As podcasting technology advances, some see the RSS feed as a nuisance as opposed to a benefit of podcasting. Todd and Mike discuss why the RSS is still important, even in 2022. Apple divulged some information on iOS16 and ending a deal agreement, SiriusXM is up to additional advertising and more. Thanks for joining us on this episode of Podcast Insider. Looking to be a guest on the show? Let us know. Emails are listed at the bottom of show notes. Live Facebook recording. News Anchor founder says RSS is hindering podcasting. We do not agree; RSS is still important. Apple ends consulting deal with Jony Ive iOS16 will have larger music & podcast artwork shown on the lock screen Halfway through the year, what’s up and what’s down in podcasting?  SiriusXM and Comscore Bring Cookie-free Audience Targeting to Podcasts Spotify adding video podcasting in 6 more countries Best Practice Why RSS coming from your own site important to podcasters Blubrry News Blog post: Finding Podcast Advertising by Meryl Klemow Blubrry Pro Tip Starting a podcast network? Question of the Week Question: How do I get better at speaking into the microphone confidently? (from Reddit) Answer:  Best advice is to PRACTICE!  Also, don’t think of the microphone. Think of the person (yes, pick one) that you are talking to. Speak as if you are talking to that imaginary person. If you are having a guest or a co-host, just talk to them like you would over a table at the bar. But again, the more you do it, the better you will get. Got a question you’d like us to answer on the show? Drop an email to mike@blubrry.com (audio, text, video) and we may use it. You can also post a question on the Blubrry Podcasting Facebook group.  The best place for support with any Blubrry products/services is our ticket system (https://blubrry.com/support/). Tickets give the whole team access rather than direct emails or calls. ______________ Coming to you this week from the New Media Production studio in Coldwater, Michigan & Mike Dell’s World Studio in Traverse City, Michigan.  Produced by the Blubrry Pro-Production team.  NEW! Fill out our listener survey at surveys.blubrry.com/podcastinsider  Schedule a one-on-one with Todd (hosting customers only). Email todd@blubrry.com Schedule a tech checkup with Mike (hosting customers only). Email mike@blubrry.com Send us your podcast sticker and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) and we will send you a Blubrry care package. Our mailing address is: Blubrry – MacKenzie 150 E. Campus View Blvd. #180 Columbus, Ohio 43235