Apple Music Launches Modern Studio Space in LA

Apple Music has opened a new, advanced studio in Los Angeles featuring isolation booths for podcasts, a large soundstage for live events, and spaces for photo, video, and music production. The studio supports music creation, live performances, and fan engagement, and marks Apple Music’s 10th anniversary. This new Los Angeles hub joins Apple Music’s global network as the company expands its creative facilities to compete with rivals like Spotify and SiriusXM in the area.

Team-Focused Podcasts Thrive Among UK Supporters

Football (soccer) podcasts are extremely popular in the UK, with two shows in the national top ten. While sports podcasts are less common in the US. Podcasts focused on specific football teams do very well among fans of those clubs, often outperforming shows from bigger media companies. This shows that independent creators can succeed by making podcasts with unique and passionate content for niche audiences.

Auddia Secures New Funding to Pay Debt and Grow Business

Auddia Inc. has raised $750,000 by selling Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to accredited investors. The preferred stock pays a 15% annual dividend, can be converted to common stock at $4.77 per share, and comes with warrants to buy more shares at the same price. The money will be used to pay off debt and support company operations, and the deal includes special protections for investors and registration requirements for future resale.

Podcasts Are Growing Fast but Face Problems With Misinformation

Podcasting is growing rapidly worldwide, offering an easy and affordable way for people to share information and stories, but it also poses issues like misinformation due to the lack of strict regulations and fact-checking. In India, podcasts are covered under general digital media laws, and there are ongoing efforts to strengthen content moderation, but a specific legal framework for podcasts does not yet exist. Collaboration between lawmakers, industry, and users, along with stronger fact-checking and fair moderation, is needed to balance freedom of expression with preventing the spread of harmful content.

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Crossed Wires: The Podcast Festival 2025

July 4 - 6, 2025

Across Sheffield City Centre.

Why Not Every Podcast Needs Video (and Why Advertisers Shouldn’t Worry)

July 9, 2025

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Podcast Tip Of The Day

Nothing ruins a video podcast faster than mismatched audio and video. Here’s how to avoid the dreaded "lip-flap" effect:

• Create a Sync Point

  Clap loudly at the start (watch for the audio spike)

  Or use a hard consonant like "P" or "B" to visually match mouth movements

• Check Continuously

  Sync isn’t just a "set-and-forget" task – monitor throughout your edit

  Some software (like Premiere Pro) has auto-sync features

• Fix Drift Fast

  If sync slips mid-episode, split the timeline and realign