Sari Azout from Podcast Magic, TikTok and Netflix’s Audio Bet, And The Real Value Of Video
Send James and Sam a message or voicemail We break down TikTok’s podcast network with iHeart, Netflix’s audio push, and whether video is worth the cost, then dig into research on clips, companion podc...
14 Nov 20251h 27min
Apple Adds AI Chapters And Timed Links; and an interview with DAX US
Send James and Sam a message or voicemail (This is an AI description from Buzzsprout's Cohost) We test Netflix’s “video podcast” land grab, then show why Apple’s AI chapters and Timed Links are the p...
7 Nov 20251h 35min
Using AI to give voice to the dead; and Spotify adds video to, um, TV
Send James and Sam a message or voicemail We unpack a bold true crime breakthrough: RNZ uses AI to recreate a deceased inmate’s voice with family consent and full disclosure, elevating the investigati...
31 Okt 20251h 23min
You Can’t Milk A Cow And Expect Yogurt, But You Can Sell Washable Sofas
Send James and Sam a message or voicemail We track Edison Research’s sale to SSRS, Spotify’s TV distribution push, and whether video truly grows podcast audiences. We debate Oxford Road’s new ad-perfo...
24 Okt 20251h 17min
Spotflix - is the Spotify/Netflix deal a gamechanger for podcasting?
Send James and Sam a message or voicemail We break down the Netflix–Spotify pact to move select video podcasts off YouTube, weigh the real winners, and ask whether exclusivity helps or harms creators....
16 Okt 202549min
The video-first shakeup of podcast hosting, analytics, and AI with Flightcast’s Roxcodes
Send James and Sam a message or voicemail Flightcast’s Rox Codes joins us to unpack a video-first hosting and growth platform built for YouTube, Spotify, and serious creators, while we challenge infla...
10 Okt 20251h 49min
Fresh Air's branded podcasts; and Spotify looks to disclose AI use
Send James and Sam a message or voicemail We break down AI-generated podcast “slop,” Spotify’s leadership shift, and why attention—not downloads—should be the metric brands care about. Fresh Air’s Nei...
3 Okt 20251h 9min
What's the deal with Inception Point AI? Plus, Ireland, and AudioAlways
Send James and Sam a message or voicemail AI is transforming the podcast industry, raising questions about disclosure, quality standards, and audience preferences as companies like Inception Point AI ...
26 Sep 20251h 42min
