(By Robbin Kinnie) Most articles about podcasting concentrate on the best equipment, how to increase your listening audience or ways to make moolah. The most important aspect of a podcast is the content. But, what do you do if you know you want to podcast but, are unsure as to what exactly you want to talk about?
This Land is a documentary-style show revolving around two seemingly unrelated Oklahoma murders that occurred over 150 years apart. Its central focus is Native land rights.
On Monday we gave you the rundown on the new podcast Fiasco. Well, today’s the big launch day. In its first season, Fiasco will tell the story of the 2000 U.S. Presidential election and the infamous Florida recount.
If you live in or near Sandy, Utah you may want to head out to The Miller Conference Center on June 8th. The Utah Podcast Summit is an all day event beginning at 8 am. Speakers include Dave Jackson (School of Podcasting), Ever Gonzalez (Outliers) and Dave Cawley (host of COLD). Check out the schedule HERE
Creation platform Auxbus (formerly Podcraft) has launched Episode Assembly along with unlimited trials of its pre-release platform. Here's what Auxbus CEO Dan Radin says his new product can do for you and your show...
Stitcher Fills Two Senior Roles
Stitcher has added two industry veterans to its leadership. Sarah van Mosel (pictured) will join Stitcher as Chief Revenue Officer, and Daisy Rosario will join the content team as Executive Producer.
From Radio Sales To Podcasting Sales
Sue McNamara has joined PodcastOne as an Executive Vice President and will lead the company's Eastern U.S. sales efforts.
Liz Nelson Joins Vox as Editorial Director
Nelson joins Vox Media from Gannett where she was VP of Content Development. Nelson will oversee all Vox and Recode podcasts with the exception of Vox's daily news show Today, Explained, which will continue to be led by executive producer Irene Noguchi.
How To Tell A Story Brilliantly
Matt Shaer is the host of Over My Dead Body, a true story about a murder that takes place in Tallahassee. This bizarre story always leaves you wondering if the wife did it. That's because of how its told by Matt and produced by the team at Wondery.
Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur
Jaime ("Jemmy") Legagneur is the CEO of the Florida Podcast Network and co-host of Florida Podcasting News and Finding Florida, which she co-hosts with Glenn "The Geek" Hebert. She will also be a keynote speaker at Podfest, which kicks off March 7 in Orlando. Here's our PBJ Spotlight podcast interview with Jaime Legagneur.
The Story Behind Parcast
Max Cutler grew up in a radio household loving audio content. His dad, Ron Cutler, was a radio producer. "Seeing him work had a huge impact on me and what I'm doing," says Max. He says even though podcasting is different than radio, a lot of the production is similar.
NEW: Gangster Capitalism
Cadence 13's C13Originals has launched Gangster Capitalism, the inaugural docuseries from Cadence13’s new venture. Gangster Capitalism, from Zak Levitt, takes a look at white-collar corruption in America.
Power Of The Purse
Lynn Evans is a great example of someone who found a niche, launched a show consistently in that niche, and is succeeding. With 72 episodes under her belt, Lynn has created a "tribe of rabid fans," with her focus on reducing the financial illiteracy of Baby Boomer women.
Lauren Shippen
We are very excited to bring you our interview with Lauren Shippen. What a great success story she is for the podcasting industry! Shippen is the host of the award-winning podcast The Bright Sessions, she's keynoting Podcast Movement in August, and she recently signed a deal with Luminary for her new show The AM Archives.
“This Land” Focuses On Tribal Land Rights
This Land is a documentary-style show revolving around two seemingly unrelated Oklahoma murders that occurred over 150 years apart. Its central focus is Native land rights.
“Fiasco” Starts Today
On Monday we gave you the rundown on the new podcast Fiasco. Well, today’s the big launch day. In its first season, Fiasco will tell the story of the 2000 U.S. Presidential election and the infamous Florida recount.
Entercom, Cadence13 Honor Veterans
Radio company Entercom and podcast company Cadence13 are launching an original podcast called “To War and Back”, which explores the lives of three combat veterans and their journeys on the battlefield and on their return home. The full six-episode series will launch exclusively on Radio.com.
NEW: The Survival Guide for Orthodontists
With the help of Podcast Business Journal editorial board member Traci DeForge there's now a podcast available for Orthodontists. The goal is to help them grow their practice. Dr. Leon Klempner and Amy Epstein, co-founders of People & Practice, host the show. LISTEN HERE.
NEW: Anti-Waffle With Dr Ilan Kelman
Anti-Waffle is a show that talks to researchers. They examine why research is important. The goal is bring a bit of the academic world into the real world. LISTEN HERE.