This week the pod nerds enjoy a last face-to-face chat before Jules' summer of lerve comes to an end and he returns to frosty Scotland. They approve of the Kelce brothers mobilising the Swifties, they dive into the poorly timed layoffs at Sirius XM, changes to Spotify for Podcasters, what NOT to talk about on podcasts and which Aussie brands are advertising on podcasts. [00:59] Taylor Swift Fans rig Podcast of the Year [03:54] Layoffs at Sirius XM [04:55] Changes to the Spotify Platform for Podcasters  [10:18] Companion Podcast Trend Continues [13:52] Don't Go There Topics for Podcasters [16:33] Top Aussie Pod Advertisers    Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the pod-nerds, Jules and Stocks, were worried there wasn't much to talk about. But then along came Megan Markle, Sora and the 'Daddy of all podcasts'. All the big movers and shakers are present - and providing ample fodder for the gents to chew through. [01:30] Lemonada sign Megan Markle and will publish all Archetypes podcast episodes [05:20] Brene Brown also leaving Spotify [06:56] Alex Cooper on the Success of Call Her Daddy [10:53] YouTube Domination [17:06] It's been a big week for mindblowing AI - with launch of Sora and Real News Podcast  Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dutchess of Grift Returns, Brene Brown helps Vox, Alex Cooper Spills the Tea, YouTube vs the RSS & Humans Chat AI

Swiftonomics helps The Kelce Bros Podcast, Serious Layoffs at Sirius XM, Spotify Sunsets Platform Features, Companion Podcasting Trend Continues, Don't Go There Topics & Australia's Top Pod Advertisers

Much for the pod nerds to talk about in this weeks episode, including Joe Rogan's new podcast deal, Spotifie's Q4 resutls and their new strategy. Plus, start saving for the iHeart Pod Awards and the ultimate true crime recommendation. In this weeks episode: [01:37] Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper are no longer exclusive, Spotify Improving their margins &amp; HOW SPOTIFY”S PODCAST BET WENT WRONG [09:56] The Podwinter continues  [11:29] Triton Podcast Report [13:42] Acast blocks YouTube [15:12] iHeart Podcast Awards  [20:21] Podcast Recommendation: Who Killed JFK  What do you think of the Smartless Podcast Deal? Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rogan Signs a New Deal, the 'Podwinter' Continues, Acast Blocks YouTube & the New Improved Podcast Awards

The lads are back for 2024 with season 5 of Behind the Podcast - distilling and dissecting the biggest stories from the week in tech, podcasting and media. In this weeks episode: [00:40] The Smart Money Is on Smartless [06:04] Amazon and Netflix get into live sport  [11:05] Apple’s download numbers nosedive, The incredible shrinking podcast industry &amp; Spotify spits the dummy [17:35] Podcasting in the world of AI  &amp; Will.i.am AI Partner [20:50] NPR is hiring again   What do you think of the Smartless Podcast Deal? Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THAT Smartless Deal, Spotify Spits the Dummy, Apple News & Live Sport for Amazon and Netflix

It's the last episode for the year so Jules is drinking mulled wine and Stocks is singing carols, but it doesn't look like Spotify will be getting any presents this year. The friends unpack the recent stock sell-off by Spotify ex-CFO Paul Vogel and the future for 'big green', plus some predictions for YouTube and end of year recommendations. [01:34] Spotify's CFO is out days after mass layoffs, Spotify's former podcast boss calls out the company for setting 'money on fire' with costly celeb deals, The casualties of the podcasting bloodbath [11:35] Latest Features of YouTube Music [17:39] How Rap’s Elder Statesmen Took Over Podcasting, TV, and Everything Else [19:54] Tyler Goodson of ‘S-Town’ Podcast Is Shot Dead in Police Standoff [21:07] Apple names Wiser than Me Podcast of the Year  Holiday Listening Recommendations From Stocks: Marc Maron - Taika Waititi From Jules: The Rest is Entertainment From Producer Mandy: The New Gurus, Violation, Hooked on Freddie, Rupert: The Last Mogul  Send your 2023 Podcast recommendations, contact Jules and Stocks, and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the Wheels Coming Off at Spotify? The Rise of YouTube,  Rap Pod Gods & Holiday Listening For Y’all

This week's episode is like a small cup of gelato with two scoops - full of flavour and easy to binge. Jules and Stocks jump into the hot topic of Spotify's very fresh lay offs and then serve up the tastiest pod stories of the week including Spotify vs Apple end of year wraps. [01:09] Spotify lay offs [06:01] ‘Never too late’: WA cops launch podcast to catch cold case killers [10:12] NPR names new podcast chief as network seeks to regain footing [11:54] Spotify vs Apple Wrapped  Contact Jules and Stocks and follow BTP on Instagram HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Gives Spotify Workers the Ick, Cops are Tops (at podcasting), NPR Hits 'Refresh' & Let's Get Wrapped

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.

