Industry News đ°
Variety and iHeartPodcasts Team Up to Launch New True Crime Podcast
In exciting collaboration news, Variety is teaming up with iHeartPodcasts to present a riveting new true crime podcast series titled âVariety Confidential." Mark your calendars for this revealing six-parter, as the first season, intriguingly named âSex for Fame, Hollywoodâs Dirtiest Game,â sets to unravel the murky secrets of the entertainment industry's infamous casting couch sagas over the years.
The podcast plans to shed light on Hollywood's chronic problem of sexual predation, with an insightful comparison between recent sex scandals and historical incidents. Expect some stimulating commentary from insiders at Variety, throwing in a fresh perspective.
BBC Studios Partners with Podster to Adapt Killing Victoria Podcast into New Languages
Danish production powerhouse Podster has joined forces with BBC Studios. The collaboration will see the popular podcast "Killing Victoria" adapted into a slew of new languages expanding reach and revenue potential. This historical miniseries, boasting seven enthralling episodes and originally produced by BBC Studios, is set for adaptation in territories including the Nordics, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain.
This partnership with BBC Studios constitutes the first title arrangement for Podster, and both parties are buzzing with anticipation to welcome a slew of new listeners. The versatile Podster has a proven track record, with myriad podcast genres like true crime, kiddie content, folklore, and fiction under its belt. Echoing this multilingual approach, Podimo, another noteworthy player in podcast land, has also found success in adapting true-crime podcasts into multiple languages.
Realm Acquires Pinna and Lipstick & Vinyl
In a major move to diversify, podcast powerhouse Realm is expanding its realm, if you will, by acquiring two unique podcast entities - Pinna and Lipstick & Vinyl. Aiming to broaden its listener base, Realm's acquisition of Pinna, an affinity-rich childrenâs audio platform, allows it to plug into the burgeoning childrenâs podcast market.
Not stopping there, the acquisition of Lipstick & Vinyl, renowned for their woman-centric podcasts, gives Realm a leg up in the female-oriented podcast world. These smart acquisitions solidify Realm's versatility in the podcast industry, as it now offers a menu of content that caters to a myriad of demographics and tastes.
PodLog
Transistor Introduces Episode Comparison Table
For the data-driven podcasters out there, Transistor brings a fresh, welcome update. Say hello to their newly unveiled Episode Comparison table, a nifty addition to their Analytics tab, designed to help you match daily download digits for each episode â sparking deeper insights into episode performance post-publication.
Ever wondered if a specific episode experienced a download deluge on certain days? This feature has your back, allowing you to spot trends in listener engagement and potentially identify those viral, word-of-mouth favored episodes.
Plus, for those who love digging deeper, you can export this handy table into a CSV file and get your analysis fingers busy, creating custom charts via Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers.
Pods We Love â¤ď¸đ§
Conspiracy Clearinghouse
Conspiracy Clearinghouse is a podcast hosted by Derek DeWitt that delves into conspiracy theories and mysteries. Each episode examines various conspiracy theories, distinguishing between those that are false, partially true, and the rare ones that have turned out to be true. The podcast aims to uncover what lies behind the curtain of these theories. Some featured episodes include discussions on conspiracy thinking in Canada, the influence of the John Birch Society on the far right, the future of AI, unsolved cases mixed with speculation, the potential dangers of rogue AI, alleged secret bases on Mars, music pitch controversies, sport conspiracies, the Reptilian Conspiracy Theory, and the Logos Prophecy trilogy.
Death By DVD
Death By DVD is a podcast dedicated to reviewing and discussing horror, gore, cult, and strange films. Hosted by Harry Scott Sullivan and featuring horror artist I.Alexander Nash, the podcast takes listeners on a journey through various genres of cinema. The hosts watch and review movies, sharing their thoughts and opinions with the audience. With episodes ranging from Christmas-themed films to exploring the Video Nasties A-Z, Death By DVD offers a diverse selection of content for horror movie enthusiasts. The podcast has been running for 14 years and continues to provide entertaining and informative discussions about the world of horror cinema.
Psychic Scoop with Spirit Sis
Psychic Scoop with Spirit Sis is a podcast hosted by Psychic Medium Steffi, aka Spirit Sis, that explores spirituality, life and death, intuition, and clairvoyance in an approachable and fun way. Steffi covers various topics in the mystical and magical realms, offering self-improvement tips based on collective downloads she receives from Spirit. The podcast has featured episodes on topics like plant magick and spells, Venus retrograde, astrology forecasts, spirit guides, energy healing, getting out of a funk, and more. Each episode provides insights and inspiration for listeners interested in expanding their spiritual understanding.
Apps & Tools đ§°
Poddy - Swipe, Discover, Listen
Poddy is a social podcast platform designed for a diverse community with quality content for all. It provides a meeting place for people who have something to say and those who are curious to listen. With Poddy, anyone can interact with audio content publishers and create their own mini-content or audio excerpts. Discovering new audio content is easier than ever with the infinite scroll feature on the main page, allowing users to swipe, discover, and listen effortlessly. The app also offers advanced search options to quickly find featured podcasts and creators. Users can save and share their 60-second micro-podcasts, creating an ocean of voices. Poddy allows users to connect with their community through guest podcasts and curations, fostering direct communication between audio content producers and listeners. Download Poddy from your phoneâs app store for a brand new podcast experience.
Podscore - Which Podcaster Are You?
PodScore is a free quiz tool that helps you discover your podcaster personality type and provides a personalized roadmap to becoming a top 1% podcaster. By analyzing data from 1,600 podcasters, PodScore identifies key factors that determine podcast success or failure. The quiz promises to fast-track your growth and impact as a podcaster, with a custom-tailored roadmap to improve your craft. It takes an average of 2 years to gain traction in podcasting, but PodScore claims to help you become a top 1% podcaster in less time. Only 10% of podcasters make it to the one-year mark, but PodScore aims to guide you towards guaranteed success. In addition to the personalized roadmap, youâll receive six bonus gifts, including discounts on podcasting services, exclusive industry data, and guidance from top-rated podcasters. Take the quiz and unlock your podcasting potential today!
Unsummary - Turbo Charge Your Content Marketing
Unsummaryoffers AI-generated summaries for various types of content, including books, movies, TV shows, podcasts, people, and even text. It aims to save time and money for writers and content marketers by providing concise summaries in seconds. By using Unsummary, users can easily search for books, movies, TV shows, podcasts, or people, and receive short summaries that can be integrated into their own work. With over 40 million books, 630,000 movies, 230,000 TV shows, 4.1 million podcasts, and 1.2 million people available for summarization, Unsummary offers a convenient tool for enhancing writing productivity. Users have the freedom to copy and paste the generated summaries wherever they need them, whether itâs for blog articles, reports, presentations, newsletters, or other content.
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The Best Hashtags to Promote and Find Podcasts
Got a podcast that needs a visibility boost? Don't miss on the latest guide from Castos, spotlighting top-performing hashtags guaranteed to rocket your podcast promotion game. #podcasting
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