Apple’s announcement this week at the end of the Worldwide Developer Conference is some of the biggest podcasting news to happen in years. That’s why I’ve decided to dedicate an entire episode to it. Links: New Features for Listeners, Stats for Podcasters Coming to Apple Podcasts Apple’s new Podcast app, feeds, and analytics: What you … Continue reading Apple Podcast Announcement Wrap-up – PCN Show 043 →

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discuss the idea that there is a perfect length for a podcast episode. We mention the potential future of podcasting for Conservatives. We also talk about why a brand could benefit from having its own podcast – and end with an example of how NOT to do that. Links … Continue reading From Length to Limbaugh? – PCN 042 →

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discover that there actually are audio footballing (or soccer) podcasts out there.  Who knew?  We give hope to introverts who think they couldn’t possibly do podcasting. (You can do it!). And we point out a podcast with an anonymous host who is providing a beneficial service to listeners. Links … Continue reading Footballing Introverts Anonymous – PCN 041 →

In this episode, Shawn and Jen give you a round-up of articles that predict what will happen in podcasting in 2017.  We discuss what we think about the potential rise of “walled gardens”, the future of advertising in podcasts, and what it means that we’re all mainstream now. Links mentioned in this episode: * Podcasting … Continue reading We’re All Mainstream Now! – PCN 040 →

In this episode, Shawn and Jen talk about a Korean podcasting platform that is more popular in Korea than iTunes is.  We debate the value of transcription of podcast episodes, and ponder if Shortcut (and services like it) can really make audio more sharable. Ironically, we also get into a discussion about the importance of … Continue reading Podbbang! – PCN 039 →

In this podcast, Shawn and Jen talk about the passion involved in podcasting. People often start podcasts about something they are passionate about. That same passion can come out in weird ways in response to either praise or a critique of their show. Links mentioned in this episode: * Podcasting: ‘It builds trust, credibility and … Continue reading The Passion of the Pods – PCN 038 →

In this episode, Shawn and Jen talk about what could happen if your podcast became a movie (or TV show). We also discuss why moms should listen to podcasts, and point out the stories behind some podcaster’s Twitter handles. Links mentioned in this episode: * On the Emerging Trend of Adapting Podcasts into TV Shows … Continue reading Movies, Moms and McPoverty – PCN 037 →

In this episode, Shawn and Jen talk about pirates that steal other people’s audio content. We review some options about what you can do if your content is stolen, and point out a site that tends to end up with a lot of stolen content. We also talk about why it is a good idea … Continue reading Pirates, Wrestlers, and Runners – PCN 036 →

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discuss the dream of all advertisers who place their ads on podcasts – the unskippable episode. The advertisers are super interested in finding some way to know, for certain, how many listeners actually heard their ad (and how many skipped right over it). This motivation values ads more highly … Continue reading The Unskippable Episode – PCN 035 →

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discuss two articles that provide advice on how to start your own podcast. One is intended for those who are brand new to podcasting, and the other brings up thoughts of WTF. We also review yet another list that is in response to the infamous one done by Collision … Continue reading A List, a How To, and a WTF – PCN Show 034 →