Hello & Goodbye to the Podcast Awards, Take a Seat in Tech Corner, Room For Growth in the Land Down Under and Pushkin - A reflection From the Inside

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.

Who's Spending on Podcasting Ads, How NOT to use AI, Pushkin Joins the Union but Falls Apart on the Inside and the Daily Wires Beef Goes Public

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.

Spotify Rates Itself, Podcast Consumption is Ravenous, Could TikTok be Holding the Key to Discovery?  and A potential Solution To The Rogan Issue

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 &amp; 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.

The Late Night Exodus Continues, Joe Rogan's looming decision, Insights Podcast by SBS,  The Directors Commentary is Back! & Jules and Stocks 'Best of the Year' list

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.

Britney Gets Toxic On Audio, It’s All in the Detail on TikTok, Wonderful Wondery & BTP’s Podcast Blacklist

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.

Mia Khalifa Exposed, Jon Stewart Gets Dropped, Apple is Selling Ads, Wondery Going Fast on Amazon, Suge Nite From Behind Bars, Spotify Break Even & Serial Back in Your Feed

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 &amp; 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.

A Behind The Podcast Exclusive with Spotify's Prithi Dey

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 podcasting fallout continues, Pushkin and The Athletic consolidated for growth,  The portable studio is Here, The new AI Helping Polish Your Pods & Spotify’s Expanded Audio Universe

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Podcast Super Consumer and BTP Superfan Joins the Show

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple Becomes Your All-In-One Destination for Audio, The Rise of the Call Her Daddy Empire,  Spotify AI Making You A Multi-Lingual Superstar &  The Kast Fallout Continues

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  Produced by DM Podcasts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Biggest Podcast Story of 2023 - Kasts Meteoric Rise and Huge Fall

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  Produced by DM Podcasts  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who Runs the World - Girls? Where Are We Going? Podcasts take Flight and Spotify in Damage Control

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strike Force 5 Pod For the Writers, Spotify Bet Big on Podcasts But Will It Pay Off & How Much is Too Much Podcasting?

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasting in China and The Big News From Podcast Movements

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN’s Loss is Amazon’s Gain, The Most Influential People in Podcasting,  Podcasting Pet Peeves and LinkFire Makes Apple a Little More Juicy

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify Gets Into Bed with Patreon, A Poodunnit Pod Goes Viral, Movement on the Podcast Ranker & More on the Spotify Exclusive Experiment

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time is Ticking on TikTok's Entry to Podcasting, Call Her Daddy Expands Her Empire & Quality Over Quantity

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warner Music's Interval From Regular Programming, Marvel's Shrinking Universe, Kids Get Informed & Are Cars the Next Podcasting Frontier

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Spotify Smorgasbord,  The Writers & Actors Strike Hits Podcasting and Loose Threads

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Podcast Ranker Brought to you by Listnr, Podpoll 2023 Results Are In & Paul McCartney Gets Back

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 &amp; 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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Podcasting Hunk, Hollywood Looks to Podcasting For Ideas, Lamborghini Revs Up Their New Show & More Podcasting Musical Chairs

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shoutout the Original Storytellers, The State of the Nation from the 'Who's Who' of Podcasting, Organic Discovery & Brad Pitts Plan B

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 &amp; 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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify Goes Off the Rails, Teacher's Pet Charges, What's Trending with YouTube & A New Podcast Platform Just for Kids

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Podcast  Ad Spenders,  Trevor Noah Goes Green, Headphones Trump Speakers & The Royal 'Grifters' Rift with Spotify

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peppa podcasting, Spotify Pixels, iHeartMedia bans ChatGPT & Scamanda Producer Jaxson McLennan

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Birthday to Podcasting, Spotify Sadness, The New Obsession in True Crime Podcasting & a Recommendation Not to be Missed

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independents Get in Bed Together, Bobby Lee Sues Wondery & Podcasting Gets Fergalicious

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify's AI Ad Voices, Daniel Ek Gets Aquired, We Recap the Recaps, YouTube Loses Touch with the Kids & The Most Technically Advanced Podcast?

