Author: Podcast News
Last updated September 30, 2024 – 4:05 PM Lea Turner, CEO of LinkedIn and founder of the HoLT community, has launched a new podcast, The HoLT Small Business Survival Guide. The series dives headlong into the harsh realities of being your own boss, tackling everything from the highs of independence to the heart-breaking lows of loneliness and burnout. Each episode features business owners who face real-life challenges, epic failures, and unexpected victories that you won't see on social media. “I wanted to start a podcast because people don't realize how lonely and difficult running a business can be,” Lee…
Last updated September 30, 2024 – 5:16 p.m. To celebrate International Podcast Day, Spotify is announcing the third edition of the Fan Study for Podcasters, a collection of insights into fan listening behavior. Fan Study is a resource that helps creators make more informed decisions about how to connect with audiences around the world and grow their shows. With each new Fan Study edition, millions of data points are analyzed to uncover new insights that help creators and their teams cultivate the fanbase they need to achieve their goals. This year's Podcast Fan Study focuses on…
Last updated September 30, 2024 – 3:24 PM “Confidence with Alex Kardis” is a new podcast that draws on the life-changing and renowned plastic surgeon's 25 years of experience. Alex Karidis provides listeners with a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the emotional and psychological aspects behind plastic surgery. The 12-episode series explores the often overlooked motivations for cosmetic surgery. Through candid, real-life stories from his patients, Karidis reveals the anxiety, personal growth, and newfound confidence that comes with life-altering changes. Each episode features candid conversations with patients about their own emotional and physical journey before and after surgery.…
Last updated September 30, 2024 – 2:28 PM True Crime Awards 2025 nominations are now honoring outstanding work in podcasts, documentaries, books and more from the 2024 calendar year. PodcastingToday is proud to be a partner of this award for a second year. The awards give both independent and established creators the opportunity to showcase their work on an international platform. Advance nomination fees are available until October 31, 2024, and final submissions are due by January 12. The 2024 event will feature The Hunt for Raoul Moat (Best Drama Adaptation), Suspect: Five Shots in the…
The Archers Podcast goes behind the scenes of Umbridge and the issues raised in the hugely popular radio drama. Hosted by broadcaster and Archers superfan Emma Freud, the series sees her and guests including Archers insiders and other experts share their analysis of the week's events at Umbridge. and explore the program's deep history. Each episode features insights from the team behind The Archers, including how they put their research into the story. Cast members reveal their experiences playing some of radio's most famous characters. Emma also invites listeners to join the conversation, giving them the opportunity to post responses…
Last updated September 27, 2024 – 2:49 PM Penguin Random House Audio brings four of the BBC's bestselling audiobooks to life with a free listening experience at Cheltenham Literature Festival. The publisher will host this experiential marketing stunt from October 4th to 13th on the historic open-air stage in the heart of the festival in Montpellier Gardens. The immersive listening experience of BBC Audiobooks allows festival goers to enjoy four stories. Winnie the Pooh: The Complete BBC Collection, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete BBC Collection, Blackadder: The Complete Collected Series, and The Jane Austen BBC Radio Drama…
Last updated September 27, 2024 – 11:36 AM Chart-topping podcast Where There's A Will There's A Wake, hosted by Kathy Burke, will host a special one-off live show in London's West End. Taking place at the Prince Edward Theater on Sunday, December 8, Kathy will bring her signature charm to the stage and ask special guests about the end of their dreams in front of a live audience. Previously, James Acaster expressed a desire to be eaten by a Tyrannosaurus, then Dawn French planned to be embalmed and buried in a Perspex coffin, and in Take…
The 2024 British Podcast Awards took place last night, with Dr Clare Bailey-Mosley accepting the 'Hall of Fame' award on behalf of her late husband Dr Michael Mosley. The star-studded event, held at HERE in Outernet, central London, was hosted by comedian and podcaster Marcus Brigstock. Presenters in this category include Rylan Clark & Scott Mills, Annie Mac, Olivia Atwood, Emily Maitlis, John Sopel & Lewis Goodall, Joan McNally, Jordan North & William Hanson, Hilary & Michael -Contains white holes. When Dr Claire Bailey-Mosley accepted her late husband's award on the BBC's hugely popular podcast Just One Thing, in an…
Acast has teamed up with The National Lottery's EuroMillions on a podcast to explore what celebrities would spend their hypothetical winnings on. The new series 'Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams' features a line-up of celebrities exploring the incredible possibility of winning a £200m jackpot with an original idea from Acast. Hosted by Surrell, known for his glamorous style on his podcast Closet Confessions, the series features guests including Pete Wicks and Sam Thompson, Grace Dent, Richard Herring, and Andy and Mikita Oliver. We will gather. Every Friday, new guests are invited to sit down and plan how they'll spend their…
Last updated September 26, 2024 – 3:31 PM Love Island 2021 winners Liam Reardon and Millie Court are to launch a new weekly podcast, Liam and Millie, from Sony Music Entertainment. The two started dating in public, but their turbulent three years continued behind closed doors. The pair are currently in a long-distance relationship, with Liam returning to Wales and Milly remaining in Essex. From actual long-distance phone calls to jumping into each other's arms, you can re-enter their lives through weekly status updates. Every episode will be filmed on YouTube, whether it's FaceTime, face-to-face meetings in Wales and…