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Celebrate 10 Years of Podcasting at Kings Place
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Podcast Tonight
July 01, 2025
London Podcast Festival Back at Kings Place
The London Podcast Festival is returning to Kings Place from 4–14 September to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The event will feature a wide range of live and online performances from famous podcasters. Popular shows like No Such Thing As A Fish, Wooden Overcoats, and Jameela Jamil’s Wrong Turns are included in the first wave of events. For the first time, the festival will partner with History Hit to host live shows from its hit podcasts. Tickets for the initial shows start at £11, with more events to be announced soon.
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Professors Explores Meaning Behind First Three Final Destination Movies Penn State Altoona professors Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff released a new episode of their podcast, "Horror Joy," where they talk about the first three "Final Destination" movies. They discuss how the films show fears about technology, society, and major events like Y2K and 9/11. The episode also covers the character Bludworth and how the movies comment on what it means to live in today's world. | Podcast Ad Spending Reaches New Peak A new study shows that interest and spending on podcast advertising among marketers and media agencies has reached its highest level in eleven years. In 2025, 78% of agencies and advertisers use podcast ads and 69% plan to invest in them soon, a big jump from just 10% in 2015. The study suggests brands should now dedicate at least 5% of their digital budgets to podcasting. |
Michael Palin Headlines Crossed Wires Podcast Fest Michael Palin, one of Britain's most famous figures who does not yet have a podcast, will be interviewed by Greg James at the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival in Sheffield on July 4th. The festival, now in its second year, features many well-known podcast hosts and aims to celebrate the community that podcasts create. Greg James, who is now the festival’s creative director, looks forward to discussing Palin’s early life and hopes to inspire him to start his own podcast. | Audacy Highlights LGBTQ+ Voices With Pride Activities Audacy celebrated Pride Month 2025 with events like a Drag Show Brunch in San Francisco and participation in Pride parades nationwide. The company shows its ongoing support for the LGBTQ+ community through Channel Q, its LGBTQ+ talk radio network that highlights queer voices and stories year-round. Audacy’s efforts demonstrate a commitment to LGBTQ+ representation, culture, and inclusion across all its platforms. |
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Podcast Of The Day
Glory Daze
Hosted by Heisman winner and former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel, Glory Daze dives into unfiltered conversations with athletes and celebrities about the highs of iconic sports moments and the personal struggles behind the spotlight. Produced by Almost Friday Media, the podcast’s second season features guests like Maxx Crosby, Brian Urlacher, and Tom Segura, blending nostalgia with candid talks on mental health and growth. With a laid-back yet introspective vibe, Manziel creates a space where fans get raw stories about glory, pressure, and resilience—straight from the voices who lived it.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
From the Field to the Mic
Shannon Sharpe is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, three-time Super Bowl champion, and now a dominant media personality, captivating audiences through his unfiltered sports commentary on ESPN’s First Take and his viral podcasts Club Shay Shay and Nightcap. Known for his sharp wit, fearless interviews (like the record-breaking Katt Williams episode), and candid takes on sports and culture, Sharpe has transcended athletics to become a multimedia powerhouse. But how did a tight end with a "colloquial dialect" and a seventh-round draft pedigree outtalk the competition to rule sports media?
Upcoming Podcast Events
Discover the latest trends and strategies in podcasting by attending these must-experience upcoming events—perfect for creators, brands, and industry professionals looking to elevate their audio game.
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Podcast Tip Of The DayKeep multi-guest recordings in sync by using tools like Auphonic or manual waveform alignment in your editing software. Smooth out transitions with crossfades (2-3 seconds) or subtle music cues to avoid jarring cuts—your listeners will thank you for the polished flow! For remote recordings, ask guests to record local backups (like via QuickTime or Voice Memos) as a safety net. And always leave a 5-second buffer of room tone at the start/end of each track for cleaner edits. |  |
A Final Note
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