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July 03, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

Podcast PRO Newsletter

Good evening, it's Wednesday and we're back in your inbox with our Podcast PRO Newsletter. As always, we aim to keep you updated with the latest news from the podcasting world, useful tips, and new podcast recommendations. In honor of Start The Conversation Day today, remember these words: "Podcasting is not just about listening; it's a platform to start conversations that matter." So let's join hands in sparking important dialogues through this powerful medium.

Stay with us as there is plenty more exciting content coming up in this newsletter.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PODCAST WORLD
"New Heights" Podcast Takes Summer Break

Those who follow Jason and Travis Kelce's podcast "New Heights" may have to be patient for more updates. The season finale aired on Wednesday, July 3, marking the end of their second series. Jason humorously admitted he wasn't sure about how seasons work in podcasts. He also stated that they would take a brief hiatus over summer as his brother Travis begins training with the Kansas City Chiefs.

In Other News

Comedian Andrew Schulz is set to perform in San Antonio as part of "The Life Tour." The show will take place at the Majestic Theatre on September 12. According to Live Nation, the tour covers recent happenings, political issues and the complexities of life creation.

Ex-NFL player Marshawn Lynch is starting a new media project. He will be joined by someone outside the sports circle, California governor Gavin Newsom. They are also teaming up with agent Doug Hendrickson for this new podcast called Politickin’. The first episode will air on July 15.

The Moment Mentor Memento podcast, hosted by Dean Maureen MacDonald, includes 13 new faculty members who are setting up their research groups. The goal of the podcast is to familiarize these faculty members with their peers in the Faculty of Science and throughout the university. It's also a way for potential postdocs, grad students, journalists and future partners to get to know them better.

Arundhati Singh, a doctoral student in philosophy, struggled to find podcast resources on the link between feminist philosophy and economics. So, she decided to create her own called The Pinkonomics Podcast. It delves into how womanhood relates to economics through various viewpoints including philosophy, economics, sociology and law. This was Singh's summer project.

The host of the true crime podcast "Small Town Dicks" might surprise you - it's Yeardley Smith, known to many as the voice behind Lisa Simpson. The popular actor from "The Simpsons" began hosting this podcast in 2017 where detectives share their most unforgettable investigations. The show is led by three ex-detectives, referred to as "dicks", an old Hollywood term for detectives: Dan Grice, his twin brother Dave Grice, and Paul Holes who specializes in unsolved cases.

PODCAST OF THE DAY
Sparkling Wholeness

The Sparkling Wholeness Podcast is a unique health-focused show hosted by Erin Kerry, a bipolar disorder survivor. The podcast features discussions with health experts from diverse fields on various wellness topics. It aims to provide hope and support for mental health issues while exploring topics like trauma, gut healing, gene biohacking, body image concerns and the challenges of motherhood and parenting. Each episode is intended to inspire whole-person wellness.

PODCAST TIP OF THE DAY
How to Fix Distorted Audio

If you've ever dealt with distorted audio in your music or sound production, you know just how frustrating this problem can be. Distortion alters the original audio signal into something undesired, changing the shape or waveform of the sound and making it less than perfect for your project. Whether you're producing a hit song, crafting a podcast episode, or editing video footage - distorted audio is an issue we'd all like to avoid. This article will guide you through practical ways on how to fix distorted audio and ensure high-quality sound output in any context.

PODCAST FACTS
Did You Know?

  • People now listen to AM/FM radio 43% of the time and podcasts 36% of the time. This gap has shrunk from a difference of 53 percentage points seven years ago to just seven now. In a few more years, it's likely that podcasts will overtake AM/FM radio.

  • However, this trend is not seen across all age groups. Those aged 65 and older still prefer AM/FM radio significantly more than podcasts. But for listeners between the ages of 13 and 64, podcast listening (41%) already exceeds AM/FM listening (39%).

  • When we look at Americans aged 65 or above, they predominantly listen to AM/FM radio with a wide margin - they tune into radios more by as much as a difference of about half (66%-13%). Interestingly enough, this same significant disparity was observed among all Americans aged over thirteen in the year prior.

  • Moreover, there has been an increase in ad-supported spoken word audio content consumption: from accounting for one-fourth (26%) of total listening time among those aged between 25 to fifty-four in the year before last; it has risen by six percent points just recently in last year making up almost one-third(32%), which today stands at two-fifths(40%), according to Edison’s most recent data.

Credit to Edison Research

PODCAST EVENTS
July Podcast Events in 2024

The Podcast Summit

  • Podcast Summit 2024

  • Date: July 4-5, 2024

  • Cost: $100-$500

  • Location: Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St NE

    Atlanta, GA 30303

The Podcast Summit is a noteworthy conference event taking place in Atlanta, GA on July 4th weekend. It's an exceptional platform for podcast enthusiasts and creators to learn, network and grow. This summit is ideal for anyone interested in starting their own podcast, refining existing shows or looking at podcasts as a marketing tool. Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry professionals, explore latest trends and enhance their audio content creation skills. Whether you're an aspiring podcaster or a business owner aiming to expand your brand promotion, this event promises valuable insights into the world of podcasting.

True Crime and Paranormal Festival

The True Crime & Paranormal Festival is an exciting event where podcast listeners can meet and interact with their favorite podcasters. The festival features live recordings, panel discussions on various topics, and a large Podcast Gallery where the best true-crime and paranormal podcasts are showcased. Attendees get to engage in conversations, take selfies, and create memories with the podcasters. There's also a chance to discover new favorites as well as learn more about the creation of these shows.

PODCAST TONIGHT RADIO SCHEDULE

Schedule starts every day from 12am GMT

  • EZ Conversations

  • Getting Personal With Plant Medicine

  • Diabetics Doing Things

  • The 1% In Recovery

  • Radio Crystal Blue

  • Dark Horse Entrepreneur

  • Sips, Suds, & Smokes

  • Starship Fonzie

  • New Heights Show On Education

  • The Robot Industry Podcast

  • Fiction Writing Made Easy

  • The Eurasian Knot

PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
Simplified

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PODCAST HOST SPOTLIGHT
Rob Howe

Rob Howe is a dedicated individual who has been living with Type 1 diabetes for 13 years. He serves as Chair of the Leadership Council’s Ambassador Committee and also works full-time at his own agency. Apart from being an entrepreneur, Rob is a marketing strategist, podcaster and former professional basketball player.

In 2015, he took on another role by founding Diabetics Doing Things to highlight the remarkable things that people with Type 1 diabetes are doing worldwide. His podcast has already gained much attention with over 250k downloads from more than 50 countries

since its launch in 2018. Rob continues to inspire others through his work while striving to help one person at a time with their journey in dealing with diabetes.

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