Topic: Youtube Royalties

Spotify and Pandora's aggressive move into the podcasting space is analyzed as a necessity driven by the lack of profit in music streaming due to high royalty costs. By owning original podcast content, these platforms hope to increase revenue without paying external rights holders. The segment also touches on the pitfalls of video podcasting and the sustainability of creators on platforms like YouTube.

A discussion on content monetization follows a social media exchange with Jason Calacanis regarding a potential YouTube competitor. The hosts argue that high royalty splits are unsustainable for networks and that self-publishing is the only way to retain significant earnings. The show then knights Sir Jake, Sir Bershius, and Sir Agent Provocateur for their financial support.

Producers from Australia, Guatemala, and the Netherlands are recognized for their financial support. A discussion about the "value-for-value" model leads to an analysis of YouTube as a massive, often unauthorized, archive for old-time jazz and swing music. An anecdote is shared regarding Taylor Swift's mother allegedly demanding large sums from streaming platforms for the "privilege" of hosting her daughter's music.