Lionsgate Sound Investigates ‘Scamanda’
Lionsgate Sound has announced a new podcast series called Scamanda. The non-fiction limited series tells the story of Amanda C. Riley's long-running scam to solicit more than $100,000 in donations to help pay for cancer treatments that she never received.
iHeartPodcasts Gets In On 20s ‘Psychology’
iHeartRadio has announced that the popular health and wellness podcast, "Psychology of Your 20s," has joined its podcasting platform. The podcast explores the science, research, and concepts behind the defining experiences of one's 20s.
BBC Uncovers The Sinister Secret Behind The ‘Magic’
BBC Studios is releasing a new seven-part podcast series called Believe in Magic, which uncovers the disturbing story behind Megan Bhari's celebrity charity. The series, hosted by Jamie Bartlett, begins on May 8th on BBC Podcats Premium in the US.
Why Are Popular Podcasts Falling Flat On YouTube?
Recently, YouTube has been courting major podcast producers like Slate, NPR, and the New York Times to bring their popular audio content to the space. Despite the huge success of podcasts elsewhere, views on the video streamer remain exceptionally low. Why?
Benztown/McVay Podcast Investigates Ohio Derailment
Benztown and McVay Media Podcast Networks have launched a gripping limited series documentary podcast titled Derailment Disaster: Crisis in East Palestine. The podcast investigates the dark side of the U.S. rail industry and the consequences of prioritizing profits over safety.
Three More True-Crime Series For KT Studios
KT Studios, a Los Angeles-based production company specializing in true-crime, has announced a new lineup of shows with iHeartPodcasts. The upcoming slate includes The Moscow Massacre, True Crimes, and Murder 101.
iHeart & Therapist Team For ‘You Need To Hear This’
Therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab is launching a new health and relationship podcast called You Need to Hear This with iHeartPodcasts. Set to debut on May 11, the podcast aims to provide guidance on boundaries, relationships, and finding peace of mind in daily life.
DISQO Shows Key Ad Demos For Podcasters
A report by customer experience platform DISQO highlights the power of podcast advertising. DISQO surveyed a nationally representative sample of 34,841 consumers and analyzed their online behaviors to understand their podcast listening habits. Here's what they found:
Hayes Taking Broadway Break From ‘HypochondriActor’
While Sean Hayes takes a break to perform Good Night, Oscar on Broadway, an actor known for Party of Five and Everwood will be joining the podcast HypochondriActor as a co-host starting May 10. The announcement was made on the 100th episode of the podcast
Will Ferrell and iHeart Lasso Brett Goldstein Podcast
Brett Goldstein is joining Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network on iHeartPodcasts. The network is picking up the Ted Lasso writer and star's cinematic exploration of life and death through the lens of our favorite movies.
