Industry News 📰
Deepak Chopra Signs Podcast Deal With Audible
Deepak Chopra has signed a multi-project podcast development deal with Audible. The first episode of the “Mind Body Zone: Living Outside the Box” podcast is set to be released this September. The 12-episode podcast features Chopra in conversation with a number of influential leaders in the wellness space.The deal represents a major investment in the expansion of Audible’s original wellness content.
Audioburst Introduces First Embeddable Search Widget For Podcasts
Audioburst has launched Finder (Beta) in collaboration with the largest podcast conference, Podcast Movement 2021. A keyword search across podcast episodes allows visitors to find and listen to engaging audio "bursts" (bite-sized clips), sampling content before subscribing. An integrated social sharing feature enables listeners to share their favorite bursts directly to social media, thereby distributing the podcast to entirely new audiences.
Amaze Media Labs Acquires Jam Street Media
Amaze Media Labs, has acquired Jam Street Media. Jam Street is a noted producer of branded podcasts known for being content hits and tying into high profile brands. High-profile brands include: Esteé Lauder Companies, Ford Motor Company, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Vertex, and BetMGM.
HBO Max Is getting Its Own Exclusive Podcasts, Starting With Batman
HBO is planning to release its new Batman podcast as an in-app exclusive. The scripted show, which features Jeffrey Wright as Batman and Rosario Dawson as Batwoman, will premiere this fall. HBO also announced other new, forthcoming podcasts including a scripted sequel to Issa Rae’s Looking For Latoya, called We Stay Looking.
Benztown Teams Up With Audry To Offer Production Services To Small Podcasters
Audry, the social network for podcasters, has partnered with the radio imaging and voiceover company Benztown to offer a suite of products to improve the sound of their podcasts. The partnership will provide Audry members with a specially priced starter audio production kit that will allow them to access Benztown's audio production resources for podcasters.
For Colored Nerds is Back
Stitcher and SiriusXM have signed Eric Eddings and Brittany Luse for the relaunch of their popular Black culture show For Colored Nerds which is expected to premiere later this year.
Vurbl Partners With DAX
Streaming audio platform Vurbl has entered an agreement with DAX as the exclusive third-party direct reseller of VurBL audio inventory in the United States. Vurbl joins DAX’s U.S. roster alongside streaming platforms including TuneIn, Cumulus Broadcast, AccuRadio and Audiomack.
Communities We Love ❤️🧑🏿🤝🧑🏽
Izotope RX Audio Rescue: Voice Over Enhanced, Repaired, Saved, Recovered (FB Group)
This is a group for users of Izotope RX. Discussions about other audio repair tools, plus comparisons are welcomed.
Need A Guest (FB Group)
Need A Guest, a matchmaking site for guests, speakers, authors, podcasters, event producers, journalists, & media. This group was created to bring quality guests together with quality programs
Podcast Movement Community (FB Group)
Podcast Movement Community is a community of 65K+ members. This is a place for people who are podcasters, looking to become a podcaster, or who are members of the podcasting industry!
Gear 🎙️
Audio Technica AT2040 Dynamic Mic Review / Test (vs. Podmic, SM7b, RE20, BP40)
The AT2040 microphone is the new kid on the podcast microphone block. The microphone offers podcasters and content creators all the features needed to get started or to upgrade their setups for a more professional sound. Check out this review and comparison by Bandrew from Podcastage.
CEntrance PortCaster Podcast & Livestream Audio Recorder
PortCaster is a mobile audio interface for podcasting, live streaming and videos. With this handheld, portable mixer you can host your own live talk show, with music and guests.The PortCaster is unique in that it does not have a screen or menus, just buttons, dials, and switches. Its durable build and compact form factor make it an interesting option for mobile podcasters and live streamers. Check out this review from Curtis Judd
Bingeworthy 📺📚
📚 Why Indie Podcasts Are In Peril
The worry is that other, smaller, odder stories, which might be just as interesting, won’t get funded, and we all miss out. Podcasts, for many years, were about community and ideas. If you had a great concept, whether for an interview show, a drama or an investigation, then a podcast was a low-stakes way of making it real.
As big spenders such as Amazon and Spotify fill our ears with more commercial, celebrity-driven fare, can grassroots, diverse shows survive?
🎧 Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man
From Wondery comes Season Three of the hit podcast, Dr. Death. MIRACLE MAN tells the story of a globe-trotting surgeon who seduces the medical world, and sweeps one woman off her feet. Hosted by Laura Beil, the show follows the life of Paolo, a surgeon renowned for his ability to transform his patients’ lives.
Pods We Love ❤️🎧
Olympics & Sports Stories
Last week's podcast picks from EarBuds Podcast Collective was curated by Ari Saperstein
🎧 Blind Landing
At the 2000 Summer Olympics, the greatest gymnasts in the world gathered in Sydney, Australia in pursuit of their ultimate prize: gold in the women's gymnastics All-Around final. But in the midst of the competition, something inexplicable and unprecedented happened that derailed the event – a mistake that changed the gymnasts' lives forever. Dive Deeper
🎧 30 For 30 Podcasts
30 for 30 offers captivating storytelling for sports fans and general interest listeners alike, going beyond the field to explore how sports, competition, athleticism and adventure affect our lives and our world. Sports stories like you've never heard before. Dive Deeper
🎧 Fresh Air
Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Dive Deeper
🎧 This American Life
This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, and has won all of the major broadcasting awards.
Pods We Love is powered by thatpart & curated by EarBuds Podcast Collective
Apps & Tools 🧰
Fountain - Share Podcast Clips And Support Your Favourite Podcasts With Bitcoin
Fountain is a social podcast player that makes great audio content discoverable - and helps podcast creators monetise their content through the Bitcoin Lightning Network
Castee.fm - Take Your Podcasting To The Next Level
Castee is a podcast hosting platform that allows you to unleash your creativity with unlimited podcasts, storage, and uploads. You can experiment with different show concepts, or create your own podcast network.
Podbinge
Podbindge allows you to listen to your favourite podcasts from start to finish. You can find your podcast through search or add it as a feed and let it play, episode by episode.
Sponsored
Podcastpage.io - Voice Messages, Reviews, and More
Podcastpage.io, the website builder for podcasters has recently announced an integration with Podchaser along with other new features:
Podcast Reviews
Podcast reviews are now automatically imported from Apple Podcasts and Podchaser. Reviews can be added to websites and managed via the admin panel.
Beyond importing the reviews, Podcastpage now integrates with Podchaser and lets users submit their own podcasts to the Podchaser directory.
Voice Messages
Website visitors can now record voice messages and send them directly to Podcastpage website owners.
Get a built-in voicemail with any plan on Podcastpage.io
Nuggets 🤓
How to Create the Perfect Podcast Intro & Outro
A podcast intro introduces the main ideas, includes the title, and prepares you for what’s to come in the following minutes or hours. Check out this useful guide on how to create the perfect podcast intro and outro.
13 Tips to Help You Master Podcast Growth in 2021
Check out these 13 top strategies aimed at helping your podcast enjoy expansion in every area. From polishing your niche to landing guest spots, these tips from the WeEditPodcasts.com team will help you grow your show.
Events 🎫
Podcast Movement 2021 - August 6 (In Person & Virtual)
Every summer since 2014, Podcast Movement has gathered thousands of passionate podcasters and industry professionals from around the world under one roof to learn, grow professionally, and most importantly evolve and improve the podcast community.
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