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Has Podcasting Become Just Like Radio? Surviving the Age of Ads and Consolidation
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- Ask the Podcast Coach
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- Nov 22, 2025
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- 5243
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Send us feedback/questions via Text In this episode of Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson and Jim Collison dive into the evolving world of podcasting where authenticity wrestles against the growing pressures of monetization and consolidation. Are podcasts losing their unique spirit and turning into just another version of radio? Dave and Jim reflect on the rise of dynamic ads, syndication, and free hosting, dissect the pitfalls of “following the money,” and urge podcasters to stay true to th...