This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cocomocoe.substack.com Thank you for making me a Substack best-seller! To become a paying coconut and unlock extended episodes of every podcast episode, go to cocomocoe.substack.com 🥥 In today’s episode of the “Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe” podcast, we will be talking about how to start a podcast in 2025. And more specifically, why you should be uploading your long-form videos to Spotify as they aim to compete with YouTube in 2025. TOPICS & TIME STAMPS: Introduction - 0:00  The current creativity crisis (i.e. Mr. Beast) - 1:20  Spotify’s new video feature for creators - 4:45  Why you should use new features to grow on platforms - 6:15  Spotify’s new monetization model for video creators - 8:00  Why artists won’t get paid as much as podcasters on Spotify - 10:55  Why podcasts are so influential - 12:50  Why audio isn’t enough for a podcast anymore - 15:30  The camera, mic and lighting I use to record a podcast - 16:00  Why you should turn all your YouTube videos into a podcast - 20:28  The comeback of vlogs and lifestyle creators - 21:54  What I use to edit podcasts (CapCut for desktop) - 22:15  How to film in a podcast studio (PeerSpace) - 24:05  How to get an RSS Feed for a podcast - 25:25  How to record virtual interviews using Riverside.fm - 27:46  How to find your viral format for a podcast - 30:30 * The importance of contrast - 34:00  The importance of a consistent setting - 38:30 “In order to be interesting, you have to have interests” - 41:15  This is your sign to start a podcast in 2025 - 50:00  REFERENCE LINKS:  How to start a podcast & upload clips to Spotify: creators.spotify.com  AOTC: “The Empty Marketing of the Kamala Harris Campaign”: https://cocomocoe.substack.com/p/maybe-social-media-doesnt-matter  My Amazon Storefront for Creators: https://amzn.to/3ltAuqs  “Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe” is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey. Thank you for reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 🌟 Follow Coco Mocoe on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube! * IG: @cocomocoe * TT: @cocomocoe * YT: coco mocoe Email: [email protected]