THIS SHOW IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS - PLEASE ENJOY THE ARCHIVE OF CONTENT FOCUSED ON MAKING PODCASTING BETTER. Where plenty of podcasts about podcasting (PAPs) tell you what to do, Podcast Pontifications gives you what to think about in podcasting. These insightful forward-looking episodes have one central tenet: Podcasting needs to be made better, not just easier. Designed for the working podcaster, these short-form episodes get you thinking about the future of podcasting and how you can better prepare yourself -- and your shows -- for the future. The goal is simple: help you develop critical thinking skills needed to make the best future-proofed podcast you can with the tools of today. Plus a few sneak previews of what might be coming tomorrow. Hosted by Podcast Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductee Evo Terra.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 3 hours 11 minutes
episode 92: Apple Podcasts' Switch To Streaming Will Decimate Downloads [CORRECTED]
When Apple switches away from auto-downloads, it’ll be up to hosting companies to keep the chaos at bay by giving podcasters and advertisers a better understanding of the true size of our audiences
episode 93: How Much Trust Can You Have In Podcasting?
In the decentralized and distributed world of podcasting, trust is paramount. How much do you trust the myriad service providers along the chain who get your episodes to your listener’s ears?
episode 94: Unpacking Podcasting's Growth Seen In Edison's Infinite Dial 2021
In 2016, 35M Americans listened to podcasts weekly. In 2021, they’ve grown to 80M. Today I’ll dig into that & other good news podcasting observations from Edison Research’s Infinite Dial 2021 report.
episode 95: Getting Paid For Your Podcast Without Podcasting More
Before jumping on the bonus-content or merch train, ask if your listeners can afford more content or goods from you. It’s time for an overhaul of how podcasters think about monetizing their shows.
episode 96: Would You Prefer Accurate Or Actionable Podcast Metrics?
The listener privacy vs data intelligence battle rages on with podcasters caught in the crossfire, reminding us how little ownership podcasters actually have of the relationship with their listeners.
episode 97: Reality Checking Account For Your Big Podcasting Dreams
Low startup costs get people as excited today about podcasting as was the case 15 years ago. But with the rise in some podcasts’ popularity, are you considering the real costs to compete at the top?
episode 98: Solving Podcasting's Opportunistic Challenge Today
Podcasting’s on-demand nature is both a strength and a weakness. Is the resurgence of in-real-time & appointment-based content just a fad? Or does it point to an easily-tapped market for podcasters?
episode 99: The Perilous Life Of A Podcast Producer
Being a podcast producer can be great work if you can get it. But it’s still work. Work that someone else is paying you to do. How can you prepare for when—not if—that relationship comes to an end?
episode 100: Finally! A Podcast Website That Doesn't Suck
Crazy as it sounds, more people read Podcast Pontifications than listen to Podcast Pontifications. That’s happening on a podcast about podcasting. Now imagine the audience your podcast isn’t reaching.
episode 101: Taking The Creepy Out Of Personalized Podcasts
Personalization of podcasts is filled with pitfalls, including a well-deserved reputation of being creepy. But the true benefits of personalized podcasting have nothing to do with making ads better.