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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Podcast
US Elections
fromBuzzFeed
15 hours ago

I Was A Lifelong Progressive. Then I Started Listening To Bari Weiss - And Everything Changed.

Experiencing a 'red pill' awakening leads individuals to abandon liberal values for conservatism or far-right beliefs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 hour ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
fromIndependent
2 hours ago

Kirsty Blake Knox: The new RTE Radio 1 jingles are underwhelming - no wonder Oliver Callan sounds unimpressed

Oliver Callan's bemusement with the new jingle reflects a broader sentiment about its unexpected similarity to Eurovision background music, which may not align with audience expectations.
London music
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

Derrick White, maybe the least likely NBA player to have a podcast, is doing just that

Derrick White, once shy, now hosts a successful podcast called White Noise, showcasing his personality and insights as an NBA champion.
Online marketing
fromAdExchanger
2 hours ago

On3 Tries AI Recommendations To Keep Engagement In Its Home Court

Publishers are focusing on maximizing revenue per session to counteract declines in traffic from search and social media.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 hours ago

Can Puck reinvent news for the influencer age?

Puck combines influencer economy incentives with traditional journalism, offering equity and revenue sharing to its star reporters.
#spotify
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 days ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
Podcast
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Spotify now lets you turn off all video

Spotify introduces universal video toggles, allowing users to disable video features for a more streamlined music experience.
Podcast
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature now works for podcasts

Spotify's Prompted Playlist tool now generates podcast playlists using AI based on user prompts and listening history.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to

Spotify's Prompted Playlists now include podcasts, allowing Premium users to create customized playlists using text prompts.
Music production
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Was in a Music Rut. I Blame the Algorithm. I Found a Simple Way to Break Out of It.

Spotify's music recommendations became repetitive, prompting a search for alternative sources like public radio for fresh music.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 days ago

Spotify enables a pure audio experience with new video-off setting

Spotify introduces toggles to disable video features, returning focus to audio experiences.
Podcast
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Spotify now lets you turn off all video

Spotify introduces universal video toggles, allowing users to disable video features for a more streamlined music experience.
Podcast
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature now works for podcasts

Spotify's Prompted Playlist tool now generates podcast playlists using AI based on user prompts and listening history.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to

Spotify's Prompted Playlists now include podcasts, allowing Premium users to create customized playlists using text prompts.
Marketing
fromModern Retail
14 hours ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Manchester City
fromBluemoon
5 hours ago

'Does Space Make Your Skin Grey?' - new Bluemoon Podcast online now

City's performance this season raises questions about their consistency and readiness for upcoming matches.
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses are designed to enhance personal presence, allowing users to engage more fully with their surroundings while offering features that could assist those with vision impairments or hearing loss.
Wearables
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Special series: -Ism Storytellers, mixed race * Oregon ArtsWatch

In 2025, Dmae Lo Roberts embarked on a statewide storytelling experience focusing on personal stories from both artists and community members. These stories are a form of living oral history.
Portland
fromBleacher Nation
1 day ago

What are the Best Sports Betting Podcasts? - Bleacher Nation

The Deep Dive Gambling Podcast delivers exactly what the name suggests, going beyond headline numbers to cover topics like line shopping and value identification.
Chicago Cubs
Social media marketing
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

They Were Once Essential to So Many Writers. Now They're Quietly Vanishing Across the Internet.

A writer reflects on building connections in a writing community and the impact of AI on friendships and careers.
Writing
fromDefector
3 days ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.
fromPrx
3 days ago

The World

Waves of deadly Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon are threatening to derail the US-Iran truce, raising concerns about regional stability.
World news
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

I Don't Think He Cares!' National Review's Noah Rothman Disses Anti-Trump Podcasters on CNN NewsNight

Noah Rothman criticized President Trump's handling of allies and the narrative surrounding the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the support of Republican voters for the president.
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
Typography
fromPR Daily
4 days ago

4 reasons your writing accidentally sounds AI-generated (and how to fix it) - PR Daily

AI-generated content is losing favor, prompting brands to label their content as human-generated to maintain trust and authenticity.
Arts
fromMission Local
4 days ago

People We Meet: Nigel Poor's prison-life podcast is coming to S.F.

