New
iHEARTRADIO's newest original podcast is a food show with a celebrity chef known as a judge on the FOOD NETWORK's "CHOPPED."
"FOOD 360 WITH MARC MURPHY" launched TODAY (6/14) with an episode featuring science writer BOB HOLMES and food writer and cookbook author GAIL SIMMONS.
Star Responds
WIth MARK RAMSEY's latest dramatization of the making of iconic movies, "INSIDE STAR WARS," presently riding the APPLE PODCASTS charts, the podcast, distributed by WONDERY, got an additional boost when an tweet by RAMSEY about one episode drew a response from Luke Skywalker himself, MARK HAMILL. RAMSEY's tweet promoted an episode focusing on the casting of "STAR WARS," saying, "Today's episode of #insidestarwars: Carrie Fisher wins the role of a ... more »
SPOTIFY is rolling out a new personalized playlist geared towards users' commutes, and the result appears to be more radio-like than pure music playlists, including podcasts and news updates in the mix.
"Your Daily Drive" combines music culled from users' previous listening and songs that fit with those selections, podcasts, and news updates from NPR, the WALL STREET JOURNAL, and PRI. Content will be updated all day.
Boudet Returns
MIKE BOUDET is returning as host of true crime podcast "SWORD AND SCALE" after seven episodes on the sidelines.
BOUDET stepped away from the show in MARCH (NET NEWS 3/11) in the wake of a controversy over his social media posts, which included comments perceived by some as sexist or offensive and which drew criticism from other prominent podcasters including "LORE" creator AARON MAHNKE and "UNDISCLOSED" host RABIA CHAUDRY, prompting WONDERY to drop ... more »
Acquisition
TRITON DIGITAL is acquiring podcast platform OMNY STUDIO for an undisclosed price. TRITON has been re-selling access to OMNY's platform as part of its offerings since 2017. The MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA-based company's team, including co-founders ANDREW ARMSTRONG and LONG ZHENG, are remaining with the company as it joins TRITON. “OMNY STUDIO has been an exceptional partner that shares our passion for enabling traditional broadcasters and pure play podcasters to grow their ... more »
Winners
The RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION (RTDNA) has announced the 2019 recipients of its KALEIDOSCOPE AWARDS, honoring news organizations' coverage and contributions to diversity. The winners will be recognized at the "Honoring a Lifetime of Excellence in Journalism" ceremony at the 2019 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM CONFERENCE in SAN ANTONIO SEPTEMBER 6th.
The winners are:
Small/Large Market Radio: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST. LOUIS News-Talk KWMU (ST. ... more »
LOUISVILLE PUBLIC MEDIA News-Talk WFPL/LOUISVILLE is debuting a new podcast focusing on the west LOUISVILLE neighborhood and how redevelopment and adjacent gentrification may affect the area. "HERE TODAY," hosted by News Editor JONESE FRANKLIN and City Reporter AMINA ELAHI, will post its first episode JUNE 25th with seven episodes posting weekly and segments airing on WFPL as well. The first episode of Here Today will be available TUESDAY, JUNE 25th with episodes ... more »
Closing
ESPN is shutting down ESPN DEPORTES RADIO on SEPTEMBER 8th, the network announced TODAY (6/11).
A statement issued by the company read, “Hispanic audience consumer habits are changing rapidly and this requires ESPN to evolve as well. It’s no secret Hispanic fans skew heavily on digital and social which is why we made the decision to discontinue ESPN DEPORTES terrestrial radio (ESPN DEPORTES RADIO) in SEPTEMBER. Moving forward, ESPN will continue serving Hispanic sports ... more »
New
The latest collaboration between WONDERY and the LOS ANGELES TIMES is another new true crime podcast, a look at the GOLDEN STATE Killer's rampage and the fight to bring him to justice.
The six-episode "MAN IN THE WINDOW" is hosted by reporter PAIGE ST. JOHN and is posting its first two episodes TODAY (6/11). The show will post weekly, with a special section on the show and case appearing in the JUNE 16th edition of the TIMES and online.
New Additions
ADLARGE MEDIA's cabana podcast network has added 10 podcasts to its roster The new additions include "THINK AGAIN: A BIG THINK PODCAST"; "THE STORY COLLIDER," a science podcast hosted by ERIN BARKER; NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO's "CIVICS 101" and "OUTSIDE/IN"; INC. MAGAZINE's "INC. UNCENSORED"; ELAYNE FLUKER's "SUPPORT IS SEXY"; "LET THERE BE TALK" with comedian DEAN DELRAY, moving from ALL THINGS ... more »
WESTWOOD ONE “NASH NIGHTS LIVE” and "WITH ELAINA" host ELAINA SMITH's podcast for WESTWOOD ONE's EMPOW(H)ER PODCAST NETWORK has returned for a second season sporting a new name. The show, formerly “WOMEN WANT TO HEAR WOMEN,” is now "BREAKING THRU WITH ELAINA,” and posted the first episode of Season 2 YESTERDAY (6/9), featuring an interview with MAREN MORRIS. The new season will also include conversations with MADDIE & TAE and TRISHA ... more »
Deshishku
ABC NEWS has promoted WASHINGTON Deputy Bureau Chief and Interim ABC RADIO VP/GM STACIA PHILIPS DESHISHKU to VP/GM of ABC RADIO. DESHISHKU has been serving as Interim VGM since the departure of longtime division leader STEVE JONES for the Pres./COO post at SKYVIEW NETWORKS in APRIL. In an e-mail to staffers, ABC NEWS President JAMES GOLDSTON wrote, "In APRIL we asked STACIA to be the interim leader of the radio division. She dove in immediately and quickly demonstrated the same ... more »
More Shows
The FOREVER DOG PODCAST NETWORK is adding six new podcasts to its roster after adding five this SPRING, reports VARIETY. The new shows include "SLOPPY SECONDS," a comedy interview and food show with comic and rapper BIG DIPPER and drag star MEATBALL (JUNE 14th); "RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE" runner-up MISS PEPPERMINT and rapper CAZWELL's advice show "IT'S A MESS" (JUNE 27th); comic AYO EDEBIRI and writer OLIVIA CRAIGHEAD's celebrity bio ... more »
New Podcasts
TEGNA's VAULT STUDIOS podcast network has announced two new true crime podcasts coming this SUMMER. "TRUE CRIME CHRONICLES," debuting JUNE 24th, will be hosted by reporter JESSICA NOLL and Exec. Producer WILL JOHNSON. The weekly show will offer a new case each week from previous TEGNA local television station news reports. NOLL said, “We believe it’s vital to talk to all the people involved in the case. Our audience will hear from reporters who broke the story, ... more »
A new AUSTRALIA-based operation launched on TUESDAY is positioned as that nation's first "online radio/podcast hybrid station." SHAYNE LOCKE and ANNA FELDMAN are the partners behind ELEVATE RADIO, which combines a podcast network and music streaming. The service launched with 11 new or existing podcasts, including LOCKE and FELDMAN's "ELEVATE YOUR LIFE." LOCKE, who has been running the online SOUL TRAVELLER RADIO for six years, said, “ELEVATE RADIO is ... more »
