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Last updated October 7, 2024 – 9:11am Blue Sky, a podcast hosted by Bill Burke, a former media executive and founder of the Optimism Institute, has launched a miniseries about the power of optimism. In the three-episode special series, Burke emphasizes that optimism is not just a feel-good attitude, but a powerful tool for tackling today's most pressing issues, from race and identity to national unity. Masu. “Optimism is not just a state of mind, but a creative force that leads to action and positive outcomes, even in the most difficult of times,” says Bill Burke. “‘Blue Sky’ features…
Last updated October 5, 2024 – 8:41am To coincide with the release of its latest true crime series, Crime House is also launching Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. This new service, exclusive to Apple, gives subscribers early access to the series ad-free, as well as bonus content from Crime House. This comes alongside our newest original podcast, Mind of a Serial Killer, released today from Crime House and PAVE Studios. This new series delves deep into the minds of history's most notorious serial killers, from Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, and combines compelling storytelling with expert psychological analysis to…
Last updated October 5, 2024 – 1:32 p.m. Bespoke Productions Hub is a new dedicated network designed to support independent podcasters. As the podcasting industry becomes increasingly dominated by celebrity voices and high-profile networks, Bespoke Productions Hub supports independent creators and gives them the tools and resources they need to succeed. This is in response to the rapid growth of the podcast industry in Canada, where the company is based, but the service is also available to podcasters outside the country. Bespoke's mission is to unite podcasters of all categories and help them succeed in a diverse and vibrant…
Screen Players explores the personal stories behind some of the most iconic films of all time in new screening events and live podcast interviews with writers, directors, and stars. The series will be launched by Script Factory with a special screening of Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love on Monday 7th October at the Power Station cinema in Battersea. The film will be followed by a live podcast interview with British documentary filmmaker Nick Bloomfield, hosted by Script Factory co-director Charlotte Bogarde MacLeod. Bastille frontman Dan Smith also joined on stage to perform a new song inspired by the movie,…
Last updated October 4, 2024 – 1:50 p.m. Sheridan Smith and Joanne Froggatt star in an all-new fictional true crime podcast, The Margate Murders. This podcast from Audible features former police detective Sarah (Smith) and local newspaper editor-in-chief Annabelle (Froggatt). Both are witnesses to a series of crimes that took place over several decades in this seaside town. The drama also features voices from a variety of stakeholders, including survivors, suspects, detectives, and forensic psychologists, who tell their own stories of what happened. It's easy to listen to this series and mistake it for a true crime podcast, but…
Last updated October 4, 2024 – 11:22 AM A new podcast by Kate Lawler and her husband Boj combines food, family life, and sometimes complete chaos. TV and radio presenter Kate shot to fame after winning Big Brother in 2002 and went on to build a career in TV and radio, working for the likes of Virgin Radio, ITV and Kerrang. And capital. She also has over 920,000 viewers across social media who follow her honest (but always funny) stories about life, relationships, parenting, and more. She met Borge 11 years ago and now has a daughter, Noah, and…
Last updated October 3, 2024 – 4:40 p.m. Mother-daughter duo Andy and Mikita Oliver are leaving their kitchen table behind and hitting the road for Season 5 of their podcast, Stirring It Up. Best known for their conversations about food, culture and the human experience, the new series sees them embark on a cultural journey across Scotland to reunite with family, catch up with old friends and make new ones along the way. I am. Mikita, who is half-Scottish, learns more about her heritage and joins Andy on this new journey. In the first episode, Mikita is reunited with…
The Tech Podcast from The Times is a new weekly global podcast from The Times and Sunday Times that explores the latest trends and innovations in technology. Hosted by Danny Fortson and Katie Prescott, two of the most respected technology journalists on both sides of the Atlantic, the show gives listeners the inside scoop on the technologies that are transforming the world. Danny Fortson, U.S. West Coast correspondent for The Sunday Times since 2017 and host of the long-running podcast Danny in the Valley, uses his expert analysis and deep connections within Silicon Valley to , provides insight into the…
Last updated October 3, 2024 – 2:43 PM Podcast production company Listen has appointed Emma Williams as director of marketing and partnerships. In her newly created role, Emma will lead the company's commercial and growth strategy across its award-winning visualization slate and expand its originals and marketing and consulting division, Labs. Emma has 15 years of PR and media expertise, including three years at The Diary of a CEO, where she was involved from the start-up stage. She played a pivotal role in the podcast's rapid growth, securing extensive coverage and booking major guests including Stephen Fry, Lewis Capaldi…
Last updated October 3, 2024 – 11:47 AM Multi-award winning independent radio production company Made in Manchester has launched a new podcast 'Never Mind My Bollocks'. The show aims to demystify the vasectomy experience and provides a platform for men to share their stories and insights. MIM Deputy Creative Director Kurt Brooks hosts the series alongside his friend James McConnell. This new podcast gives a voice to men who have had or are about to undergo a vasectomy, addressing the complex emotions and experiences that come with the procedure. Kurt and James share their personal journey, interview others who…