Quu Report Shows Podcasts Growing in New Vehicles

Quu Inc.'s 2024 In-Vehicle Visuals Report provides insights into the role of radio in new vehicles. The report shows that while AM/FM radio is still present in most cars, there's growing competition from built-in streaming apps and features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The data collected will be used to understand trends and develop strategies for the future of radio in vehicles.

Audible and Ubisoft Team Up for Interactive Audio Drama

Audible and Ubisoft have partnered to create an interactive audio drama, Watch Dogs: Truth, following the events of action-adventure game Watch Dogs: Legion. Listeners participate in the story by making decisions that influence character relationships and outcomes while combating government manipulation and fake news. The series is exclusively available on Audible from 28th November.

'Severance' Podcast with Ben Stiller and Adam Scott Coming Soon

The TV show "Severance" is launching a companion podcast featuring its star and director, Adam Scott and Ben Stiller. The podcast will analyze each episode of the series, starting with two episodes about Season 1 on January 7 before covering Season 2 which premieres on Apple TV+ on January 17. Guests will include the show's creator, producer, stars and celebrity fans, while production will be handled by Audacy’s Pineapple Street Studios in partnership with Red Hour and Great Scott.

Big Black Friday Sale on Shure SM7B Microphone at Thomann

The MusicTech team is preparing great Black Friday deals on musical equipment, with worldwide music retailer Thomann offering significant discounts. The Shure SM7B microphone, used by top podcasters and perfect for podcasting due to its high quality sound and cardioid pattern feature, will be available at £60 less. Other features of the Shure SM7B include a frequency range between 50 and 20,000 Hz, sensitivity of -59 dB, bass roll-off switch, mid-boost switch, and an adjustable swivel mount.

California Governor Pardons Podcast Co-Founder Woods

California Governor Gavin Newsom has pardoned Walter Earlonne Woods, co-founder and co-producer of the “Ear Hustle” podcast about life in prison. Woods was initially sentenced to 10 years for burglary and kidnapping at age 17, then later to 31-years-to-life for attempted robbery and assault with a firearm. The pardon recognises his transformation since, including creating the award-winning podcast; he is one of 19 people granted full pardons by Newsom.

Meet Merchon Hargrave, the lively host of High Vibe Table Talks. She is your personal cheerleader and partner in accountability. Her mission? To help ambitious women overcome mental obstacles and make their big dreams come true through simple, manageable steps. Join Merchon at the High Vibe Table as she inspires transformation one talk at a time!

How did you come up with the name of your podcast?

I was attending a lot of different networking events trying to figure out what could be a potential next path for me and my career. I would leave and rate them on a scale of how High Vibe they were. I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I created my own. I also believe in building bigger tables, not higher fences, so that is how I came up with High Vibe Table Talks!

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

Exploring the messy middle of entrepreneurship. It is a roller coaster journey for everyone, and knowing that others are on that ride is so important to keep going! We see a lot on social media of people succeeding and having incredibly profitable businesses or launches that sell out in 10 minutes. While some of these stories are true, they didn't start out that way.

Have there been any particularly memorable moments during the recording that stick out to you?

My episode with Diann Wingert around ADHD fell at a time when I was going through the process of being diagnosed, so I think that one hit home more than the others. It was a very emotional time for me and there was a lot of confirmation during that discussion that my brain is just wired differently.

Who has been one of your favorite guests so far, and why?

My favorite guest so far has been Amy Arbogast. She is a public speaking consultant who was actually very nervous to be a guest. She warmed up and was visibly excited as we dove deeper into this topic about which she is clearly passionate. Every time I chat with her, she says something that blows my mind and makes me think about something in a completely different light.

What's next for your show – any exciting plans we should know about?

I am really honing in on sales content. I believe that so many incredible women have so much to offer, but the sales part of building a business is what scares them and holds them back. Not because they aren't capable, but because they have negative feelings attached to the process of sales. I want to empower more women to dive into sales and build a business that makes an income and an impact.

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