Sam Sethi shares Podcasting 2.0 advancements and their impact on higher education.In this episode of Continuing Studies, hosts Neil and Jen join Sam Sethi, CEO of TrueFans and co-host of Pod News Weekly, to discuss the growing world of Podcasting 2.0. Sam outlines innovative features aimed at solving key podcasting challenges such as discovery, interactivity, and monetization. He also shares the impetus behind his TrueFans app, the importance of passion over monetization in podcasting, and teases a groundbreaking new feature. The conversation also explores the integration of various digital content forms into podcasting apps and introduces advanced analytics and monetization strategies. This episode is packed with insights for higher education podcasters looking to leverage the latest advancements in Podcasting 2.0.Episode Links:Sam Sethi: LinkedIn Podcasting 2.0 Podcast Standards Project Podnews Podnews Weekly Review The Podcast Academy OP3 Setup Instructions: WebsiteContinuing Studies OP3 Analytics Ep.25 Podcasting 2.0 Explained: A Guide for Higher Ed Podcasters with James Cridland Website Apps that support Podcasting 2.0 features: TrueFans Podcast Guru Podcast Addict AntennaPod Pocket Casts Podverse Fountain Podcasts Podcast Republic Podfriend Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.comLearn More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14115712/Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  jpodcreations@gmail.com Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.comTwitter:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionNeil and Jen introduce guest Sam Sethi, CEO of TrueFans and co-host of Pod News Weekly.(00:03:10) Podcasting 2.0 OverviewKey issues Podcasting 2.0 aims to solve and an explanation of 2.0 features.(00:05:59) TrueFans App DevelopmentThe motivation and process behind building the TrueFans app.(00:09:02) Challenges with Podcasting 2.0 AdoptionThe difficulty of getting hosts to implement new tags and the value of Podcasting 2.0 features.(00:11:26) Community and EvangelismThe importance of early adopters and the role of the podcasting community in promoting Podcasting 2.0.(00:14:42) Integrated Features in TrueFansNew features in TrueFans and their potential to enhance the user experience.(00:16:54) Podcasting 2.0: OP3 Prefix Analytics ServiceAn overview of the OP3 Prefix Analytics Service and its benefits for higher education podcasters.(00:20:54) Higher Education OpportunitiesThe relevance of Podcasting 2.0 features to higher education podcasters and how they can get involved.(00:23:31) Cross App Comments FeatureExplanation of the cross app comments feature and its potential to unify the podcasting community across different apps.(00:26:32) Improving Advertising MetricsThe limitations of current podcasting metrics like downloads and the new metrics being developed.(00:30:19) Innovative Monetization StrategiesThe concept of micropayments and wallet switching, allowing for more flexible and precise monetization strategies.(00:35:32) Location TagThe location tag and its applications for higher education podcasters, including subject and recording locations.(00:38:21) Get In TouchSam shares his contact information and encourages listeners to get involved with Podcasting 2.0.(00:39:57) Conclusion