Introduction and guest welcome00:18 Alex returns to the mic00:34 What BitCade is and how Apple Podcast search powers discovery00:52 Monetization with token bundles and bonus galleries01:52 Three and six month gallery unlocks02:22 Why add a social feed and how it differs from typical platforms03:10 Keeping networks small and easy to filter03:53 Rewarding mutual follows instead of chasing follower counts04:07 Bot fatigue and why engagement beats vanity numbers05:00 TikTok vs Twitter and centering creators in the feed05:32 How podcasters can use the social feed daily05:52 Indie ad slots, token costs, and seven day placements06:59 Extra promo in the feed and merch link options07:28 Frank’s results after buying a trending slot08:03 Giveaway on BitCade for 28 Years Later digital codes08:36 Alex adds a sponsored prize under fifty dollars09:14 What is next for BitCade and scaling with creators09:57 Live streams as a likely premium feature10:11 Building an in house RSS API as usage grows10:46 Plan to donate most net profits to rotating charities after recouping costs11:12 Community voting on monthly charities and regional focus13:00 Moderation approach and future network admin roles14:58 Keeping the community welcoming and inclusive16:00 Algorithm whiplash and follower fatigue16:45 Video uploads, bandwidth realities, and premium bitrates18:39 YouTube’s share of podcast consumption and what it means19:33 Why audio still rules for listeners who multitask20:26 Trend planning and real world data use21:28 Alex’s trading card shop and pack pulling stories23:33 The shop with the giant wizard and a dream location25:43 Geek culture catch up and casting chatter28:04 How to reach Alex inside the app and episode closeAlex will sponsor an additional prize under fifty dollars to boost the giveaway.Roadmap items include live streaming as a premium feature and a homegrown RSS API to handle scale.After recouping development costs, Alex plans to donate most net profits to charities chosen by the community, potentially by region.Moderation focuses on safety, verified podcaster admin tools, and daily checks to keep the feed clean and welcoming.Video podcasting demand is growing, but audio remains the primary way most people listen while doing other tasks.“It should be about the content and about the podcaster.”“We reward follow back, not follower counts.”“If you are serious about podcasting, grab an indie ad slot and make it work for you.”“Once I make my principal back, I want to give the net profits to charity.”“Audio is still king for listeners who multitask.”GeekFreaksPodcast.com for news mentioned on our shows and network updatesFind BitCade in the iOS App Store and on Google PlayNeed help claiming your show on BitCadeMessage Alex Austin inside the appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastWhat creator tools or features would help you most on a podcast app