In this episode, we're diving into the groundbreaking world of artificial intelligence and its impact on podcasting with Buzzsprout's new Cohost AI integration. We share our thoughts on how this innovative tool automatically transcribes, creates titles, summaries, chapter markers, and more while saving you precious time and reducing stress in your workflow. But it's not just about the technical side of podcasting; we also discuss the vital role ratings and reviews play in connecting with your audience and providing essential social proof for potential new listeners. From our own experiences of reading reviews before deciding to listen to a new podcast, to creative strategies for encouraging your listeners to leave reviews, we cover it all. And finally, we explore the surprising benefits and connections that can arise from the act of podcasting itself. Listen as we highlight the unique relational aspects of podcasting and the low-risk, rewarding experience of reaching out to someone online through this medium. View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! 📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is an important part of your pre-recording ritual? To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at http://podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or comment with your answer! COHOST AI Check out Buzzsprout's newest feature, Cohost AI! PODCAST REVIEWS Can Lauren leave a review a day for the entire year? Keep up with her Twitter thread! Read her blog here & subscribe to Podcast Marketing Magic for more great tips to promote your podcast. Support the showContact Buzzcast • Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods • Send a "boostagram" through Fountain or Castamatic • Email us at [email protected] Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!