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Podcast: Earn Your Leisure
Episode: Is the Podcast Game Falling Apart? Ownership, Equity & Surviving Predatory Deals
Description: In this thought-provoking clip from "Black Out with Ian & Rashad," hosts Ian Dunlap and Troy Millings dive deep into the evolving landscape of the podcast industry and raise an urgent question: Is the podcast game falling apart? The conversation kicks off with the headline news that Underdog Fantasy now owns 50% of Gilbert Arenasโ podcast, potentially leading to downsizing and fewer episodes if the show doesnโt meet expectations. Ian and Troy reflect on recent drama in the podcast scene, including disputes between prominent figures and the real struggles behind the scenes that many content creators are facing. Troy emphasizes that...