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Adam Curry argues that user-defined applications are inevitable due to local LLMs and "vibe coding" capabilities. He suggests that dynamic ad insertion was a strategic error in podcasting, as users now expect ad-free experiences similar to YouTube Premium and will use ad blockers to achieve them.
Adam Curry discusses how advertising interests attempt to hijack the open nature of RSS to create controlled environments for higher CPMs. He compares the current podcasting trend to the influencer industry and warns that moving podcasts to enclosed platforms like Instagram or YouTube increases risk for creators.
John Spurlock questions how the PCDC would handle dynamic ad insertion and "exposure" metrics. Adam Curry discusses his experience with the Godcaster app and "App to Base" statistics, arguing that even with 10% of the market, they have enough power to challenge the "remnant crap inventory" of the dynamic ad business.
