Podcast Perspectives

Podcast Perspectives helps you understand the ever-changing podcast industry. Hosted by Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, this Signal Award winning show speaks to leaders in the podcast space through longform interviews and panel discussions. The goal is to walk through not only the important news and issues of the day in the podcast landscape, but also to go deep on the topics that podcasters need to know today. Named PR Daily's 2025 Best Podcast Production and Marketing Agency, The Podglomerate is a podcast services agency focused on production, audience growth, and monetization for some of the biggest podcasts in the world.

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Sept. 30, 2025

Podcast Veteran Lex Friedman on the Podcast Industry's Evolution

Podcast industry veteran Lex Friedman is the founder of Lex Friedman Consulting where he works with creators, advertisers, platforms, and brands as a strategic consultant. Lex joins the show to discuss the challenges and triumphs as a former executive at Midroll, Art19, and Wondery, shares insights…

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Sept. 16, 2025

How to Get Your Podcast Reviewed by the Media

From traditional news outlets to podcast newsletters, there are dozens of publications writing about podcasting today. But how do you get your podcast on their desks and featured by Vulture, The Guardian, NPR, and beyond? In this exclusive – and free – webinar, learn the secrets of pitching you…

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Sept. 2, 2025

AdLarge Media CEO Cathy Csukas on Ad Tech and Women in Audio

Cathy Csukas is the CEO and co-founder of AdLarge Media and the fwd. network. AdLarge is an independent audio ad sales firm that for the last decade has shaped how advertisers, networks, and creators navigate the world of podcast and digital audio monetization. The fwd. network is a more recent ini…

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Aug. 19, 2025

Condé Nast Head of Global Audio Chris Bannon on Audio Innovation in Legacy Media

Chris Bannon is the Head of Global Audio at media giant Condé Nast, home to hit shows from The New Yorker, Wired, Vogue, and more. Chris discusses his remarkable audio career from public radio to podcasting, which includes roles at Midroll and Stitcher before joining Condé Nast. We go through his e…

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Aug. 5, 2025

Audacy Head of Podcasts Leah Reis-Dennis on Making Major Deals in Audio

Leah Reis-Dennis is the Head of Podcasts at Audacy, the second-largest radio company in the US. Leah joins the show to share her unique path to podcasts, including leading content and partnerships at Himalaya and working in business development at Stitcher and SiriusXM before landing at Audacy, whe…

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July 22, 2025

Cloud10 Media CEO Sim Sarna on Building a Powerhouse Network

Sim Sarna is the founder and CEO of Cloud10 Media, a rapidly growing podcast network ranked among the top 15 by Triton Digital. Sim joins the show to discuss his path from independent film producer to building a leading podcast network, the critical role of network support in production and marketi…

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