Entries Open for 2026 True Crime Awards
Entries are open for the True Crime Awards 2026, now in their fourth year. The awards celebrate outstanding true crime storytelling across various media. They are open to journalists, podcasters, filmmakers, authors, publishers, campaigners, and advocates. New categories this year recognise short form content and campaign activities. Key dates include entry deadlines on 30 November 2025 and 11 January 2026, with the ceremony in London on 4 June 2026.
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Democrats Need to Use YouTube and Podcasts
Podcast host David Pakman warned that the Democratic Party risks becoming irrelevant by ignoring new media platforms like podcasts and YouTube, and relying too much on old formats like cable TV. He criticized the party’s focus on traditional, overly safe interviews that don’t actually connect with modern audiences. Pakman hoped the party would change after Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 defeat, but said he’s been disappointed by their failure to do so.
Man Makes Podcast App Using Only ChatGPT
Stephen Robles, a podcaster with no coding experience, attempted to build a complete iPhone podcast app using only ChatGPT-5. While the AI successfully helped generate some code, it struggled with complex features, and the app never became fully functional. This experiment shows that, although AI can assist with coding tasks, it still falls short when creating complex, fully working apps.
Fife College Reveals Campus Journey in Latest Podcast
Fife College has released the second series of its sustainability podcast, CampusCast, focusing on the final stages of the new Dunfermline City Campus project. Hosted by Sharrell Carroll and Naomi Wadsworth, the podcast gives listeners a look behind the scenes at one of Scotland’s biggest sustainable education initiatives. The new episodes highlight the people involved and the innovative, energy-efficient features of the soon-to-open campus.
New Podcast Follows the People Supporting Sports Teams
A new podcast called "The Team Behind the Team" has launched on BBC Sounds and BBC 5Live Sport. Presented by Katie Smith, the four-part series looks at how athletes and teams achieve top-level performance, with input from Open University experts. In the first episode, Professor Ben Oakley discusses the important role of performance directors in Olympic sports and how their job differs from being a national coach.
Podcast Tool
Yuzzit is an AI-driven live video editing platform that simplifies content creation for podcasters, streamers, and marketers by offering tools like automated subtitling, social-friendly reframing, and custom template design—all tailored for multi-platform publishing. Its features include real-time clip generation during live streams, AI-powered highlight reels, and seamless integration with social media, making it ideal for turning raw footage into polished, engaging content without technical complexity. Whether producing trailers, compilations, or replays, Yuzzit helps creators maintain brand consistency while saving time and boosting audience engagement.
Podcast Of The Day
Tails From The Jails
Tales From The Jails is a gripping and unflinching podcast from Jekyll & Pride Productions that exposes the harsh realities of how systemic failures and institutional neglect push vulnerable individuals toward desperate actions. Through raw, firsthand accounts and investigative storytelling, the series sheds light on the human stories behind incarceration, inequality, and bureaucratic breakdowns—offering listeners a sobering look at justice, redemption, and the often-overlooked cracks in society’s safety nets.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
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Adam Sachs is a seasoned media executive and President of Team Coco who now serves as SiriusXM’s SVP of Entertainment, Comedy, and Podcast Programming, overseeing a unified strategy for audio content across platforms. With a background that includes leadership roles at Midroll Media and Scripps, he has a proven track record of developing top-tier talent and scaling podcast networks, as seen with Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend and advisory work for Higher Ground Audio. How is SiriusXM strategically blending podcast and radio content under his direction to enhance listener engagement and cross-platform growth?
Upcoming Podcast Events
Discover the latest trends and strategies in podcasting by attending these must-experience upcoming events—perfect for creators, brands, and industry professionals looking to elevate their audio game.
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Podcast Tip Of The Day
7 Ways to Grow Your Podcast Through Collaboration"
Co-host an episode with another podcaster
Host a live stream on YouTube or Twitch
Create a mini-series with other creators to tackle big topics neither could cover alone.
Organize a panel discussion, then share the episode across all feeds.
Produce a crossover episode (especially for fiction podcasts) where characters or worlds collide.
Join or form a podcast network to leverage shared resources and attract bigger sponsors.
Edit a montage episode compiling clips to highlight collective expertise.
A Final Note
“Collaboration isn’t just a strategy—it’s the secret sauce that turns solo voices into a chorus and solo shows into movements.”