Nigel Poor collects found objects, showcasing them in her home and art studio, reflecting her artistic journey and passion for storytelling.
Video games
fromInverse
3 days ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
Apple
fromFast Company
4 days ago

As the iPod makes a comeback, here are some pointers to use it

Secondhand iPod sales are surging as young people seek focused music listening experiences away from smartphones.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 days ago

TV podcast consumption: A new audience study

13% of American households consume podcasts on TV, particularly within Netflix households.
Media industry
fromDigiday
14 hours ago

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
Television
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Jon Hamm, Olivia Munn, James Marsden & Amanda Peet on Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2: Podcast

Season 2 of Your Friends and Neighbors delves into deeper psychological themes, focusing on identity crises and suburban unraveling.
Podcast
fromTheregister
18 hours ago

Anthropic's Mythos has The Kettle crew curious, skeptical

Kettle Anthropic launched Mythos, an AI model capable of finding and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities.
Podcast
fromWIRED
3 days ago

AI Podcasters Really Want to Tell You How to Keep a Man Happy

Becoming a man's biggest source of stress is more detrimental than cheating in relationships.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

APM / Streamguys join to launch new marketplace for podcasting and livestreaming

American Public Media and Streamguys launched the Inform Media Network to support noncommercial public media stations with a digital underwriting marketplace.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.
#podcasts
Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

Spotify launches new playlist technology for smarter podcast streaming

Prompted Playlist now includes podcasts, creating personalized playlists based on user history and real-time signals.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

Spotify launches new playlist technology for smarter podcast streaming

Prompted Playlist now includes podcasts, creating personalized playlists based on user history and real-time signals.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
3 days ago

RAIN Notes: April 9

Podcast campaigns often hit scale ceilings due to targeting and brand safety filters, not audience size.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
#podcasting
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
6 days ago

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Podcasts are dominating (Audacy research)

Podcasts are dominating audio consumption, replacing time spent on social media and streaming music, indicating a shift in audience behavior.
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Podcast listeners are moving faster than advertisers. The data shows it

Podcast listening is mainstream worldwide, with 41% of consumers listening at least an hour weekly and significant untapped ad opportunities outside the United States.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

SiriusXM: The Great Podcast Debate

Podcasting is rapidly expanding—video complements audio, audiences diversify across platforms, creators adapt formats, and questions remain about scale, brands, AI, and measurement.
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
6 days ago

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Podcasts are dominating (Audacy research)

Podcasts are dominating audio consumption, replacing time spent on social media and streaming music, indicating a shift in audience behavior.
Media industry
fromSemafor
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Substack rival Beehiiv makes a push into podcasting

Beehiiv enters podcasting to compete in the creator economy by offering a comprehensive service for independent creators.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
5 days ago

Podchaser releases March "Power Score," measuring post-launch succeses

Podchaser has launched its first Power Score to rank recently released podcasts for advertisers and researchers.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
Podcast
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Usha Vance Embarks on Media Tour to Launch New Podcast

Usha Vance launches a children's podcast to promote reading and address declining literacy rates.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Substack launches a built-in recording studio | TechCrunch

Substack launches Recording Studio, enabling creators to pre-record and publish videos with built-in editing, clip generation, and thumbnail creation tools.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Why not? New research identifies "podcast holdouts" - the 25% unlisteners

25% of American adults have never listened to a podcast, primarily older, female, and white demographics.
#apple-podcasts
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Podcast: the future of platforms and marketing

