Monetizing Podcasts, Going Primetime, and Celebrating Anniversaries: Poduty and the News Roundup

This week kicks with an energetic rundown of five compelling stories from the worlds of podcasting and live events. 

The episode begins with coverage from the International Space Development Conference, featuring highlights from the "This Week in Space" podcast, where cosmic topics like starship explosions and dark matter were made approachable by hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik.

Next up, Jeff shares practical tips from BeLive on how creators can monetize their live streams—covering everything from donations and shoutouts to exclusive content and affiliate links. He emphasizes that going live, whether digitally or in person, offers big returns and plenty of creative monetization opportunities.

The headline story focuses on political podcasts making waves during breaking news, specifically after the U.S. military strike on Iran. Jeff discusses how major podcasts responded in real-time and blurred the lines between traditional news and on-demand podcasting, noting that audiences are increasingly turning to podcasts for timely news updates.

Jeff also celebrates the five-year anniversary of Mildred “Millie” Batts’ Austin-based podcast, “Bringing It in the House,” spotlighting her role in uplifting creatives and community leaders.

Finally, it’s big news for Chicago: the “Bear Down” podcast returns live after a decade-long break, reuniting the original crew for a special episode at I.O. Fest. Jeff wraps up by encouraging listeners to seek out live podcast events and take inspiration from the growing movement of podcasts moving into live formats.

This episode is lively, motivational, and packed with tips for creators and podcast fans alike.

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This week's stories:
‘This Week In Space’ Broadcasts Live from International Space Development Conference
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-166-live-from-the-swamps-isdc-2025

Be.Live Shares 6 Proven Ways to Monetize Your Livestream
https://blog.be.live/6-proven-ways-to-make-money-during-your-livestream/

Podcasts Step Into the Live News Arena Following U.S. Action in Iran
https://www.insideradio.com/free/blurring-the-lines-podcasts-take-on-role-of-live-news-broadcasts/article_5bf40c0c-c255-43ce-a40c-c5e8d11d42b6.html

Milli Batts Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary of ‘Bring It In The House’ Podcast in Austin
https://cbsaustin.com/features/we-are-austin/mildred-milli-batts-celebrates-podcast-milestone-with-community-event

The Bear Down Podcast Returns Live at iO Fest in Chicago After a Decade Away
https://www.theatermania.com/shows/illinois-theater/chicago-theater/bear-down-podcast-live-in-chicago_1786757/