Each week Jules and Stocks talk to the people behind your favourite podcasts, and run through the latest news in podcasting. Behind The Podcast, is the official podcast of the Australian Podcast Awards and is DM Podcasts production.
In this week's episode, Jules and Stocks breakdown the winners and losers from the recent Australian Podcast Awards. They talk ad-blockers in podcasts and the lack of regulation that still exists in this space, and how optimistic they both are about the opportunities for content creators and podcasters in Australia. Plus, the sad wash up from the Pushkin staff lay offs and how scaling up should not be left to venture capitalists. [01:23] The Australian Podcast Awards Winners [09:49] TikTok Cards [12:15] Auddia Skips Podcast Ads For a Subscription [17:51] Room For Podcast Growth in Australia and UK [19:59] Ex Pushkin Employee on Why They Left Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's episode, Jules and Stocks breakdown the winners and losers from the recent Australian Podcast Awards. They talk ad-blockers in podcasts and the lack of regulation that still exists in this space, and how optimistic they both are about the opportunities for content creators and podcasters in Australia. Plus, the sad wash up from the Pushkin staff lay offs and how scaling up should not be left to venture capitalists. [01:23] The Australian Podcast Awards Winners [09:49] TikTok Cards [12:15] Auddia Skips Podcast Ads For a Subscription [17:51] Room For Podcast Growth in Australia and UK [19:59] Ex Pushkin Employee on Why They Left Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27:49
EP47 - S4
29 Nov 23
It's another big week in the world of Podcasting and Jules and Stocks have all the goss, including advertising trends in Australia, some AI in podcasting mishaps and fashion advice for the Australian Podcast Awards. [01:44] Australia’s top podcast advertisers revealed Mumbrella [06:11] Goodpods removes AI-generated descriptions [8:23] Pushkin Industries’ Podcast Workers Form Union - Hollywood Reporter and Malcolm Gladwell’s Media Empire Is Being Torn Apart - Daily Beast [13:55] Podcast Workers Australia's Freelance Podcast Rate Card [16:33] Ben Shapiro and the conservative podcasters after his throne - The Verge Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's another big week in the world of Podcasting and Jules and Stocks have all the goss, including advertising trends in Australia, some AI in podcasting mishaps and fashion advice for the Australian Podcast Awards. [01:44] Australia’s top podcast advertisers revealed Mumbrella [06:11] Goodpods removes AI-generated descriptions [8:23] Pushkin Industries’ Podcast Workers Form Union - Hollywood Reporter and Malcolm Gladwell’s Media Empire Is Being Torn Apart - Daily Beast [13:55] Podcast Workers Australia's Freelance Podcast Rate Card [16:33] Ben Shapiro and the conservative podcasters after his throne - The Verge Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:30
EP46 - S4
22 Nov 23
Stocks and Jules get stuck into another chewy episode full of the latest podcast news, along with the usual hot takes and solid recommendations. Mentioned this week: [01:28] Spotify Fan Study Report [10:36] How Apple Shaped Podcasting [13:38] TikTok integrates with Spotify, Apple and Amazon [16:46] Top 50 podcast in the US [21:46] Stocks missed a recommendation from his list in last week's episode (see below) [23:30] When will podcasts overtake humanity? Recommendations: Acquired: Stratchery episode Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stocks and Jules get stuck into another chewy episode full of the latest podcast news, along with the usual hot takes and solid recommendations. Mentioned this week: [01:28] Spotify Fan Study Report [10:36] How Apple Shaped Podcasting [13:38] TikTok integrates with Spotify, Apple and Amazon [16:46] Top 50 podcast in the US [21:46] Stocks missed a recommendation from his list in last week's episode (see below) [23:30] When will podcasts overtake humanity? Recommendations: Acquired: Stratchery episode Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24:25
EP45 - S4
15 Nov 23
This week has Stocks post swim and Jules sipping Scotch by the fire, as they tuck into the biggest Podcasting stories of the week. Plus, we find out the surprising news that Jules is a genuine MAFS fan and the guys give us their 'best podcasts of the year' lists. Mentioned this week: [02:21] James Corden strikes deal for new podcast with SiriusXM [05:07] Trevor Noah is NOT going to create an echo chamber [06:51] Joe Rogan's big Spofify Decision [14:04] SBS Insight to get its own podcast [15:08] Directors rewatch their films [18:17] The Economist Goes Behind a Paywall Recommendations: Stocks and Jules Best Podcasts of the Year NEWS (S) The Rest is Politics (S) This Week on the Internet (J) Podlitical KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION (S) Acquired ENTERTAINMENT (S) Culture Club (S) Mamamia Out Loud (S) The Watch (J) Search Engine (J) The Drop with Osman Faruqi SPORT (S) 6 Trophies (S) No Laying Up (J) The Pool Room with Tony Armstrong (J) Owned with Rex Chapman TRUE CRIME/ SCRIPTED (S) Sherlock and Co (J) Scamanda (J) The Kinahans GUILTY PLEASURE (S) Heavy Hands (J) McCartney: A Life in Lyrics Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week has Stocks post swim and Jules sipping Scotch by the fire, as they tuck into the biggest Podcasting stories of the week. Plus, we find out the surprising news that Jules is a genuine MAFS fan and the guys give us their 'best podcasts of the year' lists. Mentioned this week: [02:21] James Corden strikes deal for new podcast with SiriusXM [05:07] Trevor Noah is NOT going to create an echo chamber [06:51] Joe Rogan's big Spofify Decision [14:04] SBS Insight to get its own podcast [15:08] Directors rewatch their films [18:17] The Economist Goes Behind a Paywall Recommendations: Stocks and Jules Best Podcasts of the Year NEWS (S) The Rest is Politics (S) This Week on the Internet (J) Podlitical KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION (S) Acquired ENTERTAINMENT (S) Culture Club (S) Mamamia Out Loud (S) The Watch (J) Search Engine (J) The Drop with Osman Faruqi SPORT (S) 6 Trophies (S) No Laying Up (J) The Pool Room with Tony Armstrong (J) Owned with Rex Chapman TRUE CRIME/ SCRIPTED (S) Sherlock and Co (J) Scamanda (J) The Kinahans GUILTY PLEASURE (S) Heavy Hands (J) McCartney: A Life in Lyrics Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:46
EP44 - S4
8 Nov 23
This week it's coffee for Stocks and red wine for Jules as they settle in for a long chat about the state of play in podcasting this week (with a small side of NBA musings). Brittany has been on high rotation for Stocks, we get inside info on how TikTok is taking on YouTube and the lads get fired up about what not to put on your 'best of' end of year podcasting lists. Mentioned this week: [03:16] The Brittany Spears Audiobook (find on Spotify Premium) and the meme that has gone viral from it. [08:11] This app is making podcasts more TikTokable [15:15] Why Wondery is so successful [22:08] Fair Enough on Nan's Favourites on how they were cancelled by Spotify [23:07] What is the Optimal Number of Ads in an Audio Ad Break? [25:25] Don't put these podcasts on your end of year lists. Just don't. Recommended: Audiobook: The Moon's a Balloon David Niven Nan's Fav's - Ep 28 Lachlan Fairbairn: Getting His Podcast Cancelled. Contact Behind the Podcast and follow BTP HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week it's coffee for Stocks and red wine for Jules as they settle in for a long chat about the state of play in podcasting this week (with a small side of NBA musings). Brittany has been on high rotation for Stocks, we get inside info on how TikTok is taking on YouTube and the lads get fired up about what not to put on your 'best of' end of year podcasting lists. Mentioned this week: [03:16] The Brittany Spears Audiobook (find on Spotify Premium) and the meme that has gone viral from it. [08:11] This app is making podcasts more TikTokable [15:15] Why Wondery is so successful [22:08] Fair Enough on Nan's Favourites on how they were cancelled by Spotify [23:07] What is the Optimal Number of Ads in an Audio Ad Break? [25:25] Don't put these podcasts on your end of year lists. Just don't. Recommended: Audiobook: The Moon's a Balloon David Niven Nan's Fav's - Ep 28 Lachlan Fairbairn: Getting His Podcast Cancelled. Contact Behind the Podcast and follow BTP HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32:35
