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Into The Podverse: Innovation, Challenges & Opportunities

Into The Podverse: Innovation, Challenges & Opportunities

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Into The Podverse dives into the innovation, challenges, and opportunities shaping podcasting across Africa. Hosted by Tony Doe, a podcast coach and media educator based in Lagos, Nigeria, this weekly show delivers practical advice, industry insights, and stories from creators across Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, and beyond.

From new tech tools and content strategies to market realities and monetisation, every episode reveals what it truly means to build an African podcast.

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    • What Is a Podcast Now? Elsie Escobar on RSS, Hosting Myths, Community & the Future of Podcasting
      Jan 11 2026

      What does podcasting really mean in 2026, and who gets to define it?

      In this episode of Into The Podverse, host Tony Doe sits down with Elsie Escobar, one of the most influential voices in podcasting and a former longtime leader at Libsyn. Drawing from nearly two decades inside the industry, Elsie breaks down the biggest shift most creators still misunderstand: the changing definition of what a podcast actually is.

      This conversation dives deep into:

      Why podcasting has become a cultural vocabulary problem

      The difference between RSS-based audio podcasting and platform-led video shows

      Common myths about podcast hosting and why many creators don't need to pay to start

      What creators are really paying for when they choose a hosting platform:

      • Why discoverability is a community problem, not an algorithm problem
      • Visibility vs discoverability and why confusing the two hurts independent creators
      • The future of podcasting in a multimodal, AI-driven world
      • Ownership, IP, and the personal cost of building corporate podcasts
      • Why the human voice still matters more than ever in the age of AI

      Elsie also reflects on founding ShePodcasts, supporting women and BIPOC creators long before it was fashionable, and what she would do differently if she were building a community today.

      This episode is essential listening for podcasters, media professionals, platforms, and anyone serious about building sustainable, human-centred audio ecosystems, beyond hype, algorithms, and trends.

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      47 min
    • Global Podcasting in 2025: Growth, Gaps, and the African Signal
      Dec 24 2025

      In 2025, global podcast listenership topped 584 million, marking a maturing industry with slower but steady growth. From an African view, the year felt like "settling", no explosive hype, but intentional expansion driven by community, niche content, and real-life needs like faith and grounding amid economic pressures.

      While North America dominates billions in ad revenue, Africa's podcast scene builds independently: Nigeria's charts ruled by sermons, South Africa's deep listening habits, and Kenya's urban youth vibe. Creators prioritise owning their space over chasing metrics, using podcasts for education, advocacy, and culture, claiming power at their own pace.

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      6 min
    • How Richie's TalkZone Became Nigeria's Most Relatable Youth Podcast
      Dec 10 2025

      What happens when the friend everyone calls for advice suddenly reaches thousands? This episode of Into the Podverse profiles Richard "Richie" Coleman, host of Richie's TalkZone, a fast-rising youth podcast in Nigeria.

      Richie walks through the phone call that turned private guidance into a public platform, why he tackles the tough issues young people face, and how his voice-over background shapes his signature sound. He also breaks down his growth strategy and explains why impact, not monetisation, drives his work.

      A sharp, honest look at the mindset behind one of Nigeria's most relatable youth voices, and a useful guide for creators who want to build content that truly resonates.

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      20 min
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