Best Intellectual Property Podcasts (2026)

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The Post-American Internet (39C3, Hamburg, Dec 28)

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This week on my podcast, I play the audio from A post-American, enshittification-resistant internet, a speech I delivered on December 28, 2025 at 39C3, the Chaos Communications Congress in Hamburg, Germany (video here, transcript here). Trump has staged an unscheduled, midair rapid disassembly of the global system of trade. Ironically, it is this s…

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Recap: 2025 Podcasting in the News 36:22

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What’s Happening in Podcasting: 2025 Highlights • The Growing Market & Shifts in Listener Behavior Podcast audience numbers continue climbing: in 2025, over 584 million people listened to podcasts globally, and consumption habits are shifting. Riverside At the same time, more creators are embracing video podcasts — blending traditional audio with v…

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Valuation of Intellectual Property Rights – Damages in Infringement Cases – Interview with Brian Buss – Happy Holidays! – IP Fridays – Episode 170 29:20

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Brian is: Managing Director, GlassRatner LinkedIn bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbuss I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 170 of our podcast IP Fridays! We also want to wish you a happy holiday season and a successful year 2026! Today’s interview guest is Brian Buss. He is the managing director of G…

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Valuation of Intellectual Property Rights – Damages in Infringement Cases – Interview with Brian Buss – Happy Holidays! – IP Fridays – Episode 170 29:20

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Brian is: Managing Director, GlassRatner LinkedIn bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbuss I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 170 of our podcast IP Fridays! We also want to wish you a happy holiday season and a successful year 2026! Today’s interview guest is Brian Buss. He is the managing director of G…

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Experimenting With Your Show Format Without Losing Listeners – PCI 465 28:43

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Change can be scary — especially when your podcast format is “working well enough.” But doing the exact same thing every week can lead to burnout, stale content, and flat growth. In this episode of Podcast Insider, Mike and Dave dig into how to experiment with your show format without confusing your audience, tanking downloads, or losing the core o…

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Certifying Human Music in the Age of AI 29:29

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in music has sparked a new kind of identity crisis for artists and the industry alike. When anyone with a laptop can generate a song in seconds, how do listeners tell differentiate between human-created music and AI-generated music? In this episode of Brand & New, guest host Rudy Gaines talks with Paul McGra…

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When Music Meets IP: A Conversation with Mei-lan Stark and Rick McMurtry 34:34

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As AI-generated music floods the market, the music industry faces unprecedented questions about creativity, copyright, and compensation. But behind every evolving technology and headline debate are the lawyers, often musicians themselves, who navigate the space where art and law converge. In this episode of Brand & New, guest host Rudy Gaines sits …

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The Rise of Niche Podcasts: Why Smaller Can Be Stronger – PCI 464 21:50

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Big audiences get the spotlight — but passionate, niche communities are where podcast success quietly thrives. In this episode of Podcast Insider, we dive into why smaller-focused shows are often more engaged, more loyal, and more profitable than broad, mass-appeal podcasts. Whether your show is about vintage guitars, homeschooling twins, paranorma…

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Daddy-Daughter Podcast, 2025 Edition

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This week on my podcast, I sit down with my daughter Poesy, for our annual Daddy-Daughter Podcast, a tradition we’ve had since she was three (she’s 17 now!). This year, Poe recaps her graduation, her triumphs with her dance team, and her life at college! She offers us a tutorial on playing Egyptian War, and we sing Jingle Bells! MP3…

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Zootopia 2: The Shocking Fraudulent Patent That Drives the Entire Plot! Ep. 162 8:37

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In this episode, I dive into Zootopia 2 and the absolutely unhinged fact that the entire plot revolves around a forged patent. Yes, a Disney movie about talking animals turns into a full-blown IP scandal involving a snake inventor, a corrupt businessman who steals her journal, rips out her real patent, forges his own, murders the witness (in a chil…

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That IP Podcast: Mike Jakes Reflects on His 37-Year Career in IP 43:26

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Podcasting for a Cause: Using Your Show for Awareness or Advocacy – PCI 463 11:18

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Podcasting isn’t just about entertainment — it’s a platform for change. Whether you’re raising awareness for an important issue, advocating for a marginalized community, or championing a nonprofit mission, a podcast can amplify voices and create real-world impact. In this episode of Podcast Insider, we explore how creators can responsibly, authenti…

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Going Global: How to Reach Listeners Outside Your Home Country – PCI 462 23:38

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Podcasting connects people everywhere — and chances are, you already have listeners tuning in from around the world. Whether it’s Canada, the UK, India, or beyond, international audiences bring new perspectives and opportunities for growth. In this episode, Dave Clements and Mike Dell talk about how to expand your reach beyond your home country, un…

