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Podcasting is DOOMED! – PCN Show 033
June 20, 2016

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discuss the latest “podcasting is doomed” scenario by reviewing two articles that touch on it. Are they right? Or are they being overly dramatic? You decide! We also talk about that list of most influential podcasters tha...

Engaged Audience – PCN Show 032
June 04, 2016

In this episode, Shawn and Jen ended up repeatedly coming back to the concept of an “engaged audience”. We touch on why you need one, how to keep it, and why ads are more tolerable for engaged listeners than for listeners who aren’t invested in your po...

In the Biz – PCN Show 031
May 20, 2016

In this episode, Shawn and Jen dig into some of the business related aspects of podcasting. They discuss that New York Times article (and a response to it), take a look at stats, and inadvertently show just how much influence iTunes really has.

More Than Microphones – PCN Show 030
May 03, 2016

In this episode, Jen and Shawn discuss articles that give advice about the “behind the scenes” aspects of podcasting. Topics include the importance of editing, the importance of filing your taxes correctly,

Binging on Transcribed Advertisements – PCN Show 029
April 02, 2016

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discussing “binge-listening”, touch on the recent NPR controversy, and bring up an often overlooked reason why it is important to transcribe your podcast episodes. Links Mentioned in this episode: * Listening is the New W...

Number One in iTunes – PCN Show 028
March 22, 2016

In this episode, Shawn and Jen discuss misconceptions regarding iTunes “New and Noteworthy”, talk about something new from Audible, and point you toward some bizarre podcasts you may want to listen to. Links Mentioned in this episode: * There Is No #1 ...

And Now A Word From Our Sponsor – PCN Show 027
February 16, 2016

In this episode, Shawn and Jen get into a discussion about ads and podcasting. This is an area that appears to be undergoing a “sea change” of sorts. There are companies that think the “renaissance of podcasting” means now is a good time to put ads int...

Off On A Tangent – PCN Show 026
January 17, 2016

Shawn and Jen got into a lively discussion about podcasting that ended up going off on a tangent. They tried to rein things back in after that. The tangent was actually related to podcasting, so it could have been worse.

End of the Year Podcasting Wrap Up – PCN Show 025
December 31, 2015

Shawn and Jen are back and bringing you an end of the year wrap up for podcasting. We highlight “Best Of” lists, take a look at how podcasting has changed, and consider what is coming for podcasting in 2016.

Fairy Tales, Muggles, and Shatner – PCN Show 024
December 17, 2015

Shawn and Jen have returned to bring you a round up of interesting podcast related news that didn’t get written up on the Podcaster News blog. This week, they discuss misinformation about podcasting history,