EP43 - S4
1 Nov 23
As Jules settles in to Scottish life and a reduction in sunlight, Stocks prepares to jump on the Fast TV train. This week the pair discuss some big new podcasts on the way and the most significant podcast new of the week, including Apple's change in download data collection and Spotify's promising financial outlook. Mentioned this week: [02:20] Mia Khalifa ‘dropped from Playboy podcasting deal’ after Israel-Palestine comments [05:27] Jon Stewarts Show on Apple is Ending [07:47] Apple considers selling ads on original shows [09:33] Apple’s latest iOS update could have a big impact on podcast downloads [11:39] Wondery launches three podcast FAST channels on Amazon Freevee [15:35] Suge Knight Launching ‘Collect Calls’ Podcast From Prison [18:43] Spotify Reports Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Podcasts to Look Out For: WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker to launch podcast The latest from the makers of Serial - The Kids of Rutherford County Contact Behind the Podcast and follow BTP HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Jules settles in to Scottish life and a reduction in sunlight, Stocks prepares to jump on the Fast TV train. This week the pair discuss some big new podcasts on the way and the most significant podcast new of the week, including Apple's change in download data collection and Spotify's promising financial outlook. Mentioned this week: [02:20] Mia Khalifa ‘dropped from Playboy podcasting deal’ after Israel-Palestine comments [05:27] Jon Stewarts Show on Apple is Ending [07:47] Apple considers selling ads on original shows [09:33] Apple’s latest iOS update could have a big impact on podcast downloads [11:39] Wondery launches three podcast FAST channels on Amazon Freevee [15:35] Suge Knight Launching ‘Collect Calls’ Podcast From Prison [18:43] Spotify Reports Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Podcasts to Look Out For: WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker to launch podcast The latest from the makers of Serial - The Kids of Rutherford County Contact Behind the Podcast and follow BTP HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:08
EP42 - S4
26 Oct 23
With Jules still settling into his new digs in Scotland, Stocks grabs the reins and brings in Spotify's Content Partnership Lead, Prithi Dey for a chat all things 'Big Green'. If you're a podcast creator who wants to know how to get noticed and hear what genres are trending on Spotify this episode is for you. Podcast Recommendations and Mentions: Sweet Bobby Serial Endless Thread RadioLab Today in Focus The Daily Prithi's guilty pleasure listen - Toni & Ryan Conviction Children in the Pictures Find Prithi on Instagram, LinkedIn and email the Spotify team HERE Contact Behind the Podcast and follow BTP HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Jules still settling into his new digs in Scotland, Stocks grabs the reins and brings in Spotify's Content Partnership Lead, Prithi Dey for a chat all things 'Big Green'. If you're a podcast creator who wants to know how to get noticed and hear what genres are trending on Spotify this episode is for you. Podcast Recommendations and Mentions: Sweet Bobby Serial Endless Thread RadioLab Today in Focus The Daily Prithi's guilty pleasure listen - Toni & Ryan Conviction Children in the Pictures Find Prithi on Instagram, LinkedIn and email the Spotify team HERE Contact Behind the Podcast and follow BTP HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
34:22
EP41 - S4
19 Oct 23
The intercontinental eepisodes of Behind The Podcast have begun, as Jules settles into a cold attic somewhere in the hills of Scotland for the foreseeable future. This week Jules and Stocks discuss the continuing fallout of podcast consolidation, some exciting new podcasting tech, the strategic move to offer audiobooks by Spotify and more. [00:47] Podcasting’s fallout continues, Pushkin restructures - job losses, The Athletic cuts down on Sports podcasts [08:26] Keet: the future of podcasting with P2P innovation powered by Tether [12:42] This New Portable Studio From Austrian Audio Makes Great Podcasting And Recording Simple [16:12] AI making it easier for podcasters to sound more polished [17:57] As podcasting grows so does co-listening [20:34] Spotify is giving paid subscribers 15 hours of audiobook listening per month Recommendations this month: The Rewatchables: ‘Toy Soldiers’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt The Voice Podcasts: The Squiz The Daily Aus The Guardian Podcast The Voice Referendum Explained - ABC Listen Contact Behind the Podcast and follow BTP HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The intercontinental eepisodes of Behind The Podcast have begun, as Jules settles into a cold attic somewhere in the hills of Scotland for the foreseeable future. This week Jules and Stocks discuss the continuing fallout of podcast consolidation, some exciting new podcasting tech, the strategic move to offer audiobooks by Spotify and more. [00:47] Podcasting’s fallout continues, Pushkin restructures - job losses, The Athletic cuts down on Sports podcasts [08:26] Keet: the future of podcasting with P2P innovation powered by Tether [12:42] This New Portable Studio From Austrian Audio Makes Great Podcasting And Recording Simple [16:12] AI making it easier for podcasters to sound more polished [17:57] As podcasting grows so does co-listening [20:34] Spotify is giving paid subscribers 15 hours of audiobook listening per month Recommendations this month: The Rewatchables: ‘Toy Soldiers’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt The Voice Podcasts: The Squiz The Daily Aus The Guardian Podcast The Voice Referendum Explained - ABC Listen Contact Behind the Podcast and follow BTP HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:45
EP40 - S4
11 Oct 23
This week in the pod-cave Jules and Stocks invite an avid listener of BTP to wax lyrical about all things podcasts. Super-fan, Jimmy Mack, joins Stocks and Jules to chat about discovery, their favourite podcasts and their consumption habits. For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week in the pod-cave Jules and Stocks invite an avid listener of BTP to wax lyrical about all things podcasts. Super-fan, Jimmy Mack, joins Stocks and Jules to chat about discovery, their favourite podcasts and their consumption habits. For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16:00
EP39 - S4
4 Oct 23
It's a sad day in the studio today as Jules and Stocks enjoy the last face-to-face episode before Jules packs a haggis into his sporran and moves to Scotland. Today the lads chat about the latest tech developments, biggest movements and most interesting players in the ever-changing world of podcasting. Mentioned this week: [01:25] Apple becomes your all-in-one destination for audio [04:00] Podcasting’s No. 1 Agent Now Copes With Crash of Market He Hyped [12:44] Spotify using AI to imitate podcast hosts’ voices in different languages [17:35] Meghan Markle Bids Adieu To 'Archetypes' Podcast, Withdraws Trademark Request [19:21] Sarah Silverman signs with Lemonada - leaving Kast For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a sad day in the studio today as Jules and Stocks enjoy the last face-to-face episode before Jules packs a haggis into his sporran and moves to Scotland. Today the lads chat about the latest tech developments, biggest movements and most interesting players in the ever-changing world of podcasting. Mentioned this week: [01:25] Apple becomes your all-in-one destination for audio [04:00] Podcasting’s No. 1 Agent Now Copes With Crash of Market He Hyped [12:44] Spotify using AI to imitate podcast hosts’ voices in different languages [17:35] Meghan Markle Bids Adieu To 'Archetypes' Podcast, Withdraws Trademark Request [19:21] Sarah Silverman signs with Lemonada - leaving Kast For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20:40
