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October 25, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

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'What's Ray Saying?' Triumphs Over Stars in Awards

Ray Christian, host of the podcast “What’s Ray Saying?”, has won multiple awards at the Black Podcasting Awards including Best History Podcast, Best Solo Host and Best Editing. The podcast by PRX explores black history through Christian's personal experiences as an army veteran, educator and growing up in Richmond, Virginia. As it progresses since its launch in 2016, Christian aims to produce a full season each year and possibly start a live version.

SiriusXM Prepares for Future after Howard Stern with Big Podcast Deals

SiriusXM is preparing for the potential retirement of radio host Howard Stern by signing big deals with popular podcasts "SmartLess" and "Call Her Daddy". The company's strategy includes trying to convert free podcast listeners into paid subscribers, possibly through a paywall. SiriusXM President Scott Greenstein states that while they are willing to take calculated risks on new talent, their focus is on growing their existing audience and finding more top-tier podcasts.

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Investigative Podcast Uncovers Abuse in Glamour Industry

The Bunny Trap, a new 10-part podcast series, investigates allegations of abuse within the glamour industry by Luis Gomez, a self-proclaimed "Playboy photographer." Hosted by investigator Ellie Flynn and produced by Novel, the series follows years-long inquiry into claims made against Gomez by numerous models. The first two episodes will be released on October 29th on major podcast platforms.

Esther Perel and Las Culturistas Honored at Signal Awards

The Signal Awards, an awards program for podcasts, has chosen Esther Perel and the hosts of Las Culturistas as the winners of its Special Achievement Award. The award recognizes their significant impact on audio artform through their shows "Where Should We Begin?" and "Las Culturistas". Winners will be celebrated at an event in Brooklyn on November 12th.

Barron Trump Guides Father's Podcast Strategy

Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, is reportedly helping with his father's podcast strategy. According to Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, Barron has been instrumental in selecting or recommending several podcasts for his dad. The podcasts recommended by Barron have proven to be very popular and successful.

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MEGAN DEAL’S PODCAST JOURNEY

Meet Megan Deal, the voice behind The Real Deal Conversations. With a knack for getting to the heart of matters, she's here to bring you genuine and inspiring stories that are sure to touch your soul. Join Megan as she delves into raw and authentic conversations, shedding light on real life issues and offering hope along the way.

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

I live in the midwest. I am happily married to my husband Daniel and we have three kids. During the day I advocate for at-risk children and youth as the community engagement specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters. I am also a motivational speaker and I was the keynote speaker for events 9 times in a 6 month time span. And finally, why I am here, I am a podcast host. My Instagram is @Megan.TRDC

What inspired you to start a podcast?

The Real Deal Conversations Podcast was created to be a space that brings the real, raw, and authentic to light in order to inspire, encourage, and bring hope. Through guest's stories and topical conversations the show aims to help listeners feel less alone and empowered that healing and hope is possible!

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

It is a play on my last name but also stays true to the heart of the show, and that is being a space for real and authentic conversations.

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

Bringing inspiration, encouragement, and hope to people in our communities by people in our communities.

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

My recording with Josh Shipp. It was a pretty big deal to me having him on. He is a world-famous motivational speaker. I had to defuse my nerves or else I wasn't going to be able to enjoy the moments in the recording. I was just honest about that to him, and he chatted about the spaces he still gets nervous into this day. It was cool and created another layer of authenticity.

 

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

One of my favorite's is Dr. Amit who specializes in ADHD and Autism. That episode brought so much awareness to that community on the show.

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

I am starting my year-long mentorship under John C. Maxwell's "High Capacity Leaders". I am very excited to see what doors open for the podcast in that. Hopefully, we see some powerhouse leaders from that space on the show.

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

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Record An Episode

  1. Go to your profile's dashboard and click on the 'Create New Recording' button at the top.

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  3. If a notification asking for microphone access appears on your computer screen, make sure to agree.

Invite Guest/s

  1. Go to the Recording Page, click Invite.

  2. Input each guest's name and email. Click Send Invites. They'll get an email with a link to the recording.

  3. Or, copy the invite link and send it in your own email. Guests just need to click the link and enter their name. No registration needed.

Check The Settings

  1. Once everyone is connected, ensure that all participants can hear and see each other. Confirm that you and your guests have selected the desired headphones, microphones, and cameras.

  2. To adjust any audio or video preferences, on the Recording Page: You should click Call Settings. Each guest should also click Call Settings.

Start & End Recording

  1. Click "Start Recording" to begin. A 3-second countdown appears before start. To pause, click "Pause". You can resume by clicking "Start Recording" again.

  2. To finish recording and return to a normal call, press the "Stop Recording" button. As host, you control when recording starts and stops.

  3. After finishing with guests, you can end the call. Zencastr will automatically save all audio tracks on your computer. Hosts can also download guest's audio files if needed. 

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