Libsyn’s Next Chapter: Podcast Hosting, Video, Monetization, RSS and API | Brendan Monaghan #660

About this episode

Rob Greenlee and Brendan Monaghan discuss the evolving landscape of podcast hosting and the expectations of modern creators.

“Podcast episode hosting used to be simple. You uploaded an audio file, generated an RSS feed, and distributed your show everywhere. That model still matters, but it is no longer enough for the modern creator economy.” In this Episode 660 of The Live New Media Show, from April 22nd, 2026 , Host Podcast Hall of Famer and Former Libsyn VP Rob Greenlee shares a screen and microphone with Brendan Monaghan, President and CEO of Libsyn, to explore how podcast hosting is changing and what creators should expect from platforms in 2026 and beyond. This conversation gets to the heart of a major shift happening across podcasting and new media. Hosting companies are no longer judged only by whether they can deliver a clean RSS feed and reliable file storage. Creators now expect monetization, analytics, video support, workflow efficiency, AI-assisted publishing, broader distribution, and real help with audience growth. That larger shift frames the entire discussion between Rob and Brendan. Brendan explains that Libsyn still carries the legacy of being one of podcasting’s earliest and most important hosting platforms, but the company is now operating in a far more complex…

People in this episode

Host: Rob Greenlee

Guest: Brendan Monaghan

Topics covered

• podcast hosting
• monetization
• creator economy
• analytics
• video support
• audience growth

Keywords

• podcast hosting
• RSS feed
• monetization
• analytics
• video
• creator platform
• audience growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Libsyn, AdvertiseCast, Pair Networks

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