New Podcast Celebrates Seattle's Cultural Scene

Seattle's "Puget Sound Public Radio" KUOW has launched a new podcast called Meet Me Here, dedicated to the local arts and culture scene. The show will offer weekly rundowns of recommendations for regional events and feature interviews with local artists and creators. This is part of KUOW's broader initiative to bring more localized content in digital format, helping listeners feel connected to their region.

A Look at Late Style in Film Through Podcast

Film historian Karina Longworth is exploring the work of older filmmakers in the latest season of her podcast "You Must Remember This". The new series focuses on directors like Clint Eastwood and Francis Ford Coppola, discussing how they continued to create influential movies later in their careers. Each episode ends with a description of the featured director's death, highlighting their contributions until their final days.

Tencent Music in Talks to Purchase Podcast Company Ximalaya

Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) is in talks to buy Chinese podcasting firm Ximalaya Inc for $2.4 billion, expanding its audio content beyond music. The deal would involve a mix of cash and shares, with no final decisions made yet. This move could put TME in direct competition with global streaming platforms like Spotify.

Canadian Firm TPX to Handle BBC Podcast Ads

BBC Studios and The Podcast Exchange (TPX) have formed a partnership, making TPX the exclusive advertising reseller for BBC podcasts in Canada. The decision is driven by the rapidly growing podcast market in Canada, with TPX's strong reputation making them an ideal partner to bring BBC content to new advertisers. This follows BBC Studios' creation of a dedicated audio production unit last year and its collaboration with Triton Digital.

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Meet Andy Grant, the host of Real Men Feel with Andy Grant. He is an inspiring author, speaker and transformation coach that promotes the importance of emotional expression in men. As a healer and suicide attempt survivor, he encourages men to embrace their humanity and all its emotions. His mission? To remind every man that it's okay to feel.

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

Andy Grant is a best-selling author, speaker, Transformational Energy Coach, healer, and suicide prevention activist. As the host of the award-winning Real Men Feel podcast, he champions emotional well-being and encourages men to step out of the “emotional closet.” Andy holds certifications in Positive Psychology, the Enwaken Coaching System, Akashic Records, Life Activation, and more.

What inspired you to start a podcast?

For years, I was an energy coach with mostly female clients. I kept feeling pulled to create something specifically for men. After being asked to speak about masculinity, the phrase real men feel stuck with me. In early 2016, I received a healing called Life Activation, and within weeks, the first episode of Real Men Feel was live.

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

I was invited to give a presentation on masculinity in late 2015. As I researched, I kept seeing phrases like real men do this, and real men don't do that. I thought to myself, what if real men feel was a common and supported phrase? What if people saw a man crying in public and said, wow, that's a real man right there?

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

The mental health and personal growth of men. Real Men Feel reminds men that they are human beings and have the right to experience and express all of their emotions.

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

Way back in episode 26, I interviewed Boysen Hodgson from the ManKind Project. He talked about a weekend-long training and initiation for men called the New Warrior Training Adventure. Our conversation convinced me it was something I wanted to do. One upcoming in a month, about 40 minutes from my home. In the show, I pledged to attend, and I did. I've been involved with them ever since.

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

Panache Desai was probably the biggest deal to me. He's a teacher I've followed for years, he's a best-selling author, international speaker and has been on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday. That made me realize how easy it was to have well-known people on the show. All it took was an email. Many guests have become friends and returned to be on multiple times.

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

About to celebrate episode 350!

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Podcast Tip Of The Day

Professional video lighting relies on three core elements—here’s what each does:
1. Key Light – Your main light source (brightest), placed at a 45° angle to one side of your camera. This defines your face.

2. Fill Light – A softer light on the opposite side (half the key’s brightness) to gently reduce shadows without flattening your features.

3. Backlight (Hair Light) – Positioned behind you, this separates you from the background by adding a subtle glow to your shoulders/head.