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Send us feedback/questions via TextEver wondered if AI tools can really inject freshness into your podcast interviews? AI is great for furthering YOUR content. From discussing the merits of providing MP3 download links for offline listeners to questioning Spotify's true commitment to grassroots creators, we tackle the challenges and opportunities of the modern podcasting world. Trust and authenticity take center stage as we navigate the digital age's ethical maze. Check the chapters to j...

Send us feedback/questions via TextToday we talk about the unpredictable chaos of virtual events, sharing a Podcaster's Happy Hour mishap that underscores the need for robust security on platforms like Zoom. Our discussion transitions to actionable insights on enhancing podcast discoverability with strategic linking across platforms like Podbean, Apple, and Buzzsprout, ensuring your audience can always find more of what they love.We also tie lessons about monetization, making a TRULU Unique s...

Send us feedback/questions via TextThis week, we start off with news from the FTC and a crackdown on bogus paid reviews. Podcasters start with two things: No audienceIntegrityThe goal is to grow your audience without losing your integrity.Sponsors:PodcastBranding.co because they see you before they hear you.BasedOnaTrueStoryPodcast.com - Movies and History combined.Mentioned In This EpisodeSchool of PodcastingShure SE215 In Ear MonitorsShure Movemic Two - Wireless Lavalier MicrophonePodp...

Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat if you discovered a podcast you loved was never human to begin with? Our journey kicks off with the thrilling and somewhat unsettling world of AI-generated podcasts, where technology, creativity, and ethics collide. We question the authenticity of AI voices and dive into how trust is built—or broken—with listeners. Their insights challenge us to consider our own connections to digital hosts, much like our relationships with fictional TV characters, and ...

Send us feedback/questions via TextWhat if your favorite podcast platforms aren’t as committed to supporting you as you think? Uncover the technical challenges podcasters face with live streaming on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, and why YouTube remains the reliable choice. Sponsors:Podcast Branding - podcastbranding.coBased on a True Story - basedonatruestorypodcast.comFeatured Supporter of the WeekBible Bytes is your virtual Sunday School, inspiring faith one byte at a time. See bibl...