Podcast App For Kids Wants Wider Genre Growth
KidsPod Co., a tech start-up, has launched the KidsPod mobile app, a podcast platform designed for children aged 3-13. Developed in partnership with kids' tech expert Dubit Limited, the app offers over 300 kids' podcasts.
Troy University Gives Alabama Authors New Voice
Troy Public Radio, at Troy University in Alabama, has launched a new podcast called Alabama Aloud, where literature expert Dr. Don Noble narrates works by Alabama authors like Daniel Wallace, Marlin Barton, Suzanne Hudson every two weeks.
Mo Amer and Luminary Are ‘Joking Not Joking’
Comedians Mo Amer and Azhar Usman have started their own Luminary Original podcast, Joking Not Joking. The show, now streaming, tackles significant questions like simulation theory, the nature of money, and life after death.
Fentanyl, Fertility, and Failure In New Serial Podcast
The New York Times and Serial Productions have announced a new five-part podcast titled The Retrievals. The narrative series focuses on patients at the Yale Fertility Center who complained of severe pain until a shocking discovery was made.
Bri Bagwell Shows Off Tour Life In ‘Only Vans’
Country artist Bri Bagwell is launching a new podcast called Only Vans. The podcast will feature entertaining and heartfelt interviews with artists, conducted by Bri while on the road. The interviews will take place inside Bagwell's band van.
Audacy, Pineapple Street, and Menjivar Keep It ‘Classy’
Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios has launched a new original podcast series called Classy with Jonathan Menjivar. The eight-part series, hosted by Jonathan Menjivar, explores the class divides in society that are often difficult to discuss but cannot be ignored.
The Athletic Runs The Shanahan/McVay Option
The Athletic has announced The Playcallers, a new podcast series hosted by NFL reporter Jourdan Rodrigue. The series delves into the world of the NFL's youngest coaching family and the Kyle Shanahan/Sean McVay tree.
Apple Podcasts Improves Show Discovery In App
Apple Podcasts has announced the addition of nine subcategories and new languages to its Search tab, making it easier for listeners to discover new and noteworthy series across various genres and topics including Mental Health, Relationships, and Entrepreneurship.
Oprah Podcast Takes Deep Dive In ‘Covenant of Water’
OWN Podcasts has launched a new 6-part series featuring Oprah Winfrey in conversation with author Abraham Verghese about his latest book, The Covenant of Water. The series aims to delve deeper into the themes and plot of the novel.
Miss This Social Media Platform & Miss Podcast Fans
YouTube is rapidly becoming a podcast destination, with weekly audio consumers consistently citing it as their most used platform. Next, unsurprisingly, is Spotify then Apple Podcasts in terms of popularity. The number four platform, though, is a big surprise.
