Is learning to create a press release an asset for podcasters? Things to think about if you're going to shut down your podcast, a co-hosted in-person podcast set-up that portable and modern, Podlink is back to its original owner! can you put a PDF in your RSS feed? We clarity gathering all the data for your podcast, we got some great feedback on Libsyn's Multi-user, the Age of Audio documentary, and download stats, mean and median numbers!

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Quick Episode Summary

• (2:17) Rob and Elsie conversation
• (3:52) AUDIO FEEDBACK: Libsyn multi-user feature via Steve Stewart
• (9:09) The independent podcaster's survey!
• (10:33) Podlink is back to its original owner
• (13:16) What's the value of teaching podcasting students about creating a press release?
• (16:14) Understanding download data and suspect growth
• (25:39) Getting a PDF in an RSS feed? Best practices
• (30:00) Libsyn stats vs Apple/Spotify stats
• (33:57) AUDIO FEEDBACK: Advice on ending a podcast via Civilla Morgan
• (40:41) Modern in-person, portable podcast setups!
• (47:59) How do you get short, clean podcast links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify?
• (51:08) Rob featured on The Age of Audio documentary!
• (53:15) Review of research into politically themed podcasts' popularity from Castbox
• (1:00:32) Process of AI-generated summarized race reports
• (1:06:27) Stats! Mean and median download numbers!
• (1:08:05) Where have we been and where are we going?

Featured Podcast Promo + Audio

• Steve Stewart
• Civilla Morgan

Where have we been and where are we going

• Behind the Mic: 20 Years of Podcasting Secrets from Libsyn’s VP | Podcasting Secrets (Audio)
• Behind the Mic: 20 Years of Podcasting Secrets from Libsyn’s VP | Podcasting Secrets (Video)
• Diversity, Inclusion & Representation in Podcasting with Elsie Escobar - Linkedin live video stream

Thank you to Nick from MicMe for our awesome intro!

Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie

• Leave us voice feedback!
• Indie Podcasters' Survey 2025
• Podlink’s Next Chapter
• Rob's PDF: Stats
• Cycling Together with Kristin and Steve
• H1 XLR 2 Track Handy Recorder | Buy Now | ZOOM
• PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder | Buy Now | ZOOM
• RØDECaster Duo | Integrated Audio Production Studio | RØDE
• AGE OF AUDIO - YouTube
• New Political Podcasts Surge Past Veterans In Subscriber Race, Says TheRighting. | News | podcastnewsdaily.com
• Formula E and Google Cloud to Collaborate on Inclusivity Podcast for Visually Impaired - Jul 9, 2025

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