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Podcast Tonight
May 19, 2025
Professors and Students Aim for the Golden Buzzy
The Podcast-a-thon event saw 48 projects competing for the Golden Buzzy trophy, with faculty and students equally invested in the competition. Professors invited their classes to create podcasts on any subject, while journalism alumni provided mentoring. Seven audio stories reached the final round where they were listened to by judges and audience members. The grand prize was won by Maddie Luebkert and Shaye Phillips for their podcast 'Reporting the Unimaginable with Anne Saker'. The annual event is primarily organized by Doug Swift who also provides resources for participants.
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Disctopia Buys Wavve to Enhance Content Sharing Disctopia, a podcast hosting platform, is buying Wavve, which turns audio into social media videos. This will allow Disctopia users to easily share content on various social media platforms and increase their audience reach. The integration of Wavve technology is set to be completed in the coming weeks. | Blubrry Podcasting to Attend The Podcast Show London Blubrry Podcasting will be part of The Podcast Show London, a large festival for podcast business, on May 21-22. Blubrry's CEO and other team members will be available to discuss everything from launching strategies to network migrations. Blubrry will also showcase AI-powered tools, different hosting plans, IAB-certified podcast statistics, and hold daily giveaways of RØDECaster Duo compact production studio. |
Happy Place Festival to Take Over Gunnersbury Park Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival is returning this summer with events in London and Cheshire. The festival offers workshops, talks from experts on various topics like nutrition and menopause, art spaces, breathwork sessions, shopping from small brands and more. This year's guests include Davina McCall, Katie Piper, Julia Bradbury and others. | Microsoft CEO Uses AI to Summarize Podcasts Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella uses AI tools to summarise his favorite podcasts during his commute. These summaries are created using an app called Copilot, which he also uses at work to summarize messages from Outlook and Teams. Microsoft is integrating AI throughout their business, with 20% - 30% of the company's code now reportedly being written by AI. |
Podcast ToolSpreaker is a podcast creation and hosting platform that now offers mobile recording and editing tools via its app, letting users produce, enhance, and publish episodes on the go.
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Podcast Of The Day
The Mark Bishop Show
American business stands at a crossroads—booming with innovation yet grappling with supply chain disruptions, shifting consumer habits, and the pressure to adapt in a post-pandemic world. Entrepreneurs and established leaders alike face a landscape where agility and insight are more valuable than ever, but where do they turn for real-world wisdom? The Mark Bishop Show delivers exactly that, featuring candid conversations with global business minds and hosted by a seasoned radio and TV veteran who knows the pulse of American enterprise.
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Upcoming Podcast Events
Discover the latest trends and strategies in podcasting by attending these must-experience upcoming events—perfect for creators, brands, and industry professionals looking to elevate their audio game.
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Podcast Tip Of The DayListen to your final edit in a different environment (car, headphones, etc.) to catch hidden flaws—your studio can’t reveal how it truly sounds to audiences. Note any background noise, dull sections, or jarring transitions that need polishing. Quick Fixes: |  |
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