We're sponsoring an awesome event. Learn more by listening this [very brief] episode and by visiting ShareYourPod.com and applying to attend for FREE. See you in a week!

<p>We're sponsoring an awesome event. Learn more by listening this [very brief] episode and by visiting <a href="http://ShareYourPod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShareYourPod.com</a> and applying to attend for FREE. See you in a week!</p>

Announcing the "Share Your Pod" Event

This week we’re speaking broadly and in response to last weeks multiple bombshells on the monetization and partnership fronts. Apple Podcasts will now allow podcasters to charge for podcasts, and Facebook has partnered with Spotify to create a new podcast-inclusive social audio feature within the Facebook ecosystem. Looks like things are getting real on Real Talk Podcasting this week. Check out UserWay.org [link]Read Tanner's article on Apple Podcasts [link]Read about the Facebook/Spotify "partnership" [link]

<p>This week we’re speaking broadly and in response to last weeks multiple bombshells on the monetization and partnership fronts. Apple Podcasts will now allow podcasters to charge for podcasts, and Facebook has partnered with Spotify to create a new podcast-inclusive social audio feature within the Facebook ecosystem. Looks like things are getting real on Real Talk Podcasting this week. </p><p><strong>Check out <a href="http://UserWay.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UserWay.org</a></strong> <a href="https://userway.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[link]</a></p><p><strong>Read Tanner's article on Apple Podcasts </strong><a href="https://realtalkpodcasting.com/2021/04/apples-monetization-move-has-far-broader-implications-than-you-may-think/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[link]</a></p><p><strong>Read about the Facebook/Spotify <em>"partnership"</em></strong> <a href="https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/facebook-spotify-podcasts-audio-messaging-1234954848/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[link]</a></p>

Facebook and Spotify and Apple Podcasts, Oh My!

Reference LinksRODE Connect Software [click here]Ad Completion Rates [click here]SquadCast isn't recording you before you hit record, but Twilio is [click here]Learn about microphone bleed [click here]Want to leave us a review? Cool, do that here.

<h1>Reference Links</h1><p>RODE Connect Software <a href="https://www.rode.com/software/rode-connect" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>[click here]</strong></a></p><p>Ad Completion Rates <a href="http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/two-thirds-of-podcast-listeners-say-they-don-t-skip-the-ads/article_3030be66-9ed0-11eb-8a39-7fefa5f6b85a.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>[click here]</strong></a></p><p>SquadCast isn't recording you before you hit record, but Twilio is <a href="https://realtalkpodcasting.com/2021/04/squadcast-isnt-recording-you-before-you-press-record-but-twilio-is/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>[click here]</strong></a></p><p>Learn about microphone bleed <a href="https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/working-mic-bleed" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>[click here]</strong></a></p><p>Want to leave us a review? <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/rtp" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Cool, do that here</strong></a>.</p>

RODE Connect, Ad Completion Rate, and SquadCast

Show notes? We don't need no stinkin' show notes! Actually, I finished editing this episode at 2am the day of so... whoops! Check back soon and all the goodies will be here. Until then, VOTE!by land: https://rtp.link/landby sea: https://rtp.link/sea

<p>Show notes? We don't need no stinkin' show notes! Actually, I finished editing this episode at 2am the day of so... whoops! Check back soon and all the goodies will be here. Until then, VOTE!</p><p>by land: https://rtp.link/land</p><p>by sea: https://rtp.link/sea</p>

Spotify's Car Thing, Rode's Even Firmer Ware, and RTP-a-Palooza

Dan Misener

Steven Goldstein

Reference LinksLibsyn to Acquire AdvertiseCast [source]Steven Goldstein's Numbers [source]Omny Studio's Podcast Downloads Data [source]Dan Misener's Most Crowded Podcast Categories [source]Thanks to our Listeners for their questionsCasey Boda &amp; Rafael Di Furia, Max Billington of The Wolf and The Shepherd, and Connor Lites of The Winery Crasher podcast.Thanks to our Sponsor, YourTechReport.com

