Who Was Buried In Sugar Land’s Unmarked Cemetery?
The Texas Newsroom investigative podcast series Sugar Land delves into the discovery of an unmarked cemetery in 2018. 95 bodies were found during the construction of a new school in Sugar Land, Texas.
Who Were The Top 5 Podcasts In The US In May?
May saw podcasts listenership get back on track after an April decline. In Podtrac's monthly ranking of the top podcasts and podcast publishers for May 2023, the average US UMA for the top 20 publishers rose 1% month-over-month and 11% from May last year.
iHeart’s KFI Uncovers The Underbelly of Modern Antisemitism
iHeartMedia Los Angeles' KFI-AM 640 has launched a limited podcast series called HATE: Modern Antisemitism. The podcast focuses on the rise in hate crimes and sheds light on efforts to raise awareness and combat antisemitism and all forms of hate.
Six Podcasts Cut At Spotify After Layoffs
In the wake of significant layoffs in its podcast division, Spotify is canceling six shows. These new cuts follow the cancellation of 11 podcasts from Gimlet and Parcast last year. The streaming platform cut 200 jobs this week.
JCN Brings ‘Main Street’ To Salem Podcast Network
Salem Media Group announced that Main Street Matters, produced by Job Creators Network, is now part of the Salem Podcast Network. The podcast aims to amplify the voices of small business owners by sharing their stories of struggles and successes.
Philly’s WXPN Follows Black Opry In ‘Artist To Watch’
Philadelphia public radio WXPN is celebrating Black Music Month with Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency. The new podcast highlights the stories of five up-and-coming Black musicians in their fight to reclaim country and Americana as inclusive genres.
Wondery Breaks Down Celeb Feuds In ‘Diss and Tell’
Wondery's new podcast Diss and Tell goes inside the captivating world of celebrity feuds. Hosted by Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai, the show delves into the weapons celebrities use to wage social warfare against each other.
‘Secret Mum Club’ Brings TikTok Mom To Audio
TikTok star Sophiena is partnering with production company Audio Always to launch a new podcast called Secret Mum Club. She is joined by co-host Emma Jones, who is a newsreader on Absolute Radio's Dave Berry Breakfast Show in the UK.
Niall Horan Spills What Goes Into ‘Making The Album’
PopBuzz is launching its latest podcast, Making The Album, with an exclusive interview featuring Niall Horan discussing his latest album, The Show. Hosted by Sam Prance, the podcast takes listeners on a track-by-track exploration.
Big Changes At Spotify’s Podcast Arm As 200 Jobs Cut
Days after rumors broke out about looming layoffs at Spotify's podcast division, there's been official confirmation that the streaming audio giant is letting around 2% of the company's workforce go only months after a 600-employee reduction in force.
