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March 26, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 11 minutes
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UniPodFest Returns with Focus on Women in Podcasting The West Midlands UniPodFest at Birmingham City University is back for a third year on April 4th, focusing on women in podcasting. The event will feature guests from notable companies like Amazon, BBC, and Spotify, and will also host workshops and panel discussions led by experts. The festival aims to inspire and provide necessary audio skills to aspiring podcasters and students, bridging the gap between universities and the UK's podcast industry. |  |
Flightpath to Boost YEA Network's Profitability YEA Networks has joined forces with ad-optimization platform Flightpath to boost its profitability and efficiency. Flightpath's predictive analytics can help YEA Networks foresee its future inventory and campaign performance. This partnership is expected to unlock new sales opportunities and streamline operations for YEA. |  |
LeBron James Revives Podcast with Steve Nash LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion, is relaunching his podcast "Mind the Game". It was announced on Wednesday that Steve Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, will be the new co-host of the show. The podcast was initially started with JJ Redick, who is now coaching LeBron and the Los Angeles Lakers. |  |
Podcasts Help Understand the Evolution of Higher Education Gregor Thuswaldner, a member of the Association of Chief Academic Officers, is using podcasting to understand changes in higher education. Since starting the EdUP Provost podcast in September, he has been interviewing authors and education leaders about various topics. These include the need for changes in curriculum design and new ways of mentorship. |  |
Edison Research Presents New Studies at Podcast Movement Evolutions The Podcast Movement Evolutions event will take place next week, featuring new podcast data and insights from the Edison Research team. Vice President at Edison Research, Megan Lazovick, will present a study exploring podcast fandom and its implications for brands. In addition, a discussion will be held about the potential advertisers may miss if they avoid News content, and a fireside chat addressing the gap between media spend in audio and other segments. |  |
Podcast Of The Day
Poetry Space
Poetry Space is a podcast hosted by Matt Foster that delves into the beautiful world of poetry, life experiences, love and relationships. It serves as a platform for poets and artists to showcase their lyrical talents and share their perspectives on various subjects. The program not only highlights poetry but also provides insightful advice rooted in faith and relationships, making it an enriching experience for listeners who appreciate literature and thoughtful discussions. | 🎙The Host Matthew Foster, a Philadelphia-based poet, podcaster and YouTuber, is the enthusiastic host of Poetry Space. Since beginning his podcasting journey in July 2019, he took a short respite to concentrate on his YouTube career. Now back with renewed zeal for podcasting, Matthew hosts "Late Night Sessions" every Friday night at 9pm. His passion for poetry and engaging discussions keeps audiences hooked week after week. |
🎧Listen To Some Of Their Episodes
Marriage Is Teamwork
Discussion revolved around the challenges and pleasures of marriage. The necessity of trust in a Higher Power and one's partner to navigate marital life was emphasized. It was also pointed out that compromise plays a crucial role for ensuring mutual happiness in marriage.
Poetry Performance
Spoken word poetry was performed featuring an excerpt from an upcoming poetry project.
What I learned living in Idaho
Matt discussed his experiences from residing in the gem state, including interactions with locals, local cuisine and outdoor adventures. Be sure to tune in as all these topics and more were comprehensively covered!
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PODCAST TIP
If you have a list of potential guests, it’s time to narrow it down. Don’t hand this off to someone else—you should be the one making the final call. Here’s how to pick the best fits:
Stalk Them (Politely) - Peek at their social media. Are they active? Do they engage with their audience? This tells you if they’ll actually show up and bring energy to your show.
Dig Into Their Story - What’s their background? What are they passionate about? Have they done anything interesting or unexpected? You want guests with something to say—not just another talking head.
Listen to Their Past Podcast Appearances - How do they sound in interviews? Are they thoughtful, funny, or insightful—or do they just give boring, rehearsed answers?
Check Their Reputation - Look for reviews or testimonials from other hosts. Were they easy to work with? Did they deliver value? Avoid divas and no-shows.
Make Sure They Align With Your Show - Do their brand and values fit yours? You don’t need “experts”—you need people with fresh perspectives your audience will care about.
Pro Tip: Sometimes the best guests aren’t famous—they’re just great storytellers with a unique take.
GUEST NETWORKING
Stories & Stanza Podcast
Arts & Literature Podcast
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Looking for writers/creatives mostly and anyone who has to share a story and are okay working with the Australian time zone
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Podcast Events
One of Eleven Productions
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The Conversations with Carroll podcast, hosted by Carroll Parizi, is inviting all women in business and entrepreneurship to join a special live recording on April 1st, 2025. This event will focus on the experiences, insights, and challenges faced by women in these fields. Participants get a chance to be featured across various streaming platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts; their conversation promoted through different marketing channels; featured on Carroll's website media page as well as her email list of over 1000 global subscribers along with multiple social media channels like Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok & YouTube. The opportunity comes at a minimum donation of $25 USD.
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