Former UK Pro Athletes Start Podcast For ‘Understanding Men’
Former cricketer Luke Sutton and former soccer player Fraser Franks have launched Understanding Men, a podcast aimed at encouraging men to engage in more challenging and vulnerable conversations on topics like alcoholism and addiction.
Clemson University Floats Educational Podcast ‘Earthly’
Clemson University has introduced a new science podcast, Earthly, aimed at demystifying key issues related to agriculture, natural resources, wildlife, and earth sciences. The podcast's inaugural season will cover Venus Flytraps to the alarming decline in honeybee colonies.
German Comedian Flula Borg Launches Sitcom Podcast
In a twist, Flula Makes Five, initially envisioned as a sitcom, has been reborn as a podcast. Produced by German comedian Flula Borg, the show follows the fictional plot of a botched comedy that forgot to remove the lens caps from the cameras, leaving the project all audio.
The BBC Picks Pair For Official ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Podcast
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Joe Sugg and producer Kim Winston are returning to host Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast. Fans can tune in to the podcast on BBC Sounds following each Sunday night results show on BBC One.
Charity Is The Game In ‘Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon’ Podcast
Kevin Bacon has launched a new podcast titled Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon with iHeartMedia. The podcast focuses on celebrity interviews differently by focusing on charitable causes dear to the guests, including climate change, justice reform, and youth mental health.
Transcription App Aims To Make Podcasts Accessible To All
One app is launching a new feature to make podcast content more accessible. Matter introduced "Readable Podcasts" to its platform, allowing users the ability to save and transcribe podcasts alongside the ability to highlight, take notes, and share quotes.
Colorado Public Radio Returns ‘Music Blocks’ For Season Three
Colorado Public Radio's popular podcast Music Blocks is set to return for its third season on September 19. This season, the podcast will delve into the world of instrument families and how instruments function across different genres, eras, and cultures.
Hispanic Audience Leads Growth In Podcast Audience Demos
Nielsen Scarborough's most recent podcasting report shows the trending growth of podcasting, especially among Hispanic consumers. Over the past five years, the number of total American podcast listeners has spiked by 45%.
Lemonada Debuts Podcast Focused On Youth Mental Health
Lemonada Media, in collaboration with The Jed Foundation, has launched a new podcast series, I Need To Ask You Something, focusing on youth mental health. Hosted by trauma therapist Dr. Monica Band, the 10-episode weekly series will explore difficult questions.
Former Disney Director Amy Pilewski Joins Realm Sales Division
Amy Pilewski is joining podcast network Realm as Senior Account Director. She brings more than a quarter-century of experience in audio sales. She previously held the role of Senior Director, West Coast & Midwest Audio Sales at Disney Advertising Sales.
