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Predictions for 2025

James - time to choose

Sam - downloads will die

James - no more audio-only

Sam - more money for podcasting

James - the year of AI voice

Sam - paid-for podcasts to grow

James - fewer/smaller podcast industry events?

Sam - live podcasting to take hold

James - open RSS to be promoted more

Sam - location-based audio

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