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Operation Seal Bay (the code name given to the investigation carried out by Dyfed and Powys Police) traces one of the largest and most complex drug conspiracies in British history. BBC Radio Wales' six-part podcast tells the story of how a small community and rural police force in Wales thwarted an international drugs ring worth millions of dollars. In 1983, in the small fishing village of Newport in west Wales, a local farmer discovered something strange on a remote beach accessible only by boat. He discovers a watertight hatch that leads to a secret underground bunker. Inside there were wooden…
Last updated December 5, 2024 – 11:50 AM Renowned food writer and restaurant critic Tom Parker Bowles and award-winning author Henry Jeffries co-host an all-new podcast, Intoxating History. This podcast, brought to you by TellTale Industries, in partnership with Acast and sponsored by Taylor's Port, explores the sometimes funny, sometimes dramatic, and always engrossing stories behind the drinks we know and love today. Explore the story. Hear about the rise and fall of empires, the birth of the industrial revolution, and some of history's greatest figures shaped by the unexpected force of alcoholic beverages. From ancient wines to Prohibition,…
Last updated December 4, 2024 – 2:09 PM Law&Crime's latest podcast, “The Rise and Fall of Diddy,” reveals overlooked information about this case. The new series, hosted by “Law & Crime” anchor Jesse Webber, explores the industry-shaking sexual abuse scandal that ruined the career of billionaire rapper and music executive Sean “Diddy” Combs. Explain in detail. Many of the accusations stem from the years-long infamous “Diddy parties” where he regularly hosted star-studded guests. Despite offering millions of dollars, Diddy was denied bail and could face at least 15 years in federal prison if convicted. Over three episodes, the series…
Last updated Dec. 4, 2024 – 1:47 p.m. Content is Queen has launched its 2024 Podcaster Microgrants Program to help creators around the world realize their podcasting visions. The program offers cash grants to creators, with 10 of them receiving £1,000 each and another 10 receiving £500 each. These grants will help creators develop trailers, original pilots, and special episodes for existing series. In addition to a cash grant, selected creators will receive production support from Content is Queen, including guidance on development, editing and access to Somerset House studios. Creators will also have the opportunity to pitch their…
Last updated December 4, 2024 – 1:03 PM Spotify Wrapped, an annual feature celebrating the streamer's fans, artists, and creators, has been released in 2024. This release includes top artists, songs, genres, albums, and listening time. We also have data on the top streams around the world, the most listened to podcasts in the past year, and the number of new artists discovered. From showing users how their music tastes have evolved over the course of the year to delivering Wrapped results via a new personalized podcast experience, 2024 Spotify Wrapped will let fans indulge in what they love…
Last updated December 4, 2024 – 10:08 AM The Rest Is Classified podcast received over 200,000 downloads in its first week of release. This is quite an accomplishment for a new show. Goal Hunger's new show topped the charts in the UK and Australia, and also hit the top five in New Zealand and Ireland. The show is hosted by two experienced experts: David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and best-selling spy novelist, and Gordon Colella, a veteran national security journalist with over 25 years at the BBC. provides insight into the world of intelligence and…
Last updated December 3, 2024 – 4:48 PM The digital marketing and artist development company's new podcast, Blinding Talent, demystifies and demystifies the complex world of music. Hosted by company founder Mark Adams, “The Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast” features conversations with prominent guests who discuss the nooks and crannies of the music industry labyrinth. Topics covered include: What does it take to make a number one record? How do artists go from the pub circuit to arenas across the country? Building a fan base in the social media age What does it take?What exactly is A&R? Guests come…
The BBC Radio 5 live podcast series 'Gangsters: The story of the Daniels and the Lyons' explores one of Scotland's bloodiest gang wars between two families, the Daniels and the Lyons. Hosted by investigative journalist Liviby Haydock, the podcast follows the explosive story of how two families and their associates went to war for control of the lucrative drug trade in north Glasgow. Masu. The violent conflict that has raged on Scottish streets for more than two decades, from machete attacks and shootings to torture and murder, has torn some families apart and forced witnesses into protection. In one murder…
Last updated Dec. 3, 2024 – 3:36 p.m. Acast has opened a brand new UK headquarters in the heart of London's Old Street for podcasters, advertisers and its 100-strong UK-based team. The ground floor of our new London headquarters is designed exclusively for creators, with four multimedia spaces equipped for both audio and video production, including a photo studio with state-of-the-art cameras and an infinity wall for large-scale video podcasts. Equipped with a studio. “This is a moment of truth for the UK podcasting community,” said Josh Woodhouse, Managing Director, Acast UK & Ireland. “We designed the space to…
Last updated Dec. 2, 2024 – 5:20 p.m. “Scary Terri” is a new season of the podcast that tells the story of Terry Lee Hoffman, a Dallas spiritual leader whose followers continue to die. Between 1979 and 1989, more than a dozen people died, all of them connected to Terry Hoffman. In many cases, Terry was the beneficiary of the assets they left behind. Jonathan Hirsch, investigative reporter and host of Fugitive Father, unravels the web of lies, manipulation, and questionable behavior surrounding Hoffman and her organization, Body, Mind and Soul Conscious Development. Many of the victims' families believe…