New World Record Set by Martin Talk Show

The Martin Talk Show has set a new world record with 140 guests featured in one podcast episode, breaking the previous record of 137. This achievement was made during an episode recorded at The Victoria Hall Theatre in Harlow on January 25th. The show's host, Martin Colton, explained that this attempt was motivated by the loss of two friends last year.

New Podcast Lineup from Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media and iHeartMedia

Unanimous Media, co-owned by Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton, is partnering with iHeartMedia to launch a series of podcasts. The new content will cover sports, entertainment, culture and more. The first podcast in the lineup is G.O.T.E., hosted by Seth Curry and Travonne Edwards, set to debut in February.

Super Bowl LIX to Feature Live Coverage and Concert by iHeartMedia

Super Bowl LIX will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 6:30pm ET in New Orleans with coverage by iHeartMedia featuring live events and special guest interviews. Before the game, a Super Bowl Tailgate Concert featuring Post Malone will be presented exclusively by iHeart on YouTube, radio stations across the U.S., and the NFL's YouTube Channel. Several sports stations of iHeartMedia across the U.S will also present play-by-play updates of the match between Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

Holiday Dip Ends with January Podcast Boost

In January, podcast downloads increased with iHeartPodcasts leading the way with 172.1 million downloads and streams, according to Podtrac. The Walt Disney Company remained the second-largest publisher while Vox Media came in third. Among sales networks measured by Podtrac, iHeart Audience Network held first place, Libsyn overtook Acast for second place and NPR's sales network ranked fourth.

Podcast "Start Here" Launches Radio Version

ABC Audio is launching a weekend edition of its daily news podcast "Start Here," called "Start Here Weekend," starting Feb. 21. The new show will feature in-depth discussions about the week's top stories with various guests. This expansion represents ABC News' commitment to providing quality journalism across all platforms and increases the reach of the series in the audio space.

Funk Roberts is a fitness entrepreneur, professional athlete, and master trainer. He runs two successful businesses in the fitness industry and has won awards for his work. Known as the go-to expert for men over 40 looking to get fit, Funk uses his experience as a former professional volleyball player and Muay Thai fighter to help others achieve their goals. In addition to this, he's also partnered with NESTA to launch a popular training course and is a best-selling author on Amazon. He brings all of this expertise to his role as host of The Tribe Membership Show.

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

I’m Funk Roberts, a fitness expert and entrepreneur helping men over 40 get fit and entrepreneurs grow memberships. Founder of Over 40 Alpha (16K+ members), host of Over 40 Alpha Podcast, and author of 27 Tribe Secrets. With a Harvard Master’s in Business Innovation and Tribe Method Coaching, I teach strategies to build thriving, high-retention memberships and transform health.

What inspired you to start a podcast?

I launched The Tribe Membership Show to help entrepreneurs build thriving, high-retention memberships. After growing Over 40 Alpha (16K+ members), I saw the power of community and wanted to share proven strategies for attracting, engaging, and retaining members. This podcast gives real-world strategies to membership site owners create sustainable, profitable memberships.

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

I chose The Tribe Membership Show because a successful membership isn’t just about transactions—it’s about building a thriving tribe. I’ve seen this firsthand, where community and engagement drive long-term success. The name reflects my mission: helping entrepreneurs create memberships that foster connection, loyalty, and lasting impact. My book is called The 27 Tribe Secrets.

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

The Tribe Membership Show is all about helping membership site owners, coaches, and entrepreneurs build high-retention, engaged, and profitable communities. The focus is on attracting, engaging, and retaining members, using proven strategies from my Tribe Method Coaching and real-world experience growing Over 40 Alpha (16K+ members) into a thriving, sustainable membership.

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

Getting the first 5 episodes were big as it started the momentum of my new podcast

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

I have not had nay guests as yet

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

Just growth and launching a membership area where members of the Tribe Membership Show called "Tribe Builders" will get a plug an play strategy each episode that they can use to implement intot their business...whether it's strategies PDF, step-by-step blueprint, marketing swipes or checklists...they will get something actionable each episode

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