The Future of Podcast Networks

The Future of Podcast Networks

From In & Around Podcasting by Captivate

March 4, 2025 · 50 min · Episode 25

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of podcast networks amidst industry investments and layoffs.

As podcasting continues to see a mix of large investments and ad spend, it also continues to see layoffs across the industry. Many point to some of these large investments as being a cause, with money being spent on large networks and celebrity podcasts. Is this a sign that the industry needs to take a different approach, with perhaps more indie creator-led networks, or is it an unfortunate realism of an industry growing beyond its small beginnings? Join regular co-host Danny Brown and guest co-host Frank Racioppi as they discuss this interesting topic. Guest co-host this episode: Frank Racioppi After 38 years as a speechwriter and editor for a Fortune 50 company, Frank retired and indulged his love of podcasting, starting and managing a successful podcast review online publication -- Ear Worthy. He started it in 2017 and has enjoyed connecting with indie podcasters and anyone who supports podcasting. Frank and his brother Paul had a podcast four years ago called False Facts, but it was difficult to keep a regular recording schedule. He's loved writing his entire life and wrote for print magazines in the 80s from New Jersey Monthly, The Pet Dealer, American Health, The Sewing…

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Host: Danny Brown

Guest: Frank Racioppi

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