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January 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
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NEWS
Professional Podcasting Made Easy with Apogee's New Kits Apogee Electronics has introduced the Podcast Kit Collection for easy professional podcasting. The collection includes two bundles; the HypeMiC Podcast Kit for studio-quality sound and the MiC Plus Podcast Kit designed for beginners or those on a budget. These kits aim to make high-quality podcast production more accessible. |  |
New Podcast Listings from History Hit Released History Hit, a content platform, has announced its podcast listings for February 2025. The network produces eight podcasts including the popular Dan Snow’s History Hit and others like Betwixt the Sheets with Kate Lister and American History Hit with Don Wildman. It releases 16 episodes weekly covering various historical periods and won a silver award at the 2023 British Podcast Awards. |  |
Podcast Listening and Social Media Top Non-Work Activities During Office Hours A new survey from RSS reveals that workers spend over three hours per day on their phones at work, with 30 minutes spent listening to podcasts. Younger generations, particularly Gen Z, spend the most time on their phones during working hours. The study also indicates that strict workplace policies regarding phone use actually result in higher amounts of personal phone usage. |  |
'Dos Amigos' Joins iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network Lineup Actors Wilmer Valderrama and Freddy Rodriguez are launching a new podcast called Dos Amigos on January 30. The podcast is part of iHeartMedia's My Cultura Podcast Network, where Valderrama is a shareholder. It will be co-produced by Valderrama's production company WV Sound. |  |
Disgruntled Spotify Employees Give Meghan Markle New Nickname UK royal correspondent Neil Sean has revealed that Meghan Markle was given the secret nickname "Eva" by former employees who worked on her podcast, "Archetypes". The name, inspired by Joan Crawford's character in the 1955 film 'Queen Bee', served as a warning signal of her arrival or an impending issue. It is alleged that Meghan was unaware of this nickname. |  Getty |
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Ink & Airwaves
"Ink & Airwaves" is a new podcast series crafted by the students of Dr. Patrick Johnson’s “Principles of Journalism” class during Fall 2024 semester. This unique project explores various aspects of news literacy, including context, creation, content circulation and consumption. The podcasts are designed to highlight the importance of these elements in producing ethical and diverse journalism. Each episode showcases student's theoretical knowledge and practical skills such as research, scriptwriting and audio production while encouraging listeners to approach news from different perspectives for a broader understanding.
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PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
Tenacity is a user-friendly, privacy-oriented, free and open-source software that functions as a multi-track audio editor/recorder. It's compatible with various operating systems such as Windows, macOS, Linux among others. The software has its roots in Audacity and continues to be developed by an array of volunteers from different backgrounds. Tenacity offers similar features and operations like Audacity making it an excellent alternative for users looking for other options.
One of the key features of Tenacity is its ability to record from both real and virtual audio devices. Moreover, it supports numerous audio formats through its export/import feature which can be extended with FFmpeg. Users also have access to plugins support including VST, LV2, and AU plugins enhancing their editing capabilities further. Additionally, scripting languages are built into the system such as Nyquist while you can also script in Python or Perl via named pipes. This makes Tenacity not just accessible but versatile for all your audio editing needs.
PODCAST TIP
To make your podcast stand out, it's important to identify what makes you different. With the rapid growth of the podcast industry, new podcasts need to distinguish themselves from others to thrive.
One way to achieve this is by selecting a topic and hosting approach that fills a gap in the podcast market. Take time to research what's currently available. Are there already podcasts covering your area of interest? If so, how can you make yours distinct? Perhaps you could provide a unique perspective or spin on your chosen subject matter.
Remember, even if a topic has been discussed before - which most likely it has - finding and expressing your own voice and viewpoint is crucial for setting yourself apart. Though unique topics may be hard to find, offering listeners more than one perspective can prove engaging enough to hold their attention.
Another effective way of validating the uniqueness of your podcast idea is by listening extensively to other shows within the same category. This will allow you to gauge whether your concept feels genuinely original and ensure no one else has taken up similar angles as yours.
Deciding what sets you apart and ensuring that this uniqueness comes across in your content selection are key tips for launching a successful podcast.
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And that's it for today's Podcast Newsletter, folks! We hope you enjoyed our latest podcast news and insights. Remember, we're your go-to place for exciting facts, captivating discussions and the most recent in podcasting. Can't wait to share more with you tomorrow!