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Podcast Bus is Busted, Peacock Fights True Crime, Global Podcast Numbers & UFO's Are Amongst Us

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasting Upfronts, Acast By Numbers, the Man Behind Fake Joe Rogan, YouTube Podcasting Finding it's Feet and Pulitzer & Peabody Podcast Winners.

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Podcasting World Record, How the Writers Guild Strike Might Effect Podcasting, Pod Listeners Buy Apps  & the Rode Review

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify's Huge Subscriber Numbers Come at a Cost, Oprah Gets Exclusive with Sirius XM, Hear all SBS Content on LiSTNR and AI Jules and Stocks

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Podcasts We Trust, Fake Drake, Spotify Releases Gimlet to the Masses and All Aboard the Pod Bus

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby Shark Takes Another Bite, the Genius of Smartless, Rogan De-Throned and Lemon8 rises from the TikTok Ashes

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 &amp; Willa, Busy Bodies with Mr Snotbottom, The Fact Detectives, 180 Grams - The Teskey Brothers Get in touch with us on IG here or behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Obamas Back Themselves, Libsyn Says Si,  Podcastings 8 Year Old Champion & We Spill the Green Tea

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Latest Chapter in Serial, NPR in Dire Straights, YouTube Grows, New Shows From Female Superstars and How to Commute

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTube Podcasting is Go, Time Could Be Up For TikTok and Robots Killed the Radio Star

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musings LIVE from SXSW and the TikTok Dream is Over

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE  from VEGAS - The U.S Podcast Logies,  AI Coming For Your Job, Athletic Greens Bumblings & Spotify Human Lab Rats

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Ranking, Pods Raking in Cash, Spotify's DJ, Multilingual Pods & it's Summit Season

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 behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TikTokifying Spotify, the Sleeping Giant - YouTube and Which Pod has 3 Billion Downloads?

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  behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louis Theroux's New Pod, Listening Techniques and Man-Love for TB

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  behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast Pasta, the Ambies are On and Spotify Gets Social

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  behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goodbye Google Podcasts and Will 2023 be a Rough Year for Podcasting?

Nerd Alert! Jules and Stocks give you their top listens from 2022 and Super Producer Mandy makes a surprise appearance in the pod cave. Jules recommends: Plain English, We Didn't Start The Fire, Song Exploder, Instant Genius &amp; Betwixt the Sheets Stocks recommends: Things Fell Apart, The Mismatch, Diary of a CEO, Dithering &amp; 60 Songs that explain the 90's Mandy recommends: Chat 10 Looks 3, Death of an Artist, Effin' Hormones, Decoder Ring, Not Past It Send us your top listens from 2022 on IG here  behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holiday Listening Sorted - Top Pods of the Year from Jules and Stocks

This week Jules and Stocks chat about Apple's end of year list, Podcast advertising year on year growth, IMDb for podcasters, iHeart, NBA Partner For New Show, US top podcast networks, by reach Q3 2022 and just how many podcasts are there? Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pod Advertising Growth, End of Year List from Apple & Are We Getting Less Creative

This week Jules and Stocks discuss NPR's hiring freeze, Hamish and Andy's new multi-year contract with Listnr, the New Zealand Podcast Awards the Apple Podcast Awards that no-one knew existed and which podcast genres make the most on Patreon. Listen to: Wellness F*cking Wednesday - nominated for NZ Podcast Award Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NPR takes a Big Hit and the Hamish & Andy Juggernaut Powers On.

This week Jules and Stocks chat winners and highlights from the Australian Podcast Awards, including The Last Outlaws, Baby brain, The Greatest Menace and DM's big win. Check out Anchor's Audio Enhancements, It's a Sign! and Google Trends about podcasts. Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oz Podcast Awards Winners - What You Should Listen To!

