The podcasting world lost a pioneer in Todd Cochrane, a builder, watchdog, and one of the strongest defenders of the medium's roots. In this episode of Into the Podverse, Tony Doe reflects on Todd's legacy: his fight for open RSS, his steady perspective on AI as a helper, not a replacement, his push for meaningful monetisation, and his reminder that podcasting's soul is in audio and community, not corporations. Todd's voice shaped how we think about independence, trust, and craft.

Subscribe, rate, and share to keep his principles alive in today's podcast culture.

People say a podcast is "dead" when new episodes stop. But is it really? In this quick soundbite, Tony Doe flips that idea on its head, reminding creators and listeners why a feed that still plays is very much alive.

Discover how old episodes can spark fresh connections, keep working for you years later, and why podcast archives are pure gold.

🎧 Tap play and rethink what "active" really means.

YouTube is now the biggest podcast platform, bigger than Spotify and Apple. But if your show is audio-only, can it survive, or even thrive, here?

In this episode of Into the Podverse with Tony Doe, I unpack three practical ways to make audio content work on YouTube: simple branded visuals, light motion effects, and hybrid video touches. We'll also talk discoverability, growth, and why advertisers push video harder.

Whether you're podcasting in Africa or anywhere else, this episode helps you decide if YouTube should be your distribution channel, your marketing funnel, or both.