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:

  • How podcasting has changed over the last 10 years 

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

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

  • Content integration and becoming a centralized hub

  • Spotify’s role in the evolution of podcasting

  • Monetization: ads, donations, subscriptions, and more

  • Balancing and prioritizing feature requests

  • How AI is shaping customer expectations

  • How to make your product AI-first

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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

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