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Podcast Glossary

Everything you need to know about podcasting terminology, from RSS feeds to monetization strategies.

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Mid-Roll

Monetization

Mid-roll ads are placed within the body of a podcast episode, typically at natural breaks in content. As the most effective and valuable ad position, mid-rolls command the highest...

Mono vs Stereo

Audio Production

Mono audio uses a single channel, while stereo uses two independent channels (left and right). For podcasts, this choice affects file size, bitrate efficiency, and whether spatial...

MP3

MPEG Audio Layer III

Audio Production

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer III) is the universal audio format for podcast distribution. It uses perceptual coding to compress audio by removing frequencies that human ears don't easily...