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October 21, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

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Audio Production Awards to Honor Best in Industry

The Audio Production Awards, sponsored by Audible and organized by AudioUK, will take place in London on November 20. The awards celebrate achievement in various areas of audio production including podcasts, audiobooks, radio and sound design. Various nominations have been announced for categories such as Production Company of the Year, Producer of the Year and Best Presenter/Host.

Will Sharpe Hosts New Podcast on Family Secrets

Will Sharpe, star of The White Lotus, is set to host a new original podcast from Apple called Extrasensory. Launching on October 28th, the eight-part series will explore the true story of John Pollock who in 1950s England predicted his deceased daughters would be reborn - a prophecy seemingly confirmed when his newborn twins display uncanny resemblances to their late sisters. This intriguing case attracts an American scientist who studies the twins for two decades and ponders if death might not be the end.

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MUBI Podcast Returns with Focus on Film Industry Failures

MUBI, a successful streaming service for global cinema, is launching the seventh season of its award-winning audio-documentary series, "MUBI Podcast". The new episodes are based on film critic Tim Robey's upcoming book which explores the history behind some of Hollywood’s biggest flops. Host Rico Gagliano will discuss these films with guests including actor James Cromwell and cinematographer Roger Deakins.

Audacy Partners with Experian for Better Ad Targeting

Audacy has partnered with Experian to gain access to its targeting capabilities, which will improve content delivery and advertising precision. Audacy will utilize Experian's digital identity graph to create detailed profiles of listeners and integrate Experian’s audiences into its platform for real-time ad targeting. The partnership aims to transform how advertisers connect with listeners, offering more personalized experiences and higher return on investment.

Epidemic Sound Partners with Acast and Unwell Network for Podcast Soundtracking

Epidemic Sound, a platform offering soundtracking for content creation, is partnering with podcast networks Acast and Unwell Network to enhance their content with music and sounds. With the rise in global podcast consumption, Epidemic Sound's licensing model allows creators to publish on various platforms without legal risks like content take-downs. Both Acast and Unwell join other big names such as Audioboom, Realm, Audio Chuck among others who are already using Epidemic Sound’s services.

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MATTHEW FOSTER’S PODCAST JOURNEY

Meet Matthew, your friendly host of the Poetry Space Podcast. Join him as he dives into topics like poetry, life, love and relationships. Plus, you won't want to miss his Late Night Sessions every Friday night. Tune in weeknights at 9pm for some sound advice and spoken word to end your day on a positive note.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background?

I am a host of The Poetry Space Podcast and also run a YouTube channel!

What inspired you to start a podcast?

I wanted to share my love for the art of poetry by showcasing some spoken word performances.

How did you come up with the name of your podcast?

Well, originally my podcast had two prior names: The Poetry Corner Podcast with Matt Foster, which In turn was too long a name for the audience to search up, and The Poet's World Podcast which really didn't resonate with me that well;

so now it's been renamed to what it is today.

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

I discuss a variety of topics but mainly I cover: Poetry, life, and relationships just to name a few.

Have there been any particularly memorable moments during the recording that stick out to you?

When I decided to record my very first episode, I remember being so nervous to hit the record button that I had to count to ten to relax my nerves!

 

Who has been one of your favorite guests so far, and why?

All the guest I've had on the podcast I truly value the same and I've been honored to have them share their story and talents on the show.

What's next for your show – any exciting plans we should know about?

I am switching over to video podcast episodes this in October.

Since the start of the podcast I've been releasing audio episodes but I'm excited to start video episodes next month!

A special thanks to MATT for sharing his insightful podcast journey thus far and we wish him all the best with his continued podcast growth.

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  7. Once you're satisfied, click "Next: Podcast Cover Art".

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  • When you're satisfied with your description and categories, click Next to set up Directory Settings.

Directory settings

Choose your show format, it can be episodic or serial. Be clear if your podcast uses explicit language as platforms like Apple could remove your show if they deem it inappropriate without prior notice. Indicate how many episodes to display on directories and select the default publishing time for each episode. Don't forget to set up the timezone of the show, particularly important when scheduling or promoting episodes. Once done, click Next to confirm your feed settings.

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