Social platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook offer huge opportunities for marketers. They are the new de facto gatekeepers to huge audiences, and there are very few other means to reach younger audiences at scale with ease. But that access comes with trade-offs, and different platforms emerge and disappear rapidly. As part of our Predictions season, The Drum Network seeks to examine where brands and agencies fit into that environment.
Marketing
#podcast-marketing
Podcast
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

How to Produce a Break-Through Podcast for Your Brand

Podcasts reach 144 million U.S. monthly listeners by 2026, with 43% of decision-makers consuming thought leadership via podcasts, making them essential for brand strategy despite quality concerns in the market.
Podcast
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

How to Produce a Break-Through Podcast for Your Brand

Podcasts reach 144 million U.S. monthly listeners by 2026, with 43% of decision-makers consuming thought leadership via podcasts, making them essential for brand strategy despite quality concerns in the market.
Podcast
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

How to Produce a Break-Through Podcast for Your Brand

Podcasts reach 144 million U.S. monthly listeners by 2026, with 43% of decision-makers consuming thought leadership via podcasts, making them essential for brand strategy despite quality concerns in the market.
Podcast
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

How to Produce a Break-Through Podcast for Your Brand

Podcasts reach 144 million U.S. monthly listeners by 2026, with 43% of decision-makers consuming thought leadership via podcasts, making them essential for brand strategy despite quality concerns in the market.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

"Podcast" meant nothing and everything at On Air Fest

Audio industry economics remain unclear despite growth, with most successful creators operating outside traditional journalism frameworks and focusing on independent content creation.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Podstock releases AI assistant promising podcast publisher liberation

Podstock launched Agent, a purpose-built AI assistant for podcast businesses that automates analytics, inventory planning, and campaign execution directly within client workflows.
#podcast-recommendations
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A loving homage to pop culture's also-rans: best podcasts of the week

Several new podcasts celebrate overlooked pop culture figures, explore nuanced cultural debates, critique AI-generated content, examine Viking history, and investigate a wrongful murder conviction case.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A loving homage to pop culture's also-rans: best podcasts of the week

Several new podcasts celebrate overlooked pop culture figures, explore nuanced cultural debates, critique AI-generated content, examine Viking history, and investigate a wrongful murder conviction case.
#podcast-consumption-trends
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Podcasting reaches more than half of U.S. population (new Triton study)

Podcasting reaches over half the U.S. population with distinct demographic patterns, consumption methods, and genre preferences creating targeted advertising opportunities.
fromDigiday
1 month ago
Podcast

In Graphic Detail: Publishers chase video podcast growth, but audio still leads

Podcast audiences prefer audio as primary format but increasingly expect video content, requiring publishers to invest in both formats strategically.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

Podcasting reaches more than half of U.S. population (new Triton study)

Podcasting reaches over half the U.S. population with distinct demographic patterns, consumption methods, and genre preferences creating targeted advertising opportunities.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Two women, no boundaries and no rules: best podcasts of the week

Recommended podcasts range from comedic rambling and music documentaries to generative AI's impact on employment, cancer legacy conversations and youth violence prevention.
#podcast-growth
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

A tale of two lists: Top new and existing podcasts of Q4

The Podcast Metrics division of Edison Research has released an interesting output of its relentless podcast metrics research: Top Ten New Podcasts of 2025. We compare that list with Edison's Top 50 Podcasts of Q4 list. First, the top ten new podcasts of 2025: Now, Edison's top 50 of all podcasts in Q4 - the top 10 shown below: The Joe Rogan Experience Crime Junkie
Podcast
Podcast
fromDefector
2 months ago

How Do You Make A Podcast When The World Is On Fire? | Defector

People adapt and find small moments of gossip and connection to sustain each other amid ongoing global uncertainty and change.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

Podtrac unveils multi-channel podcast ranking

Podtrac's Multi-Channel Podcast Ranking reveals how top podcasts' audiences are distributed across audio, video, and social clip platforms, showing distinct platform-specific consumption patterns.
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