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The Current State of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) – Interview With Prof. Aloys Hüttermann – Comparison With the US and China – Strategies for Plaintiffs and Defendants – Learnings From Key Cases – Cross ... 49:55

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I am Rolf Claessen and together with my co-host Ken Suzan I am welcoming you to episode 169 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today’s interview guest is Prof. Aloys Hüttermann, co-founder of my patent law firm Michalski Hüttermann & Partner and a true expert on the Unified Patent Court. He has written several books about the new system and we talk about a…

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The Current State of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) – Interview With Prof. Aloys Hüttermann – Comparison With the US and China – Strategies for Plaintiffs and Defendants – Learnings From Key Cases – Cross ... 49:55

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I am Rolf Claessen and together with my co-host Ken Suzan I am welcoming you to episode 169 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today’s interview guest is Prof. Aloys Hüttermann, co-founder of my patent law firm Michalski Hüttermann & Partner and a true expert on the Unified Patent Court. He has written several books about the new system and we talk about a…

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Avoiding Podcast Burnout: Staying Creative & Consistent Long-Term – PCI 461 15:45

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Even the most passionate podcasters hit a wall sometimes — especially around the holidays. Between planning episodes, keeping up with publishing schedules, and juggling real-life responsibilities, it’s easy to lose steam. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize burnout before it hits, practical ways to refresh your creativity, and why takin…

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Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome

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This week on my podcast, I read my latest Locus Magazine column, “Show Me the Incentive, I’ll Show You the Outcome,” about the process by which we ended up with an enshittogenic policy environment: The whole point of the conservative project is to take away choices, and corral us into “preferences” that we disprefer. Eliminate no-fault divorce, sup…

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🎧 Apple, Spotify & Beyond: What Platforms Are Doing Right (and Wrong) – PCI 460 25:51

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As the podcasting landscape evolves, creators are navigating an ever-growing list of listening platforms — each with its own tools, quirks, and agendas. From Apple’s reliable open ecosystem to Spotify’s algorithm-driven discovery and YouTube’s growing push into podcasts, there’s plenty to celebrate… and plenty to question. In this episode, Mike Del…

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Interviewing Skills: How to Ask Better Questions and Get Better Answers – PCI 459 9:48

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Interviews are at the heart of many great podcasts — but asking the right questions takes more than reading from a list. In this episode of Podcast Insider, MacKenzie and Dave share tips for crafting thoughtful, engaging conversations that draw out your guest’s best stories and insights. Whether you’re new to interviewing or looking to refine your …

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Why IP Systems Must Earn Trust Again 28:01

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In today’s episode of Brand & New, we’re diving into a timely and complex question: How can intellectual property (IP) systems earn public trust again? Behind the headlines and the legal frameworks, what’s really at stake is how innovation happens, and whether creators, entrepreneurs, and consumers continue to believe in the value of protection, fa…

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Voice, Tone, and Personality: What Keeps Listeners Coming Back – PCI 458 15:27

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Finding Your Voice & What Keeps Listeners Coming Back Every podcast has a voice, but the most memorable ones have a personality. In this episode of Podcast Insider, Mike, Dave, and MacKenzie break down how your voice, tone, and delivery shape your show’s identity. From finding your natural rhythm to maintaining authenticity without losing polish, w…

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Interview With Wole Araromi About the Registration and Enforcement of Trademarks in Nigeria – the Future of the PTAB in the US – UPC Anti-Interim-License Injunction – Personal Liability on Patent Infringement ... 24:12

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I am Rolf Claessen and you are listening to episode 168 of our podcast IP Fridays! My co-host Ken Suzan has interviewed Wole Araromi about the registration and enforcement of trademarks in Nigeria. But before we jump into this great interview, I have news for you: The U.S. patent system is currently undergoing significant changes. The new USPTO Dir…

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Interview With Wole Araromi About the Registration and Enforcement of Trademarks in Nigeria – the Future of the PTAB in the US – UPC Anti-Interim-License Injunction – Personal Liability on Patent Infringement ... 24:12

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I am Rolf Claessen and you are listening to episode 168 of our podcast IP Fridays! My co-host Ken Suzan has interviewed Wole Araromi about the registration and enforcement of trademarks in Nigeria. But before we jump into this great interview, I have news for you: The U.S. patent system is currently undergoing significant changes. The new USPTO Dir…

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Enshittification With Ed Zitron at the Seattle Public Library

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This week on my podcast, I’ve got the audio from last week’s Enshittification book-tour event with Ed Zitron and Whitney Betran at the Seattle Public Library (you can watch the video here). I’ve got many more cities to go on the tour – I hope to see you at one (or more) of them! MP3By Cory Doctorow

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The Wild West of Web3 38:16

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What happens when counterfeiting, crypto, and trademarks collide? This episode of Brand & New takes you inside the fast-moving world of Web3, where brand protection meets blockchain. Host Willard Knox chats with Moish Peltz, of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP about the opportunities, and risks, facing companies in decentralized digital spaces. From …

