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Benjamin Bellamy

Benjamin Bellamy

Podcasts, e-commerce & open-source. Father of Castopod. CEO of Ad Aures.

Introducing the Castopod Installation Script

Introducing the Castopod Installation Script

Install Castopod with a single command. The official installation script handles all dependencies, SSL certificates, database configuration, and security hardening automatically.

Benjamin Bellamy
Benjamin Bellamy
Apple Podcasts Embraces Chapters: Another Victory for Podcasting 2.0

Apple Podcasts Embraces Chapters: Another Victory for Podcasting 2.0

Apple Podcasts' adoption of the Podcasting 2.0 chapters standard proves that community-driven, open specifications can triumph over proprietary solutions—and marks another milestone in making podcasts more discoverable and accessible for everyone.

Benjamin Bellamy
Benjamin Bellamy
The European Union must keep funding free software

The European Union must keep funding free software

The omission of Next Generation Internet (NGI) from Horizon Europe’s 2025 draft threatens Europe’s digital sovereignty. NGI funded over 500 projects, including Castopod, boosting free software, digital commons, and innovation.

Benjamin Bellamy
Benjamin Bellamy
Create, distribute and interact. Take control thanks to podcasting.

Create, distribute and interact. Take control thanks to podcasting.

Podcasting has become a pivotal medium for sharing stories, knowledge, and insights, transcending the traditional boundaries set by mainstream media.

Benjamin Bellamy
Benjamin Bellamy
Understanding OP3 with John Spurlock

Understanding OP3 with John Spurlock

OP3 (Open Podcast Prefix Project) is a response to the need for a reusable podcast infrastructure that safeguards listener data, offering open, accessible statistics for the podcast industry, emphasizing transparency and the potential for innovation through open data practices.

Benjamin Bellamy
Benjamin Bellamy
Understanding Podcast Audience Measurement

Understanding Podcast Audience Measurement

Counting listeners: Whether it's television, radio, or podcasts, knowing your audience is often essential. How does this work for podcasting?

Benjamin Bellamy
Benjamin Bellamy
The Past, Present and Future of Podcasting with James Cridland

The Past, Present and Future of Podcasting with James Cridland

James Cridland is Editor of Podnews, the daily podcast newsletter. He is a radio futurologist - a writer, consultant and public speaker on the future of radio.

Benjamin Bellamy
Benjamin Bellamy
Exploring Podcasting 2.0 Made Easy: Introducing Castopod Index

Exploring Podcasting 2.0 Made Easy: Introducing Castopod Index

Castopod Index offers a straightforward and efficient way to discover and engage with a wide range of podcasts powered by Castopod and listed on PodcastIndex.

Benjamin Bellamy
Benjamin Bellamy
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