Podcast News: Spotify Takes a Stand, Zoom’s New Podcast Gear & What Gen Z Preferences on Audio vs. Video Podcasts
MAR 19, 202555 MIN
Podcast News: Spotify Takes a Stand, Zoom’s New Podcast Gear & What Gen Z Preferences on Audio vs. Video Podcasts
MAR 19, 202555 MIN
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<p>It’s a big news day in the podcasting world! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the latest headlines, including:</p><p><br><strong>[03:36]</strong> <em>Who’s topping the podcast charts?</em> – Apple & Spotify’s latest #1 shows</p><p><strong>[10:42]</strong> <em>Podcasting events & industry meetups</em> – Upcoming networking and learning opportunities</p><p><strong>[14:12]</strong> <em>Gen Z’s podcast preferences</em> – Do younger audiences really prefer video, or is audio still king?</p><p><strong>[18:46]</strong> <em>Edison Research’s Infinite Dial 2025</em> – What to expect from the latest podcast industry report</p><p><strong>[20:07]</strong> <em>Zoom’s PodTrak P2 Recorder</em> – A new USB mic recorder with built-in noise reduction</p><p><strong>[20:42]</strong> <em>Spotify removes Andrew Tate’s episodes</em> – Why they took action and what this means for podcasters</p><p><strong>[25:50]</strong> <em>Edison’s new download metrics</em> – A better way to track podcast analytics</p><p><strong>[26:37]</strong> <em>Google’s latest AI updates</em> – How Gemini and NotebookLM can help podcasters</p><p><strong>[42:56]</strong> <em>Using NotebookLM for podcasting</em> – How AI can summarize transcripts and even generate podcast episodes</p><p><br><strong>Links & Resources: </strong><br></p><p>The Podcasting Morning Chat: </p><p><a href="https://www.podpage.com/pmc/?utm_source=clubhouse"><u>www.podpage.com/pmc</u></a></p><p>Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting"><u>www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting</u></a></p><p>Zoom PodTrack P2: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1877794-REG/zoom_zp2_podtrack_p2_dual_usb.html"><u>https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1877794-REG/zoom_zp2_podtrack_p2_dual_usb.html</u></a> </p><p>Community member, Dan Woerhide’s new podcast: <a href="https://podcast.unbreakablemission.com/"><u>https://podcast.unbreakablemission.com/</u></a> </p><p>Community member, Jeff Dwoskin’s CustomGPT Show Notes Writer: <a href="https://chatgpt.com/g/g-rtKKdmp5m-podcast-show-notes-and-social-coach"><u>https://chatgpt.com/g/g-rtKKdmp5m-podcast-show-notes-and-social-coach</u></a></p><p><br><strong>📌 Upcoming Podcasting Events:</strong></p><p>Podcasting for Female Entrepreneurs – March 25 @ 11 AM CT - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-and-podcasting-networking-event-for-female-entrepreneurs-tickets-732305384117"><u>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-and-podcasting-networking-event-for-female-entrepreneurs-tickets-732305384117</u></a> </p><p>Decoding the YouTube Algorithm Webinar – March 20 @ 2 PM ET - <a href="https://podcasts.withyoutube.com/events/decoding-the-youtube-algorithm"><u>https://podcasts.withyoutube.com/events/decoding-the-youtube-algorithm</u></a> </p><p>Podcast Evolutions (Chicago) – March 31 - <a href="https://evolutions.podcastmovement.com/"><u>https://evolutions.podcastmovement.com/</u></a> </p><p>New England Podcasters Meetup – April 12 - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-england-podcasters-group-april-meetup-tickets-1290177057309"><u>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-england-podcasters-group-april-meetup-tickets-1290177057309</u></a> </p><p>Black Effect Podcast Festival – April 26 - <a href="https://blackeffect.com/podcastfestival/"><u>https://blackeffect.com/podcastfestival/</u></a> </p><p>Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.</p><p>Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on Clubhouse: <a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w"><u> https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w</u></a></p><p>Brought to you by<a href="http://ironickmedia.com/"><u> iRonickMedia.com</u></a> and <a href="http://nextgenpodcaster.com/"><u>NextGenPodcaster.com</u></a></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:<a href="https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/"><u> https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/</u></a> or marc@ironickmedia.com</p><p>Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: </p><p><a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b"><u>https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b</u></a><br></p>
