New York Times to Launch A Podcast

The New York Times is starting a podcast for Wirecutter, its product review section, on August 21. The show, called "The Wirecutter Show", aims to make the content of Wirecutter more accessible and will provide practical advice from their journalists. This move is also a part of the Times' plan to increase revenue sources for the review segment.

The Top 50 U.S. Podcasts of Q2 2024

Edison Research has released the Top 50 U.S. podcasts for Q2 of 2024, with The Joe Rogan Experience, Crime Junkie, and The Daily still leading the pack. Call Her Daddy is back in the top 5 after a year, while New Heights dropped to #14 possibly due to football's off-season. Two new podcasts have made it into the Top 50: Dropouts at #41 and You Should Know Podcast at #42.

Sinclair Grows Podcast Division with New Sports Shows

Sinclair is expanding its podcast division with a new range of sports programming featuring top athletes, coaches and experts. The media company plans to launch several shows in the coming weeks, starting with "The Triple Option" on August 21 and followed by "Throwbacks" on September 5. Sinclair has also secured sponsorships for these shows from brands like Wendy's, BetMGM, NHTSA and ZipRecruiter.

New Approach to Sustainable Urban Design Discussed in Podcast

The "Talking Headways" podcast discusses a new approach to sustainable urban design, based on the Sustainable Urban Design Framework. The book, by Nico Larco and Kaarin Knudson, is organized around five sustainability-focused areas and four scales of intervention. The podcast highlights how creating density in communities can impact various aspects of sustainability including energy use, residents' cost of living, and access to goods and services.

BSM Partners Debut Rebranded Pet Industry Podcast

BSM Partners has rebranded its pet industry-focused podcast, formerly known as The Pet Industry Podcast, to Barking Mad. The new platform aims to connect pet owners, industry decision-makers, veterinarians and innovators with expert insights on pet care through investigative content. Barking Mad will be co-hosted by Jordan Tyler and Dr. Stephanie Clark and will release episodes every other Wednesday starting August 21.

Sabrina Ricci is a co-host of the popular podcast 'I Know Dino'. She shares her deep passion for dinosaurs and paleontology with listeners each week. Alongside her husband Garret, Sabrina works to make complex scientific discoveries accessible and enjoyable for all. Known for her engaging style, she has endeared herself to both dinosaur experts and newcomers alike. With a background in science communication, Sabrina is not just a dinosaur enthusiast but also an expert who knows how to share knowledge in fun ways.

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

It was a mix of incorporating dinosaurs in the name and rhyming.

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

I Know Dino is a family friendly educational podcast for adults about dinosaurs that promotes science and critical thinking. We interview experts and cover discoveries, news, and deep dives of specific dinosaurs.

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

We spent our 5th wedding anniversary in a remote dinosaur town in Australia. the people who run the museum there even cooked us a wonderful dinner and after we recorded an interview with them.

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

It's hard to say! One is paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim, because we always have fun chatting

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

We're about to launch a DI-KNOW-IT-ALL CHALLENGE. The gist is dinosaurs have somehow come back, and listeners must use their knowledge to answer questions and help the dinos (and people) out of various predicaments. All for the chance at winning a dino-mite prize.

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