3 New Platform Changes Every Podcaster Must Know - News & Comment

It's News & Comment day! We take a look at some surprising podcast industry stats that paint a very different picture of how many shows are truly active, along with a breakdown of YouTube’s new deepfake detection tool and the privacy concerns that come with it. We also introduce a new segment called the Random Podcast Clip of the Week, talk through what’s going on with the YouTube Shorts algorithm, share a strange Apple Podcasts autoplay glitch happening for some listeners, and chat with community member, BC Babbles about The Hashies, a new award recognizing indie creators doing great work on social media.Episode Highlights:[03:34] Introducing the Random Podcast Clip of the Week[06:56] Reactions to the LOL Podcast clip[12:59] Transition into News and Comment[14:39] Active podcast numbers and Buzzsprout global stats[17:10] What your download numbers really mean[18:09] YouTube vs podcasting comparisons[19:57] Listener loyalty and audio-first advantages[21:05] Spotify's Top 5[21:38] Spotify Random Chart of the Week: Physics[23:57] Women’s Podcast Awards and community events[27:43] Speaker networking events and the EPC Holiday Party[30:28] Patreon launches RSS-based podcast hosting[32:06] Podcasting meets “slow TV”[39:18] Content Business News: YouTube’s deepfake detection tool[45:55] Apple Podcasts autoplay glitch explained[48:32] “Everything is Television” discussionLinks & Resources:Tomorrow's Podcast Evaluation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2504669/episodes/18099719 LOL Podcast (Random Clip of the Week): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRuo8wPEYx-/ The Hashies Social Media Awardshttps://hashieawards.comBuzzsprout Global Statshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/global_statsWomen’s Podcast Awardshttps://www.womenspodcastawards.comEmpowered Podcasting Conference Holiday Party:Email [email protected] to RSVPPodcaster Directory Meetup (use code PMC for free ticket)https://luma.com/y9cp8znaSend in your mailbag question:https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or email: [email protected] to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat?Connect on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21bJoin us LIVE every weekday at 7 am ET:Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0wChatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dYouTube: https://youtube.com/@marcronickBrought to you by:https://www.ironickmedia.comSome links may be affiliate links which help support the show. Thank you!