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May 30, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes

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It's a beautiful Thursday, May 30 and we're excited to share with you the latest happenings in the world of podcasting. We've rounded up some exciting news, useful tips, and amazing podcast recommendations just for you. As always, we aim to keep your podcast game strong by delivering fresh content right at your fingertips. And since today is National Creativity Day, let's celebrate by adding a splash of creativity into everything we do. Remember: "Creativity doesn't wait for that perfect moment - it fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones."

So let's get creative and make our podcasts more engaging than ever before!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PODCAST WORLD
Jon Stewart's 'The Weekly Show' Podcast to Launch in June

Jon Stewart is launching a new podcast called "The Weekly Show." It will be available on all major platforms starting June 6 and will release fresh content each Thursday. In the promotional trailer, Stewart humorously admits that he named it "The Weekly Show" because he lacked creativity in naming. He also mentions his confusion about the title considering that even though it's weekly, he only hosts 'The Daily Show' once a week.

In Other News

This weekend, Sheffield will be hosting the Crossed Wires festival. The event, which runs from Friday (May 31) to Sunday (June 2), will see some of the country's most popular podcasters gather at various venues including Sheffield City Hall. Attendees can expect live shows, new performances and special guests throughout the weekend.

A new 24/7 channel featuring Steven Bartlett's podcast, The Diary of a CEO, has been launched exclusively on Samsung TV Plus. This collaboration is currently accessible in the UK and the Netherlands and will continue until Christmas.

News 6, a CBS affiliated TV station in Orlando, Florida known as WKMG-TV, has received two Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from RTDNA. They earned the Excellence in Innovation award for making significant changes to their streaming service content on News 6+. This included introducing three new live shows during the morning slot. Additionally, they were recognized for having the best podcast - Your Florida Daily, presented by Katrina Scales.

Fever FM, a renowned supporter of Bollywood and entertainment, has launched an exciting event to honor India's top podcasters. This significant initiative is in collaboration with HT Smartcast, the podcast division of HT Media Ltd. The event aims to bring together acclaimed podcasters, celebrities, experts and industry leaders from across India to highlight and promote the contemporary audio medium.

Fishers' Launch has successfully built a new podcast studio. It's designed with two distinct rooms, one dedicated to audio-only recordings and the other for video shoots. The room set up for podcasts can comfortably accommodate four people, making it perfect for interviews or any type of audio recording. The press release highlighted its double-layered acoustic walls that block out external noise.

PODCAST OF THE DAY
The Loadstar Podcast

The Loadstar Podcast is a comprehensive source of information and insights about the global supply chain. It features interviews with top executives and analysts from freight, shipping, air cargo and logistics sectors worldwide. The podcast discusses market trends, challenges, as well as significant stories covered by The Loadstar's team of journalists. Hosted by Mike King, the podcast aims to lead in industry news coverage while promoting critical thinking and improvement within the global freight industry.

PODCAST TIP OF THE DAY
How to Soundproof a Room for Podcasts

Getting into podcasting can be an exciting journey. However, ensuring that your audio quality is top-notch is one of the most crucial things to consider in this venture. Poor sound quality can deter listeners and hinder the growth of your podcast. This article will guide you through simple steps on how to effectively soundproof your podcasting studio, helping ensure that every word you speak resonates clearly with your audience without any disruptive background noises or disturbances.

PODCAST FACTS
Did You Know?

  • Fully 84% of the voting-age public is reached by ad-supported audio daily.

  • Republicans listen to more AM/FM Radio than other groups, with an index of 109 (or 9% more listening than average).  The ad-supported spoken-word channels on SiriusXM are a particularly efficient place to find Republicans, with an index of 146.   

  • Meanwhile, podcasts stand out as the more efficient platform for reaching Democrats, indexing at 121.

  • Both streaming music, and in particular music videos on YouTube, over-deliver for these potential voters, with indexes of 103 and 123 respectively. 

Credit to Edison Research

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS

PODCAST EVENTS
June Podcast Events in 2024

Podcast Power-Up Summit

The Podcast Power-Up Summit is an exciting event where you can meet and learn from top podcasters and experts in North America. It's a place to share ideas, gain knowledge, make important connections, and boost your own podcasting journey. The focus of the summit is on emerging voices and industry innovators. Don't miss this key event during CMW and Radiodays North America!

Gaffin Creative

Mic Check Retreat is a three-day event designed to help podcasters enhance their skills and take their podcast to the next level. Attendees will learn about strategies for monetization, marketing, content creation, and more. In addition, there's an opportunity to network with other podcasters. This retreat also offers dedicated time for practical implementation of what you've learned. Furthermore, participants can join Mic Check Society - an online community offering continuous support on your podcasting journey through educational trainings and Q+A calls.

Sound Wave Summit

The Soundwave Summit is a gathering of independent Canadian podcast creators happening on June 6th, 2024 in Toronto. During the day, attendees can enjoy discussions and workshops at StartWell. In the evening, live podcast performances will take place at Taco Taco. The event provides an excellent opportunity for networking and learning from other podcast creators.

PODCAST TONIGHT RADIO SCHEDULE

Schedule starts every day from 12am GMT

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PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
Hipclip.ai

HipClip.AI is a web-based video editing tool that helps you make videos quickly and easily. It's designed to be user-friendly, so you don't need any technical skills to use it. You can use HipClip.AI for making short videos for social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. The tool also allows you to change your existing content into new formats so you always have something new to share with your audience.

Features:

  • Create Short Clips

  • Repurpose Content

  • Edit video by editing text

  • Transcription

PODCAST HOST SPOTLIGHT
Claire Lehmann

Claire Lehmann is an Australian journalist born in 1985. She is best known as the founding editor of Quillette, an online magazine she started in October 2015. Her story on the controversy involving Google engineer James Damore played a crucial role in boosting the success of her platform.

Quillette, based in Australia, focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary with no political bias. The guiding values are reason, science, and humanism. It also hosts podcasts and organizes social events for writers

and subscribers annually. In 2018, it was recognized by The Sydney Morning Herald who cited that Quillette has gained significant traction within tech and libertarian circles globally with up to two million followers monthly.

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