Podnews Extra
Additional, long-form and ad-hoc podcasting content from Podnews and the Podnews Weekly Review. Expect speeches, interviews, and other pieces of content.
Episodes
75 episodes
Dave Jones from the Podcast Index
Sam Sethi chats with Dave Jones from The Podcast Index on what he is working on next, and where he sees the future of podcasting.
The co-founders of Everywhere on their launch
Sam Sethi talks with the co-founders of new UK company Everywhere.
Greg Glenday and Matt Cisneros from Acast and Backyard Ventures
Why did Acast buy Backyard Ventures? Sam Sethi talks with CEOs of both companies to discover how it all came about.
Juliana and Steve from SupaPass
After Steve Ackerman was made a Non-Executive Director for SupaPass, we figured it was worth speaking to him, and CEO Juliana Meyer.SupaPass helps media companies b...
The Podnews Guide to Dallas
This was wholly created with Wondercraft's new AI tool "Wonda".The prompt used was: Make me a podcast about things to do in Dallas, Texas. Call it "The Podnews Guide to Dallas". Make it funny. Include some craft beer.(...
Cameron Moll, from Buzzsprout: reflections and predictions
Cameron Moll, head of design at Buzzsprout, shares insights from their transformative 2024, highlighting a complete brand overhaul and the successful launch of iOS and Android apps. The company also introduced new podcast website themes, an upd...
Podcasting 2.0, from PodEngine and Google NotebookLM
PodEngine pulled in a bunch of podcasts talking about Podcasting 2.0, and wrote a report on it all.Kevin Bae put that report into Google's NotebookLM to make a podcast to summarise it.This is that podcast.
Russell Harrower, from PodToo
Russell Harrower, CEO of PodToo, introduces Secure RSS, a new technology addressing a key challenge in podcast monetization. The system adds a payment layer between users and premium content, allowing creators to securely sell audiobooks, TV sh...
Claire Waite Brown, from "Podcasting 2.0 In Practice"
Claire Waite Brown introduces her new podcast "Podcasting 2.0 in Practice," which aims to demystify podcasting technology for independent creators. Rather than focusing on technical aspects, she breaks down complex features into human-friendly,...
Jessica Cordova-Kramer, from Lemonada Media
Jessica Cordova-Kramer, CEO of Lemonada Media, shares the origin story of her company, which began after she and co-founder Stephanie Wittels Wachs both lost their brothers to heroin overdoses. After hearing Stephanie make jokes about overdose ...
Daniel J Lewis, from Podgagement
Daniel J Lewis discusses his platform Podgagement, which helps podcasters track audience engagement through ratings, reviews, and voice messages. He explains how the platform allows listeners to record audio feedback that podcasters can use in ...
Rob Greenlee, from the Podcast Hall of Fame
Rob Greenlee, a 2017 Podcasting Hall of Fame inductee, discusses how he helped rescue and revive the Podcasting Hall of Fame after it went dormant during the pandemic. Originally started by Podcast Movement, the Hall of Fame ceremony has now fo...
Ross Adams, from Acast, and Shira Atkins, from Wonder Media Network
Ross Adams discusses Acast's acquisition of Wonder Media Network for $7.8 million, marking a strategic move to enhance their creative studio capabilities. The acquisition strengthens Acast's position in the US market while expanding their abili...
From the cutting room floor: Australian social media laws
Australia has passed a stupid law banning social media for kids. As we discuss in this bit that didn't quite make it to the full Podnews Weekly Review, it's all to do with Rupert Murdoch, and dumb politicians.https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Jon Thoday, from Avalon Entertainment
Jon Thoday, a prominent figure in entertainment management, shares insights about his company Avalon's early involvement in podcasting, dating back to the early 2000s. He reveals their work with notable talents like John Oliver, David Baddiel, ...
Nick Dunkerley, from Hindenburg
Nick Dunkerley, Director of Hindenburg Systems, discusses their professional audio editing software, Hindenburg Pro 2, which is designed for serious podcasters and journalists. He explains how the software differs from typical DAWs by focusing ...
Alberto Betella, from RSS.com
Alberto Betella discusses RSS.com's recently awarded patent for AI-driven scalable ads called "GOST.AI", which uses voice cloning technology to create programmatic ads for podcasts. The technology can replicate a host's authentic voice for adve...
Neil Mody, from Headliner
Neil Mody, CEO of Headliner, discusses how his company has become a dominant force in podcast video creation, generating over 10,000 videos daily. He reveals how Headliner has evolved from a simple social media clip creator to a comprehensive s...
Matt Campion, from Spirit Studios
Sam Sethi chats with Matt Campion, co-founder and creative director of Spirit Studios, a modern production company that creates content across multiple platforms including television, podcasts, and branded content. The discussion centers around...