🎉 Happy Birthday, Buzzsprout! In this episode, the hosts take a look back on some funny moments in Buzzsprout's history, review the latest and greatest Apple Podcasts updates, discuss the dilemma of businesses relying on Spotify, and decide whether or not vinyl is a viable product for podcasters. NEW APPLE PODCASTS UPDATES https://podcasters.apple.com/4359-ios-16-whats-new-for-apple-podcasts The new iOS 16 update comes with some great updates for Apple Podcasts! We really like the updated Now Playing screen, Sleep Timer, and Live Captions. However, with the update including the removal of podcast title in the Browse section, be sure that your podcast title is clear on the cover artwork. Buzzsprout's Artwork Resources: How to Design Stunning Podcast Artwork YouTube Cover Art Playlist BEST PODCAST SEARCH ENGINES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7bYXS6bA9I Justin Jackson, founder of Transistor, posed the question "is podcast search broken?" & did some digging. SPOTIFY CHANGING BUSINESS MODEL https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-09-08/a-swedish-company-aims-to-spend-millions-acquiring-indie-podcast-networks Spotify pulled the plug on the use of their API for apps. PODCASTS ON VINYL https://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/luminary-makes-dave-chappelle-s-the-midnight-miracle-podcast-available-on-vinyl/ Luminary created a limited edition vinyl of Dave Chappelle's The Midnight Miracle podcast. BUZZBOOSTS Thanks for the boosts! @georgdahm @pocketparley @meremortalspodcast @andyflattery Dave Jackson Tom Raftery - Let the riches roll in!  https://www.digitalsupplychainpodcast.com/ & https://www.climate21podcast.com/ GeneBean Alban (45%), Kevin (35%), Jordan (20%)  Contact Buzzcast Tweet us at @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!