The Future of Podcast Apps: Insights from Sam Sethi on Podcasting 2.0

Sam Sethi shares Podcasting 2.0 advancements and their impact on higher education. In this episode of Continuing Studies (https://www.continuingstudiespodcast.com/) , hosts Neil and Jen join Sam Sethi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsethi/) , CEO of TrueFans and co-host of Pod News Weekly, to discuss the growing world of Podcasting 2.0. Sam outlines innovative features aimed at solving key podcasting challenges such as discovery, interactivity, and monetization. He also shares the impetus behind his TrueFans app, the importance of passion over monetization in podcasting, and teases a groundbreaking new feature. The conversation also explores the integration of various digital content forms into podcasting apps and introduces advanced analytics and monetization strategies. This episode is packed with insights for higher education podcasters looking to leverage the latest advancements in Podcasting 2.0. Episode Links: • Sam Sethi: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsethi/)   • Podcasting 2.0 (https://podcasting2.org/)   • Podcast Standards Project (https://podstandards.org/)   • Podnews (https://podnews.net/)   • Podnews Weekly Review (https://weekly.podnews.net/)   • The Podcast Academy (https://www.thepodcastacademy.com/)   • OP3 Setup Instructions: Website (https://op3.dev/setup) • Continuing Studies OP3 Analytics  (https://op3.dev/show/bbffa96a-df60-510f-a076-ceed87b003c7) • Ep.25 Podcasting 2.0 Explained: A Guide for Higher Ed Podcasters with James Cridland Website (https://www.continuingstudiespodcast.com/episodes/podcasting-2-0-explained-a-guide-for-higher-ed-podcasters-with-james-cridland)   Apps that support Podcasting 2.0 features:  • TrueFans (https://truefans.fm/)   • Podcast Guru (https://podcastguru.io/)   • Podcast Addict (https://podcastaddict.com/)   • AntennaPod (https://antennapod.org/)   • Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/)   • Podverse (https://podverse.fm/)   • Fountain Podcasts (https://www.fountain.fm/)   • Podcast Republic (https://www.podcastrepublic.net/)   • Podfriend (https://www.podfriend.com/)   Connect with Us • Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com (mailto:hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com) • Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast (https://www.continuingstudiespodcast.com/) • Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/97470907) • Join LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14115712/ • Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferleejpodcreations/) or  jpodcreations@gmail.com  • Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/namcphedran/) or neil@podiumpodcastco.com • Twitter:  @namcphedran (https://twitter.com/namcphedran) / @podiumpodcastco (https://twitter.com/podiumpodcastco) • Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@continuingstudiespod) • HigherEdPods (https://higheredpods.com/) Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Neil and Jen introduce guest Sam Sethi, CEO of TrueFans and co-host of Pod News Weekly. (00:03:10) Podcasting 2.0 Overview Key issues Podcasting 2.0 aims to solve and an explanation of 2.0 features. (00:05:59) TrueFans App Development The motivation and process behind building the TrueFans app. (00:09:02) Challenges with Podcasting 2.0 Adoption The difficulty of getting hosts to implement new tags and the value of Podcasting 2.0 features. (00:11:26) Community and Evangelism The importance of early adopters and the role of the podcasting community in promoting Podcasting 2.0. (00:14:42) Integrated Features in TrueFans New features in TrueFans and their potential to enhance the user experience. (00:16:54) Podcasting 2.0: OP3 Prefix Analytics Service An overview of the OP3 Prefix Analytics Service and its benefits for higher education podcasters. (00:20:54) Higher Education Opportunities The relevance of Podcasting 2.0 features to higher education podcasters and how they can get involved. (00:23:31) Cross App Comments Feature Explanation of the cross app comments feature and its potential to unify the podcasting community across different apps. (00:26:32) Improving Advertising Metrics The limitations of current podcasting metrics like downloads and the new metrics being developed. (00:30:19) Innovative Monetization Strategies The concept of micropayments and wallet switching, allowing for more flexible and precise monetization strategies. (00:35:32) Location Tag The location tag and its applications for higher education podcasters, including subject and recording locations. (00:38:21) Get In Touch Sam shares his contact information and encourages listeners to get involved with Podcasting 2.0. (00:39:57) Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026 Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing (https://qcoirfalslewtms.eventify.io/t2/tickets)