Our PodDecks question of the day: What is the longest you’ve ever waited in line for something?

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THIS WEEK’S NEWS HEADLINES:
- Cadence 13 Launches C13Features, New “Hollywood Movie” Podcast Creation Studio
- During COVID, Advertisers are Doubling Down on Large Podcasts
- The Podcast Academy is Accepting Applications; Drops Their Letter of Recommendation Requirement

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STOPPING BY THE LOUNGE:
This week’s guest of honor is Rob Walch, Vice President of Podcaster Relations with podcast hosting platform Libsyn.

As Libsyn’s VP of Podcaster Relations, Rob has been in charge of onboarding big names like Dave Ramsey, HBO, Joe Rogan, PRI, and Joyce Meyer to join the LibsynPro service. He builds and manages strategic relationships for Libsyn with key partners including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Blackberry, Verizon, Adobe, and Cisco.

As the longtime host and cohost of several shows, Rob is a leading expert in all things podcasting. He is host of the podCast411 Podcast, the Today in iOS Podcast, and the KC Startup 411 Podcast, and cohost of the Today in Podcasting Podcast and the Feed Podcast.

Rob leads the Kansas City Podcaster Meetup, has written columns for Blogger and Podcaster Magazine and App Developer Magazine, and has co-authored a book, “Tricks of the Podcasting Masters”.

...but that’s not all!!! Rob has been a podcasting consultant to Gov. Bill Richardson, Senator John Edwards, Dr. Mark Hyman, Tim Ferriss, Jack Welch, and many other high-profile clients.

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LINKS:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcast411/
https://libsyn.com/
https://twitter.com/podcast411?s=20
Today in iOS podcast: https://apple.co/38vayQE
podCast411 podcast: https://apple.co/38z7hzM

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HOSTED BY:
- Marla Isackson, CEO/Founder, Ossa
- Lori Lefcourt, Queen of Brands, Ossa
- Meredith Reed, Editor-in-Chief & Social Media Manager, Ossa

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Ossa Lounge is a weekly chat on all things podcasting. Get the latest podcast news, meet industry influencers, and hear podcasting wisdom that you can’t find anywhere else.

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