EP38 - S4
28 Sep 23
In the penultimate face-to-face recording for Jules and Stocks, ahead of Jules moving permanently to sunny Scotland, the pair dive deep into what will undoubtedly be the biggest podcast story of 2023 - the fall of Kast Media - and the podcasters who paid the price. Read more about the downfall of Kast Media: A Fight Over Missing Ad Money Roils the Podcast Industry Why everyone in the podcast world is mad at Kast Media Exposing a Podcast Scam Watch the full video from Theo Von on YouTube here For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the penultimate face-to-face recording for Jules and Stocks, ahead of Jules moving permanently to sunny Scotland, the pair dive deep into what will undoubtedly be the biggest podcast story of 2023 - the fall of Kast Media - and the podcasters who paid the price. Read more about the downfall of Kast Media: A Fight Over Missing Ad Money Roils the Podcast Industry Why everyone in the podcast world is mad at Kast Media Exposing a Podcast Scam Watch the full video from Theo Von on YouTube here For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20:23
EP37 - S4
21 Sep 23
In this week's edition of 'not your average podcast about podcasts' - Jules and Stocks discuss the latest from podcasting powerhouse Mamamia, Future podcasting forecasts, Podcasts appearing on in-flight channels and Spotify's talk circuit of damage control. Mentioned this week: [00:44] Mamamia Upfront Shows the Econonic Power of Women [08:08] Podcasting: Recent trends and future goals #RDA23 [13:57] Podcasts on Delta Airlines as Tweeted by @AlbanBrooke [19:36] Spotify CFO Touts AI DJ, Podcasting “Evolution”: “We Are Signing Deals Differently Producer Mandy's recommendation: Revisionist History: Doctors, Guns and Money For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's edition of 'not your average podcast about podcasts' - Jules and Stocks discuss the latest from podcasting powerhouse Mamamia, Future podcasting forecasts, Podcasts appearing on in-flight channels and Spotify's talk circuit of damage control. Mentioned this week: [00:44] Mamamia Upfront Shows the Econonic Power of Women [08:08] Podcasting: Recent trends and future goals #RDA23 [13:57] Podcasts on Delta Airlines as Tweeted by @AlbanBrooke [19:36] Spotify CFO Touts AI DJ, Podcasting “Evolution”: “We Are Signing Deals Differently Producer Mandy's recommendation: Revisionist History: Doctors, Guns and Money For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25:11
EP36 - S4
14 Sep 23
A lubricated Stocks and a determinedly abstinent Jules bring you the hottest news from the podcast world, including the new (old) kids on the block and Spotify's big risky podcast gamble. Mentioned this week: Late-Night Hosts Switch To Podcasting To Fund Out-Of-Work Staff Spotify’s $1 Billion Podcast Bet Turns Into a Serial Drama Spotify is reportedly limiting ad payouts for white noise podcasters The nonstop podcast listeners are on to something For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A lubricated Stocks and a determinedly abstinent Jules bring you the hottest news from the podcast world, including the new (old) kids on the block and Spotify's big risky podcast gamble. Mentioned this week: Late-Night Hosts Switch To Podcasting To Fund Out-Of-Work Staff Spotify’s $1 Billion Podcast Bet Turns Into a Serial Drama Spotify is reportedly limiting ad payouts for white noise podcasters The nonstop podcast listeners are on to something For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26:16
EP35 - S4
7 Sep 23
Behind The Podcast comes from the coffee capital of Australia this week. Jules has been given the week off, so Stocks and the Head of Podcasts at DM - Cameron Muller - tackle the big podcast stories of the week. Mentioned This week: [00:41] How Podcasting in China Became A Symbol of China's Gen Z Feminist Movement, Platforms in China [07:19] Podcast Movement 2023: the good, the bad, the uneventful For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behind The Podcast comes from the coffee capital of Australia this week. Jules has been given the week off, so Stocks and the Head of Podcasts at DM - Cameron Muller - tackle the big podcast stories of the week. Mentioned This week: [00:41] How Podcasting in China Became A Symbol of China's Gen Z Feminist Movement, Platforms in China [07:19] Podcast Movement 2023: the good, the bad, the uneventful For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15:07
EP34 - S4
31 Aug 23
No-one is hung over today HUZZAH! Which means our sport-loving pod-nerds can dive deep into the interesting developments into the world of sports podcasting. Plus a comprehensive list of the movers and shakers right now in the podcasting landscape and some of their 'podcasting pet peeves'. [00:45] Amazon Plucks Ex-ESPN Talent As It Pushes Further Into Sports [12:52] The 40(ish) Most Important People in Podcasting in 2023 and Bill Simmons, Alex Cooper, Emma Chamberlain and 36 More on The Future of Podcasting [18:36] Linkfire Expands To Podcasting with Powerful Marketing Toolkit Built for Podcasters For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No-one is hung over today HUZZAH! Which means our sport-loving pod-nerds can dive deep into the interesting developments into the world of sports podcasting. Plus a comprehensive list of the movers and shakers right now in the podcasting landscape and some of their 'podcasting pet peeves'. [00:45] Amazon Plucks Ex-ESPN Talent As It Pushes Further Into Sports [12:52] The 40(ish) Most Important People in Podcasting in 2023 and Bill Simmons, Alex Cooper, Emma Chamberlain and 36 More on The Future of Podcasting [18:36] Linkfire Expands To Podcasting with Powerful Marketing Toolkit Built for Podcasters For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:57
EP33 - S4
24 Aug 23
Not even a hangover and national football loss can keep our pod-nerds down. In today's dusty episode, a valiant Jules and Stocks discuss the 'Spotify Exclusive' experiment, the latest from the Podcast Ranker, the latest merger and other interesting podcast stories from the week. Mentioned this week: [00:45] An integration between spotify and patreon has been announced [03:54] How a ‘poodunnit’ podcast about a wedding’s dirty secret went viral [06:30] Podcast Ranker: ARN and SCA battle for podcast supremacy heats up [07:44] Spotify ends more exclusive licensing podcast deals [10:52] More Mergers Recommended this week: Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Not even a hangover and national football loss can keep our pod-nerds down. In today's dusty episode, a valiant Jules and Stocks discuss the 'Spotify Exclusive' experiment, the latest from the Podcast Ranker, the latest merger and other interesting podcast stories from the week. Mentioned this week: [00:45] An integration between spotify and patreon has been announced [03:54] How a ‘poodunnit’ podcast about a wedding’s dirty secret went viral [06:30] Podcast Ranker: ARN and SCA battle for podcast supremacy heats up [07:44] Spotify ends more exclusive licensing podcast deals [10:52] More Mergers Recommended this week: Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at [email protected] Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14:37
EP32 - S4
17 Aug 23
