Podcasting is open and decentralized, built on an open protocol called RSS. That means it’s not owned by any of the centralized platforms (Apple, Spotify, YouTube, etc). Anyone can publish a podcast, any app can consume it, and no single company controls the ecosystem. That’s rare and valuable, and worth protecting. I’m one of the ... Inside the Podcast Standards Project

HLS video in podcast RSS is shipping. A recap of the Podcast Standards Project meeting in London, plus new proposals for AI disclosure and private feeds.

If we're going to introduce new RSS-based features, they should reflect what podcasters and listeners want. The biggest danger to our project is adopting our own pet-projects instead of building stuff creators actually want to use.

​One thing we’re learning: creating a broad consensus on adopting a new feature, across multiple companies + platforms, is challenging. ​Proposal: ​I’d like to formalize how the Podcast Standards Project adopts new features and standards (how we move from idea to adoption): You can view the whole proposal on GitHub. ​We need a clear, transparent process that balances ... A process for adopting new podcast standards

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vXnk_eP_V_saltZNK6wDgUVWF0T0alABjfDZ-j79I2o/edit?usp=drivesdk

Today, the Podcast Standards Project hosted a session on "Video podcasting with HLS" to a packed room at Podcast Movement, before the conference had even started.

We're excited to announce that, for the first time, PSP will have an official space at Podcast Movement.

The first podcast apps with HLS video streaming are here. Fountain's beta proves open standards can deliver a seamless audio and video podcasting experience.

Our proposal for adding HLS streaming to RSS so that creators can publish their video podcasts in the open ecosystem.

Date: May 21, 2025Location: Flight Club Restaurant, London, UKEvent: The Podcast Show LondonMeeting Organizer: Justin Jackson “Really delighted with the progress we made with the Podcast Standards Project at this year’s London Podcast Show. We were able to organize two separate events, and connect with many new listening apps, hosting providers, and creators… It feels ... PSP Members meeting – London Podcast Show