iHeartMedia Sees Rise in Podcast Revenue

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The Dan Bongino Show Sees Big Growth in July 2024

The Dan Bongino Show saw a surge in growth in July 2024, following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The total number of downloads for the show increased by 40% compared to June; it also rose to top positions on Apple Podcasts and Spotify charts. Additionally, raw video views of the podcast on Rumble grew by 51% over June.

Joel Kim Booster to Host Season 2 of "Bad Dates" Podcast

Actor and comedian Joel Kim Booster will host Season 2 of the podcast "Bad Dates," produced by SmartLess Media. The series, which premieres on August 26 with new episodes every Monday, features guests discussing their worst dating experiences. Booster is known for his roles in "Fire Island" and "Loot," as well as his Netflix comedy special exploring his life as a gay Asian American male.

Catholic Review Media and Hispanic Ministry Launch Spanish Podcast

Catholic Review Media, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Hispanic Ministry, has launched a new Spanish-language podcast named “Protagonistas de Fe”. The program is hosted by Lia Garcia and features interviews with key figures from various fields. It aims to reach out to the Hispanic community both in the United States and abroad and can be accessed on multiple platforms including SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts.

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Stephen Clapham is the host of the Behind the Balance Sheet podcast. With a passion for making investing more understandable, Stephen speaks with top investors and experts to shed light on what makes an investment successful. Whether you're a professional investor, a student aspiring to enter the industry, or just someone interested in private investing, Stephen's goal is to educate, entertain and help improve your investing skills. He brings in well-known guests along with some hidden gems from the world of finance and investment.

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

Its a terrible name for a podcast but its the name of my training business and the idea is to look behind the numbers

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

I interview professional investors and they tell me their tricks is the main theme, but I have surprise guests, like a man dying of cancer or England rugby manager Sir Clive Woodward. The idea is to learn how to be a better investor and live a fulfilled life.

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

Worst moment: I couldn't work the camera and Sir Clive Woodward was staring at me. He is an imposing man whose motto is preparedness. I knew what he was thinking - I hadn't prepared properly. I gave up and pretended I had it working - we had to can the video version!

Peter Cowley talked about how 2 of his 3 sons committed suicide, and said he might burst into tears but it was me who cried.

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

Sir Bill Browder, the man who took on Putin. I have been a great admirer of his and it was wonderful to sit down and talk for an hour. He is am amazing raconteur.

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

We have started a second podcast looking at the energy transition which I do with a famous climate change finance expert. And we may do other mini-series - I am looking at a series of interviewing a particular genre of investor and another on a particular sector.

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