Jules and Stocks put their big ol' nerd brains together for another episode dissecting the podcasting and tech news from the past week. In this week's yarn the long awaited TikTok podcasting could be a a monster success for the platform, huge podcaster, Alex Cooper's expansion with her own network set to launch, and the big money, big potential of sport's betting and podcasting. Mentioned this week: [00:47] Tiktok-has-been-testing-full-length-podcasts [05:54] Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper is starting her own podcast network [10:03] ESPN Shoves Barstool From Penn Sports-Betting Pact and Back to Founder Dave Portnoy [13:27] CoHost Debuts Advanced Audience Demographics for In-Depth Podcast Listener Analysis [15:28] Why some publishers are reducing their podcast slate to try to grow their audio businesses Recommendations this week: [17:05] Owned - with Rex Chapman [20:02] The Kinahans For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jules and Stocks put their big ol' nerd brains together for another episode dissecting the podcasting and tech news from the past week. In this week's yarn the long awaited TikTok podcasting could be a a monster success for the platform, huge podcaster, Alex Cooper's expansion with her own network set to launch, and the big money, big potential of sport's betting and podcasting. Mentioned this week: [00:47] Tiktok-has-been-testing-full-length-podcasts [05:54] Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper is starting her own podcast network [10:03] ESPN Shoves Barstool From Penn Sports-Betting Pact and Back to Founder Dave Portnoy [13:27] CoHost Debuts Advanced Audience Demographics for In-Depth Podcast Listener Analysis [15:28] Why some publishers are reducing their podcast slate to try to grow their audio businesses Recommendations this week: [17:05] Owned - with Rex Chapman [20:02] The Kinahans For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:21
EP31 - S4
10 Aug 23
This episode sees Stocks very excited to dig out his cowboy boots and get to the rodeo, but not before he and Jules put their heads together to catch up on this week's podcasting news. Mentioned this episode: (01:00-08:16) Warner Music creating in house podcast network (08:18-10:33) Marvel cuts in-house podcast team in half amidst Disney layoffs (10:38-12:41) 4 out of 5 people will skip podcast ‘radio style’ ads (12:44-15:12) The Kids podcast listeners report (15:13-17:23) Radio, not podcasts, rules the car: Edison Research (17:26-21:27) After the Podcast Gold Rush, Is Audio Too Corporate to Be Cool? For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode sees Stocks very excited to dig out his cowboy boots and get to the rodeo, but not before he and Jules put their heads together to catch up on this week's podcasting news. Mentioned this episode: (01:00-08:16) Warner Music creating in house podcast network (08:18-10:33) Marvel cuts in-house podcast team in half amidst Disney layoffs (10:38-12:41) 4 out of 5 people will skip podcast ‘radio style’ ads (12:44-15:12) The Kids podcast listeners report (15:13-17:23) Radio, not podcasts, rules the car: Edison Research (17:26-21:27) After the Podcast Gold Rush, Is Audio Too Corporate to Be Cool? For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:30
EP30 - S4
3 Aug 23
In this episode the pod nerds, Jules and Stocks, take a mighty helping from the Spotify news smorgasbord, discuss the writers and actors strike and how it's impacting the podcasting world, and muse whether the Twitter alternative 'Threads' has longevity. Mentioned this week: Spotify Eyes Younger-Skewing Podcasts, Q2 Subscribers Jump, Losses Widen Spotify Podcasts' High-Growth Era is Probably Over Spotify loses out on £34m after podcasting 'write offs' with high-profile contracts including Harry and Meghan Actors’ Strike Leaves Celebrity Podcasts in Grey Zone How Podcasting Is Changing Teaching and Research For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode the pod nerds, Jules and Stocks, take a mighty helping from the Spotify news smorgasbord, discuss the writers and actors strike and how it's impacting the podcasting world, and muse whether the Twitter alternative 'Threads' has longevity. Mentioned this week: Spotify Eyes Younger-Skewing Podcasts, Q2 Subscribers Jump, Losses Widen Spotify Podcasts' High-Growth Era is Probably Over Spotify loses out on £34m after podcasting 'write offs' with high-profile contracts including Harry and Meghan Actors’ Strike Leaves Celebrity Podcasts in Grey Zone How Podcasting Is Changing Teaching and Research For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25:20
EP29 - S4
27 Jul 23
The nerd-bros are back and they are learning, and sharing. In this week's episode they rankle the Australian podcast ranker, chat about the results from Mumbrella's Podpolls and eagerly await Paul McCartney's new upcoming podcast. Plus they give loads of recommendations so you, too, can learn and share the podcast love. Mentioned this week: The Australian podcast Ranker June 2023 Mumbrella 360's Podpoll results 2023 Pushkin Announces Paul McCartney Podcast Jules recommends: Quick Smart ABC Podcasts TED Talk Daily Patented: History of Inventions Instant Genius BBC Podcasts Stocks recommends: Joe Pomp Show New York Times The Daily Stratechery Huberman Lab The Imperfects Podcast High Performance Podcast For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The nerd-bros are back and they are learning, and sharing. In this week's episode they rankle the Australian podcast ranker, chat about the results from Mumbrella's Podpolls and eagerly await Paul McCartney's new upcoming podcast. Plus they give loads of recommendations so you, too, can learn and share the podcast love. Mentioned this week: The Australian podcast Ranker June 2023 Mumbrella 360's Podpoll results 2023 Pushkin Announces Paul McCartney Podcast Jules recommends: Quick Smart ABC Podcasts TED Talk Daily Patented: History of Inventions Instant Genius BBC Podcasts Stocks recommends: Joe Pomp Show New York Times The Daily Stratechery Huberman Lab The Imperfects Podcast High Performance Podcast For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19:21
EP28 - S4
20 Jul 23
Fresh back from holidays Stocks is reunited with his buddy, Jules, and there is podcasting news galore! Find out what Stocks listened to while he was travelling, what's got the sector rumour mill turning and how Hollywood is inadvertently helping the podcast industry. Mentioned this episode: Bradley Cooper makes a deal with iHeartmedia TV Eyes Podcasts' Profit Potential Despite Content Spending Pullbacks Lamborghini Just Launched a New Podcast Apple to provide individual episode artwork … finally Cohn Has Left Spotify and Been Named Westwood One SVP, Sales & Digital Partnerships Pocket Casts Wear OS App Stitcher Is shutting down Tony Abbott Former PM Has a Podcast with His Ex Key Advisor Peta Credlin Gary Lineker and his Goalhanger teammates on their podcast empire ‘Like Nothing Else You’ll Ever Hear’: the 20 Best Podcasts Ever - From The Guardian Twitter vs Threads Recommended: The Rest is Politics Match Of The Day: Top 10 For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh back from holidays Stocks is reunited with his buddy, Jules, and there is podcasting news galore! Find out what Stocks listened to while he was travelling, what's got the sector rumour mill turning and how Hollywood is inadvertently helping the podcast industry. Mentioned this episode: Bradley Cooper makes a deal with iHeartmedia TV Eyes Podcasts' Profit Potential Despite Content Spending Pullbacks Lamborghini Just Launched a New Podcast Apple to provide individual episode artwork … finally Cohn Has Left Spotify and Been Named Westwood One SVP, Sales & Digital Partnerships Pocket Casts Wear OS App Stitcher Is shutting down Tony Abbott Former PM Has a Podcast with His Ex Key Advisor Peta Credlin Gary Lineker and his Goalhanger teammates on their podcast empire ‘Like Nothing Else You’ll Ever Hear’: the 20 Best Podcasts Ever - From The Guardian Twitter vs Threads Recommended: The Rest is Politics Match Of The Day: Top 10 For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32:47
