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One Minute Podcast Tips - Be a Better Podcaster in Just 60 Seconds

Danny Brown

Why You Shouldn't Panic About Spotify's New Public Plays

MAY 12, 20250 MIN
One Minute Podcast Tips - Be a Better Podcaster in Just 60 Seconds

Why You Shouldn't Panic About Spotify's New Public Plays

MAY 12, 20250 MIN

Description

Spotify recently made podcast play counts public, and some podcasters are worried. Here's why you shouldn't panic.Additional reading and listening:What they are playing at: Spotify (and YouTube) play counts | James Cridland - radio futurologistIntroducing plays on SpotifyProducts I Use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post productionOne Minute Podcast Tips is a podcast education show brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.