Tech Company Launches Easy Podcasting Platform

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New Tool Makes Podcast Creation Simple

El Segundo-based tech firm has launched Chatmosa, a platform designed to simplify podcast creation and make fundraising events more interactive. Developed by Camille Alcasid and Sandra Jimenez, it combines tools for content creation and audience engagement in one place. It also offers real-time interaction for remote donors during fundraisers, with campaigns continuing as podcasts. The platform requires no downloads or new accounts, users can log in using existing social media or email accounts. Chief Product Officer David Cronshaw describes it as flexible with audio-first conversations and video split-screen capabilities.

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Marc Maron's Popular Podcast to End in Fall

Marc Maron's popular podcast, which started in 2009 and has nearly 2,000 episodes to date, will end this fall. The show boasts 1.1 billion downloads, listens and impressions with more than 300 bonus episodes for premium subscribers. Notable moments include a record-breaking interview with President Barack Obama in 2015 and an episode featuring Robin Williams that was chosen for preservation by the Library of Congress.

Arabic Podcasts Gaining Popularity Among Youth

Podcasting has gained popularity worldwide, including in the Arab world where it serves as a platform for connection, education and entertainment. Countries like Saudi Arabia have seen significant growth in podcast listenership due to their young, digitally-focused population and investment in digital media. In other Arab countries, popular podcasts often focus on culture, politics, identity, entrepreneurship and personal development.

BIG3 League to Stream Games on iHeartRadio App

In 2017, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz created the BIG3 basketball league, which is now partnering with iHeartMedia. The partnership will involve streaming games live on the iHeartRadio app and promoting both brands across various platforms including radio, digital media and live events. As part of the deal, iHeartMedia will also receive branding opportunities such as logo placements in-game and exclusive contesting.

Mongabay Launches Podcasts in French and Indonesian

Environmental news outlet Mongabay has started new podcasts in French and Bahasa Indonesia, increasing its language offerings to four. This move is part of a larger effort to reach global audiences with preferred languages and mediums. The new French and Indonesian podcasts will share important environmental stories with communities directly affected by biodiversity and conservation challenges.

Podcast Tool

Ashampoo Music Studio 11 is a versatile audio workstation that combines music production tools with practical editing features, offering podcasters an all-in-one solution for basic audio refinement. While primarily designed for musicians, its intuitive interface and multifunctional capabilities make it surprisingly useful for podcast production tasks. The software bridges the gap between music creation and spoken-word editing with streamlined workflows.

  1. Trimming and merging interview clips

  2. Converting audio files between formats

  3. Organizing episode libraries with metadata tagging

  4. Recording audio from streaming platforms for research/reference

  5. Balancing voice levels with basic mixing tools

  6. Creating intro/outro music beds

  7. Archiving old episodes to physical media

  8. Generating playlists for multi-segment shows

Podcast Of The Day

Rocky Mountain Marketing

Marketing can make or break a business, especially for small businesses juggling tight budgets, fierce competition, and ever-changing customer expectations. Digital marketing adds another layer of complexity, from mastering SEO to navigating paid ads and social media algorithms. Many small business owners struggle with inconsistent cash flow, lack of resources, and the overwhelming task of standing out online. But what if there was a podcast that tackled all these challenges head-on? Enter Rocky Mountain Marketing, a podcast packed with actionable strategies, real-world insights, and expert advice to help small businesses thrive in the digital age. 

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The Cultural Critic Redefining How We See Race and Media

Wesley Morris is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, cultural critic, and podcast host known for his incisive commentary on race, entertainment, and identity in America. As a staff writer for The New York Times and co-host of the Still Processing podcast, he blends sharp analysis with personal storytelling to examine how pop culture shapes societal norms. His work—which has earned him two Pulitzer Prizes for Criticism—often explores the intersections of art, politics, and Black identity, most recently in his upcoming book on the performance of Blackness in American history.

Morris and host Rolf Potts unpacked podcast fame, sports aesthetics, and the evolving role of cultural criticism.

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Podcast Tip Of The Day

Great podcast editing isn’t just about cutting filler—it’s about sculpting a narrative. Treat every segment like a scene in a movie: if it doesn’t advance your core story or theme, trim it.

Ask these questions while editing:

  • Does this detail help listeners understand the guest’s journey? (e.g., a filmmaker’s breakthrough moment stays; their coffee order goes.)

  • Would the story suffer if I deleted this? (Tangents about traffic/weather rarely matter.)

  • Is the pacing tight? (Silences longer than 1-2 seconds often drag energy.)

A Final Note

“Your audience’s time is precious—honor it by keeping only what resonates..”

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