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    Podcasting 2.0: What Does it Mean for Indie Podcasters?

    The world of podcasting has been evolving rapidly, and with the advent of new technologies and innovations, a new era has dawned: Podcasting 2.0. This term has been buzzing around the podcasting community, leaving many creators and listeners wondering what the heck podcasting 2.0 even is. So, I caught up with Mark Asquith from Captivate.fm to delve into the intricacies of podcasting 2.0, exploring its origins, features, and potential benefits for both podcasters and listeners. What Was Podcasting 1.0? Before we dive into the realm of podcasting 2.0, it’s essential to understand its predecessor, podcasting 1.0. The original iteration of podcasting emerged from the concept of RSS (Really Simple Syndication)…

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    How do I Get My Podcast on Apple Podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts (previously iTunes) is the main podcast directory that podcast listeners use to listen to their favourite shows. As of 2025, Apple Podcasts hosts just under 3 million podcast shows and had an audience listenership of nearly 40% of all podcast listeners. Basically, if you have a podcast, you need to have it listed on Apple Podcasts. Why? Because as we’ve just said, more people use Apple Podcasts to listen to podcasts than any other directory. To give you a quick comparison: Before we dive in, let’s recap on the differences between a podcast hosting platform and a podcast directory. Related Post >> Podcast Distribution: Why Your Podcast NEEDS…