Introduction 👋
Welcome to the 31st edition of Podmmunity. We're super excited to announce that we have partnered with the awesome EarBuds Podcast Collective for our Pods We Love section. Earbuds is a newsletter for podcast enthusiasts featuring 5 episodes on a theme, each week curated by a different person. The Pods We Love section will feature recently featured podcasts from EarBuds.
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Industry News 📰
Apple Delaying Podcasts Subscriptions Launch Until June
A delay in Apple Podcasts Subscriptions has been announced by Apple. Originally, this new platform for paid podcasts was expected to launch in May. Apple says it’s now delaying the rollout to allow it to make further tweaks to the Apple podcast app. Podcasters will be able to offer paid subscriptions to their shows once the platform is available in June.
International Women's Podcast Award Coming to London
The Skylark Collective is hosting the inaugural International Women’s Podcast Awards 2021, at the Allbright in London on September 23rd. Vick Hope of BBC Radio 1 will host the event, which celebrates the best female-led moments in podcasting on and off the mic.
Podchaser Introduces New Podcast API
Podchaser has introduced a new podcast API, built specifically to power podcast discovery for listeners, podcasters, and brands. Developers can tap into Podchaser's comprehensive and ever-expanding database to access unique data and engagement features to build powerful new products.
T-Pain Partners With PodcastOne
Hip-Hop artist T-Pain is getting into the podcast game with a deal with PodcastOne, and LiveXLive Media where he will host the celebrity conversation podcast Nappy Boy Radio with T-Pain. The podcast, which is scheduled to debut on June 3, was conceived after T-Pain realized that conversations he was having late at night with his influential friends should be recorded.
Blinkist Launches Channel for Shortcasts, Available through Apple Podcasts Subscriptions
Up until now Shortcasts (a short version of a podcast episode crafted around its key ideas) have only been available via the Blinkist app, but when Apple launches its new platform worldwide later this month, a selection of the catalogue will be available on the "Shortcasts by Blinkist" Channel on Apple Podcasts. This channel will launch with 12 different Shortcasts, spanning a variety of themes.
PodLog
Microsoft Teams Is Getting A Podcast-like Feature
A new feature is on its way from Microsoft that could prove useful for anyone required to review recordings of Teams meetings. According to Microsoft's product roadmap, Microsoft Stream, the company's native video service, will bring variable playback capabilities to the collaboration service soon.
Communities We Love ❤️🧑🏿🤝🧑🏽
Share Or Find A Podcast Here (FB Group)
Share you podcast here is a page for podcasters to share their content and for podcast fans to find content. We encourage all podcasters to be a part of this fun and interactive new group.
Podcast Place by IgluRadio (LinkedIn Group)
Podcast Place serves as a central space to share information and initiate discussion among new and experienced podcast hosts and radio/broadcast professionals.
r/Audioengineering (Reddit)
Products, practices, and stories about the profession or hobby of recording, editing, and producing audio.
Gear 🎙️
Rode Broadcaster Review: The Ultimate Podcast Mic!? (vs Procaster)
The Rode Broadcaster is a condenser microphone that will work with any 48v+ desk or interface. Check out this review from Geeky Nerdy Techy
Before You Hit Record
Microphones seem very simple to use. You point it at the sound source, set an appropriate gain level, and just hit record, right? Check out this quick guide from Olivia Quan on choosing a mic and simple tips for talking into one.
Bingeworthy 📺📚
📺 2021 British Podcast Awards Nominations (Replay)
Here's your chance to watch the nominees for this year's British Podcast Awards, powered by Amazon Music.
📚 New Research Unveils The Highest-Earning Podcasts
Top Dollar has the answers. Its researchers analyzed data from streaming platforms and AdvertiseCast to find the highest-earning podcasts.
Pods We Love ❤️🎧
Understanding Conscious Evolution
Last week's podcast picks from EarBuds Podcast Collective was curated by Robert Cobbold
Conscious Evolution Podcast
Today many people find themselves without a story that can point to their place and purpose in the universe, and yet can withstand the test of rational scrutiny. The mental health crisis isn’t just a medical crisis. It’s a crisis of meaning. All of us are different, and so all of us will find meaning and purpose in different things. But what if there was something which ties all these purposes together, which can explain why they are meaningful, and which has the potential to unite all of humanity in a great common enterprise. Welcome to the dawn of Conscious Evolution. Dive Deeper
Future Thinkers
Future Thinkers is a media platform, community, and education portal dedicated to the evolution of society, technology, and consciousness. Helping you become better adapted to our uncertain future. Dive Deeper
Accidental Gods
Exploring the liminal space between science and spirituality, philosophy and politics, art and activism - working towards the Conscious Evolution of humanity: a radical transformation of what it means to be human. We have the choice now, to transform - or to face the chaos of a failing system. Dive Deeper
The Jim Rutt Show
Crisp conversations with critical thinkers at the leading edge of science, technology, politics, and social systems. Dive Deeper
Pods We Love is powered by thatpart & curated by EarBuds Podcast Collective
Apps & Tools 🧰
Pompom - Production Studio For Podcasts
The best app for editing podcasts. Comes with multi-track editing, transcription, search, long pauses detection, and more.
NoteBytes
Turn your notes about any particular topic to podcasts automatically. Listen to them over and over again for convenience and to retain the information better. Share your knowledge with the world with a click of a button.
EditPoint - Review & Mark Up Audio Files
EditPoint makes it easy to review a podcast, radio show or other audio file, and mark all changes needed.
Podcast.co
Podcast.co is an all-in-one platform designed to make podcasting as simple as possible for businesses and content creators. Wave bye-bye to technical headaches and create your podcast in minutes.
Nuggets 🤓
The Definitive Podcast Directory List (2021)
The most effective way to increase your visibility and attract new listeners is to submit your podcast to all the major directories. Check out this guide from Buzzsprout on the top nine podcast directories to get listed in right away!
12 Podcast Barriers Facing New Creators
There are many benefits to podcasting in building your brand and building relationships with listeners, but it also comes with many challenges. Check out this article by Jared Easley for thepodcasthost.com on 12 podcast barriers facing new creators.
Events 🎫
Aclass: Black Voices Tickets - 3rd June (Virtual)
Black podcasting extends beyond the borders of the United States. From Toronto to Trinidad, Kingston to Kenya, Black creators have planted roots in this industry, and are setting their sights on connecting the diaspora locally and globally. Join international podcast creators as they share their perspective on the state of Black podcasting.
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