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The Robots Are Coming...to Help You Patent! The Patent Office's New Pilot Program for AI Patent Searches: Ep.161 10:44

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What happens when the USPTO lets artificial intelligence join the patent process? In this episode, I breaks down the brand-new Automated Search Pilot Program, a six-month experiment where AI runs a pre-exam prior art search before a human examiner even touches your application. I explains what it is, how to join, who it helps (and who it doesn't), …

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Inventorship & the AIA: The Federal Circuit’s First Derivation Decision - Part 2 21:16

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Enshittification With Lina Khan at the Brooklyn Public Library

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This week on my podcast, I’ve got the audio from last week’s Enshittification book-tour event with former FTC Chair Lina Khan at the Brooklyn Public Library (you can watch the video here). lI’ve got 24 more cities to go on the tour – I hope to see you at one (or more) of them! MP3By Cory Doctorow

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Inventorship & the AIA: The Federal Circuit’s First Derivation Decision - Part 1 11:51

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The real (economic) AI apocalypse is nigh

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The real (economic) AI apocalypse is nigh This week on my podcast, I read “The real (economic) AI apocalypse is nigh,” a recent column from my Pluralistic newsletter; about the looming economic crisis threatened by the AI investment bubble: A week ago, I turned that book into a speech, which I delivered as the annual Nordlander Memorial Lecture at …

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Interview With Prof. Karsten Lemmer – German Aerospace Center DLR – Licensing, Startups and IP Strategy For a Large Research Institution in Germany – IP Fridays – Episode 167 26:30

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Interview with Prof. Karsten Lemmer, Executive Board Member of the German Aerospace Center DLR responsible for ‘Innovation, Transfer and Research Infrastructure’. ECJ strengthens enforcement of national trademarks across borders: In its ruling C-76/24, the ECJ clarified that trademark owners can also take action against trademark-infringing goods i…

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Interview With Prof. Karsten Lemmer – German Aerospace Center DLR – Licensing, Startups and IP Strategy For a Large Research Institution in Germany – IP Fridays – Episode 167 26:30

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Interview with Prof. Karsten Lemmer, Executive Board Member of the German Aerospace Center DLR responsible for ‘Innovation, Transfer and Research Infrastructure’. ECJ strengthens enforcement of national trademarks across borders: In its ruling C-76/24, the ECJ clarified that trademark owners can also take action against trademark-infringing goods i…

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From Heritage to Innovation: How London Sustains Its Global Brand 39:21

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London has once again been recognized as the world’s leading city brand, topping the Brand Finance Global City Index for the second consecutive year. But what does it mean for a city to be a “brand,” and what factors contribute to London’s enduring global appeal? In this episode of Brand & New, we explore how London has built and sustained its repu…

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From Idea to Execution: Planning Your Next Podcast Season – PCI 457 24:22

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This was Todd’s last episode of Podcast Insider, recorded on September 4th. Todd poured his heart into Blubrry’s show and into serving the podcasting community, and we’re honored to share his final conversation here. We’ll be returning to the podcast most likely around mid-October. In the meantime, we want to thank all of our listeners for standing…

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New Media Show Remembers Todd Cochrane 1:06:08

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Remembering Todd Cochrane, Podcast Hall of Famer and Blubrry CEO On this special tribute episode of Podcast Insider, we honor the life, legacy, and impact of Todd Cochrane — our co-host, Podcast Hall of Famer, founder of Blubrry and RawVoice, long-time host of Geek News Central, author of one of the very first podcasting books, creator of the Peopl…

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By all means, tread on those people

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This week on my podcast, I read “By all means, tread on those people,” a recent column from my Pluralistic newsletter; about the way that the American descent in fascism is connected to its abandonment of the rule of law more broadly: Just as Martin Niemöller’s “First They Came” has become our framework for understanding the rise of fascism in Nazi…

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The AI Gender Gap 32:35

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The numbers tell a stark story: According to a recent study from the United Nations, women are three times more likely than men to lose their jobs to AI automation, 25 percent less likely to adopt AI tools, and represent only 22 percent of AI professionals globally. In this episode of Brand & New, host Ayala Deutsch explores this critical paradox w…

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What Makes a Podcast “Professional”? (And Does It Matter?) – PCI 456

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What separates a casual podcast from a “professional” one—and does it really matter in 2025? In this episode of Podcast Insider, Todd, Mike, and MacKenzie break down what it means to be a professional podcaster, the different interpretations of the word “professional,” and how podcasters can level up their show without losing their authenticity. Wh…

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When Ideas Defend Themselves: The Strange Rules of Intellectual Property Ep.160 10:03

