Iris Podcast To Celebrate LGBTQ+ Cinema In The UK
The organizers of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival have launched the Iris Podcast, hosted by Damian Kerlin, to celebrate Pride Month. The Iris Prize offers £30,000 to the winner of a new LGBTQ+ centric film in the UK.
Audible Exclusive Keeps Audiences ‘Brutally Informed’
Digital media company Brut. and podcast studio Paradiso Media have launched a new weekly podcast series called Brutally Informed, exclusively on Audible. The show provides insights on a wide range of topics, including current affairs, culture, and societal issues.
PodX Adds Listen Production Studios To Brand
UK-based podcast and radio production company Listen has been acquired by global podcast group PodX. The acquisition is the latest in PodX's portfolio of podcast studios worldwide. Listen will continue to be managed by its existing team.
Adam McKay Follows Celeb Deaths To Podcast Sequel
Academy Award-winner Adam McKay has announced a new sequel podcast series called Death on the Lot. Hosted by McKay, the eight-episode series will explore the untimely deaths of major stars in 1940s and 1950s Hollywood.
Iovine Leaves iHeart, Rebrands To ‘Live From Bed’
Jade Iovine has independently relaunched her podcast, formerly known as Tell Me About It, now called Live From Bed. The podcast had formerly been a part of the iHeartPodcasts network. New episodes are released every Tuesday.
iHeartPodcasts Unmasks South African ‘Murder Cult’
Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult is a new true crime podcast launched Tuesday by iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans. The 10-part narrative series delves into the disturbing crimes committed by cult leader Cecilia Steyn and her followers.
Viola Davis’ Ashé Inks Deal With Audible Studios
Viola Davis' new podcast label Ashé Audio Ventures, in conjunction with JuVee Productions and Wise Entertainment, has signed an exclusive multi-project deal with Audible. The partnership will see the release of original audio programming starting in 2024.
Fake Heiress Delvey Delves Into Podcasting
Anna Delvey, the infamous fake heiress, is venturing into podcasting with her own weekly series called The Anna Delvey Show. Currently under house arrest after being convicted of various crimes, Delvey has partnered with Audio Up and Reunion Audio for the project.
Comedian Lee Sues Wondery Over ‘Morals Clause’
Comedian Bobby Lee has filed a lawsuit against audio company Wondery, alleging breach of contract after they canceled a multiyear ad sales and distribution deal for his podcast, TigerBelly. The lawsuit claims that Wondery terminated the deal over a "morals clause."
Edison Podcast Metrics Coming Soon To UK
Edison Research has announced the launch of Edison Podcast Metrics UK, an expansion of its U.S. Podcast Metrics product. The new service was introduced at the Podcast Show 2023 event in London. The data collected will be available to subscribers in Q3.
