Topic: Podcast Academy

6 chapters across the catalog

Podcaster Down!
Episode 1848 2:26:47 - 2:35:22

1848: Podcaster Down!

Podfather Awards, Podcast Academy Critique

A proposal for the "Podfather Awards" is debated, with the hosts considering a gala event to honor various podcasting categories. The discussion touches on the existing "Podcast Academy" and the potential for a more humorous, value-for-value based award ceremony.

Munich Meetup
Episode 1635 2:19:37 - 2:26:23

1635: Munich Meetup

Value for Value, No Agenda Production Credits

The hosts discussed the "Value for Value" model, thanking producers for their time, talent, and treasure. Technical updates included a server migration to Nix, managed by VoidZero Mark, and a review of recent podcast artwork submissions. The "Butthole Academy" was credited for the episode 1634 art, while other submissions were critiqued for being "bland" or "messy."

Gender Justice
Episode 1398 2:28:34 - 2:31:51

1398: Gender Justice

Podcast Academy Diversity, Scott Adams on Buttigieg

The hosts discuss the "Podcast Academy" and its push for more diversity in an industry that is already open to anyone with a microphone. They pivot to Scott Adams' praise for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, which they view as a strategic move by Adams to stay relevant. They also mention the removal of a Thomas Jefferson statue in New York as another example of "wokeness" in public life.

Big Caffeine
Episode 1347 1:45:08 - 1:52:10

1347: Big Caffeine

The Ambys Awards, Podcast Academy Criticism

The Podcast Academy is hosting its inaugural award show, "The Ambys," in an attempt to bring mainstream validation to the industry. The academy's board of governors includes executives from Amazon, Spotify, and iHeartMedia, leading to criticisms that the organization ignores independent creators. The "value-for-value" model is presented as a superior alternative to the traditional advertising-driven market favored by the academy.

The Elders
Episode 1217 1:42:10 - 1:50:47

1217: The Elders

Podcast Awards, The Podcast Academy Critique

A new organization called The Podcast Academy announced the "Golden Mike Awards" to honor top shows in the industry. The hosts criticized the move as an "insider scam" designed to commercialize the medium, arguing that podcasting's strength lies in its independence from mainstream award structures.

The Zoomers
Episode 1083 1:04:53 - 1:08:12

1083: The Zoomers

Producer Donations, Jobs Karma, Unfilter Podcast

A series of donations from producers like DJ Fuji and Aaron Christensen lead to a discussion about the "Jobs Karma" jingle and its effectiveness. The hosts also comment on the end of the "Unfilter" podcast, noting that its high production demands and lack of revenue led to its demise. They mention rumors that the host may be joining Linux Academy.