This week the guys talk about the big news from Acast, who have launched new tech on keyword targeting for podcasts. Apple are tagging podcasts by topic too all to assist in discoverability and ad targeting.  Patreon adds the long awaited video feature and My Dad Wrote a Porno says farewell. Check out: NurseDot Podcast, Astrology Coach and Jordan Klepper Fingers the Conspiracy Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acast Gets Granular, Patreon Gets Video and a Happy Ending to a Porno

This week the lads chat about the new data from Magellan AI on Australia's growing podcast ad spending, Jules has a crack at singing the top Australian audio logos off the back of the Audio Logo Index 2022 report (you've been warned), Acast is reporting revenue up but is still not profitable, and the interesting shift from traditional late night comedy shows to podcasting. Check out: Unapologetically Asian, Case 63, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oz Pod Ads Go Up, the Best Audio Logos and Acast Not Profitable,...Yet.

Emergency episode to share that Acast and Amazon Music have entered an agreement to bring ad-free podcast listening  to fans and the nominees for the 2022 Australian Podcast Awards are out! Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emergency Episode! Acast and Amazon Strike an Ad-Free Deal and Pod Award Noms are out Today!

This week Stocks and Jules dive into subscriptions, how platforms are managing them and what they mean to the consumer. Amazon Prime drops a bombshell, radio warns the podcast industry and the guys chat about how music is now a fundamental way to bring consumers into podcast, streaming and tech ecosystems.  Five insights from Apple to grow your subscriptions NPR's paid podcast bundle SBS Rebrands Check out Zero Waste Baby , Stratechery, How Other Dad's Dad and The Bugle Podcast ind us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Future of Podcast Subscriptions, Amazon's Music Game changer and SBS Radio no More

This week the pod-nerds, Jules and Stocks unpack: the pressure on Spotify to become a lean machine, a creative take on podcast discovery with Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast, Rephonic breaking down the similarities of high-ranking podcasts on each directory, Ice T Has a Podcast Now and Vodcasts are here stay.  Watch and Listen to: We've Done the MAFS and Chat 10 Looks 3 Get in touch with us on IG here  behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify Stakes, How to Hack a Chart Topper and Video is the New Audio

Stocks and Jules dive into the different types of companion and recap pods in the fantasy TV universe, they pick out some podcasting highlights from the ABC annual report, discuss Betoota's trip to Broken Hill and wonder at who the fuck is listening to podcasts on cassette. Check out Threads by Veronica Milsom, Bedtime Stories with Adam McKay and transcribing for podcasts with Musixmatch Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy TV Pods,  Betoota Goes Bush and Pods on Cassette

This week Stocks and Jules chat about all the big news from the world of podcasting including how TikTok plans to take on podcasting, Youtube podcast ad returns and shorts, Spotify's plans to go platinum and Osher Gunsberg is the man to bribe for this years Australian Podcast Awards. Co-listening data Em Rata's rip and run and the response from Shameless podcast Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huge TikTok Podcasting News, Em Rata's Controversy and Osher's Your Man

This week Jules and Stocks share noteworthy shows, Joe Rogan falls from the top spot, podcasts have to pay and Spotify trims its catalogue. Check out noteworthy podcasts: Ben Robert-Smith - The Media, The Prince, Storytown,  Sex Lies and DM Slides relaunched with new hosts Podcast Pontifications Spotify Layoffs Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Style of Crime Podcast, Kim Gets the Crown & Show Me the Money

This week Jules and Stocks deep dive into how consolidated feeds work, they talk about TikTok podcasting, the great bone rush inspired by Joe Rogan and kids who are serious about podcasting. Plus the breaking news from earlier in the week about the huge staff cuts at Spotify. Get in touch with us on IG here  behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify Sheds Staff, the Great Bone Rush of 2023 and What is a Consolidated Feed?

