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Why Did Dana White Suddenly Leave Howie Mandel's Podcast Interview?

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PODCAST WORLD
Dana White Exits Howie Mandel Podcast Interview

UFC boss Dana White might not be on any podcasts in the near future. He left Howie Mandel, host of a popular podcast and America's Got Talent judge, surprised when he walked out even before his interview began. The show had started off casually with Mandel complimenting White’s business skills and expressing gratitude for his presence.

In Other News

Kids at Richard Lewis Brown Academy in Jacksonville are discovering ways to express themselves that their parents might not have had, all thanks to podcasting. The school’s PEARLS Program features a podcast where the students can talk about different subjects that matter to them and which they may otherwise find hard to communicate.

Vox Media said on Wednesday that famous writer and podcaster Brené Brown will be moving her popular shows, "Unlocking Us" and "Dare to Lead," to their podcast network.

The Joe Rogan Experience, Crime Junkie, and The Daily held onto their top three spots from last quarter. There was a bit of reshuffling in the remaining seven slots of the Top 10 but the real buzz is all about New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce.

Sony Music Entertainment and Crunchyroll are joining forces to launch a new podcast called Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect. This weekly roundtable discussion will explore how anime impacts broader pop culture trends. It's set to debut globally on February 16, with episodes airing in English across all major podcast platforms every Friday thereafter.

PODCAST OF THE DAY
Big Truth Podcast

Are you searching for a podcast that takes you on an extraordinary journey beyond the everyday? Look no further! Let us introduce The Big Truth podcast. This show delves into the lives of fascinating individuals who choose to live life outside the mainstream box.

If you have an interest in motorcycles, choppers, kustom culture, or music genres such as hardcore, punk rock, metal, thrash, or hip hop, this podcast is perfect for you. It also delves into topics related to high weirdness, including the paranormal, UFO/UAP phenomena, and psychedelics. 

PODCAST TIP OF THE DAY
How ChatGpt Can Be Used For Podcasting

The rise of AI technology has opened up new opportunities for podcasters to improve their shows and bring in unique ways to interact with their audience. ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for podcasters in numerous ways. While you could theoretically use it to generate an entire script for a podcast, the results might feel somewhat predictable and lack the spontaneity of human conversation. Despite this, ChatGPT still presents many exciting ways to improve your podcasts.

PODCAST FACTS
Did You Know?

  • Most of the 70+ independent podcasters surveyed by the Podcast Host (around 67%) stated that without an RSS feed, it shouldn't be considered a podcast.

  • About one-fifth (22%) didn’t see an RSS feed as crucial, while around 11% were undecided.

  • It's clear from these responses that most participants felt strongly about the necessity of RSS for podcasts, making "RSS is fundamental to podcasting" a common theme in their feedback. However, those who thought otherwise mainly emphasized on content over technicalities.

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS

PODCAST EVENTS
February Podcast Events in 2024

PodKnow

  • PodKnow 2024

  • Date: February 17, 2024

  • Cost: $25

  • Location: Virtual

PodKnow is a virtual podcasting conference featuring ten speakers poised to share their insights. The sessions encompass a range of knowledge beneficial for seasoned podcasters aiming for success with their existing shows and novices seeking an entry point into podcasting. Attendees can anticipate a variety of topics presented and instructed by industry experts, positioning PodKnow as a valuable resource for podcasting enthusiasts across different experience levels.

IAB Audio Summit

  • IAB Australia Audio Summit Sydney

  • Date: February 28, 2024

  • Cost: IAB Australia Member Complimentary tickets (2 Free tickets per member organization) | Additional Member tickets $125 | General Admission $225 | Agencies & Advertisers Free

  • Location: NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre, Surry Hills

The 8th IAB Audio Summit in 2024 is a gathering for professionals in marketing, advertising, broadcasting, and publishing to learn about the streaming audio and podcast advertising industry. The event is free for marketing and agency personnel, with IAB Australia members getting two free tickets. Topics discussed include digital audio revenue, podcast research, Gen Z engagement through audio, and optimizing audio investments. The summit ends with a networking session with refreshments.

On Air Fest

  • On Air Fest

  • Date: Feb 28-March 1, 2024

  • Cost: $175 - $700

  • Location: Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn, NY, USA

On Air Fest returns to Brooklyn’s Wythe Hotel for its annual flagship festival, bringing together the vanguard of storytellers, audio creatives, multimedia artists, musicians, industry leaders, and inspired listeners who are shaping the culture of sound. Led by a lineup that places media powerhouses alongside emerging voices and visionary thinkers, On Air Fest brings the medium far beyond the limits of personal listening devices through an array of real-life experiences that give talent the opportunity to step forward and people the chance to connect. 

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  • Detective Writer Podcast

  • Mysterious Brews

  • Inside the Crime Files with Anne Marie Schubert

  • Crime Junkie

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  • The Rainy Day Horror Show

PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
Audacity

Audacity is a free digital audio editor and recording software that can be used on Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix-like operating systems. It's designed to make audio recording and editing easy for everyone, no matter their level of experience. One great thing about Audacity is that it's open source. This means anyone can view or modify its source code as per their needs.

Main Features :

  • Record live with a microphone or mixer. Or digitize imported recordings.

  • Edit your tracks fast with intuitive tools, including cutting, pasting and smooth volume mixing.

  • Perfect your audio with more advanced effects:

  • Reduce background static with noise reduction tools.

  • Adjust tempo without altering pitch or vice versa.

  • Alter frequencies with equalizers, high and low-pass filters and more.

  • Reduce or isolate vocals in stereo tracks.

  • Add impact with distortion, echo, reverb and more effects.

  • Import, export and convert files in every popular audio format, including mp3, m4a, AIFF, FLAC, WAV and more. You can even combine clips from multiple formats into the same project.

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