Filler Words for Podcast Day
A new global podcast initiative, UmmmPodcast.com, launched to celebrate International Podcast Day 2025. The project, led by Arielle Nissenblatt and the Certified Crucial team, invites people worldwide to submit filler words like “umms” and “uhhs” in any language. These submissions will form a searchable database helpful for podcasters, linguists, and creators. Participants can record their sounds directly on the website, which also offers resources and partnership opportunities. While T-shirt design submissions end on September 25, the archive of filler words will continue to grow beyond that date.
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Why Luxury Brands Are Turning to Podcasts
Luxury brands are turning to podcasting as a new way to connect with consumers, moving beyond traditional marketing like social media and influencer campaigns. Podcasts allow these brands to share deeper stories and personal conversations, making them appear more authentic and relatable. This approach helps build stronger loyalty by inviting listeners into the brand’s world and values.
DWTS Winner Joey Graziadei Leads New Show Podcast
Dancing with the Stars is launching a new podcast hosted by Season 33 winner Joey Graziadei, starting September 18. The podcast will feature cast interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert analysis, and will be available on Disney+, Hulu, and all major podcast platforms. Season 34 of the show premieres September 16 on ABC and Disney+.
On Air Fest Changes Name and Becomes Year-Round Platform
On Air Fest is rebranding to On Air Presents as it shifts from hosting occasional events to becoming a year-round platform and creative studio. Its creative studio, Work X Work, will also rebrand to On Air Studio, with a focus on producing live shows, special projects, and collaborating with brands and creators throughout the year. Upcoming events include On Air LA and the Podcast Business Summit in November, the On Air Fest in Brooklyn in February, and The Ambies awards show, along with a series of live podcast shows in New York.
Campside Media HasThree New Storytelling Podcasts
Campside Media is launching three new weekly podcasts: Origin Stories (launched on September 10), So Your Parents Are Old (launching on October 22), and David Greene Is Obsessed (starting November 13). These shows feature personal storytelling and conversations with notable guests, hosted by Campside’s co-founders and former NPR journalist David Greene. The new series aim to offer engaging stories while keeping the high standards set by previous Campside podcasts.
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Podcast Of The Day
Small Town Dicks
Small Town Dicks is an award-winning true crime podcast hosted by Yeardley Smith (voice of Lisa Simpson) and identical twin detectives Dan and Dave, alongside cold case expert Paul Holes, renowned for its gripping, firsthand accounts of real investigations told by the detectives who solved them. With over 60 million downloads and 200 episodes, the show’s seventeenth season continues its legacy of deep, ethical storytelling—kicking off with a chilling case involving a pattern of crimes against young victims and a high-stakes undercover operation. Its critical acclaim includes Adweek’s Podcast of the Year and Webby Awards, solidifying its place as a trusted, standout voice in true crime.
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Visionary Voices Of Podcasting
Exploring Tech's Impact and AI's Ethical Frontier
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Podcast Tip Of The Day
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