<h1>Reference Links</h1><p>Libsyn to Acquire AdvertiseCast <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210331005242/en/Libsyn-Announces-Agreements-to-Acquire-AdvertiseCast-Raise-25-Million-in-New-Equity-Commitments" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[source]</a></p><p>Steven Goldstein's Numbers <a href="https://rainnews.com/steve-goldstein-04012021/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[source]</a></p><p>Omny Studio's Podcast Downloads Data <a href="https://blog.omnystudio.com/by-the-numbers-844df71fd6fa" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[source]</a></p><p>Dan Misener's Most Crowded Podcast Categories <a href="https://blog.pacific-content.com/the-most-crowded-categories-in-apple-podcasts-april-2021-edition-273b3d59866e" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">[source]</a></p><h2>Thanks to our Listeners for their questions</h2><p>Casey Boda &amp; <a href="https://notyouraverageglobetrotter.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rafael Di Furia</a>, Max Billington of <a href="https://thewolfandtheshepherd.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Wolf and The Shepherd</a>, and Connor Lites of <a href="https://thewinerypodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Winery Crasher podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>Thanks to our Sponsor, </strong><a href="https://yourtechreport.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>YourTechReport.com</strong></a></p>

Lisbyn, Steven Goldstein, Dan Misener

Source LinksTurns out not many people want to pay for podcasts (color us shocked) [Source: InsideRadio]We've got 2M+ podcasts on the Apple Podcasts store now (and that's not good news) [Source: Daniel J. Lewis]Thanks to our Listeners for their questionsEdie Okamoto, Jeff Etringer (MakeAnythingEasy.com), and Maryam Bitege.Thanks to our Sponsor, YourTechReport.com

<h2>Source Links</h2><p>Turns out not many people want to pay for podcasts (color us shocked) <a href="http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/pay-for-podcasts-no-thanks-most-listeners-still-say/article_9894b122-8bf4-11eb-8df0-8bb88a06c855.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Source: InsideRadio]</a></p><p>We've got 2M+ podcasts on the Apple Podcasts store now (and that's not good news) <a href="https://podcastindustryinsights.com/apple-podcasts-statistics/?utm_source=podnews.net&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=podnews.net:2021-03-24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[Source: Daniel J. Lewis]</a></p><h3>Thanks to our Listeners for their questions</h3><p>Edie Okamoto, Jeff Etringer (<a href="https://makeanythingeasy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MakeAnythingEasy.com</a>), and Maryam Bitege.</p><h3>Thanks to our Sponsor, <a href="https://yourtechreport.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YourTechReport.com</a></h3>

Two Million Podcasts, But Not Really

Links to stories mentionedStreamyard adds multi-track recording [no link, still beta for Pro users]Google ads real-time transcription to Chrome [link]Links to other thingsWe're now on Fireside. To listen to previous episodes click hereAdd the a Stream Deck to your content creation arsenal [link]

<h2>Links to stories mentioned</h2><p>Streamyard adds multi-track recording <strong>[no link, still beta for Pro users]</strong></p><p>Google ads real-time transcription to Chrome <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/17/22337074/chrome-real-time-live-captions-audio-accessibility" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>[link]</strong></a></p><h2>Links to other things</h2><p>We're now on Fireside. To listen to previous episodes <a href="https://realtalkpodcasting.com/fireside" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>click here</strong></a></p><p>Add the a Stream Deck to your content creation arsenal <a href="https://www.elgato.com/en/stream-deck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>[link]</strong></a></p>

Streamyard's Individual Tracks, Chrome Accessibility, and Monetization Methods 101

Cool News About Podcast ThingsIf your podcast player supports chapters, we're using them now. Navigate this episode, and all future episodes, using the chapter links included in our mp3 meta data. Wee!Reference LinksAmazon Targets a Bigger Share of the Audio Ad Market (source)Apple Podcasts Changes "Subscribe" to "Follow" (source)Twitter Spaces Full Rollout (source) The Webaround Greenscreen (link)Thanks To Our Question AskersKatherine Pacheco, host of Chakras &amp; CusswordsDr. Kelly Bushéy, host of Bringing Intimacy Back

<h2>Cool News About Podcast Things</h2><p>If your podcast player supports chapters, we're using them now. Navigate this episode, and all future episodes, using the chapter links included in our mp3 meta data. Wee!</p><h2>Reference Links</h2><p>Amazon Targets a Bigger Share of the Audio Ad Market (<a href="http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/amazon-targets-a-bigger-share-of-the-audio-ad-market/article_a081f2a8-8354-11eb-a50e-ebb6360ede3c.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">source</a>)</p><p>Apple Podcasts Changes "Subscribe" to "Follow" (<a href="https://podnews.net/update/follow-not-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">source</a>)</p><p>Twitter Spaces Full Rollout (<a href="https://in.mashable.com/tech/20827/twitter-plans-to-roll-out-twitter-spaces-to-everyone-in-april#:~:text=Twitter%20is%20planning%20to%20roll,storm%20over%20the%20past%20year." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">source</a>) </p><p>The Webaround Greenscreen (<a href="https://thewebaround.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>)</p><h2>Thanks To Our Question Askers</h2><p>Katherine Pacheco, host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chakras-cusswords/id1504004014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chakras &amp; Cusswords</a></p><p>Dr. Kelly Bushéy, host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intimacy-through-discernment/id1477490794?i=1000504851514" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bringing Intimacy Back</a></p>

