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Happy National Comfy Day! As we cozy up and relax, let's dive into the latest updates in the world of podcasting. Exciting new podcasts are constantly emerging, offering a wide range of topics and perspectives to explore. Have you ever wondered how to properly cite a podcast in your own podcast episodes? Stay tuned for tips and tricks on how to effectively credit and reference your sources. Get ready to learn and grow as we navigate the ever-expanding podcasting landscape together.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PODCAST WORLD
Travis and Jason Kelce to Address The Kansas City Shooting on 'New Heights' Podcast

Jason and Travis Kelce have a special announcement for their podcast listeners about the upcoming episode of New Heights. They posted a video on Instagram this Monday saying that they recorded the next episode before the unfortunate incident that happened after Super Bowl LVIII's victory parade in Kansas City, Missouri on Valentine's Day. The horrific event involved a shooting outside Union Station in downtown Kansas City which occurred last Wednesday.

In Other News

Revisiting the ‘Friday the 13th’ Remake On Its 15th Anniversary [Horror Queers Podcast]

After exploring H.P. Lovecraft's universe in Re-Animator and delving into an initial adaptation of The Portrait of Dorian Gray, the Horror Queers Podcast is surprisingly already on its third episode for February. Despite the mismatch with the holiday, they couldn't miss out on commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of Friday the 13th (2009).

HUMANATY podcast explores the power of kindness

Mana Moini appeared on WCCO to talk about her latest podcast which delves into the realms of wisdom and personal development.

'Bring more light': Billings Police Department launches 'positive' podcast

The Billings Police Department started a new podcast last month, which could increase their presence on social media platforms. Public Affairs Sgt. Jeff Stovall is optimistic that this will present a new perspective of the police department to the community. What was once only used as a dispatch radio by Stovall, has now been transformed into a microphone for podcasting.

PODCAST OF THE DAY
Top Storytelling And Fiction Podcasts For Your Pleasure

If you love a good story, whether to learn from it, see things from a new perspective or just zone out for a while, this article is for you. We dived into the world of storytelling and fiction podcasts - perfect if you're hunting for your next audio obsession or taking your first steps into this incredibly captivating medium. This is also handy for writers keen on exploring various narrative styles or folks looking to sharpen their English listening skills through engaging tales.

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PODCAST TIP OF THE DAY
How To Cite A Podcast

As podcasts grow in popularity, it becomes increasingly important to cite them correctly. This ensures that the creators receive appropriate credit for their work. Citing a podcast might seem tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's quite simple.

When citing a podcast, make sure to include details like its title, episode name and number, host's name, release date and where you found the podcast (like on which platform or network).

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PODCAST FACTS
Did You Know?

• Over 2.2 million podcasts are available on Spotify

• 1 in 4 podcast listeners use Spotify for podcast listening. As of February 2022, Spotify has 32.5 million US listeners. Compared to Apple’s 28.5 million

• Spotify acquired podcast companies Anchor FM and Gimlet Media in February 2019 for $340 million

• 16% of Spotify’s total monthly subscribers listen to podcasts on the platform

• Spotify’s podcast share in the US rose from 7% in 2018 to 25% in 2020

• Spotify podcast ‘StartUp Podcast’ by Gimlet has over 15 million downloads

• 25% of Spotify’s podcast content is exclusive to the platform

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PODCAST SUGGESTIONS

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PODCAST EVENTS
February Podcast Events in 2024

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. 

PODCAST TONIGHT RADIO SCHEDULE
Exciting Array of Fantastic Podcasts

• APB Cold Case

• True Crime Connections Advocacy Podcast

• The Kara Goldin Show

• It Came From The Radio

• TUDOR AND STUART FAIRYTALES

• Dream 100 Biz show

• Positive Polarity Podcast

• Vince Tracy Podcasts

• Mister Radio

• The Robot Industry Podcast

• Jason McGathey - Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot

PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
Descript

Descript is an all-in-one platform for audio and video editing. Initially, it started as a transcription tool but has since grown into a user-friendly podcast editing software. The application allows you to edit text within an audio file, so you can either record your own sound or import existing audio files. It's both available online and as a desktop app, making it easy and convenient for everyone to use.

Main Features :

• Text-to-speech

• Overdub

• Remove Filler Words

• Green Screen

• Podcast Show Notes

• Social Post Writer

• Find Good Clips

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