Three podcast hosts launch Apple Podcasts video; plus, The Podcast Show and Fountain's music via RSS

About this episode

The episode discusses the launch of Apple Podcasts video, the implications of HLS streaming, and features an interview with Alban Brooke.

Send James and Sam a message or voicemail Apple Podcasts video moves from theory to real-world distribution, and we pressure-test what HLS streaming changes for pricing, analytics, approvals, and the open RSS ecosystem. We also weigh platform convenience against creator freedom, from Spotify’s video lock-in warnings to a vision for open music distribution and premium RSS. • Buzzsprout’s Apple Podcasts video rollout and why HLS matters for typical podcasters. We interview Alban Brooke.&...

People in this episode

Hosts: James Cridland, Sam Sethi

Guest: Alban Brooke

Topics covered

• Apple Podcasts video
• HLS streaming
• podcast distribution
• creator freedom
• open RSS ecosystem
• music distribution

Keywords

• Apple Podcasts
• video
• HLS streaming
• podcasting
• Buzzsprout
• Spotify
• RSS
• music distribution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout, Spotify, Fountain, HLS

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