Industry News 📰
Spotify Inks Multi-year Podcasting Deal With Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
In its latest bid to outspend the competition on podcasting exclusives, Spotify this morning announced that it has signed a multi-year deal with Archewell Audio, a new production founded by Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markel, The Duchess of Sussex.
Private Podcast Company Storyboard Raises $4.5 Million In Seed Funding
Storyboard, a company that works with employers looking to create internal podcasts, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding. Like public podcasting, Storyboard enables creators within a company to record and launch on-demand audio content that can be accessed from anywhere and at any time.
Netflix Adds An Audio-only Mode To Its Android App
Netflix is giving viewers the chance to ignore the visuals of shows and movies entirely and go full audio. The video platform has already started rolling out this audio-only mode for its Android app users.
Triton Digital Expands Its Latin American Reach With Cisneros Interactive.
Cisneros Interactive will work with Triton Digital to power its podcast network. Cisneros Interactive will utilize Triton’s podcast management platform, Omny Studio, to manage, distribute, and measure the performance of the over 100 shows within Audio.ad Podcasts.
NPR Podcasts Available On Spotify Streaming Worldwide
Spotify is now shipping NPR’s podcasts worldwide. The streaming-audio company inked a deal with NPR to distribute 26 of its podcasts. NPR’s podcast catalog is already available on Spotify in the U.S., where shows from the public broadcaster have been available since 2018.
Communities We Love ❤️🧑🏿🤝🧑🏽
Promote Your Podcast - UNFILTERED! (FB Group)
Promote Your Podcast - UNFILTERED! is a space where you can make connections & promote your favorite podcast.
Podcasting For Beginners (FB Group)
Podcasting For Beginners is a place for newbie podcasters to discuss everything and anything about podcasting. You can advertise your podcasts on Friday and Saturday only.
Promote Your Podcast,Pages ,Or Groups (FB Group)
A group to promote your Podcasts Groups or pages .... and find new pages and make friends.
Gear 🎙️
Aston Element Mic Review / Test (Compared to SM7b, Procaster, M160)
Bandrew from Podcastage reviews the brand new microphone from Aston, the Element. This microphone was voted on by 4,000 people in terms of the sound, offers active electronics so you can get a healthy signal without cranking your preamp.
Zoom H8 vs Zoom H6
If you already own the Zoom H6 and thinking of upgrading to the H8, check out this great comparison of the two audio recorders.
Bingeworthy 📺📚
Soul Stories Podcast
In conjunction with the launch of Disney and Pixar’s new movie, Soul, Spotify has released the first three episodes of Soul Stories.
Soul Stories is a podcast based on Disney & Pixar's upcoming Soul movie, due to be released on Disney+ on Dec 25.
Cast, creators and consultants of Soul share behind-the-scenes stories about making the film and creating the music and soundtrack, plus they reveal moments and mentors that inspired them to follow their passions in life.
The Power of Podcasting - Beau York @ TEDx 2018
This 2018 Tedx from Beau York is still relevant today. Beau York is the Founder and Executive Producer of Podastery Studios, which offers marketing, consulting, and new media production services.
67 Innovative Audio Startups To Follow In 2020
This article showcases Startup Pill’s top picks for the best audio startups. These startups are taking a variety of approaches to innovating inside of the audio industry and around the world.
Pods We Love ❤️🎧
The Jock Doc Podcast
Improvised comedy with the premise of being a medical education podcast. Typical episodes include a medical topic, short sketches, and a strange guest.
The Ross Trevena Project
The Ross Trevena Project is a podcast that covers many topics; sometimes funny, sometimes serious and always interesting (hopefully). Always taboo and never for the faint of heart.
Bad Screenplays
Mark & Stewart spent years writing screenplays that nobody wanted to make into reality, they couldn’t even find anyone to read them! So they decided to review amateur screenplays to figure out what makes a bad screenplay.
Weird Distractions Podcast
A weekly podcast that chats true crime, conspiracy theories and the paranormal, to provide a weird distraction from everyday life.
Gutting the Sacred Cow
Standup Comedians Kevin Gootee and Kevin Israel love films and they love arguing about them. But in this unique podcast; they invite their comedian friends to come in and argue why some of the most loved or acclaimed films are trash. Kevin and Kevin preside over these cases and see if their friends have made them change their minds. Check out this podcast dedicated to giving the most hilarious, witty, and funniest movie reviews you'll ever hear.
Spotlight 🔦
Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc
Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc is a service for podcasters to obtain a podcast consultant/manager.
The services of Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc include getting your podcast more plays/downloads, more recognition, more followers, connecting with high calibre guests, sponsorship, newsletters/magazines placement and more.
There are currently 5 clients that are part of Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc
- Jimmy Bonds Podcast
- Revisionary Podcast
- 10 Days and Counting
- Crimes & Consequences
- Los' Lounge Podcast
Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc is ready and willing to podcast any genre. The offered services are priced affordably, and you can commit to a service for at least seven days. Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc provides legally sound contracts and invoices/receipts to those who take services.
If you'd like to hear more details, email NickyPPInc@yahoo.com
Feel free to also visit Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc on social media;
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https://Instagram.com/nickyppinc
Apps & Tools 🧰
Cover Art - Discover The World’s Best Podcast Cover Art
Cover Art is the leading destination for the best podcast cover art. Find the best way to make a great first impression with potential listeners.
PodGo - The Best Way To Monetize Your Podcast
PodGo is a membership based platform that connects small podcasts to advertisers.
Podcast Search Engine - Your Favorite Podcasts In One Place
Podcast Search Engine performs transcription on many of your favorite podcasts and allows you to find anything inside them.
Odiolab - Audio Transcription Service
Odiolab lets you convert audio files into text, with easy edit capabilities.
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Nuggets 🤓
Create your Podcast Cover Art - Advice from a Designer
Having trouble designing your cover art? check out this no-nonsense guide on how to define and design your podcast cover art on your own.
How to Market Your Podcast On Instagram In 2021
Instagram is still one of the most popular places on the internet for people of all ages. Hector Santiesteban covers 3 things you can do to better market your podcast on IG in 2021.
Events 🎫
Podcast Audio Lab: Microphones Workshop - December 18 (Virtual)
Join Marcus dePaula from Meonlylouder.com for a 2-hour virtual workshop where he'll share everything he has learned about microphones over his 30-years experience using audio equipment.
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