Podcast PRO Newsletter

Hello everyone, Happy Monday! We hope you're starting your week on a high note and are all set with your podcast content. Is it ready for publishing or do you still have a recording to wrap up? Regardless of where you are in the process, our Podcast PRO Newsletter is here to guide and inspire.

Of course, we continue to bring you the latest news in podcasting, fresh tips, and noteworthy recommendations. And remember, just like mixing a perfect cocktail for World Cocktail Day - balance in your audio content can make an unforgettable impact!

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PODCAST WORLD
WWE Legend The Undertaker Discusses Hesitations About His Podcast

WWE Hall of Fame inductee, The Undertaker recently guested on Busted Open Radio. He's been juggling his commitments to his podcast "Six Feet Under" and the "1 Deadman" shows. Despite this, he admitted that he still has reservations about hosting a podcast as it means discussing backstage stories from his career.

In Other News

'Face-Off' podcast tells the story of growing tension between the U.S. and China

Jane Perlez, a highly acclaimed journalist who has worked in locations such as East Africa and South Asia and was also the Beijing bureau chief for the New York Times, recently launched her podcast "Face-Off: The US vs China". This new series focuses on the increasing tensions between these two superpowers. She will be joining us to discuss this further.

iHeart Says It Will Continue Leaning On Partnerships To Build Podcast Network

During the IAB Podcast Upfront last week, iHeartMedia utilized its presentation to highlight its expanding and diverse range of content as well as the industry's growth. Will Pearson, who is at the helm of iHeartPodcasts, mentioned that often a single show initiates a relationship which subsequently leads to the talent overseeing production for other shows.

Gary Lineker’s company warns over ‘disastrous’ BBC podcast adverts plan

Gary Lineker's production firm, Goalhanger, has criticized the BBC's move to incorporate advertisements in its audio content. The company, which creates popular shows like The Rest is Politics and The Rest is History, believes this decision could negatively impact the UK podcasting market. Along with 20 other media companies, Goalhanger voiced concerns over the broadcaster's new advertising strategy for radio and podcasts.

Samantha Harris Launches Podcast About Health 10 Years After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

A decade after her breast cancer diagnosis, Samantha Harris is launching a health and wellness podcast. Titled "Your Healthiest Healthy with Samantha Harris," the show will chronicle her journey as a cancer survivor.

PODCAST OF THE DAY
Acquired

Acquired is a popular podcast that explores the stories and strategies behind some of the world's greatest companies. It provides listeners with insights on how these companies were built, offering valuable lessons for founders, operators, or investors. The show features in-depth discussions that are more like "conversational audiobooks" than regular podcasts, often lasting 3-4 hours per episode. Occasionally, Acquired brings on special guests including CEOs and founders from big-name businesses such as NVIDIA, Spotify, Uber and Twitter among others. With over 600k listeners worldwide, it's been ranked as the #1 Technology show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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PODCAST TIP OF THE DAY
How to Host Podcast MP3s on Archive.org

Starting a podcast can be an exciting venture, but it also comes with its own set of costs. One such cost is hosting your audio files which, if not properly managed, can escalate quickly. Fortunately, there are several platforms that offer free or affordable podcast hosting solutions. However, these options often come with limitations in storage capacity and bandwidth allocation. This article explores how beginners can utilize the free hosting service provided by archive.org as a trial option before committing to more robust and costly services. Despite lacking some advanced user tracking features found on other sites, archive.org offers key benefits that make it worth considering for new podcasters navigating their initial stages of production.

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PODCAST FACTS
Did You Know?

• 76% of top-ranked podcasts brought on at least one guest. About one-in-five (22%) featured guests regularly, and 5% of the shows had guests in almost every episode (90% or more of the time).

• Podcasts on some topics are more likely to have guests, but true crime is a largely guest-free zone. Sports, entertainment, politics and self-help podcasts are more likely to feature guests than other topics, with at least three-quarters of these podcasts hosting at least one guest

• Most guests make only one guest appearance and stick to a single show. But guests that made multiple appearances accounted for a significant share of all guest visits

• Individuals affiliated with The Daily Wire are especially prolific podcast guests and often appear on each other’s shows.

• Many of the people who appeared on the largest number of top-ranked podcasts went on The Joe Rogan Experience

Credit to Pew Research

PODCAST SUGGESTIONS

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PODCAST EVENTS
May Podcast Events in 2024

The Podcast Show

• The Podcast Show 2024

• Date: May 22 - 23

• Cost: £49- £295

• Location: Business Design Centre, Islington, London, England, UK

The Podcast Show is a major international event held in London, dedicated to the podcasting industry. It's the largest gathering of its kind in Europe and brings together independent podcast creators, industry professionals, and business leaders from around the world. The two-day event features over 350 speakers and more than 150 panels and sessions. It also includes live stage shows with exclusive performances throughout a week at Islington, London. The goal of The Podcast Show is to inspire, empower, and support those involved in podcasting today and in the future.

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• Thrive Like A Parent Podcast

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• The Big Truth Podcast

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• Inside the Crime Files with Anne Marie Schubert

• The Mind of Business Success Podcast

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• Geeks, Geezers & Googlization Show

PODCAST TOOL OF THE DAY
EaseUs

EaseUS is a leading global technology company that specializes in creating data management solutions. Their tools and software are designed to offer the highest value to their customers worldwide. They provide services like screen and webcam recording with no need for download or installation, ensuring smooth recording without watermarks. EaseUS RecExperts, their top-rated podcast recorder, allows users to record podcasts, desktop audio and music from various sources easily and efficiently.

Features

• Built-In Record Player

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• AI Noise Reduction

• Webcam Recorder

PODCAST HOST SPOTLIGHT
Mathew Dickerson

In addition to being an accomplished businessman, Mathew is a published author of three books who regularly gives presentations globally for large organizations. Despite his busy schedule, he volunteers at local aged care facilities reciting poetry for residents, demonstrating not only his passion but also his commitment to community service.

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