DeepSummary
The hosts of the Buzzcast podcast discuss various aspects of podcasting, including a recent podcast meetup they attended in Orlando, the launch of a new Buzzsprout podcast called Buzzsprout Weekly, an update on the upcoming Android app, and a discussion around the efficiency of podcast listening speeds and bandwidth usage.
They share stories and insights from the Orlando meetup, such as meeting listeners, discussing different podcasting topics with attendees, and finding creative ways to share podcasts using the Buzzsprout app. They also introduce Buzzsprout Weekly, a new short-form podcast that provides a weekly summary of podcasting news and insights.
The conversation then shifts to a debate about podcast listening speeds, with differing perspectives on the merits and drawbacks of speeding up or slowing down podcasts. The topic of bandwidth efficiency is also explored, with one host highlighting the importance of reducing unnecessary data transfers and improving overall internet efficiency.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The Buzzcast hosts attended a podcast meetup in Orlando, where they had the opportunity to connect with other podcasters, share their experiences, and discuss various aspects of podcasting.
- Buzzsprout has launched a new weekly podcast called Buzzsprout Weekly, which provides a concise audio summary of the latest podcasting news and insights.
- The Buzzsprout team is working on an Android app, with a waitlist currently open for early access, aiming to provide a similar experience to the existing iOS app.
- The hosts engaged in a lively debate around podcast listening speeds, with differing perspectives on the merits and drawbacks of accelerating or decelerating podcast playback.
- The importance of bandwidth efficiency was discussed, highlighting the potential environmental impact of unnecessary data transfers and the need for more efficient data distribution methods.
- The hosts shared creative ways to exchange and promote podcasts, such as using the Buzzsprout app's sharing feature to directly share podcast information between devices.
- Attending podcast meetups and conferences can provide valuable networking opportunities, exposure to diverse podcasting topics, and a chance to engage with like-minded individuals in the podcasting community.
- The hosts emphasized the importance of being intentional and selective when consuming content, given the vast amount of available information and the limited time individuals have.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If you're regularly listening to podcasts at sped up speeds, watch out, because you'll find out that you become less patient with real people in your real life.“ by Adam Curry
- “I listen to this show at one x, and I live it at one x.“ by Jordan
- “If you're taking all the time to do that, you probably want to make sure it's available in as many places as possible, especially if you're getting some traction with your audio version on Spotify and you have a chunk of your audience there.“ by Kevin
- “Everybody here, one, is good at talking. They're podcasters. They're good at telling you about things. They can monologue if they need to. You don't have to worry that the conversation's going to be boring.“ by Jordan
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Buzzcast
Buzzsprout
6/21/24
Alban and Kevin are back from the Podcast Movement Meetup in Orlando with some fun ideas to share your podcast with others at your next meetup or conference! We're also unveiling Buzzsprout's newest podcast, Buzzsprout Weekly, along with an update for our Android users. Then we are diving into efficiency in both podcast listening speed and bandwidth, leading to a shocking confession from Kevin about his content consumption habits.
Links mentioned in this episode
- Buzzsprout Weekly
- Alban's Podcast Listening Speed Tweet
- Buzzsprout For Android Waitlist
- Tom's Bandwidth Efficiency Tweet
- Podtastic Audio, Ep. 154 Enhancing Your Podcast with Video: A Deep Dive into Riverside. FM with Stephen Robles
- Podtastic Audio, Ep. 153 Mastering Podcast Editing: Expert Tips and Tricks with Steve Stewart from Podcast Editors Academy
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- Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic
- Email us at support@buzzsprout.com
Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!