Podcast News: YouTube Defines Podcasting, AI Audio Tools, and Industry Events

YouTube defines podcasting as “listenable content that’s video-optional,” but what does that really mean for creators? It’s news day, and today we’re bringing you many headlines, including  YouTube’s changing role concerning podcasting, new research from Edison revealing where most listeners tune in, and an AI tool that can separate overlapping voices in audio recordings. We also discuss whether podcasters should rethink how they share links, the rise of audiobooks as an alternative for busy listeners, and the latest updates on events happening across the industry.Episode Highlights: [2:19] Discussion on Book Club and AI Tools[8:13] Podcast Data and Top Charts[15:34] Events and Awards[21:06] Podcast Accessibility and Universal Links[37:59] AI Breakthrough in Audio Editing[47:20] Women in Podcasting Competition[50:13] YouTube's Definition of PodcastingLinks & Resources: The Podcasting Morning Chat: www.podpage.com/pmcJoin The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠The Best Story Wins: How to Leverage Hollywood Storytelling in Business & Beyondhttps://amzn.to/4iiO5cwPodNews: www.podnews.net Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett: www.stevenbartlett.com Evolutions 2025:https://podnews.net/event/evolutions-202550 over 50 Podcaster Awards:https://bit.ly/3FpbDhtHigher Ed Podcon:https://podnews.net/event/higher-ed-podconPodcast Accessibility: https://podnews.net/article/universal-linksPlink: https://podnews.net/article/universal-linksPodfollow:https://podnews.net/article/universal-linksAudioshake:https://bit.ly/3DJ1cEMJar Audio Emerging Women in Podcasting Pilot Competition: https://bit.ly/3R49H0cHow YouTube Sees Podcasting: https://bit.ly/3DxG70aHow I Make $1.2 Million A Year From This Podcast: https://youtu.be/OpANpfEjNw8Remember 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 7am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠ https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠Brought to you by⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠NextGenPodcaster.com⁠⁠Please 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