EP26 - S4
13 Jul 23
Jules and producer Mandy chat again this week as Stocks is STILL on holidays! This week a shout out to the original storytellers, as it's NAIDOC Week and there are so many fantastic Indigenous podcasts to discover. Plus a deep dive into the state of podcasting in Australia from the big wigs in the game and Brad Pitt's production company announces it's going to focus on audio. Mentioned this week: Long Read - Podcasts, a hot advertising medium Adnews, by Ruby Derrick The most handsome man in Hollywood turns to podcasts Recommended: Word Up ABC podcast Frontier War Stories By Boe Spearim The Retrievals For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jules and producer Mandy chat again this week as Stocks is STILL on holidays! This week a shout out to the original storytellers, as it's NAIDOC Week and there are so many fantastic Indigenous podcasts to discover. Plus a deep dive into the state of podcasting in Australia from the big wigs in the game and Brad Pitt's production company announces it's going to focus on audio. Mentioned this week: Long Read - Podcasts, a hot advertising medium Adnews, by Ruby Derrick The most handsome man in Hollywood turns to podcasts Recommended: Word Up ABC podcast Frontier War Stories By Boe Spearim The Retrievals For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15:17
EP25 - S4
6 Jul 23
With Stocks still on leave, producer Mandy joins Jules in the studio for this episode to unpack the most up to date news in the world of podcasting. We also hear enlightening insights from the whole DM podcast crew on what makes a compelling podcast host. Mentioned this week: How Spotify’s podcast plan went off the rails - The Verge Chris Dawson from The Teacher's Pet Podcast Found Guilty Again YouTube 2023 Culture and Trends Report New Kids Podcast Platform Launches What’s Next in Podcasting with Max Cutler Australia leads the world when it comes to podcast listening International Women’s Podcast Awards Recommendations This Week: Jules Recommends The Louis Theroux Podcast & How To Fail with Elizabeth Day Mandy Recommends Stiffed For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Stocks still on leave, producer Mandy joins Jules in the studio for this episode to unpack the most up to date news in the world of podcasting. We also hear enlightening insights from the whole DM podcast crew on what makes a compelling podcast host. Mentioned this week: How Spotify’s podcast plan went off the rails - The Verge Chris Dawson from The Teacher's Pet Podcast Found Guilty Again YouTube 2023 Culture and Trends Report New Kids Podcast Platform Launches What’s Next in Podcasting with Max Cutler Australia leads the world when it comes to podcast listening International Women’s Podcast Awards Recommendations This Week: Jules Recommends The Louis Theroux Podcast & How To Fail with Elizabeth Day Mandy Recommends Stiffed For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27:32
EP24 - S4
29 Jun 23
This week Head of Podcasts at DM, Cameron Muller, jumps on with Jules to unpack all the podcasting news of the week, including Harry and Megan's royal departure from Spotify, the big spenders on podcasting and the big benefits for brands who advertise on them. Mentioned this week: Top 15 Brands that spent on Podcasting Ads Trevor Noah Gets a Spotify Original New Sub categories and charts for Apple Headphones Make You More Persuasive Why Programmatic Ads Are Vital For Podcasting Why Spotify’s bet on big names like Meghan unravelled Spotify executive calls Harry and Meghan ‘grifters’ after podcast deal ends For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Head of Podcasts at DM, Cameron Muller, jumps on with Jules to unpack all the podcasting news of the week, including Harry and Megan's royal departure from Spotify, the big spenders on podcasting and the big benefits for brands who advertise on them. Mentioned this week: Top 15 Brands that spent on Podcasting Ads Trevor Noah Gets a Spotify Original New Sub categories and charts for Apple Headphones Make You More Persuasive Why Programmatic Ads Are Vital For Podcasting Why Spotify’s bet on big names like Meghan unravelled Spotify executive calls Harry and Meghan ‘grifters’ after podcast deal ends For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepodcas[email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18:43
EP23 - S4
22 Jun 23
Stocks has joined the annual winter migration of Australians to Europe, so it's Jules and producer Mandy this week. Plenty to talk about including why Jules has a 'Peppa Pig blackout' in his household, the benefits of pixels for podcast advertisers, why Chat GTP has been banned for iHeart employees and the latest awkward, podcast specific, Elon Musk moment. Mentioned this week: Peppa Pig to move to podcasting The WGA wants to keep film and TV studios from using podcasts as a way to develop new projects Apple is coming for money transfer and funding apps Spotify launches ad analytics platform to replace Podsights Elon is shut down by his favourite podcast iHeart bans employees from using Chat GPT Meet the Aussie producer behind Scamanda Recommended This Week: Scamanda by Lionsgate Listen to Jaxson's podcast Can We Help you here For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepo[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Stocks has joined the annual winter migration of Australians to Europe, so it's Jules and producer Mandy this week. Plenty to talk about including why Jules has a 'Peppa Pig blackout' in his household, the benefits of pixels for podcast advertisers, why Chat GTP has been banned for iHeart employees and the latest awkward, podcast specific, Elon Musk moment. Mentioned this week: Peppa Pig to move to podcasting The WGA wants to keep film and TV studios from using podcasts as a way to develop new projects Apple is coming for money transfer and funding apps Spotify launches ad analytics platform to replace Podsights Elon is shut down by his favourite podcast iHeart bans employees from using Chat GPT Meet the Aussie producer behind Scamanda Recommended This Week: Scamanda by Lionsgate Listen to Jaxson's podcast Can We Help you here For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepo[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
25:25
EP22 - S4
15 Jun 23
Jules is croaky and Stocks is antsy ahead of a holiday, but the pod nerds have much to cover this week. Including big sad news from Spotify, the new true crime craze and a great Aussie Podcast recommendation. Mentioned this week: Happy Birthday to Podcasting Spotify Layoffs Are Latest Sign of Struggles in Podcast Business Recommended This Week: Scamanda Believe in Magic Who the Hell is Hamish Liar Liar You Have Been Told a Lie For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepo[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Jules is croaky and Stocks is antsy ahead of a holiday, but the pod nerds have much to cover this week. Including big sad news from Spotify, the new true crime craze and a great Aussie Podcast recommendation. Mentioned this week: Happy Birthday to Podcasting Spotify Layoffs Are Latest Sign of Struggles in Podcast Business Recommended This Week: Scamanda Believe in Magic Who the Hell is Hamish Liar Liar You Have Been Told a Lie For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindthepo[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
15:28
EP21 - S4
8 Jun 23
