Spotify’s Audiobook Ambitions, Descript’s Major Glitch, and Rolling Stone’s First-Ever Audio Awards
In this week’s episode of The Podcast Top 5, host Emily Soule from mowPod dives into the latest in podcast and audio news—starting with Spotify’s big bet on non-English audiobooks and what that actually means for creators. Then, we talk Descript’s transcription tool… or lack thereof (spoiler: users aren’t thrilled). And finally, Rolling Stone’s new “audio awards” are here—with familiar mic brands taking home the gold… and possibly some undisclosed affiliate links along the way. Whether you’re here for the drama, the downloads, or the dysfunction—this week has a little bit of everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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YouTube Gets Dynamic, Apple Stays on Top, and the BBC Backs Off
In this episode of The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from mowPod rounds up the week’s biggest podcast headlines: YouTube eyes dynamic ad insertion, Apple Podcasts proves it’s still the heavyweight champ, Podcast Movement Evolutions kicks off in Chicago, and the BBC backs away from a controversial ad plan after industry pushback. It’s fast, fun, and full of the audio intel you didn’t know you needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Big Moves, Bold Risks, and Podcast Shake-Ups
This week on The Podcast Top 5, Emily Soule from mowPod is breaking down the hottest stories in podcasting. First up, I found Australian True Crime thanks to the new mowPod Charts, the ultimate free tool for tracking podcast rankings. Then, we’re diving into Michelle Obama’s new podcast, IMO, recorded live at SXSW. Plus, YouTube is making moves with a new Podcast tab for Android TV, but is it actually helpful? AI is also stepping in to fix chaotic podcast conversations (finally!), and we’re talking about a creator who lost nearly $1,000 after switching to Spotify’s video podcast program—ouch. All that and more on this week’s Podcast Top 5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Podcast Game Changers: Free Charts, True Crime Fixes & Podimo’s Big Win
This week, Emily Soule from mowPod breaks down the biggest moves in podcasting! First up, mowPod Charts, the forever-free tool giving podcasters a clear view of the Apple Podcasts rankings. Then, we spotlight Crime Junkie, the true crime obsession that never quits, and celebrate Podimo hitting 1 million paid subscribers. Plus, we explore Audyllic, the tool making podcasts sound studio-perfect, and check out Canadian Podcaster, the newest resource for Canada’s podcast community. Don’t miss this one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Podcast Power Plays: YouTube’s Billion-View Boom, Fake Podcasts, and Acast’s $44.9M Payout
The podcast industry is making major moves—YouTube just hit 1 billion monthly podcast viewers, Listen Notes is cracking down on AI-generated shows, and Acast is paying out millions to creators in Australia and New Zealand. Plus, we highlight Now On Netflix, your go-to source for what’s streaming this week. Tune in as we break down the biggest podcasting headlines shaping the industry right now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“The Podcast Top 5” is your 5 minute weekly rundown of the most awesome things happening in podcasting. Hosted by Emily Soule of mowPod, each episode breaks down the top five stories shaping the industry from new podcast launches and platform updates to fun trends and insights. Whether you’re a podcast creator, listener, or industry pro, join Emily as she dives into the must-know news in a quick format that keeps you up-to-date and in the loop!
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