387 - Podcasts on Netflix, Patreon’s Huge Payout, & New Listening Habits Revealed

Imagine opening Netflix and seeing your favorite podcasts right next to your favorite TV shows. That’s the future Spotify and Netflix are building together, and it’s one of several hot headlines we’re jumping into today. We also look at new research from Edison showing when listeners actually hit play, Patreon's jaw-dropping $10 billion milestone that proves creators are cashing in, and how the hit kids’ podcast Brains On took back control from corporate hands. Add in a few fresh updates from around the creator world, and you’ve got one question left to ask…are podcasts becoming as standard as the new streaming shows?Episode Highlights: [01:45] My Personal Sleep Hack[05:48] Podcast Rankings and Statistics[09:40] Upcoming Events and Networking[14:54] Optimal Podcast Release Times[26:45] Revisiting Podcast Release Strategies[27:56] Appointment Television[31:26] Patreon Hits a Major Milestone[33:20] North Flow's Strategic Expansion[34:31] Brains On Goes Independent[36:15] Netflix and Spotify's Video Podcast Deal[43:50] Challenges of Scaling Video PodcastsLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠Podnews: www.podnews.netSpotify Partners with Netflix For Video: https://bit.ly/473rwEoBrains On Podcast: https://brainson.orgAfros & Audio Podcast Festival:https://www.afrosandaudio.comEdison Research: https://www.edisonresearch.comPatreon $10 Billion Payout Announcement:www.axios.com/2025/08/05/patreon-10-billion-creator-economy-aiNorth Flow: https://www.northflow.appMeet Up & Matchup Event Use Promo Code PMC For Free Entry: https://bit.ly/3WFPi4qNetflix & Spotify Partnership Story:https://bit.ly/4oFOoRJRemember 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 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠Or Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ Please 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