This Week In The Podverse, September 27, 2024
The "Judges Special with Tony Doe" is set to premiere on September 27 at 3:00 PM on the APVA YouTube channel. This event, hosted by the Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists, will explore the judges' experiences at the APVA Awards and discuss the importance of awards in the African audio industry. Get Notification…
Whatspodcasting has just introduced Willow, a new tool that offers free podcast transcripts from your audio. In the coming weeks, they’ll be adding features like automatic podcast descriptions, timestamps, and a way to edit out curse words, all for a small fee in Naira. Early access is available now. Read more…
In the latest episode of Whatspodcasting, Pearl takes a break from Sandman to discuss recent tragedies in Brazil and share a quirky story about a musician caught using bots. She also introduces her new podcast, exploring the challenges of transitioning from boarding school to university life, and highlights Sendwave, a key digital payment platform. Special mentions include the launch of the Night Food Stories audio drama and the upcoming KhanCares Games, a nonprofit event focused on improving healthcare access for schoolchildren in Abuja. Read more…
BET UK has spotlighted The Receipts Podcast in their Black & Excellent series, featuring dynamic duo Audrey and Tolly. Known for their candid and relatable content, the pair have solidified their place as leading voices in British podcasting. As part of BET’s celebration of Black British culture, the full interview offers insights into their journey and success. Read more…
South African on-air personality Wam’ Tsiba Mtho has voiced concerns over the oversharing of personal details in podcasting, especially by younger creators. Referencing a recent Open Chats Podcast episode, Mtho urged podcasters to develop a code of ethics, stressing the need for more meaningful content over unnecessary exposure. Read more…
Great news for Pocket Casts users on the free plan! Arielle Nissenblatt shared that Podnews has released a link for a free year of Pocket Casts Plus, courtesy of James Cridland. Read more…
Google’s AI tool, NotebookLM, now includes an Audio Overview feature that turns collections of sources, such as textbooks and websites, into podcast-like discussions between two AI hosts. Designed to help auditory learners, the feature creates conversational and engaging audio summaries of complex texts. Read more…
Haliey Welch's Talk Tuah podcast might be grabbing views, but the comments have taken centre stage. Episode after episode, listeners are flocking to tear the show apart in a brutal, yet hilarious fashion. Whether it's people joking about skipping their own funeral or surgeons abandoning heart surgery just to tune in, the comment section is where the real entertainment lies. But despite all the shade, the podcast’s numbers don't lie – it’s pulling in an impressive 689,000 average views across three episodes. Read more…
Grime MC and rapper Skepta reflects on the learning curve of his fashion journey in a candid chat with BoF’s Imran Amed. After launching his brand Mains in 2017, a setback from a manufacturing split led to a temporary pause. Now, Mains is back at London Fashion Week, and Skepta reveals that success comes from embracing failure and persevering. His unique take? Music and fashion are deeply intertwined; true creativity means adapting, having fun, and not following traditional rules. Skepta is out to enjoy the process while letting his brand evolve freely. Read more ...
Vice President Kamala Harris is appearing surprisedly on the NBA podcast All the Smoke, hosted by former players Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Amid her 2024 presidential campaign, Harris will discuss basketball memories from the "We Believe" Warriors era and possibly share thoughts on NBA legacies. Read more...
Newsweek has partnered with Headliner’s AI-powered Disco product to boost podcast discovery by recommending relevant episodes alongside articles. This move taps into a growing trend of audio and video-based news consumption, as more audiences prefer engaging through these formats. Read more...
Descript has launched the beta of Rooms, its new collaborative recording studio, enabling users to record ultra-reliable 4K video that auto-imports into Descript. Access Rooms by starting a new project and selecting "Record with others." Read more…
Rode has unveiled the Rodecaster Video, a $1,199 all-in-one video and audio production console designed for live streaming and broadcasting. Featuring six video inputs, advanced audio mixing, graphics triggering, and live chroma keying, this console aims to support podcasters entering the video space. While it faces competition from established A/V consoles, its integration with Rode's existing podcasting gear may make it a trusted choice for creators. Read more…
Edison Research's Weekly Insights highlights the top five kids' podcasts, led by Story Pirates. Other favourites include Brains On!, Wow in the World, Circle Round, and What If World. The Kids Podcast Listener Report shows that 59% of young listeners tune in for fun, often alongside family, fostering meaningful discussions. Read more…