{"podcast":{"title":"School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast","slug":"school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901","podcast_index_feed_id":505901,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/school-of-podcasting/","website_url":"http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b4a26191-38b9-47ba-86c1-73bf2cd30126/sopalbumart2020-white-20230402-emhtx68qui.jpg","author":"Dave Jackson","episode_count":1006,"summary":"You want to start a podcast, but you’re unsure where to start. You need advice on how to grow or monetize your show, and stop being so scared that it won’t work! I can help by showing you what mistakes NOT TO MAKE and much more. Subscribe to the show and soak in the 18+ years of podcasting experience from Podcaster Hall of Fame Inductee Dave Jackson.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T08:21:44.808087+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901"},"episode":{"title":"How do you feel about the future of podcasting in 2026?","slug":"how-do-you-feel-about-the-future-of-podcasting-in-2026","published_at":"2026-04-27T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901/how-do-you-feel-about-the-future-of-podcasting-in-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901","url":"http://www.schoolofpodcasting.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1da163c3-782f-4296-989e-1ab3d1acfe0c.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we answer a question I know has been on the minds of so many podcasters: Where is podcasting headed? What We Covered Spotify, YouTube, and AI Slop: I kicked things off sharing my concerns about immoral creators, content exclusivity, and how blurry the definition of a “podcast” is getting. Optimism vs. Pessimism: We heard from multiple voices on whether the future looks bright or grim, and what keeps each of us going. Video, Discoverability, and Content Overload: How YouTube’s dominance and the rise of video (and AI-generated \"slop\") is shifting the landscape, sometimes making things more confusing than ever. Monetization Woes and the Hopes for Crowdfunding: Many noted frustration with ads and the current monetization system, with hope for easier, more integrated crowdfunding in the future. Government Regulation and Freedom of Speech: A Canadian listener shared real concerns about government overreach and its chilling effect on creators. Defining Your “Why” and Staying True to Your Mission: Several contributors reminded us to focus on passion, purpose, and connecting with our audience. Staying Resilient: Through all the changes—algorithm shakeups, new platforms, and shifting formats—what matters most is keeping your audience at the heart of what you do. Participants Steve Stewart ( Podcast Editors Mastermind , Podcast Editor's Academy , Steve's Site ) Kim Newlove ( The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast , Perrysburg Podcast ) Todd the Gator ( Guardian Down Roundtable , 50 Years Experience Required , Lessons in the Rearview Leslie Marting ( Greatland Media ) Ralph Estep Jr. ( AskRalph.com ) Podcasting Morning Show York Welcome to Earth Stories Cool Cars with Chris Mentioned In This Episode JJJAck Film's Video on youTube Demonetization New Media Show Rob Greenlee…","meta_description":"In this episode, we answer a question I know has been on the minds of so many podcasters: Where is podcasting headed? What We Covered Spotify, YouTube, an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3639,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901/episodes/how-do-you-feel-about-the-future-of-podcasting-in-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901/how-do-you-feel-about-the-future-of-podcasting-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}