Podcast Radio CEO Gerry Edwards reveals more on US launch

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Speaking at the Podcast Movement conference in Denver, Colorado on Tuesday, Podcast Radio CEO Gerry Edwards revealed more about its US expansion.

Next month, Podcast Radio is launching a 24/7 US podcast format on FM and AM stations in four regions of North America, two of which are top 20 broadcast markets.

Making the announcement, Gerry said: “We are beyond excited to be partnering with a forward-thinking and innovative radio broadcasting company.

New BBC podcast series tells stories of the mega-rich

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Good Bad Billionaire is a new BBC Sounds podcast that tells the stories of people who have gained super-wealth.

The first episode delves into the story of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, tracking his journey from starting the company, to becoming one of the world’s richest and most famous people.

Other episodes include billionaires like pop superstar Rihanna, Star Wars and Indiana Jones creator George Lucas and businesswoman and pop culture icon Kim Kardashian.

Inspiring weekly podcast from Katie Phillips hits 50 episodes

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KPPR founder Katie Phillips has reached a milestone 50 episodes of her podcast Talking With Cancer.

In this week’s edition, Katie marks 50 episodes by going back to the beginning and sharing how it all began. She is grateful to all her guests and Clair Whitefield for helping to create a body of work that she feels so proud of.

Acast partners Podscribe and stops using Spotify’s Ad Analytics

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Acast has announced that from 1 September, it will no longer accept new campaigns using Spotify’s Ad Analytics.

The company says it remains focused on fostering an open and transparent environment, working together with partners who share the same vision for the podcast industry’s future.

It has also announced Podscribe as its preferred attribution partner in all markets t

Football Ramble returns with all-new schedule for 17th season

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The Football Ramble podcast is back for a 17th season to deep dive into the entertaining side of the beautiful game.

The all-new schedule sees episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, plus extra reactive shows throughout the week. It will get into match-day reviews, all of the week’s biggest talking points and once again, the hilarious stories that have become the Ramble’s trademark since 2007.

London Podcast Festival adds to line-up and Podcast Maker Weekend

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The London Podcast festival is holding a special Podcast Maker Weekend and adding to the live shows at Kings Place in London.

Taking place from 16-17 September, the Podcast Maker Weekend will include high-quality, affordable and professional workshops and classes suitable for anyone wanting to learn about podcasting.

The festival has also collaborated with guest curator Sarah Myles on this event.

Sam Mendes executive produces new Audible Original podcast

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A brand new Audible Original dramatization of David Copperfield is being executive produced by Academy Award-winning film director Sam Mendes.

It features a star-studded cast including BAFTA nominated actor, Ncuti Gatwa in the title role, Helena Bonham Carter, Theo James, Jessie Buckley, Richard Armitage, Jack Lowden and Toby Jones.

David Copperfield is the second in Sam Mendes’ Dickens collaboration with Audible.

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