James Cridland on Podcast Platforms, Monetization, and the Future of Audio

On a special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, James Cridland, the editor of Podnews, joins us to discuss the current state of podcasting, platform exclusives, monetization, and the future of audio. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Links from the show Podnews podcasting news Amazon buys SmartLess podcast for around $80m James Cridland Biography Hark - Podcasts, Playlists, Curated Clips 'The Joe Rogan Experience' to ditch Apple Podcasts, YouTube for Spotify Facebook launching podcast services on June 22 Apple's Podcast Subscriptions are now live Amazon acquires podcast hosting, monetization company Art19 Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week and early access to the show! Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts , Overcast , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts , Overcast , or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy . Download the free wallpaper pack here. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com Special Guest: James Cridland. Support AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★