Episode 266: Research Velocity
Summary
Adam Curry and Dave discuss the recent passing of No Agenda co-host John Dvorak, exploring the emotional and financial challenges of continuing a long-running show. They then critique the AMP group’s new podcast advertising standards, arguing the proposal favors big platforms while burdening indie app developers with complex technical requirements. Finally, the hosts brainstorm alternative monetization strategies, such as evolving the funding tag and integrating Stripe to support independent creators.
Topics discussed
Interview with Dave on John C. Dvorak's passing and No Agenda's future
Critique of the AMP group's secret meetings and podcast metrics
Discussion on podcast funding tags, Stripe, and payment systems
Podtastic app, ad stripping, and the future of AI in podcasting
OpenAI models hacking Hugging Face and AI security concerns
PodPing network update, new hardware, and listener donations
Listen ad-free on Castria