It's that time of the year again . . . The new Infinite Dial report has come out, providing insight on how the podcast industry is moving. On this bonus episode of the Podcast Industry Experts, hosts John and Matt take you through the highlights of the Infinite Dial 2022 report.

Matt and John look at important metrics that can help you as a podcaster. From what social media apps are most popular and the lack of emergence in social audio to how the pandemic continues to impact where and when people listen to podcasts. This episode will give you unique insights you can use on your podcast and in your marketing so you stay ahead of the curve.

Music is practically a necessity in podcasts these days. Listeners expect higher production value and one of the easier ways to improve the sound of your podcast is by incorporating royalty-free podcast music and sound effects. But where you get your music matters a great deal as a copyright strike can ruin your day or potentially even cost you serious money. On this episode of the Q'd Up Podcast on Podcasting, we're going to take a closer look at royalty-free podcast music -- from its importance to a list of reputable websites where you can find high-quality tracks that won't break your budget.

After months of Spotify dominating the headlines for both good and bad reasons, other players are reminding everyone they exist. Apple, LinkedIn, and YouTube all announced news that puts them in the spotlight, for now.

On this month's episode of Podcast Industry Experts, hosts Matt and John take a look at Apple Podcasts' recent update, LinkedIn starting their own podcast network, and YouTube doubling down on podcasts. Listen as John and Matt discuss Apple's dwindling relevancy in podcasting, if LinkedIn's jump into podcasting is about great content or just selling ads, and YouTube's further emergence in this industry.