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Not all intellectual property rights are automatic. Some appear the moment you create, others only when you use, file, or keep them locked away. Join me in the latest episode of "The Patenting for Inventors Podcast," as we explore the hidden logic of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and why the law treats your poem, your logo, yo…

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Update UK Trademark Caselaw – Doctrine of Postsale Confusion – Interview With Joshua Cunnington – Lutnick Suggests 5% Patent-Value Fee – UPC Court of Appeal Does Not Endorse Referral to the CJEU – IP Fridays ... 24:38

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I am Rolf Claessen and my Co-Host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 166 of the IP Fridays Podcast. Today’s interview guest is Joshua Cunnington, who is Managing Associate at Stephenson Harwood in the UK. My Co-Host Ken Suzan talks with him about an update on Trademark Caselaw in the UK, e.g. the Doctrine of Postsale Confusion. Before we …

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Update UK Trademark Caselaw – Doctrine of Postsale Confusion – Interview With Joshua Cunnington – Lutnick Suggests 5% Patent-Value Fee – UPC Court of Appeal Does Not Endorse Referral to the CJEU – IP Fridays ... 24:38

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I am Rolf Claessen and my Co-Host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 166 of the IP Fridays Podcast. Today’s interview guest is Joshua Cunnington, who is Managing Associate at Stephenson Harwood in the UK. My Co-Host Ken Suzan talks with him about an update on Trademark Caselaw in the UK, e.g. the Doctrine of Postsale Confusion. Before we …

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Enshittification (episode 500!)

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It’s the 500th edition of my podcast, and to celebrate, I’m bringing you an hour-long excerpt from the audiobook of my forthcoming book Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It (Farrar, Straus and Giroux US/Canada; Verso UK/Commonwealth). Because Amazon won’t carry my audiobooks (or any DRM-free audiobooks), I hav…

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How to Talk About Your Podcast Without Sounding Salesy – PCI 455 10:53

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Promoting your podcast doesn’t have to feel awkward or salesy. In this episode of Podcast Insider, we share practical ways to talk about your show with confidence—whether you’re chatting with friends, posting on social media, or networking at events. You’ll learn how to highlight your purpose, use storytelling instead of pitches, and spark curiosit…

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Pulling Back the Curtain on Brand Valuation (Originally Published August 2024) 31:16

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Your brand drives consumer behavior, shapes purchasing decisions, and fuels economic growth, but can you prove it with numbers? While companies invest millions in logos, marketing campaigns, and brand positioning, most struggle to move beyond subjective descriptions like "strong brand recognition" or "customer loyalty" when communicating value to i…

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🎙️ Microphone Tips for Your Best Podcast Sound – PCI 454 16:16

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Whether you’re just starting out or refining your setup, great audio is the foundation of a great podcast. In today’s episode of Podcast Insider, we share practical tips for getting professional-sounding results—covering mic choice, positioning, background noise reduction, recording formats, and techniques to boost your on-mic confidence. Follow th…

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The Journey of Makeshift Stories with Vern Hume – PCI 453 25:28

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In this episode of Podcast Insider, host Mike Dell talks with Vern Hume, creator of the long-running science fiction podcast Makeshift Stories. Since 2008, Vern has been crafting original, clean-rated audio stories that captivate listeners of all ages. Now releasing episodes monthly, Vern shares his passion for storytelling, the evolution of his sh…

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The Future of Connections: Guest Match Pro Unveiled – PCI 452 17:04

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Guest Match Pro beta is now live! In this episode of Podcast Insider, we introduce Guest Match Pro, Blubrry’s new platform built to connect creators, guests, and agencies. Whether you’re a podcaster, coach, author, or media pro, Guest Match Pro helps streamline the process of finding and booking interviews across industries. We’re diving into what …

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Rerun Episode: Do You Need a Website for Your Podcast? – PCI 18:57

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As podcasting becomes more competitive, a dedicated website isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a vital tool. In today’s episode of Podcast Insider, Mike Dell and Todd Cochrane revisit why having a podcast website can help you grow your audience, strengthen your brand, and create monetization opportunities. In 2024 and beyond, a well-designed, functio…

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Interview With J. Christian Wichard, Deputy Director General at the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection in Germany – History of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) – Important Changes ... 46:49

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I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 165 of our IP Fridays podcast! Today’s interview guest is Christian Wichard, who is the Deputy Director General of at the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and he has been doing that for about 14 years, with a short brek from 2009 to 2014, where he as D…

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Interview With J. Christian Wichard, Deputy Director General at the German Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection in Germany – History of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) – Important Changes ... 46:49

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I am Rolf Claessen and my co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 165 of our IP Fridays podcast! Today’s interview guest is Christian Wichard, who is the Deputy Director General of at the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection and he has been doing that for about 14 years, with a short brek from 2009 to 2014, where he as D…