Listen "355 - Google Could Sell Chrome, GPT-5 Stirs Debate & Patreon Pays Out $10 Billion"
Episode Synopsis
Google may be forced to give up Chrome, and that’s just the start of today’s headlines. While Marc is away at Camp Footprint DR and the community lead the conversation on podcasting’s most profound news. We cover the $34 billion Chrome bid from Perplexity AI, what users are saying about Chat-GPT5, and the unusual lawsuit pitting Mattel against a podcaster named Ken. Add in Shondaland’s podcast division closing, Patreon’s $10 billion payout milestone, and YouTube’s latest updates, and we've got a can’t-miss news round-up just for you!Episode Highlights: [02:21] Podcast Stats and Rankings[04:51] Upcoming Podcasting Events[06:59] True Crime Podcast Awards[09:20] Spotify and Pod Link Updates[10:29] Howard Stern's Possible Retirement[13:10] Google Chrome and AI News[24:29] Google's Monopoly and User Experience[26:08] GPT-5: User Experience and Updates[32:22] Social Media Updates: Instagram and Chatter[36:10] Intellectual Property Rights and Branding[39:55] Patreon: Sustainability and Competitors[44:09] YouTube Updates: Multi Audio Tracks and MoreLinks & Resources: Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcastingGet Your Tickets for The Empowered Podcasting Conference:www.empoweredpodcasting.comPodnews:www.podnews.net Podcast Strategy Weekly: https://podcaststrategy.substack.comPodcasting Directory Meets Every Thursday:https://lu.ma/22kyg389Ten-True Crime Award Nominees: https://bit.ly/45eWTw3Podlink:https://bit.ly/45CD9l7Mattel Lawsuit: https://bit.ly/3Jg0EZyPatreon Crosses $10B Payout:https://bit.ly/45KaCuZRemember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to our community.Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0wOr Join us on Chatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dLive on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marcronickBrought to you by iRonickMedia.com Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!--- Send in your mailbag question at: https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or [email protected]Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b
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