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Listener.com has teamed up with Eventbrite to provide podcasters with in-depth audience insights by syncing event and ticket data into its analytics platform. This integration lets podcast organizers identify their most engaged listeners, plan tours more effectively, and track how online engagement leads to live event attendance. Features include smart recommendations for tour locations and heatmaps showing where fans are most active. The partnership helps creators report successful events and connect digital audience data with real-world outcomes. Eventbrite is also rolling out new updates, like video uploads and AI-powered recommendations, to further help organizers boost ticket sales.
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Netflix and Fox Compete for Top Video Podcasts
Netflix is making its first big move into video podcasts by partnering with Spotify’s The Ringer and reaching out to top agents and podcast companies, aiming to launch around 40 exclusive video podcast shows by 2026. At the same time, Fox entered the podcast space by buying Red Seat Ventures, which recently secured a $150 million deal with Crime Junkie creator Ashley Flowers and plans to sign top creators from all genres. Both companies are trying to compete with YouTube as video podcasts become more popular.
Undertaker Gets His Own WWE YouTube Channel
WWE is launching a special YouTube channel dedicated to The Undertaker, which will include his “Six Feet Under” podcast, co-hosted with his wife Michelle McCool. The channel will also offer classic matches, highlights of his career, as well as vlogs and reaction videos from The Undertaker himself. The new channel goes live on November 19 and aims to bring fans more content about the wrestling legend.
Auddia Makes Faidr App Free for All with New Features
Auddia has made its Faidr app completely free, giving all users access to ad-free AM/FM radio and podcasts, including manual song skipping. Soon, Faidr will integrate Discovr Radio, using AI to help listeners discover new artists and guarantee musicians’ songs are played where commercials used to be. This shift aims to help artists connect with listeners and promote their music while Faidr earns revenue from artists and labels, not from app users.
Old-Fashioned Radios Still Dominate AM/FM Listening
Digital audio platforms and devices like phones and smart speakers have grown quickly in the past decade, but most people in the U.S. still use traditional radio receivers to listen to AM/FM radio. While listening on receivers dropped slightly from 93% in 2015 to 87% today, radio receivers remain the top choice, especially in cars. Even as radio companies adopt new digital technologies, traditional receivers continue to dominate AM/FM listening.
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Podcast Nominations Of The Day
Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads podcast transforms the internal chaos of mental health into a source of connection and healing. Hosted by G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, the show was born from G-Rex's own profound mental breakdown on Christmas Day 2022, which taught her the healing power of sharing her story. Now a thriving global community with over 400,000 downloads, the podcast creates a safe space where honest conversations about depression, therapy, and personal struggles are met with laughter and unwavering support. It's a movement that breaks down stigma, reminding listeners that it's okay not to be okay, and fostering a sense of belonging for anyone who needs to feel seen and heard on their journey toward mental wellness.
"Raíz de 5" is a weekly Spanish science podcast dedicated to mathematics, hosted by Santi García Cremades and broadcast on Radio 5 of RNE. The program aims to explore the world through a mathematical lens, covering topics like the history of mathematics, interviews, logical and critical thinking, curiosities, and the application of math to understand the world. It adopts a transversal approach, often connecting numbers to areas such as music, sports, science, and even politics, all presented with humor and accessible language to make the subject engaging for its audience. The show encourages listener participation and its episodes are available for streaming on the RTVE website and hosted on platforms like iVoox.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
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Tom Scharpling is a versatile American comedian, writer, and voice actor renowned for his long-running call-in show The Best Show, his role as Greg Universe in Steven Universe, and his collaborative comedy albums with Jon Wurster. As a prolific music video director and writer for series like Monk, he has built a career on sharp humor, cultural insight, and authentic creative partnerships. For Tom, what makes a good podcast is a genuine connection—where curiosity, conversation, and unscripted moments make every listener feel like part of the room.
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Podcast Tip Of The Day
If you're struggling to get guests to confirm, streamline your outreach by sending a clear, concise invitation that highlights the value for them—mention their expertise, your audience relevance, and a flexible recording window. Follow up politely but persistently 3-5 days later, and always use a scheduling tool like Calendly to eliminate back-and-forth emails. To safeguard your production schedule, have backup episodes or solo topics ready to deploy so a "no" never derails your publishing consistency.
A Final Note
“The right guest can transform your podcast—so invite with clarity, follow up with grace, and always be ready to welcome a new voice.”
