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Spotify Partners with Content is Queen for Women's Podcast Fest

The International Women’s Podcast Festival 2024, hosted by Content is Queen and Spotify, will take place in London on October 3-4. The festival features workshops, masterclasses and discussions from leading podcasters, with sessions focusing on various aspects of podcasting such as improving sound quality, booking guests and protecting intellectual property. A free segment called Global Voices will bring together international podcasters to discuss their experiences and strategies for success.

Triton Digital Releases Canada Podcast Ranker for August 2024

Triton Digital has released the latest Canadian Podcast Ranker for August 2024. The top three French-language podcasts were Le Radiojournal, Mario Dumont and Les chroniques financières du 98,5 whereas the leading English-language ones were Front Burner, The World This Hour and World Report. Overall, Dateline NBC was ranked first with SiriusXM topping the networks chart with 3.90M average weekly downloads.

Spotify's Podcast Head Sahar Elhabashi to Leave This 2024

Sahar Elhabashi, the VP of Spotify's podcast business, is set to leave the company at the end of 2024 with no plans to join another firm. In her absence, Roman Wasenmüller will temporarily lead the podcast team while an internal and external search for a permanent replacement is ongoing. Additionally, Emma Vaughn will take over global advertising and content business development for podcasts while Shilpa Rao continues leading Spotify’s podcast business affairs and contract operations team.

Husky Interrupts Podcast with Unexpected Bathroom Break

Dr. Josie Horchak, a 33-year-old vet from Nashville, hosts a podcast called "The Vet’s Office", providing advice on pet ownership. During an episode with guest Taylin Lewan discussing her farm animals, Taylin's husky Akira defecated unexpectedly in the background. Despite having taken Akira to the bathroom prior to recording, both host and guest were caught by surprise.

Podcasts Boost Spoken Word Listening for 13-34 Age Group

Edison Research's Share of Ear® reveals that individuals aged 13-34 are spending more time consuming spoken word content such as news, talk shows and podcasts. Over the past decade, their daily audio time spent on this type of content has more than doubled from 11% to 23%. The major factor driving this change is the increasing popularity of podcasts among younger demographics.

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LUCIA AND GLYNN MURPHY’S PODCAST JOURNEY

Meet Lucia and Glynn, your fun-loving hosts of the 'Life with Lucia and Glynn' podcast. A couple who love food, music, travel, and most importantly - sharing their adventures with you! Whether it's trying out new recipes or traveling to unseen places, they bring energy and laughter into everything they do. So come along for the ride as this dynamic duo brings you on an exciting journey through their fascinating life together.

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

Hello, we are Lucia and Glynn. We run a vlog named 'Life with Lucia and Glynn.' Our vlog is all about having fun, trying different foods, listening to music, and travelling. We share our experiences, both good and bad. Through our channel, you can join us on our unique adventures.

What inspired you to start a podcast?

We were inspired to start a podcast due to the Covid situation. However, we've been considering it even before that.

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

We named our podcast after ourselves because it reflects the content, which is centered around our daily lives.

What is the main focus or theme of your show?

It's music, travel, and food.

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

There hasn't been any specific moment that comes to mind from the recording sessions.

 

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

The band Sister Sin from Sweden. I really enjoyed their unique style of music.

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

We are planning another live show and more travel adventures for our program.

A special thanks to LUCIA & GLYNN for sharing their insightful podcast journey thus far and we wish them all the best with their continued podcast growth.

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That wraps up our Podcast Newsletter for today, friends. We strive to bring you the latest and greatest in podcast news - from hot topics to words of wisdom and beyond. As we embark on another exciting day, bear in mind that our goal is to provide you with the most up-to-date news, enlightening insights, and handy tips for your podcasting journey. Keep an eye out for more engaging updates arriving tomorrow.

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