Author: Podcast News
Last updated September 18, 2024 – 1:01pm BBC podcasts including Radio 4's The Coming Storm, The Archers, Newscast and award-winning drama show Limelight will soon be available on the fast-growing Nation Player app. In an industry first, Nation Player and the BBC have agreed to make the BBC's flagship podcasts available on a free, easy-to-use mobile app, available on Apple and Android. The deal will see BBC Podcasts take centre stage on the main page of the Nation Player app, alongside a host of other broadcasters and podcast providers. Nation Player provides a free-to-join and monetise platform to a…
Last updated on September 18, 2024 – 11:36 AM Rob Burrow Seven Meets, a podcast series celebrating the life and achievements of the late rugby league star, will soon be released on BBC Sounds. Guests on the show's five episodes, recorded before his death from Motor Neurone Disease, include recently retired lioness Steph Houghton and her husband, former footballer Stephen Darby, who also has Motor Neurone Disease. Rob launched his BBC Radio Leeds podcast Seven last year, asking sports stars seven questions. The guest list also includes boxer and now coach Ricky Hatton, cricketer Stuart Broad and Rob's rugby…
Last updated on September 18, 2024 – 10:01 AM Audio post-production, advertising and content creation company Forever Audio is expanding its international footprint with a new team in Germany. The move is part of the company's efforts to capitalize on commercial opportunities in global markets, driven by growing demand for original audio content and innovative audio advertising. The expansion into Germany adds to already established bases in the UK and North America and follows an award-winning year for Forever Audio, which included being named Best Audio Advertising Agency at Campaign UK’s Audio Advertising Awards. Commenting on…
Last updated September 17, 2024 – 4:51pm Award-winning foodie podcast Dish from Waitrose is back for its sixth season with presenter Nick Grimshaw and Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett OBE. Opening the new season today is comedian Katherine Ryan, who talks about Jennifer Lopez, bread, her husband Bobby, growing up, working at Hooters, her first comedy show, motherhood and touring, British and Canadian cooking, and going global. Upcoming guests include actor Richard Armitage, actresses Anna Maxwell Martin and Lashana Lynch and singer-songwriter Joe Jonas. Comedians and presenters Judy Love and Sandi Toksvig will also be performing, along with Stephen Fry…
Last updated September 17, 2024 – 12:57pm Emily Maitlis, John Sopel and Louis Goodall will be in front of audiences at “The Newsagents Live on Stage.” The live podcast will premiere from the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 1 December. This marks the start of Global’s plans to host live, in-person podcast events of its award-winning podcast shows in venues across the UK. Emily Maitlis said: “We're thrilled to be taking 'The Newsagent' on the road and look forward to meeting and hearing from all our fantastic listeners at our first live show at the Royal…
Last updated September 17, 2024 – 12:02pm New true crime documentary podcast, The Pitcairn Trial, is a chilling investigation into one of the darkest stories in British history. Hosted by British journalist Luke Jones, the series delves into the tragic history of sexual abuse that has been going on for decades on Pitcairn, a remote British territory – a windswept volcanic island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, home to just 50 people. “The Pitcairn Trials” explores the heartbreaking stories of generations of women and girls who grew up on this isolated island. Luke Jones exposes the culture…
Last updated on September 17, 2024 – 11:43 AM Stars from Barry Keoghan, Tracey Emin and Katie Price to Trevor Noah, Nick Kyrgios and Headie Wang will appear in series three of The Louis Theroux Podcast. Hosted by Theroux, one of Britain's most loved and respected interviewers, the show sees him connect with his famous guests in a way that only he can, using his signature sensitivity, humour and honesty. The first episode features a powerful interview with American media personality and former adult film star Mia Khalifa. In an episode packed with candid revelations, Louis speaks to Mia…
Last updated September 16, 2024 – 3:43pm The judges have finished their deliberations, the votes have been counted, and the nominations for the 2024 Independent Podcast Awards have been announced. This year's awards received over 400 submissions, recognising hundreds of UK podcasts across a wide range of genres. The education category has proven so popular that there are now four different awards on offer. Last year's double winner, “Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did,” is nominated again along with several other returning shows and a host of new talent. The full list of 2024 nominees can…
Last updated September 16, 2024 – 12:52 PM The success of Britain's great groups will be celebrated across a range of programmes on BBC Radio 2's BBC Sounds. National Album Day – this year’s theme is “Great British Groups” – sees listeners vote for their five favourite albums and discover Radio 2’s “Ultimate British Group” in the annual day-long celebration of the album format. A special panel of judges, including Radio 2 presenters, voted from a long list of almost 100 bands to produce a final list of 54 spanning the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s. The…
Last updated September 16, 2024 – 12:08pm The One Show's Alex Jones and McFly drummer Harry Judd are joining the Adelicious network to host new entertainment podcast “BINGE!” In their new video-first podcast, fellow celebrity parents and busy parents Alex and Harry are on a mission to help listeners make the most of their leisure time with recommendations on what to watch, listen to and read. Each week, the duo taps into their network of celebrity friends, colleagues, and listeners to find the perfect shows, podcasts, and books for every mood. In addition to the best entertainment, the show…