Big news from the DM stables this week, with the Betoota Advocate launching a TV series on Paramount+. Jules and Stocks share goss from the podcast world, it all gets very meta for a moment, and Stocks channels his English roots (and accent!) for a chat about Fergie's new podcast. And, nope, not the cool one. See the trailer for the Betoota Advocate Presents here Mentioned: A New Era of Podcast Mergers is Just Beginning - From Bloomberg The future of podcasts is getting written in print Comedian Bobby Lee Sues Wondery Over Canceled ‘TigerBelly’ Podcast Contract Whynow and Verbal Diorama Launch Independent Podcast Awards For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Big news from the DM stables this week, with the Betoota Advocate launching a TV series on Paramount+. Jules and Stocks share goss from the podcast world, it all gets very meta for a moment, and Stocks channels his English roots (and accent!) for a chat about Fergie's new podcast. And, nope, not the cool one. See the trailer for the Betoota Advocate Presents here Mentioned: A New Era of Podcast Mergers is Just Beginning - From Bloomberg The future of podcasts is getting written in print Comedian Bobby Lee Sues Wondery Over Canceled ‘TigerBelly’ Podcast Contract Whynow and Verbal Diorama Launch Independent Podcast Awards For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
21:15
EP20 - S4
1 Jun 23
This week the nerdy, but totally good-looking, Jules and Stocks bounce into a huge week of podcast and tech news. From Spotify’s exciting new AI plans, to kids not watching podcasts on YouTube. Plus, they deep dive into companion podcasts (just in time for the last episode of Succession on HBO) and chat about how enriching they can be for the serious series watcher. Jules mentions ABBA for the second week running and Stocks kicks it all off with a heartfelt apology. Mentioned in this episode: Spotify is reportedly developing bots to mimic your favorite hosts. Daniel Eck on the Aquired Podccast More people are now paying for podcasts in Spotify’s homeland From the Guardian - How watching TV became a lonely pursuit – and podcasts are rushing to fill that void Why YouTube is a tough place for kids podcasts iHeart launches “one of the world’s most technically advanced news podcasts”- Really? Companion Podcasts mentioned: The Watch from The Ringer House of the Dragon from The Ringer Offical Game of Thrones podcast from HBO X-Ray Vision Succession Recap from The Ringer The Prestige TV Podcast Recommendations: Spotify with Daniel Ek on the Acquired Podcast Taylor Swift on the Acquired Podcast See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
This week the nerdy, but totally good-looking, Jules and Stocks bounce into a huge week of podcast and tech news. From Spotify’s exciting new AI plans, to kids not watching podcasts on YouTube. Plus, they deep dive into companion podcasts (just in time for the last episode of Succession on HBO) and chat about how enriching they can be for the serious series watcher. Jules mentions ABBA for the second week running and Stocks kicks it all off with a heartfelt apology. Mentioned in this episode: Spotify is reportedly developing bots to mimic your favorite hosts. Daniel Eck on the Aquired Podccast More people are now paying for podcasts in Spotify’s homeland From the Guardian - How watching TV became a lonely pursuit – and podcasts are rushing to fill that void Why YouTube is a tough place for kids podcasts iHeart launches “one of the world’s most technically advanced news podcasts”- Really? Companion Podcasts mentioned: The Watch from The Ringer House of the Dragon from The Ringer Offical Game of Thrones podcast from HBO X-Ray Vision Succession Recap from The Ringer The Prestige TV Podcast Recommendations: Spotify with Daniel Ek on the Acquired Podcast Taylor Swift on the Acquired Podcast See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
32:14
EP19 - S4
25 May 23
As always, this week Jules (and a husky) Stocks cover a plethora of podcasting and tech news - there's 'penetration rates', 'alien probing' and even 'ABBA' gets a mention. If that's not enough to whet your appetite consider this question: 'What's the value of each earlobe?' Mentioned: The Podcast Bus Got broken into - Jules has a theory Peacock's Based on a True Story is about a pair of true crime podcasters a new series from executive producers Craig Rosenberg and Jason Bateman. The New York Times launched New York Times Audio, an iOS app for subscribers that serves as a one-stop shop for all of its audio journalism. Podcast penetration rates and other fun data iHeart launches Ruby, a branded podcast unit Get live captions in real time on iPhone 2023 IAB Podcast Upfront The End of Search as you Know it and what that means for podcasting Tenderfoot is batting above it's weight Recommended this week: New from Tenderfoot - High Strange 60's Songs that Explain the 90's - Nirvana and the Courtney Love Interview For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
As always, this week Jules (and a husky) Stocks cover a plethora of podcasting and tech news - there's 'penetration rates', 'alien probing' and even 'ABBA' gets a mention. If that's not enough to whet your appetite consider this question: 'What's the value of each earlobe?' Mentioned: The Podcast Bus Got broken into - Jules has a theory Peacock's Based on a True Story is about a pair of true crime podcasters a new series from executive producers Craig Rosenberg and Jason Bateman. The New York Times launched New York Times Audio, an iOS app for subscribers that serves as a one-stop shop for all of its audio journalism. Podcast penetration rates and other fun data iHeart launches Ruby, a branded podcast unit Get live captions in real time on iPhone 2023 IAB Podcast Upfront The End of Search as you Know it and what that means for podcasting Tenderfoot is batting above it's weight Recommended this week: New from Tenderfoot - High Strange 60's Songs that Explain the 90's - Nirvana and the Courtney Love Interview For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
20:56
EP18 - S4
19 May 23
With man-flu behind them Jules and Stocks are back with a big episode of podcasting news. The themes of podcast advertising and platform financials continue to weave into this week's discussions, along with prize winning podcasts. Plus, the mystery of who was behind the Joe Rogan AI Experience podcast has been solved. Or has it? Mentioned: The IAB Podcast Upfront is a marketplace event designed for brands, agencies, and media buyers to preview the latest and greatest in podcasts today and chase new ad dollars. Acast have a stable start to Q1 for 2023. Check if you are eliglible to be paid to listen to an Amazon podcast here Massive Podcast Networks are struggling to find YouTube audiences The Slippery Slope of News Podcast Credibility Ratings The Joe Rogan AI Experience - The Creator is Australian? Peabody Podcast Award Winners and Pulitzer Winner Gimlet/ Connie Walker for Stolen: Surviving St Michaels Recommended this week: Over The Back Fence - Ep 7 Rock Chick Mandy Coolen A Life of Audio Flipping The Bird: Elon vs Twitter For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
With man-flu behind them Jules and Stocks are back with a big episode of podcasting news. The themes of podcast advertising and platform financials continue to weave into this week's discussions, along with prize winning podcasts. Plus, the mystery of who was behind the Joe Rogan AI Experience podcast has been solved. Or has it? Mentioned: The IAB Podcast Upfront is a marketplace event designed for brands, agencies, and media buyers to preview the latest and greatest in podcasts today and chase new ad dollars. Acast have a stable start to Q1 for 2023. Check if you are eliglible to be paid to listen to an Amazon podcast here Massive Podcast Networks are struggling to find YouTube audiences The Slippery Slope of News Podcast Credibility Ratings The Joe Rogan AI Experience - The Creator is Australian? Peabody Podcast Award Winners and Pulitzer Winner Gimlet/ Connie Walker for Stolen: Surviving St Michaels Recommended this week: Over The Back Fence - Ep 7 Rock Chick Mandy Coolen A Life of Audio Flipping The Bird: Elon vs Twitter For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
18:34
EP17 - S4
11 May 23
