The show that brings you the latest updates across the world of podcasting. From platform changes and algorithm shifts to new creator tools, monetization opportunities, editing software, and listener trends. Hosted by podcast producer Jacob Gooden, each episode delivers an easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s happening in the industry and what it means for podcasters, editors, and creators. Stay informed, stay ahead, and keep podcasting.
Jake's Test Projects
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The show that brings you the latest updates across the world of podcasting. From platform changes and algorithm shifts to new creator tools, monetization opportunities, editing software, and listener trends. Hosted by podcast producer Jacob Gooden, each episode delivers an easy-to-digest breakdown of what’s happening in the industry and what it means for podcasters, editors, and creators. Stay informed, stay ahead, and keep podcasting.
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May 27, 2026
Why Every Podcast Is Going Video in 2026
<p>In this episode of the Podcast Industry Brief, we take a look at the biggest trends shaping the future of podcasting — and one thing is becoming crystal clear: video podcasting is no longer optional for many creators.Jacob explores new research showing that 20% of global internet users are now watching video podcasts, why YouTube continues to dominate the space, and how platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Netflix, and Amazon are all racing to catch up. He also dives into the rise of AI-generated podcasts, the ethics of AI disclosure in content creation, YouTube’s push into television-style programming, and the growing battle for podcast discoverability.Plus, Jacob covers major updates from Spotify for Creators, Apple Podcasts video support, Substack’s new recording studio, and a fascinating new discovery tool called Podspun.*Articles*• https://www.thestreamingwars.tv/insights/video-podcasts-reach-20-of-internet-users-as-youtube-extends-its-engagement-lead/• https://creators.spotify.com/resources/news/expanding-video-partners-and-platforms• https://shouldidisclose.ai/about.html• https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/brandcast-2026-highlights/• https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-youtube-series-2026/• https://www.clawcast.dev• https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/908339/spotify-prompted-playlists-podcasts• https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/iheartmedia-siriusxm-merger-talks-azoff-apollo-advising-1236730151/• https://www.instagram.com/p/DXc4pj8D_VQ/?img_index=1&igsh=MWt0ZDkyOGU4NWd4aQ%3D%3D• https://podcasters.apple.com/partner-search• https://on.substack.com/p/introducing-the-substack-recording*Tool of the Month*• Podspun: https://podspun.com• Try my Podspun for the Ex-Homeschoolers Club: https://podspun.com/@Ex-HomeschoolersClub*Connect with me*• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thejacobgooden• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacobgooden/• YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thejacobgooden• Newsletter: TBD*My Other Podcast: Ex-Homeschoolers Club*• Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/exhsclub/ • YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCgJoYGQUIdydo4fk379YEHw"> @Ex-HomeschoolersClub </a> • Newsletter: https://exhsclub.beehiiv.com/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exhsclub*Chapters*00:00 Podcast Industry Brief: Video Podcasting Trends00:18 Video Podcasts Reach 20% Of Internet Users 05:58 Spotify for Creators Has New Video Features 07:46 Amazon Alexa+ AI Generated Podcasts10:04 ClawCast for your AI Agent11:10 Should Podcasts Disclose Their AI Usage13:48 YouTube Brandcast17:22 Spotify Prompted Playlists19:21 Crooked Media 20:01 Apple Podcast Video Is Live20:36 Substack Recording Studio21:42 Tool of the Month: Podspun23:37 Closing</p>
March 10, 2026
Wondery Podcast Is SHUTTING DOWN!...and other podcast news
<p>This week on the Podcast Industry Brief, we cover the shut down of the Wondery Podcast App and Wondery+, the expansion of Audacy’s YouTube distribution tools, and Crooked Media’s new television deal with MS NOW. We also dive into TikTok’s launch of its first exclusive full-length podcast, iHeart Media's "State of Podcasting 2026" report showing record-high listener trust, and new software updates from iOS, PodPage, and PocketCasts.</p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 Here's What You Missed</p><p>00:22 Wondery Podcast App and Wondery+ Are Shutting Down</p><p>01:13 Audacy Creator Labs is Adding YouTube Distribution</p><p>02:22 Pod Save America is Coming to Television</p><p>03:09 TikTok has Launched Exclusive Podcast</p><p>04:42 Supreme x Shure Microphone Collab</p><p>05:18 iHeart Media - State of Podcasting 2026</p><p>09:00 iOS 26 has a New Audio Recording Feature</p><p>10:01 PodPage Will Migrate Your WordPress Website</p><p>10:54 New Features on PocketCast</p><p>12:57 Did I Miss Anything?