In this episode Jules and Stocks look at podcast regulation, women's podcasting winners, a new chapter for audio books, Marc Fennell turns a podcast into telly, Kim Kardashian's surprise new podcast plus the good, the bad and the unreliable from the world of podcast data. Check out: Effin’ Hormones   Smashing the Ceiling Atlanta Monster Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download – Spring 2022 Report Find us on IG here behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim K Drops a Pod, Women's Podcast Winners and the Future for Audio Books

Jules and Stocks chat about Marc Maron, the ideal podcast length and the real life consequences of the Serial and Teacher's Pet podcasts. Marc Maron live shows The Playlist on Netflix Nicholas Quah's Article in Vulture This week's recommendations: Finding Yeezus on YouTube, Finding Yeezus Recap Podcast, Death of An Artist  Find us on IG here E: behindthepodcast@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Power of the Podcast - Serial vs Teachers Pet

Australia is a large, remote, and unforgiving land where accidents happen. In the Flying Doctor podcast, Lana Mitchell talks to real patients and their families about mateship, life in the bush, and the role that the Royal Flying Doctor Service plays in servicing rural communities. Support the RFDS  Lana listens to and recommends Simply The JestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Flying Doctor - Lana Mitchell

Travis De Vries and Jade Goodwin from Awesome Black Media join Stocks to talk all things podcast.  Get your Awesome Black Box hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis De Vries and Jade Goodwin - Awesome Black Media

Hayley Flowers &amp; Sophie Lavender host the entertaining and informative Pumped podcast. This is a podcast that explores the challenges of the Fourth Trimester and onwards in Motherhood. Everyone is SO fixated on birth (fair enough, it’s intense) but we unpack EVERYTHING that comes thereafter in a safe, humorous and fun space. Hold onto your Maxi-pads ladies, nothing is off limits! Jules and Stocks also track the latest acquisitions by Spotify.  This podcast is a partnership between DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast Awards  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Pumped

Award Winning Investigative Journalist Kate McClymont goes behind her podcast Liar Liar - Melissa Caddick and the Missing Millions with Jules and Stocks.  This podcast is a partnership between DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate McClymont - Liar Liar

Jules and Stocks discuss Teachers Pet and the on-going murder case with Chris Dawson, and Streaming services tanking on the stock market recently.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers Pet and Streamers

Motherlode details the cybercrime activities of young hackers, including Julian Assange in the 1980’s and 1990’s in Melbourne. Motherlode is the first original podcast from Ranieri and Co. Award winning journalist and podcaster Greg Muller is the Creator and host of Motherlode and he talks to Jules and Stocks this episode. The guys also breakdown the suddenly saturated daily news podcast scene and the latest newcomer, ABC News Daily. This podcast is a partnership between The Australian Podcast Awards and DM Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Motherlode and News Podcasts

Sam Bonser is Executive Producer at the phenomenally success, upstart production company - Producey He has produced shows including - Dyl and Friends and List Cloggers. Sam recommends  The Imperfects Armchair Expert Smartless This podcast is a partnership between DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bonser - Producey

Bad Behaviour is a multi award winning podcast that delves into all things taboo – if it’s an uncomfortable conversation, they want to have it! (8.10) Bad Behaviour Co-Host Nikila Cranage joins Jules and Stocks. The guys also discuss the Spotify - Neil Young situation Nikila listens to  The BBC Academy Podcast Unshaming  How To Fail With Elizabeth Day Poetry Unbound Contact Jules and Stocks via btp@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad Behaviour - Nikila Cranage

Kate is the Founder and MD of Audiocraft an award winning creative podcast agency. Kate recommends Dreamy Here Lies Me  This podcast is a partnership between the Australian Podcast Awards and DM Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Montague - Audiocraft

Jules and Stocks return to kick of the 2022 season of BTP, with a recap of the summer, how this show will evolve this year and tease out the next few episodes Next week - Bad Behaviour - Best Interview 2021 The following week - Temporary - Best Current Affairs 2021 Get in touch btp@dm.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022 Kick Off

Alexei Toliopoulos is the host of  Finding Drago Finding Desperado Total Reboot Netflix - The Big Film Buffer He talks all things podcasting with Jules and Stocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexei Toliopoulos - Recap or Recaps

Christine Mwaturura is the creator, writer, producer and director of Private Affairs, which took out Podcast of the Year, Best Fiction Podcast and was runner up in Best New Podcast at the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards. The judges described Private Affairs as  “Unique in its delivery, scope, and storytelling. A podcast that deftly uses scripting and subtle sound design to pull the listener into the modern world of dating, sex, love, and parties. The cast and crew have created a must-listen for anyone interested in fictional narrative podcasts. We look forward to seeing what they do next.” Christine recommends: The BBC Academy Podcast Dirty Diana - QCODE Media You can donate to Season 2 of Private Affairs hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Private Affairs - Christine ‘DJ Kix’ Mwaturura

