Ashley Carman
@ashleycarman.bsky.social
reportin’ on all things audio -- music, podcasts and audiobooks -- at bloomberg news
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NEW: For months, my colleagues and I dug into YouTube's conservative airwaves and found a flourishing network of host-read ads on right-leaning podcasts. This phenomenon has enriched hosts, YouTube, and businesses that use ideology to sell. bloom.bg/3Kaio9w
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
NEW: For months, my colleagues and I dug into YouTube's conservative airwaves and found a flourishing network of host-read ads on right-leaning podcasts. This phenomenon has enriched hosts, YouTube, and businesses that use ideology to sell. bloom.bg/3Kaio9w
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Music is in such an interesting place… great @ashleycarman.bsky.social report on Spotify's "Discovery Mode"
Music Industry’s Go-To Promotional Tool Went From ‘Payola’ Accusations to Widespread Use
Spotify’s Discovery Mode allows rightsholders to boost their songs in exchange for a lower royalty rate. Most everyone is using it.
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August 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Music is in such an interesting place… great @ashleycarman.bsky.social report on Spotify's "Discovery Mode"
NEW: Spotify has said 70% of eligible creators and networks are uploading video podcasts to the platform, but, in reality, few of the top podcasts are doing so.
Of the top 50 shows in the US, 37 regularly post to YouTube. Only eight also uploaded their episodes to Spotify.
Of the top 50 shows in the US, 37 regularly post to YouTube. Only eight also uploaded their episodes to Spotify.
February 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
NEW: Spotify has said 70% of eligible creators and networks are uploading video podcasts to the platform, but, in reality, few of the top podcasts are doing so.
Of the top 50 shows in the US, 37 regularly post to YouTube. Only eight also uploaded their episodes to Spotify.
Of the top 50 shows in the US, 37 regularly post to YouTube. Only eight also uploaded their episodes to Spotify.
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As @ashleycarman.bsky.social writes, "While liberals are trying to build their answer to Joe Rogan's podcast, Brett Cooper is creating the right's version of Call Her Daddy that'll appeal to Gen Z women who don't identify as feminist and are anti-abortion"
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The Conservative Star Who Wants to Host the ‘Call Her Daddy’ of the Right
The first episode of Brett Cooper’s new podcast has already garnered more than two million views on YouTube.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
As @ashleycarman.bsky.social writes, "While liberals are trying to build their answer to Joe Rogan's podcast, Brett Cooper is creating the right's version of Call Her Daddy that'll appeal to Gen Z women who don't identify as feminist and are anti-abortion"
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NEW: Bloomberg reviewed +1K hours of YouTube vids from 9 popular streamers and podcasters who cater to American men. We analyzed 2 yrs of guests and transcripts to see how they discussed political topics and understand their role as a new mainstream info hub www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
January 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
NEW: Bloomberg reviewed +1K hours of YouTube vids from 9 popular streamers and podcasters who cater to American men. We analyzed 2 yrs of guests and transcripts to see how they discussed political topics and understand their role as a new mainstream info hub www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
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For everyone just tuning in: The most Jersey political scandal of all time has dropped — www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
This New Jersey congressman faked his Spotify Wrapped results to look like more of a Springsteen fan
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey admitted that he manipulated his Spotify Wrapped results to be Bruce Springsteen-forward. Was it an attempt at pandering for the governor candidate?
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December 11, 2024 at 4:40 PM
For everyone just tuning in: The most Jersey political scandal of all time has dropped — www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
youtube shared this stat today, in case anyone doubted people were using the platform to watch podcasts (and, more interestingly, are doing so on the biggest screens in their houses)
December 11, 2024 at 2:40 PM
youtube shared this stat today, in case anyone doubted people were using the platform to watch podcasts (and, more interestingly, are doing so on the biggest screens in their houses)
Found the ghost in the machine with my AI Spotify podcast 😳
December 4, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Found the ghost in the machine with my AI Spotify podcast 😳
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i wish they had a comment section on streeteasy
December 1, 2024 at 6:39 PM
i wish they had a comment section on streeteasy
Still thinking bout my thanksgiving sugar cookies 🥹🥹
November 29, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Still thinking bout my thanksgiving sugar cookies 🥹🥹
my latest: podcasters are sick of talking to the same guests as everybody else, so they're moving away from interviews.
this means more co-hosts or even monologue-style shows (a fascination of mine).
this means more co-hosts or even monologue-style shows (a fascination of mine).
November 22, 2024 at 5:17 PM
my latest: podcasters are sick of talking to the same guests as everybody else, so they're moving away from interviews.
this means more co-hosts or even monologue-style shows (a fascination of mine).
this means more co-hosts or even monologue-style shows (a fascination of mine).
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@ashleycarman.bsky.social escribe sobre el agotamiento de los podcasts de entrevistas y la "nueva" moda de, tal vez, mologar o meter co-hosts para "intercambiar ideas".
O sea... charla.
En dos años pega la vuelta y se pone de moda el documental de nuevo 😌
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O sea... charla.
En dos años pega la vuelta y se pone de moda el documental de nuevo 😌
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Tired of Recycled Guests, Podcasters Aim to Reinvent the Format
Some prominent podcast hosts are shifting away from interviews in favor of monologues and co-hosts
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November 21, 2024 at 8:11 PM
@ashleycarman.bsky.social escribe sobre el agotamiento de los podcasts de entrevistas y la "nueva" moda de, tal vez, mologar o meter co-hosts para "intercambiar ideas".
O sea... charla.
En dos años pega la vuelta y se pone de moda el documental de nuevo 😌
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
O sea... charla.
En dos años pega la vuelta y se pone de moda el documental de nuevo 😌
www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Spotify’s turning into YouTube and Amazon Music is turning into Spotify www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Amazon Music Takes a Page From Spotify, Offers Free Audiobooks
E-commerce leader will offer its music subscribers one free book a month
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November 19, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Spotify’s turning into YouTube and Amazon Music is turning into Spotify www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NPR’s podcasts were downloaded more than 168 million times last month. This past week, the network’s podcasts averaged around 179 views on YouTube https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-05-04/youtube-s-podcast-deals-with-npr-slate-and-new-york-times-are-flopping
Massive Podcast Networks Put Their Shows on YouTube But Nobody is Listening
Without video, podcasts from NPR, Slate and the New York Times are struggling to find an audience on YouTube
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May 4, 2023 at 8:43 PM
NPR’s podcasts were downloaded more than 168 million times last month. This past week, the network’s podcasts averaged around 179 views on YouTube https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-05-04/youtube-s-podcast-deals-with-npr-slate-and-new-york-times-are-flopping