Listener Behavior & Engagement in the V4V Model

How listeners are embracing streaming sats and the psychological shift needed for mainstream adoption. The Value-for-Value (V4V) model is changing how audiences engage with content, particularly in the podcasting space. Unlike traditional ad-based or subscription-based monetization, V4V allows listeners to contribute directly to creators using Bitcoin micropayments via the Lightning…

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Why a YouTube Show Without an RSS Feed Is Not a Podcast

Introduction In recent years, the word “podcast” has been thrown around loosely, especially by creators on YouTube who refer to their video series as a “podcast.” However, there’s a fundamental distinction between a true podcast and a YouTube show: RSS. If a show isn’t distributed via an open RSS feed…

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Top 10 Microphones for Podcasters (2025)

1. Shure MV7+ Pros: Cons: 2. Shure MV6 Pros: Cons: 3. Audio-Technica AT2040 Pros: Cons: 4. Blue Yeti USB Microphone Pros: Cons: 5. RØDE PodMic USB Pros: Cons: 6. Razer Seiren Mini Pros: Cons: 7. Samson Q2U Pros: Cons: 8. Electro-Voice RE20 Pros: Cons: 9. Audio-Technica AT2020 Pros: Cons: 10….

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