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Last updated October 12, 2024 – 1:36 p.m. Broadcaster and author Davina McCall MBE's new podcast Begin Again launches from Stephen Bartlett's Flight Studio. The show aims to empower people to embrace midlife by sharing stories that create a sense of growth, rediscovery, and renewal. We challenge outdated narratives and ideas through expert insights, candid discussions, real-life inspiration, and more. Davina wants everyone to know that middle age is not the beginning of the end, but the perfect opportunity and time to start again. The focus of the podcast is: Reassessing what's to come: Each episode helps reshape outdated…
Last updated October 11, 2024 – 3:16 PM The Hidden 20% is a podcast series on a mission to rewrite the future of neurodiverse people by breaking the cycle of shame, suffering, and silence. Hosted by Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip Drinks, the world's first spirits brand, each episode features a neurodivergent creator, entrepreneur, and expert. Through an open discussion, Ben and his guests discuss how neurodivergent thinking approaches relationships, careers, and creativity in ways that often go unrecognized. 'The Hidden 20%' was inspired by Ben's own life-changing experience when he was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the…
Last updated October 11, 2024 – 1:54 PM Law&Crime, the true crime network, launches the next installment of its trial-focused podcast series, Black Swan Murder. The new series, available exclusively on Wondery+, is hosted by Cooper Moll, writer and producer of Law&Crime's previous three chart podcasts, “Karen, Sins of the Child” and “The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke.” Masu. The film details the death of Doug Benefield, a military veteran turned entrepreneur, at the hands of his gun-toting wife, Ashley Benefield, a professional dancer. The defendant's role as both an alleged victim of domestic violence and an exploitative…
Last updated October 11, 2024 – 12:33 PM 101 Part Time Jobs, an independent music podcast that talks to artists in the streaming era, has released its 400th episode. Songwriter, comedian, and actor Tim Heidecker has featured artists such as Idols, Self Esteem, Yard Act, Blossoms, Denzel Curry, Kneecap, Jordan Lakay, and hundreds of others over the past four years I'm the guest on this milestone episode of the podcast. Giles Bidder, host and founder of the podcast, said: “I started this podcast in my bedroom, and now we're hearing from world-class headliners. Delivering authentic stories from independent artists…
Every week, Consumer Fight Back with Holly Hamilton tackles issues head-on and follows the stories that really matter to consumers. No topic is too big or too small, as the team investigates everything from transportation costs and deepfakes to 'hello scams' and childcare costs. The program is available on BBC Sounds and will also be broadcast on BBC Radio Ulster. Holly Hamilton said: “What's important about this new program is that it's live and emotional. We're going to cover some big stories, but we want to get right to the heart of things and get answers for consumers. I'm thinking.…
Last updated October 10, 2024 – 2:19 PM Spotify launches a new part of its campaign “Take A Beat'' that includes a heroic film about London rapper and zoologist Louis VI. It was launched to coincide with World Mental Health Day today. Spotify says people are turning to the music and audio it offers to support their mental health and well-being. Considering nature's positive impact on mental health and well-being, Take A Beat aims to bring the soothing sounds of nature to a hub on the platform where users can find a variety of nature sounds. In the UK,…
Last updated October 10, 2024 – 11:28 AM Actor Bradley Riches recently sat down with Graham Smith, host of the award-winning podcast OUTCAST UK, to talk behind the scenes of his journey and latest project. This comes as Season 3 of Heartstoppers launches on Netflix, with Riches taking an unexpected route into TV, with a role on Celebrity Big Brother and an up-and-coming radio show on Virgin Radio Pride. He talked about his own experiences, including his career in podcasting. Looking back on his entry into the world of acting, Riches recalls: “My first audition for 'Heartstopper' was a…
Last updated October 10, 2024 – 10:49 AM AI-powered creative audio platform Wondercraft has launched Director Mode, a feature that allows content creators to control AI voices. This latest release transforms Wondercraft's audio editing platform into a virtual recording studio, allowing users to direct AI voice characters with precision and nuance. Building on the success of Wondercraft's Parrot mode, which was released earlier this year and allowed AI voices to imitate your own intonation and pronunciation, Director Mode takes AI voice technology one step further. Users can now direct performance through a chat interface. Tell your AI character to…
Last updated October 10, 2024 – 10:18 AM In honor of World Mental Health Day, the Beautiful Business Podcast has released a special episode featuring Katie Howell, founder of Immediate Future. This episode explores the critical issue of mental health issues faced by business owners, with a particular focus on leadership from the perspective of women founders of color. Mental health is a concern for business owners, with many experiencing increased stress and anxiety. A recent report from LinkedIn found that 54% of founders feel highly stressed about their business, with 37% suffering from anxiety and 36% experiencing burnout.…
As the Sliding Doors Podcast celebrates its 100th episode, creator and host Jenny Becker talks about her three-year journey on PodcastingToday. This podcast is based on Jenny's love of classic 90s movies, and each episode explores a guest's doorstep moments and decisions that changed the course of their lives. It also touches on how things would have been different if this had not happened. “I've been going to the video store on Saturday nights since I was about 11 years old. I may have been a little young, but I always rented 'Sliding Doors,'” Jenny says. “I was really fascinated…