Rob Greenlee on the current state and the future of podcasting and podcast trends to pay attention to (2022 and beyond). | Brought to you by Trade Coffee (https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck).\nToday\u2019s guest is Podcast Hall of Famer Robert Greenlee. Rob is the VP of Content and Partnerships at Libsyn (LSYN). He is a current Board Member and Former Chair of The Podcast Academy. He started on radio in 1999 and then podcasting in 2004 with the first nationally syndicated radio show "WebTalk World Radio Show" to begin podcasting. Robert and fellow Podcast Hall of Fame Inductee Todd Cochrane host The New Media Show where they interview luminaries from the podcasting space providing deep insight into what is actually happening in the podcasting world. He was inducted into the \u201cAcademy of Podcasters Hall of Fame\u201d in 2017.\nOn Passion Struck with John R. Miles, we discuss how Rob launched his first radio show WebTalk which later became a podcast. How he shaped Microsoft's podcast strategy and products. Why does he believe Microsoft entered too early and got out too soon. The story of how podcasting became his passion. What he sees are the biggest trends happening today in podcasting and over the next few years. The advent of video in podcasting and where he predicts the future of that and Live episodes going.\nEnjoy!\nThank you to our sponsor Trade Coffee Company\nElevate your coffee ritual w/ sustainably sourced coffee delivered fresh from 50+ roasters. We'll help you brew a better cup of coffee at home. 5 Million+ Bags Shipped. Get a total of $30 off your first order plus free shipping when you go to https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck.\nOur Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck.\n\u25ba Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles\nTimestamps:\n0:00 Announcements and Rob Greenlee introduction\n3:49 The Webtalk radio show and podcast\n7:58 Why Micorosft missed the podcasting window\n13:37 Microsoft is an engineering-driven organization\n17:47 Story of Dell's failed entry into smartphones\n23:11 Rob Greenlee's lifelong passion for podcasting\n29:25 Importance of content marketing\n33:19 What is the current state of podcasting\n36:46 The future of podcasting (trends 2022 and beyond)\n41:55 Advice on launching a podcast\n45:32 New Media Podcast\n51:32 What podcast format drives the most downloads\n56:33 The future of video in podcasting\n1:02:45 Show Wrap Up\nFollow Rob Greenlee\n*Website: https://robgreenlee.com/\n*LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee/\n*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robwgreenlee/\n*New Media Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-media-show/id392545649\nShow Links\nCheck out John\u2019s episode on the science that promotes Curiosity.\xa0Catch up with Episode 114.\nAre you showing yourself self-compassion? John discusses Self-Love\xa0in episode 104.\nThe nine steps to creating a balanced life in Episode 124.\nSuppose you missed our interview with\xa0Susan Cain\xa0on her new book\xa0Bittersweet.\xa0Download it here.\nCatch episode 123 I did with Dr. David Vago\xa0on the criticality of systems change.\xa0You can find the episode here\nFollow John on the Socials:\n* Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr\n* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m \n* Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles\n\u200b* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles\n* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/\n* Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/ \n* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ \n* Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/\n-- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. This full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.\nJohn is the host of the Passion Struck Podcast;\xa0 a show focused on exploring the mindset and philosophy world's most insightfu