Recent birthday celebrations have rendered Jules incapacitated - a sure sign his age is catching up with him. So, in this episode, Stocks is joined by regular guest and DM Head of Production - Xanon Murphy. Xanon is the tech guru at DM and has all the gumpf on the latest Røde releases, but the big news this week is there's a new podcasting Guinness World Record - Huzzah! Mentioned: Guinness World Record for the longest audio only live stream Life: The Battlefield The Writers Guild Strike in the US and how it may affect podcasting Podcast listeners will buy apps, the latest from the Podsights Report iHeartMedia, Inc. Reports Results for 2023 First Quarter Spotify's Podcast monetisation programs and Ambassador Ads New Rødecaster Gear perfect for all podcasters Recommended this week: The Mugg off featuring Russell Manser from The Stick Up For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Recent birthday celebrations have rendered Jules incapacitated - a sure sign his age is catching up with him. So, in this episode, Stocks is joined by regular guest and DM Head of Production - Xanon Murphy. Xanon is the tech guru at DM and has all the gumpf on the latest Røde releases, but the big news this week is there's a new podcasting Guinness World Record - Huzzah! Mentioned: Guinness World Record for the longest audio only live stream Life: The Battlefield The Writers Guild Strike in the US and how it may affect podcasting Podcast listeners will buy apps, the latest from the Podsights Report iHeartMedia, Inc. Reports Results for 2023 First Quarter Spotify's Podcast monetisation programs and Ambassador Ads New Rødecaster Gear perfect for all podcasters Recommended this week: The Mugg off featuring Russell Manser from The Stick Up For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
20:00
EP16 - S4
4 May 23
Brace yourself, in this weeks episode not only is it Jules's 40th birthday, but Stocks gives the episode the celebrity AI treatment. Mentioned: SBS and LiSTNR partnership Sirius XM and Oprah Winfrey Network Sign Two Year Deal Spotify's Quarterly Results AI used to create the audio in this episode: Podium TopMediAI For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Brace yourself, in this weeks episode not only is it Jules's 40th birthday, but Stocks gives the episode the celebrity AI treatment. Mentioned: SBS and LiSTNR partnership Sirius XM and Oprah Winfrey Network Sign Two Year Deal Spotify's Quarterly Results AI used to create the audio in this episode: Podium TopMediAI For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
23:22
EP15 - S4
27 Apr 23
Beep Beep! All aboard the Pod Bus - In this weeks episode Stocks and a '1.2x speed' Jules unpack some of the biggest stories in Audio, Tech, AI and Podcasting. Mentioned: Dominion's huge defamation win over FOX A.I. rattles the music world with a 'Fake Drake and The Weekend' song Podcasts are a trusted source of news and information Spotify opens Gimlet's podcasts to other platforms The LA based Podcast Bus Studio Sports video content for FanDuel TV For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Beep Beep! All aboard the Pod Bus - In this weeks episode Stocks and a '1.2x speed' Jules unpack some of the biggest stories in Audio, Tech, AI and Podcasting. Mentioned: Dominion's huge defamation win over FOX A.I. rattles the music world with a 'Fake Drake and The Weekend' song Podcasts are a trusted source of news and information Spotify opens Gimlet's podcasts to other platforms The LA based Podcast Bus Studio Sports video content for FanDuel TV For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
28:32
EP14 - S4
20 Apr 23
On this week's show Jules and Stocks both have baby brain (albeit for different reasons) and discuss: the exclusive Apple release of a bunch of Baby Shark podcasts, Max (aka HBO Max) has greenlit the ‘SmartLess’ docuseries based on the hugely popular podcast (watch the trailer here), Joe Rogan de-throned from the number 1 spot by YouTube recappers, AI Can Clone Your Favourite Podcast Host’s Voice, the "dumb money" is gone from podcasting and will TikTok's sister app, Lemon8, become an option for podcasters? Sam recommends The Witch Trials of JK Rowling, Jules recommends Wild Boys For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
On this week's show Jules and Stocks both have baby brain (albeit for different reasons) and discuss: the exclusive Apple release of a bunch of Baby Shark podcasts, Max (aka HBO Max) has greenlit the ‘SmartLess’ docuseries based on the hugely popular podcast (watch the trailer here), Joe Rogan de-throned from the number 1 spot by YouTube recappers, AI Can Clone Your Favourite Podcast Host’s Voice, the "dumb money" is gone from podcasting and will TikTok's sister app, Lemon8, become an option for podcasters? Sam recommends The Witch Trials of JK Rowling, Jules recommends Wild Boys For all things Behind the Podcast follow BTP on Instagram and get in touch with us at behindth[email protected] See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
28:10
EP13 - S4
13 Apr 23
Behind The Podcast has a new family member this week as Jules and his wife welcome baby no. 2! But there's no time for baby talk there's too much to get through. In this week's show: Life after Spotify for the Obamas, the Libsyn platform is now available in Spanish, The Gracies Award is won by a talented eight year old, Samantha B gets a podcast, a small update on the podcast tab on YouTube, Easter listening for kids, DM Head of Podcasts Cameron Muller gives us the Spotify for Podcasters tea, and there's a Bluey companion podcast called Behind Bluey. Recommendations: Car Company with Charlee & Willa, Busy Bodies with Mr Snotbottom, The Fact Detectives, 180 Grams - The Teskey Brothers Get in touch with us on IG here or behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Behind The Podcast has a new family member this week as Jules and his wife welcome baby no. 2! But there's no time for baby talk there's too much to get through. In this week's show: Life after Spotify for the Obamas, the Libsyn platform is now available in Spanish, The Gracies Award is won by a talented eight year old, Samantha B gets a podcast, a small update on the podcast tab on YouTube, Easter listening for kids, DM Head of Podcasts Cameron Muller gives us the Spotify for Podcasters tea, and there's a Bluey companion podcast called Behind Bluey. Recommendations: Car Company with Charlee & Willa, Busy Bodies with Mr Snotbottom, The Fact Detectives, 180 Grams - The Teskey Brothers Get in touch with us on IG here or behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
25:18
EP12 - S4
6 Apr 23
Jules and Stocks are reunited this week and have much to discuss. They chat about the hugely influential and popular Serial Podcast which has taken a new twist, NPR cancels podcasts and grapples with it's future, Slate teams up with YouTube, the huge podcast listenership (and opportunities) with Spanish speaking audiences, Spotify has barely touched it's 'Diversity Fund', Amy Poehler's new pod, Julia Louis-Dreyfus's new pod, and they unpack the various ways to (safely) listen on your commute. Recommendation this week from Jules: Hard Fork Get in touch with us on IG here or behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Jules and Stocks are reunited this week and have much to discuss. They chat about the hugely influential and popular Serial Podcast which has taken a new twist, NPR cancels podcasts and grapples with it's future, Slate teams up with YouTube, the huge podcast listenership (and opportunities) with Spanish speaking audiences, Spotify has barely touched it's 'Diversity Fund', Amy Poehler's new pod, Julia Louis-Dreyfus's new pod, and they unpack the various ways to (safely) listen on your commute. Recommendation this week from Jules: Hard Fork Get in touch with us on IG here or behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
25:18
EP11 - S4
30 Mar 23
