Spotify reports paying out over $100 million to podcasters in Q1 2025, driven by growth in video shows and new monetization tools. Today, for news day, we break down what that means. We also talk about Netflix exploring video podcasts, Descript’s AI editing upgrades, Instagram’s new Edits app, the latest podcast charts, and upcoming events for creators. With so much changing so fast, the real question is, are we watching podcasting progress in a way no one expects?
Episode Highlights:
[04:55] Improv Tips and Tricks
[17:54] Upcoming Events
[20:55] Top Podcasts and Trends
[28:24] Spotify's Monetization Program
[29:50] Analyzing Spotify's Payouts
[31:28] Challenges with CPM Rates
[40:07] Netflix's Foray into Video Podcasts
[52:20] Descript's New AI Features
Links & Resources:
The Podcasting Morning Chat:
Close More Deals with Lex Friedman
https://podnews.net/event/close-more-deals-with-lex-friedman
Podnews:
Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting
What Audio Producers Really Need to Know About Video Podcasting:
https://www.soundpath.co/course/video-podcasting-2025
Empowered Podcasting Conference 2:
https://Empoweredpodcasting.com/
New Spotify Podcast Charts:
https://podcastcharts.byspotify.com
Netflix Video Podcast Platform:
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