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More People Now Listen to Audio on Phones in Cars 

More people are using their mobile phones to listen to audio in cars, with the number nearly doubling from 15% in 2014 to 29% today. Most of this listening is done through streaming music services, which account for 53% of in-car phone use. Other popular choices include podcasts (17%), downloaded music files (14%) and YouTube videos (9%).

How Content is Queen Supports Global Creators in Podcasting

Imriel Morgan is the founder and CEO of Content is Queen, a platform that supports underrepresented groups in podcasting. Starting with no knowledge of podcasts, she launched her first podcast, "Wanna Be," in 2015 and has since grown to include various shows on her network. Now focusing on global creators whose contributions are often ignored or minimized, Morgan uses Content is Queen to help shape the future of the podcast industry.

Alex Cooper's Success Tips from Forbes Interview

Alex Cooper, the host of the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, recently discussed her business and deal-making strategies in a Forbes interview. She has managed to secure significant deals with SiriusXM and Spotify totaling $185 million within a year. Cooper shared negotiation advice for women in business, emphasizing confidence, emotional intelligence, preparation by scripting conversations ahead of time.

"Covering Your Health" Podcast Season 2 Launches Soon

The second season of "Covering Your Health," a podcast by Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and iHeartRadio, will premiere on December 2. The first episode features Abi Carter, the 2024 "American Idol" winner, discussing her partnership with IEHP and her new album. The podcast aims to inform its listeners about health topics in an engaging manner, with the upcoming season promising more insightful discussions on various subjects.

Exploring Podcast Discovery: A 2024 Survey Analysis

A survey by The Podcast Host has explored how listeners discover new podcasts. Majority of respondents (56%) identified as podcast listeners, with 25% being experienced podcasters and 19% early-stage or aspiring podcasters. Most people find new content through their preferred podcasting app, while social media posts from the creator and recommendations on other podcasts were also popular methods.

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ABIGAIL GAGNONS PODCAST JOURNEY

Meet Abigail Gagnon, the passionate and inspiring host of Beyoutiful Legacy. With a life full of lessons learned, she's eager to share her experiences with you. Despite living as a spoonie - or someone with chronic illness - she finds joy in every day and encourages others to do the same. She believes that your value isn't tied to what you can do for others or how productive you are but lies within yourself. Join her on this journey as we create a beautiful legacy together.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background?

I'm a 30-year-old housewife and podcast host. I used to work in food service for about ten years, but because of my health problems, I now stay at home. I come from New England, was homeschooled, and am the oldest child in my family.

What inspired you to start a podcast?

I started the podcast because I love chatting with people, learning and connecting people with resources and others who can help them when I can’t. The podcast is a great way to do that, as well as share my life in a new way.

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

I love to help people remember we are all unique and even if we have similar dreams and goals as someone else, no one is us. I often think about the legacy I want to leave behind, and I love giving people a place to share their legacy.

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

My podcast focuses on health (mind, body, and soul), bringing awareness and realness/relatability to hard topics. It’s a place where we can all walk away with tips, tools, and shifted perspectives and growth!

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

There have been many that have shifted my perspective on things and given me tools for my own life. I think one of my favorite conversations was my double ‘Cycle Talk,’ episode gave me and the listeners a lot of information we weren’t aware of.

 

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

Sarah Korman from the Cycle Talk episodes I mentioned.

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

I just wrapped up Season 3 recordings, our 100th episode dropped on 10/25, and I have a few guests whose agents pitched me coming up next season!

A special thanks to ABIGAIL for sharing her insightful podcast journey thus far and we wish her all the best with her continued podcast growth.

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How to Use Descript

  • Open Descript and navigate to the Drive View.

  • Click on the "New" button and select "Project".

  • Name your project and click "Create Project".

  • Locate the audio recording you want to transcribe, whether it's on your hard drive or phone.

  • Drag and drop the audio file into your Descript project.

  • Wait for the software to process the file and select the number of speakers in the transcript. Enter their names if you have them or select "Unsure" if you don't.

  • Click "Done" to complete the setup process.

  • Edit your newly transcribed audio to create a polished voice memo, podcast, or other content.

  • To access the available track actions, simply click on the plus icon located above the editor.

  • You have the option to dub over an audio segment by selecting a built-in male or female voice or by adding your own voice using the D key.

  • You can also add a marker at a specific moment in the track's timeline.

  • For collaboration purposes, you can leave comments on the file for other collaborators to see. 

If the audio is difficult to understand, consider getting it transcribed by a third party.

  • Choose or add an audio file to the project sidebar.

  • Select the audio file and click More Options > Import Transcript.

  • Paste the transcription script and format it if necessary.

  • Click Sync to sync the transcript with the audio.

  • Drag the audio file to the Composition screen.

  • The synced transcript will be visible in the Composition screen.

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