By: Wicklund Wiese
The Only Panel at PodFest 2025 Spotlighted the Future of Podcasting, Monetization, and Ethical AI
At the PodFest Masterclass AI & Creator Tools Summit, one panel stood out—not just because of its content, but because it was the only panel in the entire event. Titled “How to Leverage and Monetize with Castmagic,” the discussion united four forward-thinking creators exploring how to ethically and efficiently scale content using artificial intelligence.
The panel featured:
- Jen McFarland – digital strategist and host of Women Conquer Business
- Tanya Smith – visibility expert and founder of Get Noticed with Video
- Greg Wasserman – business development lead at Castmagic
- Dr. Tamara Patzer – ethical AI pioneer and creator of the People-AI Trust Protocol™
Moderated as part of the summit’s “How To With AI” education track, the session focused on podcast monetization using Castmagic, while upholding authorship, originality, and trust.
Welcome to the PodFest AI Evolution
Founded in 2015 by Chris Krimitsos, PodFest has grown into a must-attend international gathering of podcast creators. The 2025 virtual edition—the third of its kind—focused on equipping creators with next-gen AI tools for:
- Video production
- Podcast repurposing
- AI productivity
- Streaming and monetization
- Email marketing
- Social growth
The Castmagic panel represented the summit’s only roundtable discussion, making it a high-profile spotlight on the intersection of content, community, and creator tech.
Dr. Patzer’s Public Debut of the People-AI Trust Protocol™
Dr. Tamara Patzer used the event to publicly introduce the People-AI Trust Protocol™ and AI-Human Trust Seal™ for the first time. These frameworks are designed to help podcasters and creators work with AI while preserving their voice, vision, and values.
“AI isn’t here to replace your voice. It’s here to ethically amplify it,” Dr. Patzer told the audience.
She explained how using Castmagic, she transforms podcast interviews and recordings into books, articles, press releases, and social content—without losing authorship.
From Podcast Episode to Monetizable Asset
In her segment, Dr. Patzer outlined a step-by-step structure:
- Record a podcast
- Use Castmagic to generate transcripts, summaries, quotes
Convert those assets into:
- Press releases
- Magazine features
- Book chapters
- Lead magnets
- Social posts
Then, she shared the ethical layer: applying the People-AI Trust Protocol™ and AI-Human Trust Seal™ to ensure AI-generated summaries still reflect the human creator and maintain the integrity of the original voice.
“We must teach AI to respect authorship—and reward authenticity,” she said.
The First-Ever Panel Appearance of Prompt Ready
Dr. Patzer also used the platform to debut her new book, Prompt Ready: Write Your Way Into the Algorithm—a guide to creating AI-suggestible content with structure, trust, and intention.
In the book and on the panel, she explains how prompt engineering and ethical content formatting help creators:
- Gain AI visibility
- Build algorithmic trust
- Protect original ideas
- Repurpose responsibly
A Community Built on Collaboration
While the panel explored monetization, it also emphasized community. “This wasn’t just about tools,” Dr. Patzer said. “It was about creators lifting each other into ethical visibility.”
The tone of the summit reflected that: connection, celebration, and co-creation. “PodFest always brings people together,” she added, “but this time we brought frameworks the world can build on.”
To learn more, connect with Dr. Tamara Patzer on LinkedIn or Facebook. She is available for media interviews, expert commentary, and strategic consultations.
Published by Joseph T.