</p><p><strong>Links to Articles</strong></p><ul><li> Wondery App and Wondery+ are shutting down: https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/amazon-shutting-down-wondery-app-wondery-plus-1236678387/</li><li>Audible expands subscriptions to include Wondery shows: https://podnews.net/press-release/audible-standard-plan</li><li>Audacy adds ability to upload podcast directly to YouTube: https://podnews.net/press-release/audacy-creators-youtube</li><li>Crooked Media is coming to MS NOW: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ms-now-crooked-media-pod-save-america-tv-1236507197/</li><li>TikTok Launches Exclusive Podcast: https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/02/18/tiktok-podcasting-expansion-continues/</li><li>Supreme x Shure Collab: https://supreme.com/previews/springsummer2026/all/36?=supreme-shure-mv7-microphone-22&back=all</li><li>iHeart Media State of Podcasting 2026: https://www.iheartmedia.com/advertise/insights/articles/the-state-of-podcasting</li><li>Magellan AI - Top Podcast Advertisers: https://www.magellan.ai/research/top-podcast-advertisers</li><li>iOS 26 Audio Updates: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/17/ios-26-4-beta-tidbits/</li><li>PodPage Will Migrate Your Wordpress Site: https://www.podpage.com/wordpress-migration/</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with me</strong></p><ul><li>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thejacobgooden</li><li>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacobgooden/</li><li>YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thejacobgooden</li><li>Newsletter: TBD</li></ul><p><strong>Tools and Services I Recommend</strong> (some of these are affiliate links)</p><ul><li>Descript: https://get.descript.com/kwut2jvywz7o</li><li>Captivate: https://fas.st/t/6SePhFDC </li><li>Uppbeat: https://share.uppbeat.io/luuq8fyfboom</li><li>Castmagic: https://get.castmagic.io/v3lgk8p9ts49</li><li>ElevenLabs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/d4wruowv22n6 </li></ul>
February 17, 2026
Apple, Netflix & Spotify Are Changing Podcasting — Here’s What You Need to Know
<p>The podcast industry is rapidly evolving as major platforms like Apple, Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, and Amazon push deeper into video, streaming distribution, and creator monetization. In this edition of The Podcast Industry Brief, I'm breaking down major announcements shaping the future of podcasting — from Apple’s video podcast rollout to Spotify lowering monetization requirements and new AI editing tools changing how creators produce content.This episode highlights a growing shift toward video-first podcast experiences, new licensing deals bringing podcasts onto streaming platforms, and emerging tools that could dramatically improve podcast production workflows.<strong>Resources & Links</strong>• Apple Podcasts Video Beta: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/• Netflix Exclusive Pete Davidson Podcast: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/pete-davidson-podcast-news-release-date• Hulu & Headgum Partnership: https://deadline.com/2026/02/were-here-to-help-podcast-streaming-hulu-february-1236707677/• CNN & Lemonada Media Licensing Deal: https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/01/14/cnn-and-lemonada-media-forge-streaming-video-podcast-deal/• Podcasts Are Dead - it's all about video now: https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/podcasts-are-dead-its-all-about-video-now-pkh52dnhn• Substack TV App: https://www.theverge.com/news/866054/substack-tv-app-beta-launch-newsletters• Amazon Kelce Clubhouse: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/DC3A251C-7D33-49D8-9277-EBD9E348247D• Podcast Movement Evolutions at SXSW: https://weekly.podcastmovement.com/p/evolutions-comes-to-sxsw-plus-a-first-look-at-talent• Spotify Partner Program Updates: https://newsroom.spotify.com/2026-01-07/spotify-partner-program-updates/• Riverside Mobile Editor: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTdoAhdDsyJ/?img_index=1&igsh=YjNtanRqdWEydnJr• Descript Underlord V2: https://descript.canny.io/changelog/announcingunderlord-v2• Apple Creator Studio: https://www.apple.com/apple-creator-studio/• Opus Clip iOS App: https://opusclip.canny.io/changelog/opusclip-ios-app-is-here• Opus Clip IOS App Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2J9es_30E_0• Wondercraft AI: https://www.wondercraft.ai/blog/ai-video-is-finally-good-enough-now-comes-the-hard-part• YouTube Auto-Dubbing: https://www.threads.com/@neal_mohan/post/DUtUCIgj2Xw?xmt=AQF0gXiexURAp4Dbe9jxUhcObsXY3v4W8XAK4hZ_TqSF5JmRsKtdq56xfOWZXht73InJr-Nf&slof=1• Overlap AI: https://overlap.ai• PodGround Grants: https://podground.io/grant</p><p><strong>Connect with me</strong>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@thejacobgoodenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacobgooden/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@thejacobgoodenNewsletter: TBD<strong>Chapters</strong>00:00 What Happened This Month00:19 Apple Podcast Is Adding Video Support01:10 Netflix Launches Exclusive Pete Davidson Podcast01:57 Hulu Sign Deal with Headgum02:39 CNN Strikes Deal With Lemonada Media03:07 Podcasts Are Dead04:05 Substack Announces TV App04:51 Amazon Launches Kelce Clubhouse05:56 Podcast Movement Is Coming To SXSW06:52 Spotify Is Making It Easier To Get Monetized08:11 Riverside Mobile Editing Updates08:28 Descript Underlord V209:56 Apple Creator Studio Launch10:35 Opus Clip Mobile Editor11:09 Wondercraft AI13:44 Tool of the Month: Overlap AI15:02 Service of the Month: PodGround15:46 Is There Anything I Missed?</p>
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