Hey Poduty fans! This episode brings the energy live and direct from the Poduty Podcast Theater in downtown Tarentum, Pennsylvania, and—trust me—it's a party you won’t want to miss. Jeff, your host, welcomes listeners to the only live news podcast about podcasting from the stage, keeping the focus sharp on what’s new and exciting in the world of podcasts.
Special Guest: Phil Better – Four-Time Co-Host and Podcast Mogul
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Stealing the spotlight yet again, Phil Better joins us for his fourth live appearance, cementing his status as Poduty and the News’ leader in returning guest hosts. Phil Better brings his signature wit, fresh insights, and a jug of water (hydration secrets, anyone?) as he dives into the world of podcasting trends, monetization strategies, and the evolving creator economy. Whether you know him from his podcast mogul brand, “Invest in Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur,” or his contributions to podcast production for big brands, Phil’s commentary is a masterclass for podcasters at every level.
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The Campus Is Becoming the Stage
Category: Live Podcast Education
Source: Fordham University
https://now.fordham.edu/inside-fordham/live-podcast-show-launches-at-fordham-joins-other-podcasts-from-the-university-community/
Live podcasting is gaining traction in higher education, as universities begin treating podcasts not just as media projects, but as live cultural events. At Fordham University, history professor Ryan Purcell is bringing his award-winning podcast Soundscapes NYC to the stage with a live show at McNally Amphitheatre. Backed by grant funding, the event blends live music, academic discussion, and student-led production, expanding the podcast beyond the studio and into a shared experience. It’s part of a growing trend where universities are using live podcasts to engage broader audiences, give students hands-on production experience, and turn education into something people can actually show up for.
Everything Is a TV Show Now
Category: Platform Shifts
Source: The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/2025/12/how-youtube-ate-podcasts-and-tv-with-rachel-martin-ashley-carmen-and-derek-thompson/685230/?utm_source=feed
Podcasting’s center of gravity continues to shift toward video, with YouTube emerging as the dominant force reshaping how shows are produced, discovered, and consumed. On the podcast Galaxy Brain, host Charlie Warzel examines how podcasts have morphed into something closer to daytime TV, with NPR’s Rachel Martin describing how adding video to her show Wild Card fundamentally changed audience trust and engagement. Bloomberg reporter Ashley Carman connects the dots from the podcast gold rush and Spotify’s billion-dollar bets to YouTube’s quiet dominance, while Derek Thompson argues that we’ve entered an era where “everything is television,” and podcasts are no longer just something you listen to, but something you watch.
Podcasts Go Full Festival Mode
Category: Live Podcast Events
Source: South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF)
https://sobewff.org/podcast/
Want to livestream and record podcasts like we do? Check out these links and build your empire!
Transistor FM - for podcast hosting
https://transistor.fm/?via=poduty
Castmagic - to make written content from your audio podcast
https://get.castmagic.io/ugp958dba02x
Streamyard - for livestreaming and recording podcast episodes
https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6282618417446912
The Campus Is Becoming the Stage
Category: Live Podcast Education
Source: Fordham University
https://now.fordham.edu/inside-fordham/live-podcast-show-launches-at-fordham-joins-other-podcasts-from-the-university-community/
Live podcasting is gaining traction in higher education, as universities begin treating podcasts not just as media projects, but as live cultural events. At Fordham University, history professor Ryan Purcell is bringing his award-winning podcast Soundscapes NYC to the stage with a live show at McNally Amphitheatre. Backed by grant funding, the event blends live music, academic discussion, and student-led production, expanding the podcast beyond the studio and into a shared experience. It’s part of a growing trend where universities are using live podcasts to engage broader audiences, give students hands-on production experience, and turn education into something people can actually show up for.
Everything Is a TV Show Now
Category: Platform Shifts
Source: The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/2025/12/how-youtube-ate-podcasts-and-tv-with-rachel-martin-ashley-carmen-and-derek-thompson/685230/?utm_source=feed
Podcasting’s center of gravity continues to shift toward video, with YouTube emerging as the dominant force reshaping how shows are produced, discovered, and consumed. On the podcast Galaxy Brain, host Charlie Warzel examines how podcasts have morphed into something closer to daytime TV, with NPR’s Rachel Martin describing how adding video to her show Wild Card fundamentally changed audience trust and engagement. Bloomberg reporter Ashley Carman connects the dots from the podcast gold rush and Spotify’s billion-dollar bets to YouTube’s quiet dominance, while Derek Thompson argues that we’ve entered an era where “everything is television,” and podcasts are no longer just something you listen to, but something you watch.
