Craig is back! Today, he welcomes fellow podcaster Colin Gray back to the podcast. They dive into the ever-evolving world of podcasting, reflecting on how much the landscape has shifted over the last decade and what people are craving now more than ever: genuine human connection. From the tug-of-war between YouTube and podcast growth, to what it really means to build an AI-first product, they explore the trends shaping creators, customers, and the platforms that connect them.Highlights from Craig and Colin’s conversation:How podcasting has changed over the last 10 years The more we’re pulled toward AI, the more we crave genuine connectionIs it easier to grow a YouTube channel or a podcast?Content integration and becoming a centralized hubSpotify’s role in the evolution of podcastingMonetization: ads, donations, subscriptions, and moreBalancing and prioritizing feature requestsHow AI is shaping customer expectationsHow to make your product AI-firstResources and Links from This Episode:The Podcast Host: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/ Colin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinmcgray?originalSubdomain=uk beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com/ Kit: https://kit.com/Creator Hooks: https://creatorhooks.com/ Castos Free Tools: castos.com/toolsEmail me: [email protected]Find me on Twitter: @TheCraigHewittIf you feel like Rogue Startups has benefited you, and it might benefit someone else, please share it with them. If you have a chance, give Rogue Startups a review on iTunes. Do you have any comments, questions, or topic ideas for future episodes? Feel free to reach out to me:Twitter: @TheCraigHewittLinkedIn: Craig HewittEmail: [email protected]