Jules flips the script to interview Stocks about the story behind how they built DM Podcasts on the back of the Betoota Advocate.  *Stocks was about to go down sick after this podcast, so apologies for the nasal vocals and heavy breathing. This podcast is a partnership between DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antony Stockdale - DM Podcasts

Jules and Stocks briefly breakdown their evening at the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards, including DM Podcasts win as Best Publisher or Network. Congratulations to all the winners See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Podcast Awards

Nick joins Jules and Stocks to detail his storytelling journey as a podcaster and author. Podcasts: A Little Idea: https://nickwasiliev.podbean.com/The Dropped Kick-Off: https://greenandgoldrugby.com/tag/the-dropped-kick-off/Tell Me What To Read: https://tell-me-what-to-read-booktopia.podbean.com/  Other Links: Buy When Men Cry: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vLq6jWebsite: https://www.nicholaswasiliev.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicholas Wasiliev - Booktopia, The Dropped Kick

Andrew Menczel of Piccolo Studios joins Jules and Stocks to discuss his award winning show Fair Ground F*uckups and how he creates so many successful podcasts.  Andrew recommends New Hampshire Podcast Why Are You LaughingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - FAIRGROUND F*CKUPS

Super talented producer (and we reckon legitimate podcast hosting talent) Sarah-Jane Adams joins Jules and Stocks this week to discuss how to make it as a podcast producer. Great chat.  This podcast is a partnership between the Australian Podcast Awards and DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Jane Adams - Inspired Unemployed

Tradies in Business is a podcast created by Warrick Bidwell and Nicole Cox as part of their business of the same name. Tradies in Business provides a wealth of resources to inspire, educate and support you to create your own version of getting off the tools and into your own business. Waz and Nic have tremendous chemistry and their podcast delivers knowledge in a fun and entertaining way, in big part because of the chemistry of the hosts. Nic recommends the Casefile podcast Waz recommends Fundamental Health with Paul Saladino  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trades in Business

Liz Keen and Simon Portus from Headling Productions talk to Jules and Stocks about their podcast The Long Haul A co-production with Ranieri and Co They listen to and recommend The Sterling Affairs FreakanomicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Long Haul - Headline Productions

Paul Dennett is co-host and producer on the podcast - Cricket Daily a finalist in the Sports Category at this years APA. This show does what it says on the box, daily conversation about the world of cricket.  Follow Paul on Twitter Paul recommends The Final Word  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Cricket Daily - Paul Dennett

Temporary reveals – in longform stories, podcasts, art and photography – the lives of people who came to Australia seeking refuge, and the laws that entangle them in an endless uncertainty. Temporary won the Best Current Affairs Podcast at The Australian Podcast Awards.  Stocks talks to Kara Jensen-MnKinnon and Lauren Martin about how this podcast came together.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Temporary - Kara Jensen-MnKinnon and Lauren Martin

Jules and Stocks talk to Kerry Negara about her podcast series which is a Finalist in the True Crime category at this years APA's. Killing Phar Lap is the first full forensic investigation around the death of the Australian wonder horse Phar Lap, to discover why he was brutally killed, by whose hand and why, at Menlo Park Ranch in California, USA.  Kerry listens to and recommends Unravel Season 4 | Snowball Tickets are available to this years Australian Podcast Awards  This podcast is produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S2 E2 - Killing Phar Lap - Kerry Negara

Jules and Stocks breakdown the Finalists in this years Australian Podcast Awards. See all the finalists HERE Buy tickets to the Australian Podcast Awards HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Podcast Award Finalists 2021 - Reactions

Jules and Stocks talk to Publicist Marisa Jayne about her podcast - The Selfish Sesh. This is a fun conversation about Marisa's personal journey as experienced through her podcast. Marisa recommends  Dyl and Friends Happy Hour with Lucy and Nikki The Imperfects  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Marisa Jayne

Marlee Silva, Keely Silva and Georgia Moore host Chicks and Balls the sports podcast by women, about more than 'women's sport'. Featuring analysis of the biggest headlines in sports media and conversations with some of Australia's best athletes and sports insiders.  They live and breathe sports and it really comes through in their show and interviews.  Georgia recommends - The Daily Keely recommends - Hamish and Andy Podcast Marlee recommends - You're Wrong About This podcast is a partnership with DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Chicks and Balls