Podcasts Go Full Festival Mode
Category: Live Podcast Events
Source: South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SOBEWFF)
https://sobewff.org/podcast/
Live podcasting is scaling up into full-day festival experiences, as iHeartRadio launches Chew on This: A Live Podcast Series at the Miami Beach Bandshell. The event brings five major podcasts to one stage with a single ticket granting access to the entire lineup, plus food and drinks included. From comedy and pop culture to food and lifestyle, the series blends live performance, personality-driven content, and experiential entertainment into one immersive afternoon. This isn’t just a live recording — it’s a curated destination event that positions podcasts alongside music festivals and comedy showcases.
Title: Podcasting Goes Global and Integrated
Category: Global Podcast Industry
Source: News Ghana
https://www.newsghana.com.gh/johannesburg-hosts-new-integrated-creative-summit-in-february-2026/
Live podcasting is expanding beyond standalone conferences and into fully integrated creative summits, as Johannesburg prepares to host Africa’s first Integrated Creative Summit in February 2026. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the three-day event brings podcasters together with filmmakers, broadcasters, content creators, and technology innovators under one roof. The summit includes live podcast recordings, hands-on workshops, and sessions on African storytelling and AI-driven production, positioning podcasting as a core pillar of the broader creator economy rather than a niche medium.
Title: Podcasting Goes Global and Integrated
Category: Global Podcast Industry
Source: News Ghana
https://www.newsghana.com.gh/johannesburg-hosts-new-integrated-creative-summit-in-february-2026/
Live podcasting is expanding beyond standalone conferences and into fully integrated creative summits, as Johannesburg prepares to host Africa’s first Integrated Creative Summit in February 2026. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the three-day event brings podcasters together with filmmakers, broadcasters, content creators, and technology innovators under one roof. The summit includes live podcast recordings, hands-on workshops, and sessions on African storytelling and AI-driven production, positioning podcasting as a core pillar of the broader creator economy rather than a niche medium.
End-of-Year Podcasts Go Live
Category: Live Podcast Production
Source: Tech Guide
https://www.techguide.com.au/news/podcast/catch-episode-713-our-final-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-of-the-year-recorded-live-in-front-of-an-audience/
More podcasters are turning milestone episodes into live events, including the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast, which wrapped its year with Episode 713 recorded live in front of an audience. Hosted by Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long, the live show reflected on the year’s biggest tech hits and misses while previewing what’s ahead in 2026. Backed by sponsors Arlo and Netgear, the episode was recorded once and distributed everywhere — live audience, YouTube, and audio platforms — highlighting how live podcasting, sponsorship, and multi-format distribution now work together as a single strategy.
From Sold Out to Stadium Stage
Category: Live Podcast Touring
Source: Derry Journal
https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/the-girls-groupchat-podcast-live-announces-sse-arena-date-for-2026-5442865
Podcast live shows continue to scale at a pace few could have predicted, as The Girl’s Groupchat announces a massive return with a headline show at The SSE Arena in September 2026. Following a sold-out performance at the Waterfront Hall, hosts Diona Doherty, Jordan Arnold, Shannon Mitchell, and Olivia McVeigh are bringing their unfiltered conversations to a full arena audience. It’s another clear signal that podcasting has evolved beyond small theaters, with shows now selling tickets at the same scale as comedy tours and live entertainment acts.
Category: Live Podcast Production
Source: Tech Guide
https://www.techguide.com.au/news/podcast/catch-episode-713-our-final-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-of-the-year-recorded-live-in-front-of-an-audience/
More podcasters are turning milestone episodes into live events, including the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast, which wrapped its year with Episode 713 recorded live in front of an audience. Hosted by Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long, the live show reflected on the year’s biggest tech hits and misses while previewing what’s ahead in 2026. Backed by sponsors Arlo and Netgear, the episode was recorded once and distributed everywhere — live audience, YouTube, and audio platforms — highlighting how live podcasting, sponsorship, and multi-format distribution now work together as a single strategy.
From Sold Out to Stadium Stage
Category: Live Podcast Touring
Source: Derry Journal
https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/the-girls-groupchat-podcast-live-announces-sse-arena-date-for-2026-5442865
Podcast live shows continue to scale at a pace few could have predicted, as The Girl’s Groupchat announces a massive return with a headline show at The SSE Arena in September 2026. Following a sold-out performance at the Waterfront Hall, hosts Diona Doherty, Jordan Arnold, Shannon Mitchell, and Olivia McVeigh are bringing their unfiltered conversations to a full arena audience. It’s another clear signal that podcasting has evolved beyond small theaters, with shows now selling tickets at the same scale as comedy tours and live entertainment acts.
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