasts - https://podcastindex.org/podcast/value4value
• The Podnews Article - https://podnews.net/article/boost 
• Podfriend - Podcatcher That Supports Value For Value - Link To The Podcast Report - https://web.podfriend.com/podcast/60091395c20dd
• Podfriend - Link To Frank Kern - https://web.podfriend.com/podcast/ask-frank-kern
• Get 5 Bucks In Bitcoin For Free (First Step In This Process) - https://cash.app/app/MQHKDMR 
• Bluewallet - the App I'm using - https://bluewallet.io/ 
• Thank @AdamCurry on twitter for making this happen - https://ctt.ac/9qVR9