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Rulebreakers with Saraya is a new weekly audio and video podcast hosted by professional wrestling superstar Saraya. In this new series, launched by Audacy, former WWE Page and one of AEW's biggest names showcase a “rule breaker” about his life, with an unexpected twist and path to success. Born into a chaotic, hell and deeply close family, Saraya is a rule breaker and is drawn to people with this same bold mentality. Inspired by the honesty of the “silly blonde” and the unappreciative nature of the “cancellation” and the humor and charm of “Chicken Shop Date,” the podcast will showcase…
DMG Media's History Podcasts, Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things are back in their second series. Each episode takes a new journey into the questionable world of royal secrets, scandals and history's most dramatic stories. Hosts and fellow royal enthusiasts Kate Williams and Robert Hardman unveil centuries of royal history, including the incredible connections between the occult and the sassy Victorian customs! Kate and Robert have over 40 years of experience, 20 historical novels, and several hit documentaries between them. Throughout the series, they cover the truth behind the secret rituals in the Corner Crown, which are said to give the…
Following the success of the first season, Rio Tinto has launched Season 2 of What You Can't Live Without a Podcast. Rio Tinto is a mineral mining and processing company operating in 35 countries with 60,000 employees. Hosted by materials scientist, engineer and award-winning communicator Dr. Anna Proszaky, the podcast explores the essential materials, innovations and human ingenuity that shape our daily lives. It features detailed conversations with thought leaders, industry experts and cultural icons that reveal the extraordinary science, creativity and collaboration behind what we rely on. Guests this season include Cornelia Funke, a bestselling author on storytelling and…
The Spotify Partner Program has expanded to France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. First launched in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, the program increased its creator payments by more than 300% this January compared to January 2024. Eligible audio and video creators in nine new markets can register starting April 29th, while SPP creators in the US, UK, Canada and Australia will have more opportunities to win premium video revenue in new markets. The Spotify Partner Program offers audience-driven payments from Spotify Premium Video Engagement and the ability to monetize via ads on…
Windery is to manage the distribution and advertising sales representation of all new audio and video episodes of Game Podcast Series and back catalog content. Unterrupded, which unveiled the series last year, continues to produce it, and the second season will return with LeBron James hosting alongside new co-host NBA legend Steve Nash. Windery distributes games across Amazon services, including Prime Video, Amazon Music, Fire TV channels, Echo devices, and locations where you can use YouTube and podcasts. The agreement includes ad-free listening on Townersy+ and Amazon Music, along with non-exclusive product rights to the series. From the end of…
Crowd Network has introduced three new presenters to the podcast for the love of rugby, who is producing a series from six Guinness women's countries. Full-time host Ben Youngs is Red Rose's Sadia Caveya (Loughborough Lightning) and Maud Muir (Gloucester Hartpary) and retired British player Shauna Brown (Harlekins female). They announce weekly episodes, delve into the tournament and share exclusive insights from within Red Roses. This continues as crowds defend women's sports, create women-driven content, and work with the brand to ensure authentic, meaningful partnerships. The company is also collaborating with the Chelsea FC Women's Football Team on the We…
Robert Nicholson has been appointed director of the independent producer Whissdown Productions program. Nicholson, a senior editor based in his Berlin office, will lead the company's factual slate, providing new stories and formats for European broadcasters and podcast platforms. Indie, which also has production bases in London and Glasgow, has been a leading supplier of BBC Radio for over 20 years, reaching you for Radio 4's feedback, reunion and BBC World Services. He was also produced for Audible and won the Podcast of the Year at the British Podcast Awards, a press play for the Audio Porn series. Nicholson's work…
Based at Birmingham City University, West Midlands Unipodfest is returning to his third year. The theme of this year, which will be held on Friday, April 4th, is podcast women, which reflects the current gap in gender equity at the top of the UK podcast. Many women in UK podcasting will be guests on Amazon, The BBC, The Radio Academy, Spotify Soundup, and independent audio productions. The event celebrates its diversity podcasting with expert-led panel discussions, workshops and special guest headline podcasters Kelechiocafor. Unipodfest's aim is to inspire next-generation and regional-based podcasters, and to convey many necessary audio skills to…
Hugh McCarthy retired as principal after 23 years in the role. He also spoke in the Graduate Leadership Course at Ulster University. Hugh has served as director of two of Northern Ireland's leading education councils, most recently serving as a ministerial appointment on the Northern Ireland Curriculum and Examination Council (CCEA). He is a member of Pandata and Collateral Global. He has nearly 50 years of experience in education. Hugh holds his Masters degree with a distinction between Educational Financial Management, an honorary degree in chemistry, and a bachelor's degree in government. Hugh spoke with Diane Rasmussen Makadi about various…
Audacy and Double Elvis have launched Hollywoodland, a weekly show created and hosted by award-winning podcaster Jake Brennan. The series explores the lives of famous actors and filmmakers through the true crime that have had the most influential. This is the second entry in the expanded franchise of Brennan's Gripping series about the dark side of entertainment history, and is based on the success of his acclaimed music podcast, Disgraceland. Hollywoodland features a wide range of stars and stories, including David Lynch and the brutal, real-life murders that influenced Twin Peaks. Steve McQueen brush with Charles Manson. The plot surrounding…