4 chapters across the catalog
The hosts note that many mainstream media "A-list" hosts are on vacation for Christmas, leaving "B and C-listers" to fill in. They emphasize their commitment to broadcasting live despite the holidays. Listeners are encouraged to use modern podcast apps found at PodcastApps.com rather than inferior services.
Podcasting 2.0 Features and Apple Disadvantage
Adam Curry highlights the growth of Podcasting 2.0, noting that 400,000 podcasts now use advanced features like transcripts and chapters. He argues that Apple's failure to integrate these features makes their platform inferior to newer podcast apps.
The "Value for Value" funding model is highlighted through the weekly art competition, where listeners submit custom album art for each episode. Artist Nico Syme is recognized for winning the current week's competition with a depiction of Kamala Harris, while the benefits of using modern podcast apps are emphasized.
The hosts encourage listeners to switch to Podcasting 2.0 compatible apps to ensure censorship resistance and a better user experience. They argue that mainstream platforms like Spotify and Apple are "woke" and prone to deplatforming content. Listeners are directed to newpodcastapps.com to find alternative players that support advanced features.
