EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 53 MIN
Instagram’s New Algorithm Change Podcasters Can’t Ignore
from Podcasting Morning Chat | Real Podcasters, Real Podcasting Advice · host Marc Ronick | Podcasting Coach and Consultant
What if we told you Instagram is rolling out a way for users to control their own algorithm and decide what they see? That experiment alone has big implications for podcast discovery and creator visibility. For today’s news day, we’re walking through several updates, such as Apple Podcasts adding automatic chapters and timed links. We also dig into recent AI updates that are making image editing easier and opening the door for new collaborative workflows, especially for creators working in teams. We also highlight several upcoming virtual and in-person events that podcasters may want to keep on their radar.Episode Highlights:[02:04] Preview of an upcoming evaluation episode[04:16] Podcast statistics and top charts[11:13] Upcoming events for podcasters[25:51] Exploring new AI features[26:28] ChatGPT’s image generator[31:20] Group chat feature in ChatGPT[36:24] Empowered Podcasting Conference video library[39:04] Instagram’s algorithm customization tools[43:38] Instagram’s move into a TV app[45:00] Apple’s podcast interaction updatesLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingOur upcoming podcast evaluation, Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3wShared Delights Naked Eureka: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5pMeetUp & MatchUp use discount code PMC for free entry: https://podnews.net/event/meetup-matchup-with-podcasters-speakers-and-authors-20Podfest Expo: (use coupon code MARC for 10% off)https://podfestexpo.comNYC Podcast Awards: www.silver-nyc.com/nycpodcastawardsPRX Training: https://trainingteam.cmail20.com/t/i-e-zavil-iihydjihuh-h/PodNews: www.podnews.netPodcast Creator Summit: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/711FAA94F8F3A173Apple’s Next Move for Podcast Interaction:https://bit.ly/4iZtr2tRemember 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-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
What this episode covers
What if we told you Instagram is rolling out a way for users to control their own algorithm and decide what they see? That experiment alone has big implications for podcast discovery and creator visibility. For today’s news day, we’re walking through several updates, such as Apple Podcasts adding automatic chapters and timed links. We also dig into recent AI updates that are making image editing easier and opening the door for new collaborative workflows, especially for creators working in teams. We also highlight several upcoming virtual and in-person events that podcasters may want to keep on their radar.Episode Highlights:[02:04] Preview of an upcoming evaluation episode[04:16] Podcast statistics and top charts[11:13] Upcoming events for podcasters[25:51] Exploring new AI features[26:28] ChatGPT’s image generator[31:20] Group chat feature in ChatGPT[36:24] Empowered Podcasting Conference video library[39:04] Instagram’s algorithm customization tools[43:38] Instagram’s move into a TV app[45:00] Apple’s podcast interaction updatesLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingOur upcoming podcast evaluation, Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3wShared Delights Naked Eureka: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5pMeetUp & MatchUp use discount code PMC for free entry: https://podnews.net/event/meetup-matchup-with-podcasters-speakers-and-authors-20Podfest Expo: (use coupon code MARC for 10% off)https://podfestexpo.comNYC Podcast Awards: www.silver-nyc.com/nycpodcastawardsPRX Training: https://trainingteam.cmail20.com/t/i-e-zavil-iihydjihuh-h/PodNews: www.podnews.netPodcast Creator Summit: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/711FAA94F8F3A173Apple’s Next Move for Podcast Interaction:https://bit.ly/4iZtr2tRemember 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-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
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