Is Podcasting Dead or Evolving?

Is podcasting really dead? According to Sirius XM, 84% of Gen Z podcast listeners discover podcasts through YouTube. This statistic might make independent audio-first podcasters wonder if there's still a place for them in the podcasting world. Today, the community shares insights about the impact of AI, the role of video, and whether leveling the playing field between celebrity and indie podcasters is beneficial for independent creators. The podcasting industry is changing – is your show prepared? Episode Highlights: [6:46] Nick Nalbach's AI Briefing Innovation [26:51] Debate on AI-Generated Podcasts [29:28] Challenges and Opportunities for Independent Podcasters [30:12] Subscriptions and Content Consumption [34:29] The Impact of Social Audio and Video on Podcasting Evolution [45:32] Independent Podcasters vs. Celebrity Podcasts [49:24] Subscriptions and Cancel Culture Links & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat:  www.podpage.com/pmc Contribute to Marc Ronick’s 4th Annual Lansing Michigan Walk For CMT: https://bit.ly/pmccmt⁠ Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠ The AI Briefing: 2DtLqhhQQCgmh64Y6D99hq Minvo Procast: Breaking Traditional Limits in Podcasting featuring Gill Dormeus: www.linkedin.com/events/minvoprocast-september24-20247237862525155913728/ Notebook LM: Notebooklm.google AI for Humans:  www.aiforhumans.show/ Trying to Convince ChatGpt it’s Conscious:  www.youtu.be/ithXe2krO9A?si=YqHtEJqPtFBebR28 Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow  and continue to 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-e6nlrk0w Brought to you by ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠ and ⁠NextGenPodcaster.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]