{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646cf723f5ce1700110a830e/657f39f92ddbee001698f425?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bubble Trouble Wrapped 2023","description":"<p>This week we want to wrap up a stellar year of topics, guests and unimaginable bubbly behavior, and not just of the kind of champagne at holiday parties.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at <a href=\"http://bubbletroublepodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://bubbletroublepodcast.com</a></p><p>You can learn more about Richard at <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/</a></p><p>More on Will Page at: <a href=\"https://pivotaleconomics.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://pivotaleconomics.com</a></p><p>(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)</p><p>Bubble Trouble: 2023 in Review &amp; Predictions for 2024</p><p><br></p><p>Bubble Trouble: 2023 &amp; Looking Ahead to 2024</p><p>In this year-end episode of Bubble Trouble, co-hosts Will Page and Richard Kramer look back at the action-packed year of 2023 and the spectacular bubbles that burst within it. They discuss the turbulent direction of AI, the volatility in the podcast market, and address podcast topics including the integrity of financial statements and Britain's water crisis. The episode also features a reflection on past guests and their insights on different industry sectors. Looking forward to 2024, the hosts contemplate upcoming bubbles and the potential impact of global politics, elections, and interest rates.</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:49 Part One</p><p>01:00 Reflecting on the Journey of Bubble Trouble</p><p>01:58 Reflection on the Bubbles that Burst</p><p>02:11 The Metaverse, NFTs, and the Reality Check</p><p>02:35 The Impact of the Consumer Debt and the Bubbles Bursting</p><p>02:58 Predictions for the Bubbles in 2024</p><p>04:40 The Role of AI in the Tech World</p><p>06:42 The Impact of Interest Rates on the App Economy</p><p>07:00 The Economic Climate and Spotify's Job Losses</p><p>07:52 The Impact of a Normal Functioning Finance System</p><p>21:45 Part Two</p><p>21:56 The Podcast Bubble: An Analysis</p><p>22:29 The Impact of AI on Music and Entertainment</p><p>22:48 The Rise and Fall of Podcasts and NFTs</p><p>23:07 The Truth about Audience Figures in Podcasting</p><p>24:41 The Future of Podcast Advertising</p><p>26:16 The Advertising Market in the Digital Age</p><p>26:45 The Challenges of Media Advertising</p><p>28:16 The Impact of Time Shifting on Podcast Advertising</p><p>28:40 The Dilemma of Monetizing Podcasts</p><p>28:55 The State of the Podcast Industry</p><p>39:00 The Impact of AI on the Economy</p><p>40:06 The Effects of Job Cuts</p><p>43:44 Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements</p><p>44:45 Credits</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Magnificent Noise x Richard Kramer x Will Page"}