Author: Podcast News
Last updated November 18, 2024 – 4:16 p.m. ITV's new podcast 'The Trapped' reveals Britain's dirty secrets, where tenants with no escape live in the worst conditions imaginable. ITV News Investigative Editor Daniel Hewitt reveals the scandal he uncovered four years ago, tells us what happened next and how people without a voice are treated in Britain . In 2021, Mr Hewitt, then a political correspondent, wanted to leave Westminster and travel around the country to see how the pandemic was affecting different people. He had seen Facebook groups where disgruntled public housing tenants were blaming the pandemic and…
Last updated November 18, 2024 – 12:04 PM A new seven-part podcast series explores the extraordinary developments and ongoing debates surrounding one of Europe's most controversial and consequential political movements. Hosted by veteran political journalist John Lee, 'From the Bomb to the Vote: A History of Sinn Féin' traces the evolution of the political movement from 1969 to the present day. This series speaks to key figures including former IRA members, prime ministers and political leaders, and carries out powerful research into the party's influence. From the roots of the turmoil to 2020's historic electoral breakthrough, we chronicle the…
Last updated November 18, 2024 – 10:53 AM Begin Again, Davina McCall's new podcast, will continue as she recovers from brain surgery. A benign tumor was discovered by chance during an unscheduled medical checkup, and surgery was performed on Friday to remove it. His partner Michael said Friday's surgery went well and he is now resting. Davina's podcast, which started last month, will continue uninterrupted as she pre-recorded the entire series before undergoing surgery. A source told The Sun: “'Begin Again' is a real passion project for Davina and there was no way she wanted to…
Last updated November 18, 2024 – 9:16am On the Journey with SJK is a new podcast that offers a no-nonsense approach to self-help that not only preaches positivity but also provides real, practical tools for change. Hosted by Sneha Jain Kirloskar (SJK), a social entrepreneur with a background in economics, finance, and energy policy, this podcast explores an often overlooked power within us: our thoughts; The focus is on words and actions. Explore how they can be used as building blocks to create a more fulfilling life. Sneha is the founder of an educational non-profit organization and an entrepreneur…
Last updated November 15, 2024 – 12:21 PM Last night the Sky Sports podcast team celebrated Sky Sports: Real Talk winning an award at the 2024 Broadcast Sport Awards. London's Hilton Park Lane was the venue for a gala awards dinner hosted by Maisie Adam and Susie Ruffel, where Sky Sports: Real Talk won Sports Podcast of the Year. A six-part series from Miriam Walker Kahn explores health and well-being topics experienced by athletes from a variety of sports. Real Talk, which premiered in March and April, covered under-discussed sports topics such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, pelvic…
Last updated November 14, 2024 – 11:03 AM Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage stars as Poirot in the new Audible Original film adaptation of Agatha Christie's debut novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. Himesh Patel plays Poirot's partner Captain Hastings alongside Dinklage. The star-studded adaptation also stars Harriet Walter, Jessica Gunning, Phil Dunster, Rob Delaney, John Bradley, Vivian Opara and Patsy Phelan. This Audible Original is part of a new production deal with Agatha Christie Limited and follows a wounded and traumatized man who, after serving in the First World War, is invited to a vast country estate…
Last updated November 13, 2024 – 12:34 PM AI studio Wondercraft and audio management platform Frequency have launched an integration to help brands and media publishers create and run personalized audio ad campaigns at scale. A new feature in Wondercraft's creative suite is called “Variations,” which allows you to automate ad variations and personalization based on audience data signals. This integration provides an industry-first seamless workflow from Wondercraft's creative studio to Frequency's dynamic campaign deployment, significantly reducing the time and costs traditionally associated with personalized audio advertising. Users can create, produce, and edit audio using the platform's AI-powered tools.…
The people, officials and teams behind Bristol's 120-year-old football league, where 'every game is played at home', will be featured in a new BBC podcast. Always at Home: Bristol's Beautiful Game, produced by BBC Radio Bristol, explores the unique Bristol Downs League, the city's special history and the many famous people who played there. Among them is former England cricket captain and Gloucestershire batsman Wally Hammond. Former England football captain and Arsenal player Eddie Hapgood. Steve Stacey was the first African-American to play professional soccer in England. and current Labor MP Kee Dadd. All four divisions of the league play…
Last updated November 13, 2024 – 9:27 AM Spotify said its third-quarter 2024 earnings show the company is on track for full-year profitability. This latest report shows that the company performed well across key metrics, with total revenue increasing 19% year-on-year to €4 billion. The platform's monthly active users rose 11% year-over-year to 640 million, and the number of subscribers rose 12% to 252 million. Due to the increase in reported total revenue, the company's gross profit margin reached 31.1% and operating profit improved to 454 million euros. Spotify Founder and CEO Daniel Ek said: “I…
Purple Heart Warriors is a six-part BBC World Service drama inspired by true events by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Iris Yamashita. Set on the battlefields of World War II, young Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team fight to liberate France from Nazi occupation. Narrated by Emmy-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor Will Sharp, the series tells the story of Ken Morioka, played by Akie Kotabe. Ken travels back in time from 2024 Los Angeles's Little Toyco to the 1940s and finds himself trapped in his grandfather's body as he signs up for combat training. From downtown Los Angeles to Hattiesburg, Mississippi,…