355 - Google Could Sell Chrome, GPT-5 Stirs Debate & Patreon Pays Out $10 Billion

Google may be forced to give up Chrome, and that’s just the start of today’s headlines. While Marc is away at Camp Footprint DR and the community lead the conversation on podcasting’s most profound news. We cover the $34 billion Chrome bid from Perplexity AI, what users are saying about Chat-GPT5, and the unusual lawsuit pitting Mattel against a podcaster named Ken. Add in Shondaland’s podcast division closing, Patreon’s $10 billion payout milestone, and YouTube’s latest updates, and we've got a can’t-miss news round-up just for you!

Episode Highlights: 

[02:21] Podcast Stats and Rankings

[04:51] Upcoming Podcasting Events

[06:59] True Crime Podcast Awards

[09:20] Spotify and Pod Link Updates

[10:29] Howard Stern's Possible Retirement

[13:10] Google Chrome and AI News

[24:29] Google's Monopoly and User Experience

[26:08] GPT-5: User Experience and Updates

[32:22] Social Media Updates: Instagram and Chatter

[36:10] Intellectual Property Rights and Branding

[39:55] Patreon: Sustainability and Competitors

[44:09] YouTube Updates: Multi Audio Tracks and More

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