Joe Rogan "broke a promise" to his listeners, and his fans aren't happy after  Spotify quietly added unskippable midroll ads to his podcast—despite Rogan once claiming he'd never interrupt conversations with ads. Would you be upset if your favorite host did the same? Or is this just part of the business? Today, we're sharing the rest of the story and more of the latest podcasting news including the unveiling of Shure's innovative MV7i smart microphone, and we lightly analyze fresh industry data on listener engagement and its connection to podfade. We also highlight upcoming events like Podfest, Cre8tive Con, and the Toronto Podcaster Meetup. Join us on January 15, 2025, for our next episode coming to you from Podfest in Orlando, Florida.

Episode Highlights:

[3:19 ] Advice for Podcasters Affected by Natural Disasters

[15:16 ] Events and Community Support

[18:48 ] Data and Industry Insights

[42:46 ] Challenges and Strategies

[43:04 ] Technology and Innovations

[52:26 ] Community and Future Trends

Links & Resources: 

The Podcasting Morning Chat: 

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Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:

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Soda’s Post on Support for Podcasters Post Natural Diaster: 

https://bit.ly/3Cdqudx

PodNews:

www.Podnews.net

Shure Introduces MV7I:

https://bit.ly/4ak53Ej

PodMatch Report: 

https://podmatch.com/report

Toronto Area Podcaster Meetup: 

https://podnews.net/event/toronto-area-podcaster-meetup

Podfest:

www.Podfestexpo.com 

PodCamp Toronto: 

https://podnews.net/event/podcamp-toronto-2025

Evolutions 2025:

https://podnews.net/event/evolutions-2025

Cre8tivecon:

https://www.cre8tivecon.com/

Joe Rogan Mid-Roll Ad Controversy: 

https://bit.ly/42gb430

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