Industry News 📰
Blubrry Adds Podchaser Integraton
Many podcast creators are familiar with Podchaser, a valuable podcast directory. Blubbry has now added a feature for podcasters to submit directly to Podchaser via Blubrry's Podcaster Dashboard.
Joe Rogan's Podcast Signs Advertising Deal With cbdMD
CbdMD Inc has signed a one-year partnership with Joe Rogan to advertise on his podcast. CbdMD, which makes cannabis-based gummies and bath-bombs, will be the only company to advertise cannabidiol products on Rogan’s show.
Netflix’s Audio-Focused Feature Begins Rolling Out
Netflix's new Android app includes an audio-only feature for users who want to listen to a show like “Stranger Things” or “Narcos.” The new version of the app is now live.
Audio Up Partners With LiveXLive In New Joint Venture That Will Merge Music And Podcasts
Podcast studio startup Audio Up Media has entered into a two-year joint venture agreement with LiveXLive Media that will see the two companies work together to create new podcasts and other projects that aim to leverage both companies forays into creating content tied to music.
Peabody Awards Rescinds Prize To ‘Caliphate’ After New York Times Retracts Series
Following the retraction of its podcast series Caliphate, the Overseas Press Club Board of Governors has rescinded the Peabody award to the New York Times-produced podcast and its team. The New York Times reported it made the offer to return the award, which was accepted by the Peabody Awards.
More Spotify Listeners Can Now Ask Alexa to Play Podcasts
Last year, Spotify announced that U.S. listeners could ask their Amazon Alexa devices to play their favorite podcasts. Now, listeners in 11 new markets can ask Alexa to do the same.
Gear 🎙️
Ultra-Compact M-Audio Audio Interfaces
M-Audio has announced the introduction of two brand-new audio interfaces, the M-Track Solo and M-Track Duo. The two new audio interfaces have been designed for music production, livestreaming, podcasting or listening to music, and provides a portable solution for anyone looking to upgrade their computer's audio playback and recording features.
Bingeworthy 📺📚
Coronavirus, Consolidation, and Collective Bargaining: The Year in Podcasting
Check out this great article from Nicholas Quah of Hot Pod for Vulture, as he reflects on this exciting year in podcasting. Hot Pod is an industry-leading trade newsletter about podcasting.
Has Independent Podcasting Peaked?
“The truth is that the old business model embraced by independent podcasters isn’t sustainable — especially if you’re trying to do ambitious rigorous journalism.”
Pods We Love ❤️🎧
The Mr.Nobody Podcast
A hallucinogenic exploration of meaning by guitarist, sound-designer and grieving father of a son who ended his life with heroin.
Not Boring Workouts
Like The Dollop with squats! Like No Such Thing as a Fish with fitness! Accessible full-body workouts, surprising stories, hot takes and realistic expectations.
The Lights, Camera, Pro! Podcast
Every week, The Lights, Camera, Pro! Podcast team interview entertainment pros about their career and how they became successful in their industry. They will share advice, tips and tricks on how they landed their dream job!
The Fuego Facts
Four best friends from New Jersey telling it like it is. With every episode comes a #fuegofact that we live our lives by.
The Hype Club Podcast
The Hype Club Podcast is your one-stop destination for trending world and celebrity news.
Apps & Tools 🧰
Poddit - The Best Way To Find Your Next Interview
Being featured on podcasts is a powerful way to grow your audience. Poddit is the best way to connect with hosts for quality interviews. Podcasters get great content for their listeners and guests get introduced to a whole new audience. It's the ultimate win-win.
AudioPile - Easy Audio Collaborations For Teams!
Use Audiopile to upload, transcode, stream and share high resolution audio in any format. A simple, professional tool for managing audio data in the cloud.
Nibble - Create & Listen To Bite-sized Audio
Nibble is the app for bite-sized, user-generated audio. Listen to the best audio clips any moment of your day.Create audio clips, record stories and build an audience as an audio creator.
Capiche FM (Beta) - Twitch For Audio
Capiche FM lets anyone launch an interactive online radio show for free. Chat with your friends, host a talkshow, hold office hours, create a gameshow...it's your call!
Oneaday.show - Listen To Your Favourite Podcast Shows At Least Once A Day
Do you find it really difficult to keep track of all the podcasts you listen to? Apply the one episode a day rule with Oneaday.show. Track your progress and find out what's up next on your favourite podcasts.
Sponsored Post
Nicky Podcast Preparations Inc - Preparing Your Podcast For A Better Future
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.
If you'd like to hear more details, email NickyPPInc@yahoo.com
Podcast Guru - The No Ads Podcast Player
Podcast Guru is the podcast player that gives you every podcast under the sun.
With Podcast Guru you can easily find your favorite podcasts, or discover new shows from millions of episodes available for free online. If you’re switching from another podcast player, it’s easy to import your current subscriptions in OPML file format
Nuggets 🤓
5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Have a Podcast Strategy
If you are looking for an innovative way to increase brand awareness and loyalty on a deep level, then your company should consider a podcast strategy. Check out this article covering 5 reasons on why your business should have a podcast strategy
Podcasting Is Exploding. How Do You Know If It’s Right For Your Brand?
Podcast-listening has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. If you're a brand and looking to get into podcasting, you might want to consider some things before you fully commit. Check out this great article from Forbes.
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