TikTok Leaves The Podcast Game Behind, At Least For Now
TikTok's podcast experiment, which started earlier in 2023 and spent most of the year under the radar, is coming to a close. Beta testers of "Podcasts on TikTok" received a message from the social platform announcing the feature's discontinuation.
Kevin Hart, Peacock Ring The Bell On ‘Fight Night’ TV Series
Peacock has greenlit a limited drama series based off the true crime podcast Fight Night by iHeartPodcasts, Doghouse Pictures, and Will Packer Media. Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist tells the story of the daring heist that changed the city of Atlanta forever.
Elon Musk Biographer Goes Beyond Book In New Podcast
Walter Isaacson, most recently known for his bestselling biography on Elon Musk, has released a four-part podcast series with iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope. The series, titled On Musk, follows Isaacson's experience shadowing the enigmatic Musk.
Warner Bros. Discovery Signs Podcast Alliance With Spotify
Spotify and Warner Bros. Discovery have entered into a partnership to enhance the TV and film giant with podcast distribution and monetization. Spotify's Megaphone will now be responsible for hosting and distributing Warner Bros. Discovery’s range of podcasts.
Back To Nature: Adalyst Media Picks Up ‘1000 Hours Outside’
Adalyst Media, a podcast network catering to women and mothers, has added The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to its lineup. The podcast, hosted by Ginny Yurich, targets parents seeking to enhance their children's development through outdoor activities.
Instagram Starts First Podcast With Spotify and Cooper’s Unwell
Instagram has launched its first branded podcast, Close Friends Only, with Alex Cooper’s Unwell Podcast Network and Spotify. Part of the Trend Talk series, the audio and video podcast debuted with Doja Cat and Ice Spice as the first episode's co-hosts.
KEXP Explores Nirvana’s Influences In ‘The Cobain 50’
Seattle's KEXP will start the new year with the premiere of The Cobain 50, a weekly podcast delving into Kurt Cobain's 50 favorite albums. Initially featured in the 2002 book Journals, Cobain's favorite albums list has been a subject of fascination among fans.
Google Announces Final Month For Google Podcasts App
It's been months since Google decided it would sunset Google Podcasts, but we now know when the end exactly is. Google will shut down the app in April 2024, with listening ending in March. The closing positions YouTube Music as the brand's primary podcast platform.
Son of Sam Meets ‘The Devil Within’ In Hellish New Season
Cloud10 Media and Branden Morgan have teamed up for the third season of the true-crime podcast The Devil Within. Launched on December 6, the podcast transitions from its previous limited format to a more regular schedule, releasing episodes over 45 weeks.
AdLarge Taps Influencers, Actors For Three New Podcasts
AdLarge has enriched its content lineup with three podcasts: The Moments Podcast with Lexi Hidalgo, Dear Young Married Couple, and The Mother Daze. These additions showcase the diverse voices and experiences of women in various life stages.
