Popular British Podcast Sweet Bobby Becomes a Netflix Film

Netflix is creating a documentary about Sweet Bobby, a story from Britain's popular podcast Tortoise, produced by Raw. The plot revolves around broadcaster Kirat Assi who was deceived for over a decade in an online relationship with 'Bobby'. This project marks Netflix's latest venture into British podcast content, following another production based on Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse.

Rise in Popularity of True Crime Podcasts

True crime podcasts have become very popular in the U.S, with a recent report showing potential for further growth. Around 17% of people over 13 years old in the U.S watch true crime on TV or movies and listen to podcasts, but do not currently listen to true crime podcasts. This suggests that there are about 48 million potential listeners for this genre, especially if podcast creators focus on high-profile cases.

Katy Perry Opens Up About Controversial Collaboration in Podcast

Katy Perry discussed her recent collaborations with producer Dr. Luke, who has faced sexual assault allegations from Kesha, on a new episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast. Perry defended her decision to work with him saying he was one of many collaborators and that she writes songs based on her own life experiences. The two singles featuring Dr. Luke appear on Perry's forthcoming album 143 which is set to release on September 20.

Eurogamer Editors Reunite for Anniversary Podcast

Eurogamer, a popular gaming site, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week. Past editors including John Bye (1999-2002), Kristan Reed (2002-2008), Tom Bramwell (2008-2014), Oli Welsh (2014-2021) and current editor Wesley Yin-Poole have been gathered for a special podcast to mark the occasion. Unfortunately, recent editors Martin Robinson and Tom Phillips couldn't join as they were at Gamescom during the recording.

Former S-Town Host Launches Podcast about Media Industry

Former This American Life producer, Brian Reed, is launching a podcast called Question Everything on September 12. The show will explore the journalism industry and its effectiveness in serving the public's needs through interviews with other journalists. It will also discuss topics like the upcoming 2024 election and the impact of "fake news" on mainstream media.

Meet Sandy Kaye, the warm and engaging host of 'A Breath Of Fresh Air'. Known for her captivating interviews, she brings us closer to our favorite music legends from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Join her as she uncovers their inspiring stories and revisits their iconic songs that have defined generations. With Sandy, it's not just about the music; it’s a journey back in time filled with memories and nostalgia.

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

I'm not sure the name of my show is particularly great for discoverability but when it began, I didn't even know it had to be. My partner named it A Breath of Fresh Air because that's what someone once referred to me as. I guess the name really suits the show because my chats with artists really ARE a bit of a fresh breath .. they're warm, honest, intimate and sometimes quirky. Like life itself.

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

Like most people I’m really into the music I grew up with the soundtrack of my life. That's the 60s, 70s and 80's. So, I track down and chat with some of the biggest musical names of the era. The show is all about Their Lives. Their Stories. Their Music - told in THEIR voices. Think Blondie, Alice Cooper, Gordon Lightfoot or Peter Frampton. It's a rare archive for current and future music lovers

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

I chased the late Canadian star, Gordon Lightfoot for some 2 years before he gave me an interview. I'd always been a fan and was shocked when he chatted with me as intimately as he did. He told me about how regretful he was that he had done the wrong thing by his wife and kids. He was almost in tears when he admitted he’d been a womaniser and said he'd been trying to repair the damage for a decade

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

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan - his honesty and humility were refreshing. He shared about his pain in losing his wife and told stories about life as a rock 'n roller- the glamorous and the not-so glamorous sides.

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

I have at least 6 months worth of interviews that remain unedited so I will work my way through them, rolling them out week after week at exactly the same time and same day. Simultaneously I continue to seek new interviewees and respond to listener's requests asking to hear from their favourite artist. You can expect to hear from Kim Carnes, The Moody Blues, Huey Lewis + The News, Smokie and more

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• Podstock : Podcast + Festival + Barcamp

• Date: Sept 15, 2024

  Cost: EUR 50 - 150

  Location: Youth and Leisure Center at Dümmer

  Dümmerstraße 42

  49401 Damme – Dümmerlohausen