Episodes

Welcome to a special celebration episode of Podcast Insider, our 200th episode. Mike and MacKenzie hosted and shared some memories and past episode clips from over the years. Before they begin the reminiscing, they discuss a variety of podcast news articles - spending quite a bit of time on Spotify and Apple. Apple has released a new daily show, and Spotify has a new exclusive show with Michelle Obama. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let ...

Todd and Mike are Navy and Air Force veterans, respectfully, and recently spoke with a veteran podcast, be sure to stick around for this weeks interview portion. Stitcher has recently been acquired by SiriusXM for a reported $300 million, only five years after it was bought by Scripts. Spotify and Omnicom are also working on a deal concerning advertising in podcasting, and Pandora is considering a paywall feature for podcasts. It's been a busy week for podcast purchasing. But, if there was any d...

It's well-known that we encourage podcasters to use WordPress for their podcast - website as well as RSS feed. With any service there are dos and don'ts, pros and cons. This episode Todd and Mike discuss those and more when it comes to maximizing results using WordPress for your podcast. The Nod, has been a hot topic recently as the hosts would like to gain ownership over their show but have been met with resistance from the company behind the show - of which they worked for. Blubrry has always ...

Podcasting the Blubrry way - what does this really mean? We strive to make our service as easy as possible for all podcasters, without losing the power that podcasting really has and that we want podcasters to have control over. This truly is a medium that you're able to have branding, marketing, and most importantly your own voice with, and in our own Blubrry way we set you up for success. Mike and Todd go on to discuss the positive ways we make this possible for all podcasters. This episode th...

Choosing podcast gear can seem overwhelming, and we break down some suggestions on what new podcasters should get. Not only do we provide suggestions on what to get, but also what not to purchase or focus on when getting your podcast started. There was quite a bit of news in podcasting this week including a SiriusXM acquisition, a new Spotify podcast and Podcast Academy update about submissions to apply to be part of the newly formed academy. And thanks for York Campbell for joining Todd to shar...

The past few weeks have been crazy busy with releases here at Blubrry, and Mike and Todd review them in this episode of Podcast Insider. Our most recent release, Blubrry podcast hosting now available via the AWS Marketplace, a first in the podcast industry. And private internal podcasting is already in the works for podcasters. We can't forget that we also released PowerPress 8.3, which included a major look and feel overhaul. Before they get into Blubrry's news, they discuss podcast length, Poc...

Happy Birthday, Todd! Here at Blubrry we're big believers that podcasters should have a website for their podcast, and it turns out we're not the only one. Check out the article listed below that details reasons why a podcaster should always have a website for their show. Submitting your podcast to directories is critical so people can find your show everywhere, and owning those listings is important is any issues come up and the directory team needs to contact you. We've been talking about our ...

The Blubrry team is putting some finishing touches on the latest version of PowerPress which features a major UI/UX overall. We can't wait to see what you think of the changes, and big thanks to all of our beta testers. Todd and Mike discuss the latest on the Podcast Academy, such the newly appointed board of governors and membership updates. Podnews shared information on the most popular Android podcast apps and Larry King is coming out with his own podcast soon. Lastly, Adam Curry weighs in on...

The team is proud to announce the launch of Private Internal Podcasting by Blubrry. We've nicknamed it PIP and go over all the details on what we offer in this week's episode. Our plugin, PowerPress also has a new beta available for 8.3, we're still looking for additional testers. Before we discuss our new product, they chat about the new exclusive licensing deal Joe Rogan signed with Spotify. Many podcasters and podcast listeners had lots to say on the matter. And if you're a current podcaster,...

Todd and Mike caught up on Google Podcasts Manager, and reviewed how people will be able to transfer their information from Google Plays Music Podcasts to the new Manager. Youtube Music comes into play in this transfer. Luminary is burning cash quickly, about 4 million a month and recently had to secure more money to continue. They secured almost 200 million for the future. It's a privilege to be able to present to podcasters on our expertise, and Todd was a keynote speaker at Outlier, and we've...

Google Podcasts, which has gained prominent use with Android podcast listeners has finally released a host dashboard. Todd was able to interview a Google team member earlier this week to get inside information. Hosts are able to log into the new site and begin reviewing their stats data, such as listener retention. Jetpack released a new update to its plugin, featuring a podcast playlist and podcasting has finally entered the Pulitzer Award list, a first for the audio reporting category. Todd an...

