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How to get live captions for every podcast you listen to - on whatever app
There's a way to get live captions on almost any phone and almost any app

Who's the best podcast host - how to choose
One of the most-asked questions on podcasting forums is "which podcast host should I use?" So, here's the answer.

How to understand podcast stats
Analytics from Apple, Spotify, Google, podcast charts, downloads, OP3, Podtrac and more: what does it all mean? What's the biggest show in the world; and how is your show doing?

How to add your podcast to every podcast directory
We have a daily podcast. Here's where to find it - and all the directory links to add your podcast, too

How to support the value you get from a podcast with ‘streaming sats’
Love the podcast you're listening to? Support the value you get from it

Opinion: DR's move against open podcasting is not in the public service
Plans to restrict shows are not what public service broadcasters are about

Backtracks closes - the email to customers
A copy of an email sent to customers

Review: the Sennheiser Profile USB microphone and streaming set
A well-built microphone, and a nicely designed boom arm, for a decent price.

Review: Nomono Sound Capsule
We test this in-the-field recording kit. Is it for you? And if not - then who is it for?

What is a podcast?
What is the definition of the word 'podcast'? Are YouTube shows podcasts? How about Spotify Exclusives? It's a simple question: but it doesn't, quite, have a simple answer.

The history of the word 'Podcast'
Who invented the word? And who was responsible for getting it used by the community? A full history, with audio, looking at the words used for on-demand audio via RSS.

The Story of the First Podcast Feed
When was the first podcast feed produced - and what is the history of the first podcast?

The Last Yard - the blog post that started it all
The original blog post from Adam Curry that gave birth to podcasting

Was Robin Williams the first podcaster?
Was the actor and comedian Robin Williams an early podcaster - even before the name was invented?

The history of podcasting in the UK
How did podcasting get going in the country? And is it really just about the BBC?

Podcast market data for your presentations
Slides with market data to use in your presentations

Google Podcasts app: an FAQ for podcasters
All you need to know about Google Podcasts, on apps, the web and smart speakers.

Is the Australian APRA mini-licence a way for podcasters to licence music?
This music licence says it covers podcasting. So does that mean you can use music in your podcasts?

Insecure feeds and audio, and identifiable domains: you don't want them
Insecure feeds and things - why are they bad? Especially, what's the problem with a unique domain name?

Podnews's Google Podcast RSS Helper
A bookmarklet to help people with which RSS feed Google Podcasts is using

New Podcast Trailers
Looking for new podcasts to listen to? Here's all about our podcast trailer feed.

Podnews LLC: Advertising Contract, Terms and Conditions
For advertisers on Podnews's newsletter, website or podcast

Submissions and Disclosures
How to submit stories to Podnews; and our relevant editorial disclosures

The PodnewsBot
All about our bot

Advertising and supporting Podnews
Want to support us - or get your company's name out there? Here are the options at Podnews.

Indonesia: a podcasting deep-dive
A deep dive into the Indonesian podcasting market, and what shows will work there

Korea: a podcasting deep-dive
A deep dive into the Korean podcasting market, and what shows will work there

Japan: a podcasting deep-dive
A deep dive into the Japanese podcasting market, and what shows will work there

Understanding podcasts in East and South East Asia
A focus at East and South East Asia - what podcast listeners are consuming, and what content works in a part of the world with twice the population of the US and a fast-growing podcast market.

Thailand: a country overview
An overview of the most popular podcasts in Thailand