# Libsyn’s Next Chapter: Podcast Hosting, Video, Monetization, RSS and API | Brendan Monaghan #660

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Podcast: [New Media Show w/Rob Greenlee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-media-show-w-rob-greenlee-7521939)
Published: 2026-04-23T21:46:54+00:00
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![](https://newmediashow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/300x300-NMS-660-Episode-Art-Libsyn.png)**_“Podcast episode hosting used to be simple. You uploaded an audio file, generated an RSS feed, and distributed your show everywhere. That model still matters, but it is no longer enough for the modern creator economy.”_** **In this Episode 660** of The **Live New Media Show,** from **April 22nd, 2026**, **Host** **Podcast Hall of Famer and Former Libsyn VP Rob Greenlee** shares a screen and microphone with **Brendan Monaghan, President and CEO of Libsyn, to explore how podcast hosting is changing and what creators should expect from platforms in 2026 and beyond.** **This** **conversation gets to the heart of a major shift happening across podcasting and new media.** > **_Hosting companies are no longer judged only by whether they can deliver a clean RSS feed and reliable file storage. Creators now expect monetization, analytics, video support, workflow efficiency, AI-assisted publishing, broader distribution, and real help with audience growth._** **That larger shift frames the entire discussion between Rob and Brendan.** Brendan explains that **Libsyn still carries the legacy of being one of podcasting’s earliest and most important hosting platforms, but the company is now operating in a far more complex environment.** > _**Brendan points to Libsyn’s evolution from a technology-led hosting company into a broader creator platform that includes advertising and monetization infrastructure, especially after the company acquired businesses such as AdvertiseCast and Pair Networks. He argues that the modern hosting business must combine publishing, monetization, measurement, and simplicity for creators at every stage of growth.**_ **Rob pushes the conversation further by asking…

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