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Sign In![<p>It’s a big news day in the podcasting world! In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the latest headlines, including:</p><p><br><strong>[03:36]</strong> <em>Who’s topping the podcast charts?</em> – Apple & Spotify’s latest #1 shows</p><p><strong>[10:42]</strong> <em>Podcasting events & industry meetups</em> – Upcoming networking and learning opportunities</p><p><strong>[14:12]</strong> <em>Gen Z’s podcast preferences</em> – Do younger audiences really prefer video, or is audio still king?</p><p><strong>[18:46]</strong> <em>Edison Research’s Infinite Dial 2025</em> – What to expect from the latest podcast industry report</p><p><strong>[20:07]</strong> <em>Zoom’s PodTrak P2 Recorder</em> – A new USB mic recorder with built-in noise reduction</p><p><strong>[20:42]</strong> <em>Spotify removes Andrew Tate’s episodes</em> – Why they took action and what this means for podcasters</p><p><strong>[25:50]</strong> <em>Edison’s new download metrics</em> – A better way to track podcast analytics</p><p><strong>[26:37]</strong> <em>Google’s latest AI updates</em> – How Gemini and NotebookLM can help podcasters</p><p><strong>[42:56]</strong> <em>Using NotebookLM for podcasting</em> – How AI can summarize transcripts and even generate podcast episodes</p><p><br><strong>Links & Resources: </strong><br></p><p>The Podcasting Morning Chat: </p><p><a href="https://www.podpage.com/pmc/?utm_source=clubhouse"><u>www.podpage.com/pmc</u></a></p><p>Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting"><u>www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting</u></a></p><p>Zoom PodTrack P2: <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1877794-REG/zoom_zp2_podtrack_p2_dual_usb.html"><u>https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1877794-REG/zoom_zp2_podtrack_p2_dual_usb.html</u></a> </p><p>Community member, Dan Woerhide’s new podcast: <a href="https://podcast.unbreakablemission.com/"><u>https://podcast.unbreakablemission.com/</u></a> </p><p>Community member, Jeff Dwoskin’s CustomGPT Show Notes Writer: <a href="https://chatgpt.com/g/g-rtKKdmp5m-podcast-show-notes-and-social-coach"><u>https://chatgpt.com/g/g-rtKKdmp5m-podcast-show-notes-and-social-coach</u></a></p><p><br><strong>📌 Upcoming Podcasting Events:</strong></p><p>Podcasting for Female Entrepreneurs – March 25 @ 11 AM CT - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-and-podcasting-networking-event-for-female-entrepreneurs-tickets-732305384117"><u>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-and-podcasting-networking-event-for-female-entrepreneurs-tickets-732305384117</u></a> </p><p>Decoding the YouTube Algorithm Webinar – March 20 @ 2 PM ET - <a href="https://podcasts.withyoutube.com/events/decoding-the-youtube-algorithm"><u>https://podcasts.withyoutube.com/events/decoding-the-youtube-algorithm</u></a> </p><p>Podcast Evolutions (Chicago) – March 31 - <a href="https://evolutions.podcastmovement.com/"><u>https://evolutions.podcastmovement.com/</u></a> </p><p>New England Podcasters Meetup – April 12 - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-england-podcasters-group-april-meetup-tickets-1290177057309"><u>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-england-podcasters-group-april-meetup-tickets-1290177057309</u></a> </p><p>Black Effect Podcast Festival – April 26 - <a href="https://blackeffect.com/podcastfestival/"><u>https://blackeffect.com/podcastfestival/</u></a> </p><p>Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.</p><p>Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on Clubhouse: <a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w"><u> https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w</u></a></p><p>Brought to you by<a href="http://ironickmedia.com/"><u> iRonickMedia.com</u></a> and <a href="http://nextgenpodcaster.com/"><u>NextGenPodcaster.com</u></a></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:<a href="https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/"><u> https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/</u></a> or marc@ironickmedia.com</p><p>Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: </p><p><a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b"><u>https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b</u></a><br></p>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/ec/14/c1/ec14c119-bc16-cb92-901f-009d72d7eaa8/mza_1041736305117376633.jpg/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