We've got a wonderful interview with Mike and Jewells where they discuss her show All Things Iceland, catch it about halfway or so through the episode. Before that, they go over a new podcast finally available on Spotify, metadata and stats info from the support team, and more. Once last piece of advice, remember pants before any video call

On this special episode of Podcast Insider, Barry Kantz, podcaster and Blubrry board member, join Todd and Mike. The team talks about recent news in podcasting, how transcriptions can be useful for podcasts, affiliate payments, and lots of insight into file naming. Don't forget, Barry tells us all about getting started as a podcaster. Live Facebook Recording. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from three well-separ...

Publishing podcast episodes is best done with a routine, that's why we shared ours. Todd and Mike touch on some podcasting events, many virtual that are coming up soon. Blubrry also has some important things coming up, including a new service. And we're hoping you'll participate in our Ask Blubrry segment starting soon with Shawn Thorpe. We've once again recorded this episode live on Facebook and then published the finalized episode. Live recording of this episode. Thanks for joining us this epi...

We hope you're enjoying the live recordings of Podcast Insider on Facebook recently. We're keeping this up until the world calms down a bit. Without a Blubrry podcaster guest this week, we had Dave Clements from the support team join Todd and Mike to discuss how he got started, what he does for the team and more. Before we dive in with Dave, they discuss a few company releases and partnerships, events and tools to stay organized. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to ...

In an effort to keep socializing online, Todd and Mike recorded this episode live, and will continue to do so as long as we're still on lockdown. They discuss how COVID-19 is affecting content creators, RODEcaster has been up to a few things recently, and loads of companies are releasing info on podcast consumption habits during the coronavirus pandemic. They also give some tips of how to make the best of your new recording space, an update on Blubrry projects. Thanks for joining us this episode...

How is everyone holding up on weeks one, two, three or longer of lockdown? To keep in contact and to showcase remote recording, Mike and Todd did another live recording of Podcast Insider, and this version includes an interview with Michael Harren. They talk about Google Podcasts apps, some conferences and a new podcast, Unexpected Joy. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded live from two well-separated and socially distant...

Todd and Mike recorded this podcast live to change it up a bit and to showcase how easy it can be to record a podcast during a time when almost everyone that can work from home, is. We've got PSAs available to all podcasters to use in their podcast about coronavirus. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Recorded Live from two well-separated and socially distant podcast studios in Michigan, Podcast Insider LIVE show. Check out the ...

Todd and Mike talk about podcasting events, including some canceled ones, the results of our Nominate Your Favorite Woman Podcaster contest, and it's a COVID-19 world, be diligent and safe stay out there folks! Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. This week on Podcast Insider… Podcasting News: NABshow has been canceled due to COVID-19. Multiple other events, such as SXSW, have been canceled and schools and offices are moving to re...

Blubrry's legal counsel graciously stepped in to join Mike on Podcast Insider to fill in for Todd, who is attending Podfest. They discuss equipment updates - such as AudioTechnica - and some podcasters, new and old. Barry has some great advice on how to handle a podcast partnership, legally. And we've got a lot going on at Blubrry recently, specifically for affiliates and women. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. This week on Po...

The team has been busy attending podcasting events recently, but Todd is back this episode to chat with Mike about new Edison Research tracking, Sony, and Oprah have announced new ventures in podcasting and more. Thanks to Jim Malliard for joining us on this episode. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. This week on Podcast Insider… News: Edison Research launches Podcast Quarterly Consumer Tracking Report: A valuable asset of info...

Kate from Blubrry's Pro-Production team joined Mike Dell on this episode of Podcast Insider to discuss the new Podcast Academy, smart speakers, show notes and more. The announcement of the Podcast Academy brought many reactions - good and bad. Todd does make an appearance this episode in the interview with Trevor Bell from The Iron First and the Velvet Glove. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. This week on Podcast Insider… News:...

Lots of things happening in the podcasting community this week, including Podcast Evolutions in Los Angeles. With Todd attending the event, Angelo Mandato, CIO of Blubrry, stepped in during his absence. Mike and Angelo talk about Chartable's IAB certification, Luminary and Spotify and more. Lots of WordPress discussion, as we recently released PowerPress 8.2. And a great interview between Todd and CJ Boat of Geek I/O. This week on Podcast Insider... News: Happy belated, Africa Podcast Day! Feb. ...

Podcasting can be a very lucrative business for some. That includes the hosts as as well as the companies involved in content creation and distribution. Some numbers have been released letting us know that some popular hosts are able to make millions - and Spotify has once again purchased a company for content. Stay tuned for information on upcoming events, tech support cries and of course an interview with podcaster, Bill Fairchild. Thanks for joining us this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking...