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The only fantasy football podcast co-hosted by an active NFL player is returning, with Yahoo Sports announcing the Ekeler's Edge season three premiere date. The unique series, back on August 16, brings insights from current Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler.

Spotify continues its shift away from exclusive podcast licensing deals with another major podcast under the brand's umbrella announcing its availability change. Armchair Expert...

The National Association of Broadcasters and the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation are teaming up to host a webinar focusing on the significance of documenting and preserving broadcast history. The webinar is scheduled for August 23 at 2p

Connecticut Public Radio has promoted Robyn Doyon-Aitken to permanent Host of the local food show Seasoned. Doyon-Aitken, who has been a longtime producer of The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze, will lead the show as it continues to air twice a month on Thursdays.

Independent podcaster Acast has announced major enhancements to its US leadership team and Advisory Board, following a reported 31% net sales growth in North America during Q2. Acast's C-suite expansion includes the appointment of Greg Glenday as Chief Business Officer.

Cumulus Media has announced Jed Mescon as Program Director and Morning Host for Talk Radio 102.3 FM/1150 AM (WGOW) in Chattanooga, TN. Mescon became a household name in the area after 28 years on WRCB-TV.

Country Radio Seminar is set to host a new installment of its webinar series CRS360 focusing on the current growth of the Country music industry. "Moment-Us: Leveraging Country’s Growth" is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23rd, at 2p ET.

Beasley Media Group is pulling out of the Diamond State. The company is selling its lone signal in Wilmington, DE, WJBR, to Christian broadcaster VCY America for $5 million. The sale of the station marks a significant devaluation compared to its previous sale price of $42 million in 2007.

As Hawaii's radio stations continue to be focal points for their communities in the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, a benefit concert has been organized to be broadcast on those stations. "Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui" will be held on Sunday, August 20.

(By Roy Williams) Hungry people look for food. Sad people look for hope. Oppressed people look for escape. But if food is available and you are neither sad nor oppressed, you are contented. Contented people look for entertainment.