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283 - Discussing the Series, “What’s A Podcast?”

from Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real Podcasting Advice · host Marc Ronick | Podcasting Coach and Consultant

How do you define a podcast in 2025? Is it audio only? Do video podcasts count? If the content holds up with your eyes closed, is that a podcast? These are some of the questions we pose as we break down the mini-series, “What’s A Podcast.” We share our thoughts on its immersive storytelling, stylistic choices, and the hot takes shared by the PMC team and community.  Is podcasting still about independent voices, or is it destined to be shaped by corporate giants and their algorithms? We're weighing all sides, and we're still asking ourselves: Can we truly define this constantly evolving medium?Episode Highlights: [06:30] Discussion on the New Podcast Mini-Series[07:44] Defining What a Podcast Is[16:00] Challenges and Biases in Podcasting[24:36] Listener Reactions and Final Thoughts[33:01] Defining a Podcast: The Iterative Cycle[34:10] Simulcast vs. Podcast: A Debate[35:37] Listener Reactions and Critiques[37:13] Distribution and Monetization Challenges[39:06] The Role of Independent Podcasters[41:45] Corporate Influence and Podcast Definitions[46:14] Content and AlgorithmsLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠What's A Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jd71wbAp83anx7ihrrmsJ?si=gjBFISrLRNiZepQH4vrujw&nd=1&dlsi=c29642b28b7f495bRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠⁠Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

How do you define a podcast in 2025? Is it audio only? Do video podcasts count? If the content holds up with your eyes closed, is that a podcast? These are some of the questions we pose as we break down the mini-series, “What’s A Podcast.” We share our thoughts on its immersive storytelling, stylistic choices, and the hot takes shared by the PMC team and community.  Is podcasting still about independent voices, or is it destined to be shaped by corporate giants and their algorithms? We're weighing all sides, and we're still asking ourselves: Can we truly define this constantly evolving medium?Episode Highlights: [06:30] Discussion on the New Podcast Mini-Series[07:44] Defining What a Podcast Is[16:00] Challenges and Biases in Podcasting[24:36] Listener Reactions and Final Thoughts[33:01] Defining a Podcast: The Iterative Cycle[34:10] Simulcast vs. Podcast: A Debate[35:37] Listener Reactions and Critiques[37:13] Distribution and Monetization Challenges[39:06] The Role of Independent Podcasters[41:45] Corporate Influence and Podcast Definitions[46:14] Content and AlgorithmsLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠What's A Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jd71wbAp83anx7ihrrmsJ?si=gjBFISrLRNiZepQH4vrujw&nd=1&dlsi=c29642b28b7f495bRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠⁠Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at:⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠ or ⁠[email protected]⁠Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠

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