Craig is back! Today, he welcomes fellow podcaster Colin Gray back to the podcast. They dive into the ever-evolving world of podcasting, reflecting on how much the landscape has shifted over the last decade and what people are craving now more than ever: genuine human connection. From the tug-of-war between YouTube and podcast growth, to what it really means to build an AI-first product, they explore the trends shaping creators, customers, and the platforms that connect them.

Highlights from Craig and Colin’s conversation:

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  How podcasting has changed over the last 10 years 

  
  


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  The more we’re pulled toward AI, the more we crave genuine connection

  
  


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  Is it easier to grow a YouTube channel or a podcast?

  
  


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  Content integration and becoming a centralized hub

  
  


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  Spotify’s role in the evolution of podcasting

  
  


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  Monetization: ads, donations, subscriptions, and more

  
  


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  Balancing and prioritizing feature requests

  
  


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  How AI is shaping customer expectations

  
  


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  How to make your product AI-first

  
  

Resources and Links from This Episode:

• The Podcast Host: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/ 


• Colin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colinmcgray?originalSubdomain=uk 


• beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com/ 


• Kit: https://kit.com/


• Creator Hooks: https://creatorhooks.com/ 


• Castos Free Tools: castos.com/tools


• Email me: podcast@roguestartups.com


• Find me on Twitter: @TheCraigHewitt

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Do you have any comments, questions, or topic ideas for future episodes? Feel free to reach out to me:

• Twitter: @TheCraigHewitt


• LinkedIn: Craig Hewitt


• Email: podcast@roguestartups.com 

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Rogue Startups: 100 Days of AI
• (00:00:48 ) - How Podcasting Is Affecting AI
• (00:05:14 ) - How To Integrate Podcasts into Your Business
• (00:09:18 ) - Is Podcasting The Most Popular Media Format?
• (00:14:18 ) - Steve Bartlett on Spotify and Video
• (00:18:11 ) - Podcaster on Separation of Podcasting and Editing
• (00:22:19 ) - Podcasts: How Do They Monetize?
• (00:23:20 ) - Has Alitud added advertising to our Episode Builder?
• (00:25:24 ) - How to Make a Living on Podcast
• (00:27:45 ) - How is AI Affecting Your Company's Business?
• (00:32:24 ) - How To Make a Chatbot Like a Human Being
• (00:34:08 ) - 100 Days of YouTube
• (00:37:43 ) - How to Grow a Podcast on YouTube
• (00:40:53 ) - PODCAST: A Chat With Craig