Welcome to The epDate, where we bring you the latest in podcasting for podcast people! On this week’s show, we’ll explore the latest news in the podcasting world, some podcasts you should be checking out this week, and our first ever podcaster spotlight, featuring Liam from The Badcast. But first, here’s the latest news from the podcasting world. World Podcast News Patreon has updated its terms, privacy policy and community guidelines Patreon, a crowd-funding service popular with podcasters, has updated its terms, privacy policy and community guidelines. The major change comes via splitting the sites campaign system into 3 tiers: Patreon Lite, Pro and Premium. The existing system saw Patreon take a 5% cut from creators, which remains the same on Patreon Lite, while the Pro and Premium services see an 8% and 12% fee respectively. While Patreon’s new structure kicked off in May, creators who joined prior to the change will be granted the use of Patreon Pro with the same 5% fee.    Redcircle, a podcast startup has been released - aimed at helping grow smaller podcasts  Redcircle, a podcast startup aimed at helping to grow smaller podcasts, has been released. Offering free hosting, analytics access, distribution help, and other features designed for the smaller-scale creator, Redcircle’s cross-promotion feature is the platforms major drawcard. The feature allows podcasters to link up with other podcasts to cross-promote their shows, provided both shows agree, and Redcircles technology determines the length of cross-promotion needed to equally benefit both parties. A maximum of 2 Redcircle cross-promotional ads can be used per episode, as well as standard advertising still being able to be utilised by shows. Facebook co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg has released a podcast  Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has released his first ever podcast, titled ‘Tech and Society’. Zuckerberg hosts a series of discussions on the future of technology and the internet and how it will affect society. There are 3 episodes available now on Spotify, with Zuckerberg joined by a variety of guests including a Harvard law professor, the CEO of the largest news publisher in Europe, and an author and historian.    That’s the podcast news from around the world this week. Now we’ll take a look at 5 podcasts you should be checking out this week. New Releases: Talking Shop If your a podcaster or content creator that delves into the world of Adobe Photoshop, then new podcast ‘Talking Shop’ could be right up your alley. Well-known Photoshop educator Dave Cross, brings you a weekly podcast providing tips and tricks, and new ways to approach Photoshop creation and work more efficiently. The Rewatchables If you love revisiting some of the most rewatchable and memorable movies of all time, then ‘The Rewatchable's’ podcast is for you. Featuring The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable cast of Ringer staffer’s, The Rewatchables breaks down the movies they can’t stop watching. The latest episode revisits the 2004 comedy classic ‘Mean Girls’. The Sounding Board If you want to keep up with all things Australian Sports in bite-sized doses, then The Sounding Board may be for you. Two of Australia’s top sports journalists, Craig Hutchison and Damien Barrett of Crocmedia, discuss all the hot topics in the Australian Football League and general Australian sports. Kinda Funny Games Daily If you had a strong opinion on the recent Sonic the Hedgehog trailer, check out the ‘Kinda Funny Games Daily’ podcast and their latest episode - which includes their reaction to the trailer. Tim and Barrett look at all angles following the fan splitting trailer release. Food Busker’s Cult Food Stories A new podcast by YouTuber John Quilter, better known as the Food Busker, is out now, called Food Busker’s Cult Food Stories, Quilter travels the world and attempts to make some of the most popular cult food - exploring the history behind its cult status, while sharing his pitfalls, funny mistakes and successes along the way. Podcaster's fav 3 podcasts: Now it’s time for a new segment, where each week we’ll have a different podcaster on to talk about their favourite 3 podcasts right now! On this podcaster spotlight, we have Liam Carter from The Badcast - a podcast with crazy questions, tall stories and bad jokes - giving us his favourite podcasts he’s listening to at the moment. Liam’s Favourite Podcasts Right Now: The Incredible Salt Mine Simply Don The Podcast Blackout Thanks to Liam from The Badcast. Check out The Badcast on the Auscast Network or your favourite podcast app. If you’re a podcaster and want to share your favourite podcasts at the moment, hit us up on Twitter @AuscastNetwork.   And that’s it for the epDate, make sure you subscribe for free to Auscast Network Extra for plenty more great podcasts. The sponsors for this weeks epDate are: Pushpull Media, Got the Merchandise, and Cartel Media. Send us your stories and cool podcast facts at AuscastNetwork.com.   Podcast Resources: https://podnews.net/ https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/29/18522031/redcircle-podcast-service-hosting-analytics-cross-promotion https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/apr/26/mark-zuckerberg-gets-into-the-podcasting-game-podcasts-of-the-week Music from Free Music Archive in order of appearance Computer Music All Stars - May The Chords Be With You Nctrnm - Absum Nctrnm - Qeue