Spotify Is Skipping Your Ads, But Is That Bad For Podcasting?

Send us Fan Mail Spotify is giving listeners a new way to skip past ads, intros, and calls to action. Some podcasters are calling it the beginning of the end of podcasting, and some listeners are singing praises.  We put the outrage in perspective, debate whether easier skipping could actually strengthen podcasting, and explore how creators can make sponsorships and calls to action too entertaining to miss. We’re also celebrating several big Buzzsprout launches, including streamlined video distribution to Spotify and YouTube, a major WordPress plugin upgrade, and one-click submission to iHeart.  We also get into the EU’s new AI disclosure requirements, consider when podcasters may need to label AI-generated content, and explain what AI tools don't actually fall under the AI Act.  **Contact Buzzcast** - Send us Fan Mail - Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods ***Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!***