Did you know your Spotify binge could be leaving a bigger carbon footprint than you think? It's news day, and we’re digging into the astounding environmental impact of streaming, especially as Spotify shifts to video. We also test out Auphonic’s new “cut coughs” tool, share the latest on podcasting events you won’t want to miss, and explore BlueSky's team-up with 'Chatter Social' to make social audio more connected (and profitable).

Episode Highlights:

[02:30] Listening Habits

[13:17] Data and Trends

[20:53] Spotify's Environmental Impact

[29:22] Smart Decisions for Energy Conservation

[31:00] Mindful Content Consumption

[32:17] Water Usage and Technology

[33:29] Auphonic’s New Audio Enhancing Features

[44:12] Call Her Alex: A Docuseries Review

[53:41] Exploring Blue Sky and Chatter

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Spotify’s Rising Carbon Footprint:

https://podnews.net/press-release/spotify-video-environment

Auphonic’s Cough Cut Feature:

https://auphonic.com/blog/2025/06/23/automatic-cough-cutting/

Chatter Social:

https://www.chattersocial.io/

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