We unpack a bold true crime breakthrough: RNZ uses AI to recreate a deceased inmate’s voice with family consent and full disclosure, elevating the investigation without faking facts. We also dive into video on the TV screen, premium RSS, and why co‑host chemistry beats guest fatigue. • Spotify adds video podcasts to Apple TV • YouTube AI upscales low‑res video and adds QR shopping • RNZ’s NARC uses 11Labs with ethics review and consent • Why AI voice can be more transparent than actors • Fountain hosting launches with open RSS and alt enclosures • Premium RSS and Lightning versus card fees • Streaming metrics for plays, listen time, and completion • Interview saturation and the rise of host‑led formats • China’s credential rule for sensitive creator topics • Acast profitability and ARPL growth • MrBallen’s SiriusXM deal and YouTube ad sales • Bending Spoons buys AOL and raises prices playbook • Layoffs across media and YouTube AI reorg • OP3 bot spikes and practical filtering • Stablecoins, MasterCard, and future micropayments • Adobe’s licensed AI audio for safer commercial use • Ad measurement with Audio Pixel and real attribution Start podcasting, keep podcasting with Buzzsprout.com <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1538779/open_sms">Send James & Sam a message</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support">Support the show</a>Connect With Us: <ul> <li>Email: <a href='mailto:weekly@podnews.net'>weekly@podnews.net</a> </li> <li>Fediverse: <a href='https://podcastindex.social/@james@bne.social'>@james@bne.social</a> and <a href='https://podcastindex.social/@samsethi'>@samsethi@podcastindex.social</a> </li> <li>Support us: <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support'>www.buzzsprout.com/1538779/support</a> </li> <li>Get Podnews: <a href='https://podnews.net'>podnews.net</a> </li> </ul>

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