Spotify Adds Comments | 3 Things in Podcasting

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant changes in the podcasting world? You're not alone. With new tools and trends emerging every day, it can be challenging to keep your workflow streamlined and your audience engaged. That's why I do 3 Things in Podcasting — and this week was uncharacteristically busy following a holiday. Here are the links: YouTube’s Growth As A Podcast Power Player Revealed What Gear, Software & Setups Do (500+) Podcasters Use in 2024? Announcing The 2024 Ear Worthy Indie Podcast Awards Comments on Podcasts Gives Creators and Listeners More Ways To Engage First, we'll take a look at a survey of podcasting gear and software. Then we'll shine a spotlight on the inaugural Ear Worthy Indie Podcast Awards, a celebration of the unsung heroes of the podcasting world. Finally, we'll look at Spotify's game-changing move to introduce comments on podcast episodes. Imagine the possibilities of fostering a deeper connection with your audience and receiving invaluable feedback in real-time. Explore the potential implications of this newfound interactivity and discover how you can leverage it to take your podcast to new heights. (00:00) - Intro (00:35) - Youtube #1 Listening App? (03:17) - The Blue Yeti is the Most Popular Podcast Mic (12:26) - First Annual Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards (15:16) - Spotify added Comments to Podcasts (19:41) - That's It! -- About Streamlined Podcaster: This is the show for solo podcasters who love their podcast but hate how much time it takes. Each week, host Joe Casabona shares the systems, workflows, and podcast automation that let you run a great show without burning out. Joe has been a solo podcaster for 15+ years and helps solopreneurs replace manual tasks with reliable systems so they can take time off worry-free. He knows firsthand what it takes to produce a quality show solo — and he's here to help you do the same. Get Joe's favorite podcasting tools: https://streamlinedpodcaster.com/tools Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/ Have feedback? Send a voice note to the show!