Stocks is still overseas so Producer Mandy joins Jules to chat about YouTube podcasting, TikTok's demise in the US, Spotify's One Stop Podcasting Shop, the new UX for Spotify's podcasting feed and Chat GPT coming for traditional radio jobs. Get in touch with us on IG here or behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Stocks is still overseas so Producer Mandy joins Jules to chat about YouTube podcasting, TikTok's demise in the US, Spotify's One Stop Podcasting Shop, the new UX for Spotify's podcasting feed and Chat GPT coming for traditional radio jobs. Get in touch with us on IG here or behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
21:54
EP10 - S4
23 Mar 23
This week Stocks and Xanon report live from Austin Texas where the SXSW festival is in full swing. They needed a David Copperfield-esque magic trick to get to everything, but did manage to catch live podcast recordings, a 'print your own vinyl' activation and much more. The big shock consensus is that TikTok's days in the U.S look over. Recommendations: Podnews Daily, The Tim Ferriss Show, Pivot Get in touch with us on IG here or behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
This week Stocks and Xanon report live from Austin Texas where the SXSW festival is in full swing. They needed a David Copperfield-esque magic trick to get to everything, but did manage to catch live podcast recordings, a 'print your own vinyl' activation and much more. The big shock consensus is that TikTok's days in the U.S look over. Recommendations: Podnews Daily, The Tim Ferriss Show, Pivot Get in touch with us on IG here or behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
13:27
EP09 - S4
16 Mar 23
This week Stocks and Head of Production at DM, Xanon Murphy, report live from the Podcast Movement Evolutions conference in Las Vegas. They report on the big winners at The Ambies (America's version of the Podcast Logies) and the incredible AI tech that will make life easier for pod and vod casters. Oh and they managed to catch a magical experience from David Copperfield too! Recommendation: The Ambies Podcast of the Year 2023 - Chameleon: Wild Boys Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
This week Stocks and Head of Production at DM, Xanon Murphy, report live from the Podcast Movement Evolutions conference in Las Vegas. They report on the big winners at The Ambies (America's version of the Podcast Logies) and the incredible AI tech that will make life easier for pod and vod casters. Oh and they managed to catch a magical experience from David Copperfield too! Recommendation: The Ambies Podcast of the Year 2023 - Chameleon: Wild Boys Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
19:13
EP08 - S4
9 Mar 23
Jules is about to add a baby to the brood and Stocks is about to head off overseas so it's an emotional chat for the lads today. Nevertheless, they hold it together to discuss how three new podcast publishers are joining the Australian Podcast Ranker, the big predictions for podcast advertising, your new Spotify AI DJ, YouTube launches a multi-language audio feature, Hosts of Bankless Podcast Raising $35M Crypto Venture Fund, and it's Podcast Summit Season. Next week Stocks will report from Podcast Movement Evolutions in Las Vegas Recommendation: The Coldest Case in Laramie from the NYT and Serial Productions Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Jules is about to add a baby to the brood and Stocks is about to head off overseas so it's an emotional chat for the lads today. Nevertheless, they hold it together to discuss how three new podcast publishers are joining the Australian Podcast Ranker, the big predictions for podcast advertising, your new Spotify AI DJ, YouTube launches a multi-language audio feature, Hosts of Bankless Podcast Raising $35M Crypto Venture Fund, and it's Podcast Summit Season. Next week Stocks will report from Podcast Movement Evolutions in Las Vegas Recommendation: The Coldest Case in Laramie from the NYT and Serial Productions Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
23:27
EP07 - S4
2 Mar 23
This week Jules and Stocks reveal which podcast has a whopping 3 billion downloads, the latest features coming to TikTokify Spotify, the Freakonomics Radio Network teams up with YouTube to add new podcasts as well as hundreds of episodes from the network’s archives, the Best female-hosted and female-run podcasts, Max Cutler steps down at Spotify and will YouTube replace Google Podcasts? Stuff You Should Know Podcast Australian True Crime Podcast Wild with Sarah Wilson Podcast Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
This week Jules and Stocks reveal which podcast has a whopping 3 billion downloads, the latest features coming to TikTokify Spotify, the Freakonomics Radio Network teams up with YouTube to add new podcasts as well as hundreds of episodes from the network’s archives, the Best female-hosted and female-run podcasts, Max Cutler steps down at Spotify and will YouTube replace Google Podcasts? Stuff You Should Know Podcast Australian True Crime Podcast Wild with Sarah Wilson Podcast Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
25:54
EP06 - S4
23 Feb 23
In this weeks episode Jules and Stocks chat about Louis Theroux's new exclusive pod deal with Spotify, Patreon Launching a Podcast, Freakonomics Radio Network partnering with YouTube, the unionising of Crooked Media, Jules shares his listening techniques when finding pods and they both have a big old man-gush over Tom Brady who has a new pod coming. Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
In this weeks episode Jules and Stocks chat about Louis Theroux's new exclusive pod deal with Spotify, Patreon Launching a Podcast, Freakonomics Radio Network partnering with YouTube, the unionising of Crooked Media, Jules shares his listening techniques when finding pods and they both have a big old man-gush over Tom Brady who has a new pod coming. Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
20:57
EP04 - S4
9 Feb 23
This week Jules and Stocks explore the new (almost a) trend of political figures staring media companies, the shambolic world of podcast awards, the podcast paid-per-minute experiments, Pushkin's recent staff cuts, a successful and unique podcast merch idea and the exciting social media functionality soon to come to Spotify and it's podcast potential. Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
This week Jules and Stocks explore the new (almost a) trend of political figures staring media companies, the shambolic world of podcast awards, the podcast paid-per-minute experiments, Pushkin's recent staff cuts, a successful and unique podcast merch idea and the exciting social media functionality soon to come to Spotify and it's podcast potential. Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
26:31
EP03 - S4
2 Feb 23
Happy New Year pod-lovers! The self-confessed 'pod nerds', Jules and Stocks, are back with all the news, predictions and data from the world of tech and podcasting. In this episode: the slow demise of Google Podcasts, AI voiced podcasts have begun, Donald Trump Jr has a podcast deal for Rumble, European regulators vs. Apple (again), almost half of podcast listeners want video too and will it really be a rough year for podcasting as some are predicting? Check out: Nick Cave's Chat GPT AI generated lyrics and his response here Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Happy New Year pod-lovers! The self-confessed 'pod nerds', Jules and Stocks, are back with all the news, predictions and data from the world of tech and podcasting. In this episode: the slow demise of Google Podcasts, AI voiced podcasts have begun, Donald Trump Jr has a podcast deal for Rumble, European regulators vs. Apple (again), almost half of podcast listeners want video too and will it really be a rough year for podcasting as some are predicting? Check out: Nick Cave's Chat GPT AI generated lyrics and his response here Get in touch with us on IG here behindt[email protected] omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
25:02
EP01 - S4
19 Jan 23