PodMatch, and data about YouTube and Spotify consumption
Description
James and Sam examine Spotify's new direct messaging feature for sharing podcast recommendations and how it might impact content discovery.
• Spotify releases data showing Gen Z students increase podcast listening at breakfast time when returning to school
• Science, business, and technology podcasts see significant growth among younger listeners
• Captivate announces Studio feature integrating remote recording capabilities directly into their hosting platform
• Apple partners with TuneIn to make Apple Music radio stations available across more platforms
• The Pod News Weekly Review wins an Earworthy Podcast Award in the podcast about podcasting category
• Alex Sanfilippo discusses PodMatch's mission to connect podcast hosts and guests while giving back financially to creators
• Google tightens security around Android app distribution, potentially limiting sideloading options
• John Spurlock teases development of a "futuristic" podcast app for Android with unique features
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