Into The Podverse: Innovation, Challenges & Opportunities

<p>Discover how universal podcast URLs like Podfollow and Podlink simplify sharing, reduce friction, and enhance accessibility across platforms. Learn why RSS feeds are essential for Nigerian podcasts and how to submit to the Nigerian Podcast Index (NPI) for better preservation and visibility.</p>

<p>Explore the hidden risks of free podcast hosting platforms through a personal experience with unauthorised audio inserts. Gain insights on maintaining creator control, reading terms carefully, and avoiding assumptions in the podcast ecosystem from an African viewpoint.</p>

<p>How do you build a career in podcast editing in Nigeria?</p><p>Podcast editor Lady Toluu shares her journey into audio editing, the tools and workflows she relies on, and the realities of working as a Nigerian female editor in a competitive industry.</p><p>This conversation offers practical insight for aspiring podcast editors, producers, and creators looking to sharpen their skills and understand the business behind clean, professional audio.</p><p>Originally published on May 2, 2023.</p>

<p>What does it take to move a podcast from on-demand listening to traditional radio?</p><p>Podcast host Gboyega O. Adeoya shares his experience taking The Sample Axis Podcast to the Nigerian airwaves, including what worked, what didn’t, and how radio changed audience reach.</p><p>This episode explores the practical benefits and challenges of blending podcasting with broadcast radio, and what creators should consider before making the jump.</p><p>Originally published on April 24, 2023.</p>

<p>How do podcasters build real influence through audio?</p><p>Mark Asquith, co-founder of CaptivateFM, explains what audio influence really means, why authentic engagement matters more than fast growth, and how technology shapes long-term podcast success.</p><p>This episode covers message clarity, audience trust, and the opportunities ahead for podcast creators, including the growing potential of the African podcast market.</p><p>Originally published on May 22, 2023.</p>