This Week In The Podverse, September 20, 2024
The Afrobeats commentary podcast With An S recently marked its first anniversary, celebrating with the release of its first-ever video episode, supported by Spotify. The episode featured reflections on the podcast's growth and its impact over the past year. Read More…
A new episode from Radio Workshop's podcast, Finding the Right Words, shares the story of 17-year-old Nonhlanhla Mashabana, a South African student facing the challenges of her final year in high school. Known for her success in spelling bees, Nonhlanhla had to shift her focus from competitions to navigating university applications and securing funding for her education. Read More…
Three members of the Radio Workshop team—Lesedi Mogoatlhe, Dhashen Moodley, and Naomi Grewan—will represent the organisation at the upcoming iMEdD International Journalism Forum (IJF24) in Athens. They will host a workshop titled "How to Make a Narrative Podcast: Seven Tips for Journalists" and participate in the Media Village, which features 18 independent media organisations. Read More…
Jimmie Wade Martin was killed in a bar brawl in Bonne Terre, Missouri, in 1989. For decades, his case remained unsolved despite numerous witnesses. His twin daughters, Angela Williams and Andrea Lynn, launched the podcast Small Town Forgotten in 2020, urging locals to come forward with information. Their investigation prompted authorities to reopen the case, leading to the arrest of Wesley Paul Marler, 69, who has been charged with first-degree assault. After years of frustration and dead ends, the podcast played a key role in the breakthrough. Read More…
Arielle Nissenblatt sparked an important conversation about podcast marketing on social media. In a recent post, she urged listeners to share how they discovered podcasts, highlighting how valuable this feedback is for creators to gauge which marketing channels are effective. Read More…
In Podcasting People, Steve Austins, Founder and Creative Director of Bengo Media, shares a valuable tip on how to change the way you end your podcast. As podcast listeners often drop off before the end, his advice could help you keep your audience engaged until the final second. Listen…
NASA’s Spanish-language podcast Universo curioso de la NASA returns for a second season celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The five-week season will feature weekly episodes exploring the contributions of NASA’s Hispanic and Latino workforce, including flight director Diana Trujillo and astronaut Marcos Berríos. The podcast will explore key NASA missions, including the upcoming Europa Clipper launch. Read More…
James Cridland, editor of Podnews and radio futurologist, attributes the growing trend of video podcasting, to platforms like Google and Spotify prioritizing ad revenue over audience needs. According to Cridland, the push for video allows these platforms to sell video ads more effectively, with little regard for listener preferences. Read More…
Vanity Fair explores the impact of podcasts on the 2024 presidential race, highlighting how politicians like Donald Trump are leveraging the medium to engage with audiences personally. While podcasts offer a direct connection, they also pose risks, as seen with JD Vance’s past audio appearances causing controversy. The article contrasts podcasting with traditional journalism and notes the seamless transition of conservative talk radio figures into the podcast space, exploring the evolving dynamics of political communication. Read More…
Haliey Welch, who rose to fame with her viral "Hawk Tuah" video, has launched a new podcast, Talk Tuah. The show, featuring offbeat content and celebrity interviews, has been met with sarcastic comments from listeners. Many reviews mockingly praise the podcast for "transforming lives" exaggeratedly, reflecting a blend of humour and scepticism about Welch's latest venture. Despite the playful criticism, Welch embraces her viral fame with gusto. Read More…
Podsqueeze has just launched Flarecut, a new tool designed to transform blog posts, ideas, or short paragraphs into visually stunning short videos with just a click. The goal? To help creators repurpose content into engaging clips for social platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram. Find out more…
Spotify's head of podcast business, Sahar Elhabashi, will leave the company at the end of 2024 after six years. During her tenure, she grew Spotify's podcast audience from under 10 million to over 150 million. Roman Wasenmüller will step in to lead the podcast group temporarily, while Emma Vaughn takes charge of global advertising and content development. Read More…
Libsyn's Brian Cottington and Elsie Escobar have tested CapCut, a popular video editing tool, to see if it can be effectively used to create podcasts. In a recent update, they shared their behind-the-scenes experience, offering insights on whether CapCut is a viable option for podcasters. Read More…
Podcast producer and ex-BBC trainer Nick Wilmshurst argues that editing is crucial for podcast success. Responding to claims that podcast editing doesn’t impact engagement, Wilmshurst counters, saying neglecting to edit disrespects listeners' time and risks boring the audience. Read More…