Amazon Spends More on Audio Ads, Apple Podcasts Changes Buttons, & Twitter Spaces is Opening Up

Resources &amp; LinkseMarketer projects podcast ad spend to grow 41% in 2021, as reported by IndsideRadioBullhorn releases Bullhorn Live for podcasters and online creatorsGoogle's AI Lab decided to reinvent audio compression. They call it Lyra.The Psychology of Color by IgnyteBrands.comSpecial OffersThanks to Daniel J Lewis, our listeners cant get a free 3-week trial from MyPodcastReviews.com (offer automatically applied in cart)More About UsArticles and tutorials are always available on RealTalkPodcasting.comConnect with us on Clubhouse by searching "Real Talk Podcasting" and following our club

<h2>Resources &amp; Links</h2><p>eMarketer projects podcast ad spend to grow 41% in 2021, as <a href="http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/emarketer-sees-podcast-ad-growth-of-41-in-2021-as-podcast-s-digital-audio-share/article_980f3fac-7b81-11eb-9665-17959622386d.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reported by IndsideRadio</a></p><p>Bullhorn releases <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/fr/news-release/2021/03/04/2187060/0/en/Bullhorn-Releases-Game-Changing-Listen-Live-Podcasting.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bullhorn Live</a> for podcasters and online creators</p><p>Google's AI Lab decided to reinvent audio compression. <a href="https://ai.googleblog.com/2021/02/lyra-new-very-low-bitrate-codec-for.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">They call it Lyra</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.ignytebrands.com/the-psychology-of-color-in-branding/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>The Psychology of Color</strong></a> by <a href="http://IgnyteBrands.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IgnyteBrands.com</a></p><h2>Special Offers</h2><p>Thanks to Daniel J Lewis, our listeners cant get a <a href="https://mypodcastreviews.com/?promo=RTP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free 3-week trial</a> from <a href="http://MyPodcastReviews.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MyPodcastReviews.com</a> (offer automatically applied in cart)</p><h2>More About Us</h2><p>Articles and tutorials are always available on <a href="https://realtalkpodcasting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RealTalkPodcasting.com</a></p><p>Connect with us on Clubhouse by searching "Real Talk Podcasting" and following our club</p>

Bullhorn Live, Podcast Ad Spend, and Google's Lyra

Like the new order? Q&amp;A first, news second? Vote YES by clicking hereVote NO by clicking hereLinks and references from the episodeLearn more about the Haitian Chef hereLearn more about Backtracks podcast analytics hereApple's position on episode numbers in podcast titlesOur updated list of all the places to submit your podcastDescript's latest updates can be found hereIf you're on iOS, check out the PODZ app hereWant more?Consider becoming a regular over at RealTalkPodcasting.comJoin us on Clubhouse every weekday morning, afternoon, and eveningSend us mail via hello@realtalkpodcasting.com

<h3>Like the new order? Q&amp;A first, news second? </h3><p><strong>Vote YES</strong> by <a href="https://rtp.link/yes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a><br/><strong>Vote NO</strong> by <a href="https://rtp.link/no" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a></p><h3>Links and references from the episode</h3><p>Learn more about the Haitian Chef <a href="https://rtp.link/haiti" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Learn more about Backtracks podcast analytics <a href="https://backtracks.fm/podcast-analytics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Apple's <a href="https://twitter.com/Podnews/status/1101302460344229888?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">position</a> on episode numbers in podcast titles</p><p>Our <a href="https://rtp.link/podcastsubmissions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">updated list</a> of all the places to submit your podcast</p><p>Descript's latest updates <a href="https://blog.descript.com/new-in-descript-transcript-correction-and-more/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">can be found here</a></p><p>If you're on iOS, <a href="https://listentopodz.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">check out the PODZ app here</a></p><h3>Want more?</h3><p>Consider becoming a regular over at <a href="https://realtalkpodcasting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RealTalkPodcasting.com</a></p><p><a href="https://rtp.link/clubhouseschedule" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join us on Clubhouse</a> every weekday morning, afternoon, and evening</p><p>Send us mail via <a href="mailto:hello@realtalkpodcasting.com">hello@realtalkpodcasting.com</a></p>

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