The data is coming in, and it looks like general enthusiasm is up about the podcasting business after a few years of grey skies. And Apple's decided to turn the screws on Patreon. We have thoughts.

• Podcasts Start to Grow Again After a Period of Financial and Legal Struggles - Bloomberg
• More people than ever are listening to podcasts | Nieman Journalism Lab
• Where Will Apple’s Next Round of Services Growth Come From? — Jason Snell, SixColors.com
• How much more are we willing to pay Apple for the things we love? — Jason Snell, MacWorld
• Apple Podcast Subscriptions — Apple.com