Podcast Contenders Roundtable
The Hollywood Reporter will host its first-ever Podcast Roundtable, highlighting top contenders for the new Golden Globes podcast category. This move marks the growing influence of podcasts in global entertainment and aligns with International Podcast Day. The event is created in partnership with Spotify, the world's biggest podcast platform with nearly 7 million shows. THR’s editor-in-chief and Spotify’s podcast chief praised the recognition of podcast storytelling in mainstream entertainment. The roundtable brings podcasting into the center of awards conversations for the first time.
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SiriusXM Hosts Live Podcast Events for Podcasts Month
SiriusXM has announced "SiriusXM Podcasts Month" in October, celebrating podcasts and their creators with a month-long series of live events across the U.S. They will host exclusive live tapings and special shows at venues in New York and Los Angeles, featuring popular podcasts like “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend,” “Freakonomics Radio,” and more. The company aims to highlight the importance of podcasts in everyday life by bringing fans and creators together for these special events.
SoundStack Brings HLS Streaming to Podcasts
SoundStack has launched HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) for podcasting, breaking podcasts into small chunks to provide faster and higher-quality playback with less buffering. This new method enables more flexible ad options, more accurate engagement tracking, and the ability to deliver live content and smoothly shift between audio and video. HLS also starts playing content almost instantly, adjusts to listener bandwidth automatically, and helps publishers better understand how their content is consumed.
New Podcast Studio Honors Justin Monteiro’s Memory
Justin Monteiro, a beloved New Bedford resident who passed away in 2023 at age 40, is remembered by a mural near Union and Sixth streets. To honor his passion for podcasting and broadcasting, his brother Mikey Monteiro III is opening the Justin Monteiro Memorial Podcast Studio at Abstrakt Lab on October 1. Justin was known for several sports podcasts and his involvement in local football as a player and coach.
The Diary Of A CEO Debuts at Cineworld with Louis Tomlinson
Cineworld will host the first-ever cinema premiere of "The Diary Of A CEO" podcast, featuring guest Louis Tomlinson, on 8 October at select UK, Ireland, and US locations. This special event lets fans watch the podcast episode in cinemas before its global release, offering a unique shared experience. Tickets are available now, and the podcast continues to grow rapidly, gaining over 500,000 new subscribers each month.
Podcast Tool
Suno is an exceptional AI-powered tool for creating personalized podcast music, offering a seamless way to generate high-quality instrumental tracks tailored to your specific theme, mood, or even custom lyrics. With its ability to produce professional-grade audio—from soft piano melodies to dynamic guitar riffs—every composition delivers clarity and richness that captivates listeners. Its remarkable flexibility and versatility across genres, whether soothing ballads or upbeat dance tracks, make Suno an indispensable resource for musicians, podcasters, and music enthusiasts seeking to elevate their creative projects with precision and originality.
Podcast Of The Day
Two Women Chatting podcast
Two Women Chatting, the globally top-ranked midlife podcast hosted by broadcaster Michelle Ford, has launched its milestone tenth season centered on a powerful theme: finding and celebrating joy. The season features candid conversations with renowned guests like Elizabeth Day, exploring everything from ageing and reinvention to womanhood, purpose, and life’s unexpected twists. Through unapologetically honest dialogue—whether on navigating childlessness, fertility journeys, or societal pressures—the podcast continues to uplift women by reframing loss, embracing authenticity, and choosing joy amid midlife’s complexities.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
The Trendspotter's Edge: Seeing Tomorrow, Today
Derek Thompson is a prominent American journalist, author, and podcaster, best known as a staff writer at The Atlantic and the host of the popular "Plain English" podcast. With a sharp focus on technology, culture, economics, and media, he has built a reputation for breaking down complex topics into accessible, engaging insights for a broad audience. Thompson is also the author of the bestselling book Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction and has collaborated on works like Abundance with Ezra Klein. Let’s watch this interview where he talks about his ability to spot and understand important new social and economic trends before almost anyone else does.
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Podcast Tip Of The Day
Always create with your listener's time and trust in mind. When you focus on delivering genuine value—not just pushing for monetization—you build a loyal community that makes your show sustainable. View every episode as an invitation for them to return. Before you record, ask: "What will my audience be able to do differently after hearing this?" And remember, a trusted voice is a recommendable voice—which is the true engine of growth.
A Final Note
“The most powerful metric for podcast growth isn't found in a dashboard, but in the quiet loyalty of a listener who never misses an episode.”
