338 - Inside Podnews and Podcasting 2.0 with James Cridland
How do you run a daily podcast and newsletter every single day without burning out? Today we’re joined by James Cridland, founder of Podnews, to find out how he keeps up with the fast-paced podcast industry while staying committed to an open ecosystem. We ask him about his daily workflow, why he chooses to self-host, and how he builds custom tools to simplify his process. James also elaborates on Podcasting 2.0, explaining new features like funding tags, Podroll recommendations, and cross-app comments that make podcasting more dynamic for creators and listeners alike.
Episode Highlights:
[02:59]James Cridland’s Journey and Pod News
[05:13] The Evolution of Podcasting
[07:28] Understanding Podcasting 2.0
[10:45] Podcasting 2.0 Features and Benefits
[19:18] Monetization in Podcasting 2.0
[24:09] Engagement and Future of Podcasting
[26:03] Podcast Recommendations and Pod-Roll
[32:47] Universal Directory of Creators
[36:53] Creating Custom Tools for Podcasting
[41:21] Self-Hosting Podcasts: Pros and Cons
[48:13] Simplifying Podcast Production
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