EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 1H 1M
471. Amazon Shuts Down Wondery App. Bad Sign for Podcasts?
from Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real Podcasting Advice · host Marc Ronick | Podcasting Coach and Consultant
Why would Amazon shut down the standalone Wondery app after investing so heavily in podcasting? Today, we look at that headline and what it might signal about how major platforms are rethinking their podcast strategy. If a company like Amazon is shifting direction, it raises important questions about where podcast distribution and monetization may be headed next. Today is news day, and we also discuss growing concerns around Libsyn after reports of technical issues and a declining share of new podcast episodes, which has many podcasters wondering what may be happening behind the scenes at one of the industry’s oldest hosting platforms. Plus, we explore a new AI-powered tool designed to help podcast networks manage analytics, advertising campaigns, and operations, signaling how artificial intelligence is starting to move deeper into the business side of podcasting. Episode Highlights: [03:42] Buzzsprout download benchmarks and what “top 1%” really means[07:43] Completion rate data and first-minute drop-off[10:30] Apple and Spotify top five charts[12:19] Podcasting events roundup[20:18] Business bite: side hustles for creators[27:36] News bites: Netflix viewing patterns and RØDE updates[32:35] Libsyn publishing friction and workflow concerns[36:07] Creator contingency planning[39:19] Jay Shetty leaving iHeart[42:31] Amazon shuts down the Wondery app[46:31] The podcast boom matures: fewer launches, more active shows[52:15] The tiny SEO tagline hack that boosts discoveryLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingBook A Free Call With Me: https://calendly.com/ironickmedia/freestrategycallJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingApplication To Submit Your Show For Evaluation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform?usp=headerBuzzsprout Global Podcast Stats:https://www.buzzsprout.com/statsBumper:https://www.wearebumper.com/blogPodcasting Made Simple Live: https://www.podmatch.com/eventEmpowered Podcasting Conference:https://empoweredpodcasting.comPodnews:www.podnews.netRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0wLive on YouTube: http://podcastingmorningchat.com/joinusBrought 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
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471. Amazon Shuts Down Wondery App. Bad Sign for Podcasts?
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