Mo and Stav are back #TheExPod to breakdown and discuss all the current happenings in the podcast industry. In this week’s packed episode, we talk: As part of podcast news, Joe Budden Podcast and the Spotify deal. With rumours of the negotiations talks between Joe and Spotify collapsing, Mo and Stav speculate what happens next and the implications for the podcast industry. We explore the transition of podcasters moving to radio, following New York Public Radio giving a podcast produced by its WNYC Studios a permanent spot on the weekend radio schedule. Listener question “How to pitch yourself as a podcast guest?” we explain some techniques to get you on a podcast. The popularity of BBC Sounds podcast app. Finally, fake, fraudulent, 419 podcasts and how they are stealing valuable advertising dollars from your favourite podcasts (The scammers have entered the podcast game). Podcast News: Joe Budden Vs Spotify. Spotify Makes A Play For Esports. Resources mentioned in the episode: Headliner App Podcast Grader https://podcastgrader.headliner.app/- TuneIn https://tunein.com/ As always listen to the end of the episode for podcasting recommendations and tips. Honest, open and practical advice from two podcasters that love what they do, have made mistakes and learned some lessons along the way. Have a question about anything we discussed on the show, contact us on socials: Twitter, @TheExpansionPod, https://twitter.com/TheExpansionPod / Instagram, @TheExpansionPod, https://www.instagram.com/theexpansionpod/ Welcome to The Expansion Podcast, the podcast for podcasters and lovers of the audio space, hosted by Stav (@StavrosBoss) 1/5th of the “Eloquently Saying Nothing Podcast” and Mo (@moactuallyUK) the founder behind “Colour Out The Box Podcast and Blog”. The two have come together to host a show for your audio entertainment. Trying to start your own podcast, already have a show you want to take to the next level or simply interested in taking a peek behind the audio curtain, then this is a show for you. Mo and Stav talk Money, Audio and Content, whilst sharing their personal, sometimes conflicting takes, joined by some very familiar podcaster voices from your favourite shows.