Tom Rossi joins us as we take a deep-dive into the bizarre world of fake podcasts on platforms like TikTok and Twitter, unmasking the intentions behind these deceitful strategies. From an analysis of Twitter's recent rebranding to a conversation about the sponsorship opportunity to Rails World, this episode is loaded with insights for all podcast enthusiasts. We're thrilled to announce a new Buzzsprout Conversations video with the incredible radio host, MTV VJ, and co-founder of podcasting, Adam Curry. Also, we delve into the potential of TikTok's new feature that allows podcasters to link their RSS feed to the platform. And did you know that some libraries offer recording booths for patrons? Discover more such intriguing nuggets in this episode of Buzzcast! View the DISCUSSION THREAD on Twitter! Special thanks to Tom Rossi for joining us! You can find him on Twitter (X) @tomrossi7 FAKE PODCASTS Influencers and hustle bros are faking podcasts to look more official. Watch the wild and humorous video by Jaime French to learn all about it. RAILS WORLD AMSTERDAM Apply to the Rails World Podcast program for the opportunity to get a conference ticket, 3-night hotel stay, and a recording space! Deadline is August 7th, 2023. TWITTER / X Twitter is now simply "X". COHOST AI FOR MORE LANGUAGES Buzzsprout's Cohost AI now works with Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, Indonesian, Swedish, Czech, and Hungarian. PODBASE Podbase (by Charles Wiltgen) now tests whether or not RSS feeds follow the Podcast Standards Project standard for RSS feeds. TIKTOK LINKS TO PODCASTS TikTok is sending invitations to podcasters to link their RSS feed to the app. RIVERSIDE MAGIC CLIPS Riverside now has an AI tool called Magic Clips to find the best clips for social media. PODBOOK We got one thanks to Podium! Check out our How To Start A Podcast Podbook BUZZSPROUT CONVERSATIONS: ADAM CURRY Watch the interview on the Buzzsprout YouTube channel! 📣 SOUND-OFF QUESTION: What is your "why" or inspiration behind starting your podcast? To have your response featured on our next episode, leave a 30-second voice message at podinbox.com/buzzsprout, send a boostagram, or tweet the answer @BuzzcastPodcast! 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!