Author: Podcast News
By the end of the week, two of Canada's G7 allies could have formed new governments on opposing political sides. In Britain, the Labour Party is expected to end 14 years of Conservative rule on Thursday, while in France the hardline National Union party may come to power. Josh Keating is Vox's senior foreign policy and world affairs correspondent. “Sitting presidents of Western democracies are basically all incredibly unpopular right now,” Keating says. Is this a case of two countries moving in opposite directions, or is it the same anti-incumbency sentiment that has affected democracies around the world, of which…
Last updated on July 4, 2024 – 12:06 pm This year's British Podcast Awards will be presented by award-winning comedian Marcus Brigstocke. Known for his sharp wit, Marcus has extensive experience in comedy and broadcasting and is also the co-host of the hit comedy podcast “How Was It For You?” with his wife Rachel Paris. With a career spanning more than two decades, appearing on panel shows like QI and Mock The Week, and appearing in films like Love Actually and Magic Mike's Last Dance, Marcus has become a household name. Marcus said: “I'm absolutely thrilled…
Australia has its first dedicated podcast media agency, led by Eardrum founder Ralph van Dyk and UK podcast industry veteran Andy Maxwell. The agency, which the duo soft-launched in January, was created in response to a lack of compelling media in the burgeoning podcast medium, resulting in waste for advertisers and annoying advertising for listeners. EarMax Media provides podcast media buying, sponsorship and creative production services through sister agency Eardrum, which closely analyses the Australian podcast ecosystem, from niche independent players to large podcast networks, to create targeted media plans. Australia leads the world in podcast listenership, with 48% of…
Last updated on July 3, 2024 – 3:15 pm The Newscast Podcast will be covering the general election, streaming live on BBC Sounds. Adam Fleming presents “The Newscast Election All-Dayer” from 5pm today (Wednesday) and joins other newscast presenters and guests on the BBC Sounds Election 2024 audio stream. And tomorrow, on election day, from 10pm to 7.30am the next morning, Newscast Election Allnighter will see Adam Fleming and his podcast friends tune in all night long with an audience of 150 people in the BBC Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House in London, to hear live…
Last updated on July 3, 2024 – 2:32 pm Content is Queen has announced some of the speakers for this year's International Women's Podcast Festival. The event, which will take place in central London on 3rd and 4th October, will feature a range of women sharing their extensive podcasting expertise and insights during a creator workshop on 4th October. Attendees can join these sessions to gain practical tips on the craft of podcasting by: Build a passionate community with Renée Kapuku and Courtney Daniella Boateng of To My Sisters Workshop podcast format with producer and presenter…
The world's first podcast dedicated to Major League Baseball and US cricket has been launched and is set to cover the 2024 Major League Cricket season. Major League Cricket is a professional Twenty20 cricket league played in the United States since 2023, consisting of six teams representing major cities in the United States. The second season of the tournament will begin on July 5, four days after the conclusion of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Matches will be played at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas and Church Street Park in North Carolina. Sponsored by Clyde Hill Publishing, the…
Join us for an interview with Onward Homes and Turner & Townsend for a candid look at the current state of social housing in the UK and how the sector is performing in the race towards a carbon-free world. Listen to the podcast The deadlines for net zero and carbon neutrality are fast approaching, and if we want to achieve these targets in time, we need to involve the entire built environment now. In this podcast episode, Onward executive director of real estate Sandy Livingstone, Turner & Townsend director of sustainable communities David Kemp and Place North West editor and…
Last updated on July 3, 2024 – 9:39am Award-winning presenter Colin Murray has launched four new episodes of his 52nd podcast starring football legends Emile Heskey, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Sir Geoff Hurst and Pat Nevin. In this unique format, 52 cards form the basis of the discussion, with each card carrying a question, meaning that no two interviews are the same and the interviewee decides what questions to ask. The podcast is recorded in front of audiences at Grosvenor Casinos across the country, with sportsperson guests discussing their careers, joys, sorrows and personal lives. Sir Geoff Hurst recorded this episode…
Last updated June 17, 2024 – 2:31 pm Auto Trader is launching a second series of its popular podcast, Show on the Road, produced in collaboration with Fresh Air Production. This podcast isn't about cars, it's about life's twists and turns, taking famous people back to the places that shaped them, while putting them in the passenger seat of a car that mirrors their journey. The second season sees host Alex Rugova guide stars including Roman Kemp, Zara McDermott, Olly Murs, Giovanna Fletcher, Lucy Edwards, Caitlin Seal, Leah Joseph, Billy Monger, Dr Alex George and Big Manny through the…
Beyond the physical battlefield of the general election is the battlefield where candidates walk through constituencies handing out leaflets and trying to engage potential voters through conversation. This battlefield is often won or lost in the media, with politicians vying to control the message on radio, TV, newspapers and social media. This time, there's a new front to worry about: the UK podcast market is booming, with listeners across the market expected to reach 28 million by next year, double the number in 2019.It seems like a new UK politics podcast has been launched every month for the past few…