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Music On Podcasts May Finally Be Close, As Pex Brings Licensing Service To Market
Pex, the music monitoring service, revealed it has launched a new service that will allow podcast-hosting companies to begin allowing podcasts with songs to finally reach listeners. They hope to simplify the licensing process between music owners and podcasters.
Charlamagne/Hart Cut Deal With Audible
A multi-year, multi-project development, production, and audio licensing deal has been singed with radio star Charlamagne Tha God and comedian Kevin Hart.
A Podcast All User Generated
VICE Media Group has launched Source Material, combining video and audio storytelling, Source Material is produced entirely from user-generated content, telling the world’s biggest stories in the most unfiltered way possible: directly from the recordings of those who lived it.
Buzzsprout Receives IAB Tech Lab Certification for Podcast Measurement Compliance
Buzzsprout, one of the world’s largest podcast hosting platforms, announced that they have secured IAB Tech Lab certification for podcast measurement compliance. This certification further verifies Buzzsprout’s years of investment to ensure that its customers’ download, listener, and delivery metrics are accurate.
Podcastle Raises Another $1.75 Million - Podcast Business Journal
Podcastle is a company that develops podcast creation tools for podcasters and a streaming platform for listeners. The company has raised another $1.75 million in funding.
ARN's iHeartPodcast Network Australia Announces More Partnerships
ARN’s iHeartPodcast Network Australia announces two dynamic partnerships, demonstrating its ongoing support for Australian audio content and creators, and reinforcing its stronghold as the country’s leading podcast publisher.
Communities We Love ❤️🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏽
CasterKit - Resources for Podcasters & Caster Community (Slack)
Dan Schoonmaker's Casterkit site is a curated list of resources for podcasters and also doubles as a slack community for podcasters looking to network, learn from one another, and discover resources to assist them along their podcasting journey.
Podcasters' Hangout (FB Group)
Podcasters' Hangout was created to allow for the participation of community and collaboration of Podcasters around the world.
Podcasting For Entrepreneurs (FB Group)
Entrepreneurs can learn and discuss how to grow their audience and authority by launching their first podcast.
Gear 🎙️
PreSonus PD-70 Dynamic Cardoid Microphone
Last week, I mentioned the Shure MV7, which is a more iterated and affordable version of the Shure SM7B mixed with Shure's USB-focussed MV range.
Could the recently released Presonus PD-70 actually be a direct competitor to the SM7B?
Check out this video review from Sweetwater
Pixel Pro Audio's Zoom PodTrak P8 Review
Zoom announced the new PodTrak P8 podcast recorder not long ago. From the features of the P8, it seems that this might be a competitor to Rode's popular Rodecaster Pro. Here's a review from the guys at Pixel Pro Audio
Bingeworthy đź“şđź“š
Podcast Magazine - November 2020 Issue
Got time to read? catch up on the November Issue of Podcast Magazine featuring Jocko Willink
‎SpyHards Podcast
Hosted by special agents Scott & Cam, SPYHARDS goes deep undercover into the shadowy world of cloak and dagger cinema on a mission to determine the greatest spy films of all time.
‎Boot Disks and Bad Decisions Podcast
Two 30-something nerds attempt to navigate the trials and tribulations of the 21st century, often poorly. Do you enjoy a heady mix of humor, introspective despair, and spirited debate on the zeitgeist of today's nerd culture? If so, then this is the podcast for you!
‎Knocked Conscious Podcast
Knocked Conscious with Mark Puls addresses questions of science, spirituality, philosophy, and more. Its goal is to stimulate thought, challenge beliefs, formulate new ideas, then challenge those new ideas. It intends to bridge the gap between science and spirituality, as both are very real.
‎Barflys & Butterflies Podcast
Four New York City friends and occasional guests of varying age, background, sexuality, etc. meet over drinks to discuss all topics life. The goal: to express themselves, enjoy each other's company, think and hopefully learn something in the process.
Apps & Tools 🧰
Shortcasts by Blinkist - Key insights from podcasts in 15 minutes
Already have a Blinkist subscription? check out their new podcast feature called Shortcasts! Blinkist have teamed up teamed up with the creators of some of the top podcasts out there to do what they do best: Get the most actionable, interesting, and helpful parts of a podcast episode with fresh perspectives & insight in listens.
Callcast.co
CallCast is a podcast-making app that lets users easily record phone calls, turn the conversations into podcasts, edit them with a lightweight audio editor, and use RSS technology to quickly distribute the podcast.
Podcast Player Badge Set | Podpage
Anyone who's ever added a podcast to their site has searched the internet for player graphics, usually ending up with a mismatched set of inconsistent badges. Podpage, which powers thousands of podcast websites, is making this awesome set available for anyone to use.
‎TypeCast - iOS Podcast Player
TypeCast is the podcast player with built-in transcription. Over 500,000 episodes can be transcribed and searched within the app!
Reviews - Podcast Hosting Review
Looking to change to a new Podcast host or get reviews on the best podcast hosting plans? there's a app site for that. Check out Podcast Hosting Review - A product of Podcast Ping
Taptapes | The best way to discover, share and talk about podcasts
Taptapes is a new iOS & Android app that lets you swipe through amazing podcast highlights, follow friends and podcasters, record your own content, curate and share audio snippets or leave your voice-replies over podcasts.. all for free!
Mediabits.io | Turn your audio into sharable video
Mediabits lets you create engaging custom videos for your podcasts or audio clips to share on social media.
Airtape v2
With airtape you record your podcast or interview in studio quality directly from your web browser. No installation needed. Get separate tracks, without voice interference, drift or quality loss.
Nuggets 🤓
Why You Need An Email List For Your Podcast - Top Podcasting Tips To Increase Your Subscribers
Email marketing might not seem like the obvious choice for growing a podcast. But after word of mouth and social media, it's STILL one of the most effective strategies to grow your podcast and increase subscribers! Check out this video from Rebel Base Media's Mark Asquith on why you need an email list for your podcast
If Knowledge Exists On A Spectrum, So Too Must Instruction.
Should you be teaching if you don't know everything? Check out this great article by Portland Pod's Tanner Campbell
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