This week the guys talk to Emily Duncan - the host and creator of That's Orgasmic a sex positive podcast that provides a shame free perspective on all things sex. Hailing from regional Victoria, Emily aims to break down the stigmas surrounding sex and provide the tools to create a liberating sexual experience for everyone.  Check out That's Orgasmic Here This podcast is a partnership between DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - That's Orgasmic

Five of My Life is a brilliant podcast format devised by Nigel Marsh.  This is the most fun Jules and Stocks have had preparing for an interview.  If you have ever wondered about the importance of a format for your podcast, please listen this conversation with Nigel Thank you again for all the kind thoughts and comments over the past couple of months, muhalo. Nigel recommends  Loose Ends  Sombrero Fallout This podcast is a partnership with DM Podcasts and The Australian Podcast Awards  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Five of My Life - Nigel Marsh

Stocks is back to run through the last few weeks. The guys discuss grief and the content they have been consuming.  Normal service resumes next week.  MuhaloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Grief

This is one of our most popular episodes. Hopefully resume normal service next week. The Genius of Just the GIST is the relationship between the two hosts. We really enjoyed our conversation with Rosie Waterland and Jacob Stanley of the highly entertaining and informative podcast, Just The GIST - which took out The Best Entertainment Podcast at The Australian Podcast Awards 2020 Premise of the podcast Famous scandals, true crime, celeb dramas, conspiracy theories, politics, amazing people throughout history... If it's an incredible story, hilarious hosts Comedian Rosie Waterland and Jacob Stanley will tell you about it without bogging you down with any of the boring bits. You'll get just the gist of what you need to know - only get the juiciest, most entertaining details   Rosie listens to: CBC - My Favourite murder You’re Wrong About   Jacob listens to: No Such Thing as a Fish Decoder RIng A Rational Fear   A partnership between the Australian Podcast Awards and DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Just The Gist

A bit going on this week. Here is a classic episode from the BTP archives with the phenomenal Dylan Buckley of Dyl and Friends and List Cloggers fame. Stay safe friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Dylan Buckley

Julia Wheeler is a Champion Freediver, Filmaker, and conversationist. She sits down with Jules and Stocks to discuss her podcast The Dirt Downunder with Paul De Gelder of Shark Week fame.  Julia explains how her intuitive decision making process has lead to the creation of this inspiring podcast about the game changers who are striving to protect mother earth and tackle the stigma, rumours and gossip surrounding what conservation actually means. Julia recommends the Good Bitch podcast This podcast is a partnership between the Australian Podcast Awards and DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Julia Wheeler - The Dirt Downunder

Jules and Stocks run through   Latest news for DM Podcasts Amazon and Wondery Substacks Podcast Play The Latest Spotify Numbers Some Lockdown Listens The Australian Podcast Awards Entries Are Open  This podcast is a partnership between the Australian Podcast Awards and DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon, Wondery, Spotify and Podcast Industry News

If you are a podcaster in Australia you have probably come across Acast. They are one of the major platforms in the Australian Podcast space. This ep Guy Scott-Wilson the Content Director at Acast joins Jules and Stocks to talk about Acast and why it might be the platform for your podcast.  This podcast is a partnership between The Australian Podcast Awards and DM Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTP - Acast - Guy Scott-Wilson

Jacques Peterson of the fabulous reality TV podcast ‎Unpopular with Jacques Peterson joins Jules and Stocks today to discuss the importance of being authentic to yourself, and how he has successfully built an audience for his podcast in Australian and in the US. Jacques listens to and recommends Red ScareJuicy ScoopBreaking PointsUseful IdiotsTwink RevolutionThe West Wing Thing This podcast is a partnership between the Australian Podcast Awards and DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP42 - Unpopular - Jacques Peterson

Glen James of My Millennial Money fame has built a thriving podcast community around the pillars of practical knowledge, money tips and making it fun.  Glen drops knowledge on how to launch a new podcast and some of the keys to his success. We took more away from this interview than any other in 2021. Great stuff.  Find out everything My Millennial Money here Glen listens too and recommends Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast Making Sense Podcast  The Joe Rogan Experience Strong Songs Inside the Big Day Out This podcast is partnership between The Australian Podcast Awards and DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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