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Jan 23, 2026 24 min

Why Podfest Felt Different This Year

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We’re back from Podfest and this year felt different in some ways. We're recapping our favorite moments from the conference, from reconnecting with Buzzcast listeners and hosting our meetup to surprising industry shifts on the expo floor. We talk about what stood out, what was missing, why the sessions felt more creator-first than salesy, and get into frozen hallways, cold showers, Hall of Fame moments, and one legendary birthday party! Links mentioned in this episode: Join the Buzzsprout Facebook Community Group or the Reddit Community 2026 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tom Webster: What Would You Do If You Actually Loved Podcasting? Contact Buzzcast Send us Fan Mail Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!

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We’re back from Podfest and this year felt different in some ways. We're recapping our favorite moments from the conference, from reconnecting with Buzzcast listeners and hosting our meetup to surprising industry shifts on the expo floor. We talk about what stood out, what was missing, why the sessions felt more creator-first than salesy, and get into frozen hallways, cold showers, Hall of Fame moments, and one legendary birthday party! Links mentioned in this episode: Join the Buzzspr...

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Why Podfest Felt Different This Year

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  1. 0:00 Back From Podfest
  2. 7:55 Hall Of Fame Highlights And Tributes
  3. 9:24 Artwork Standards And App Support
  4. 10:45 What Would You Do If You Actually Loved Podcasting?
  5. 19:12 We Had A Birthday Party

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