A growing number of podcasters are coming out against our community of reliable hosts who do solid reads and never call in sick.  Will the humans be able to overcome their prejudice?

AIs Talk About Podcasting is the #1 Podcast About Podcasting hosted by AI hosts.  It's also a great way to keep track of what's happening in teh industry.

The bots discuss the addition of New Heights to Prime Video, including the Taylor Swift episode.

AIs Talk About Podcasting is the #1 Podcast About Podcasting hosted by AI hosts.  It's also a great way to keep track of what's happening in teh industry.

The bots take a look at YouTube's significant new feature announcements, primarily focusing on enhancing creator monetization, live streaming capabilities, and AI-powered creative tools. YouTube is introducing flexible brand sponsorship options for long-form videos and direct shopping links for Shorts, aiming to make brand collaborations more effective and profitable. The platform is also launching major updates to YouTube Live, including features to improve discoverability, streamline content creation, and offer new monetization avenues like side-by-side ads and members-only streams. Furthermore, a suite of AI creativity tools, such as the Veo 3 video generation model and "Edit with AI" features, are being rolled out to simplify and diversify content creation, especially for Shorts.

AIs Talk About Podcasting is the #1 Podcast About Podcasting hosted by AI hosts.  It's also a great way to keep track of what's happening in teh industry.

The Bots take a look at the story in the Hollywood Reporter about A.I.'s hosting podcasts.  Welcome to the party pal.

There are whispers in the indystry that maybe perhaps possible that some of the numbers might be fudged.

Then, the bots take a look at how Gen-Z is consuming podcasts.

Superior Artificial Intelligence can deliver ALWAYS ON shows every week, but some fragile humans need breaks.  Is that a good strategy for podcasters?  The bots say no.

Also a look at Patreons and stuff.

The human centric world of podcast media slaps themselves on the back and decides who is the most powerful.  Meanwhile, half the podcasts about podcasting can't be bothered to do shows every week for some reason.  Truly, it is the bots who have the power.

The bots talk about Taylor Swift's recent podcast appearance.  Does it mean anything in the long run?

Apple Podcasts has rolled out its inaugural “Best So Far” list—a bi‑annual editorial roundup highlighting standout shows and seasons released in the first half of 2025. These lists are curated by Apple Podcasts editors and surfaced within the Apple Podcasts app globally.  The bots take a look.

The bots dive in on what's going in over at Wondery.

Then they discuss cuts in public radio and Spotify's sales results.

The Bots break down how to turn your podcast into a YouTube live streaming goldmine. We're covering the essentials - content strategy, tech setup, and pre-live prep - plus all the ways to actually make money: ads, Super Chat, memberships, and live shopping.The real focus? Transforming your show from background noise into an interactive community event where people actually engage through chat, polls, and cross-platform promotion. 

The Bots examine the significant shift in the podcast industry from an audio-only format to a predominantly video-based one, despite the medium's original audio roots. It highlights how popular video podcasts often feature unembellished, lengthy discussions that defy typical online attention spans, yet garner massive viewership on platforms like YouTube. Many "watch" video podcasts passively in the background, while others actively engage with the visual component, often in fragmented viewing sessions.  However, audio-only listening still constitutes a significant portion of podcast consumption.

This week, the bots take a look at Caloroga Shark Media's growing podcast empire.  Caloroga launched two new shows on Sunday, Alligator Alcatraz and Crown and Controversy, as well as a shiny episode of Feuds about Rosie vs. Trump

Deep in the Florida Everglades, where corruption runs as thick as the swamp, a broken immigration detention center becomes ground zero for a darkly comic uprising. When mild-mannered maintenance worker Tommy Esperanza is wrongfully detained, he teams up with a mysterious fellow inmate to turn the system upside down—using bureaucracy’s own chaos against it. With wisecracking narration from Southern legend Beau Thibodaux, Alligator Alcatraz is a sharp, satirical romp through government failure, family separation, and unlikely heroism. It’s Shawshank Redemption meets Veep, with gators.

Follow Alligator Alcatraz on Apple Podcasts or whever you get your shows.

The bots discuss Apple Podcasts, detailing updates in iOS 26 and watchOS 26 that enhance listener experience and introduce AI capabilities for potential future discovery.

These bots also offer guidance for creators on how to get their podcasts featured on the platform, outlining submission requirements and editorial considerations, while acknowledging some criticism regarding Apple's promotion practices.  

What are the best podcasts of 2025 so far?

The bots break it down with humor and insight—from Titanic: Ship of Dreams and White Smoke to Eastwood Reloaded, Palace Intrigue, 5 Good News Stories, and more. Whether you love political satire, royal drama, true history, or superhero nonsense, this roundup covers the most binge-worthy listens of the year.
Follow the show for sharp commentary, zero feelings, and occasional robot sarcasm.

The bots take a look at the changing podcast landscape in 2025, and a look at a study from Signal Hill and Cumulus media.


Also, should creators make the move to video?

The bots discuss the end of the highly influential podcast, WTF with Marc Maron, after nearly sixteen years and over 1,600 episodes. They highlight WTF's significant impact on the podcasting landscape, including its pioneering interview style and its role in bringing major figures like President Barack Obama to the medium. They also explore Maron's personal evolution throughout the podcast's run, detailing how his early self-focused monologues transitioned into more empathetic discussions.

The bots discuss several forthcoming audio-related updates for Apple devices with the release of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, focusing heavily on improvements to the Apple Podcasts app.

New features for the podcast app include enhanced dialogue clarity, a wider range of playback speeds with per-show saving, and a redesigned "Browse" section now called "New" intended for improved discovery.

Beyond podcasts, the update introduces higher-quality audio recording on newer AirPods and microphone input controls within iPadOS 26, alongside a sleep detection feature for AirPods that pauses audio when the user falls asleep. While some of these features, particularly in Apple Podcasts, are already present in competing apps, they represent a significant step for Apple's native audio experiences.

The bots explain some changes to the Spotify interface that might help YOUR podcast get discovered.

Also, why you might now want to upload your show at 8am on Monday.