<p><strong>What if we told you Instagram is rolling out a way for users to control their own algorithm and decide what they see? That experiment alone has big implications for podcast discovery and creator visibility. For today’s news day, we’re walking through several updates, such as Apple Podcasts adding automatic chapters and timed links. We also dig into recent AI updates that are making image editing easier and opening the door for new collaborative workflows, especially for creators working in teams. We also highlight several upcoming virtual and in-person events that podcasters may want to keep on their radar.</p><p>Episode Highlights:</p><p>[02:04] Preview of an upcoming evaluation episode</p><p>[04:16] Podcast statistics and top charts</p><p>[11:13] Upcoming events for podcasters</p><p>[25:51] Exploring new AI features</p><p>[26:28] ChatGPT’s image generator</p><p>[31:20] Group chat feature in ChatGPT</p><p>[36:24] Empowered Podcasting Conference video library</p><p>[39:04] Instagram’s algorithm customization tools</p><p>[43:38] Instagram’s move into a TV app</p><p>[45:00] Apple’s podcast interaction updates</p><p>Links & Resources: </p><p>Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:</p><p></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting"><strong>www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠</strong></a><strong></p><p>Our upcoming podcast evaluation, Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w"><strong>https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w</strong></a><strong></p><p>Shared Delights Naked Eureka: </p><p></strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5p"><strong>https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5p</strong></a><strong></p><p>MeetUp & MatchUp use discount code PMC for free entry: </p><p></strong><a href="https://podnews.net/event/meetup-matchup-with-podcasters-speakers-and-authors-20"><strong>https://podnews.net/event/meetup-matchup-with-podcasters-speakers-and-authors-20</strong></a><strong></p><p>Podfest Expo:  (use coupon code MARC for 10% off)</p><p></strong><a href="https://podfestexpo.com/"><strong>https://podfestexpo.com</strong></a><strong></p><p>NYC Podcast Awards: </p><p></strong><a href="https://www.silver-nyc.com/nycpodcastawards"><strong>www.silver-nyc.com/nycpodcastawards</strong></a><strong></p><p>PRX Training: </p><p></strong><a href="https://trainingteam.cmail20.com/t/i-e-zavil-iihydjihuh-h/"><strong>https://trainingteam.cmail20.com/t/i-e-zavil-iihydjihuh-h/</strong></a><strong></p><p>PodNews: </p><p></strong><a href="http://www.podnews.net/"><strong>www.podnews.net</strong></a><strong></p><p>Podcast Creator Summit: </p><p></strong><a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/711FAA94F8F3A173?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=podnews.net%3A2025-12-05"><strong>https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/711FAA94F8F3A173</strong></a><strong></p><p>Apple’s Next Move for Podcast Interaction:</p><p></strong><a href="https://bit.ly/4iZtr2t"><strong>https://bit.ly/4iZtr2t</strong></a><strong></p><p>Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.</p><p>Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠</strong><a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0"><strong> https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠</strong></a><strong></p><p>Or Join us on Chatter:</strong><a href="https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d"><strong> https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d</strong></a><strong></p><p>Live on YouTube: </strong><a href="https://youtube.com/@marcronick%E2%81%A0"><strong>⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠</strong></a><strong></p><p>Brought to you by</strong><a href="http://ironickmedia.com/"><strong>⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠</strong></a><strong>⁠ </p><p>Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!</p><p>--- Send in your mailbag question at:</strong><a href="https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/"><strong>⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠</strong></a><strong> or ⁠[email protected]⁠</p><p>Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: </p><p></strong><a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b"><strong>⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠</strong></a><strong></p><p><br></p>