Rich Leigh launches new podcast with Levis Roots as first guest

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Award-winning serial entrepreneur, PR expert, best-selling author and investor Rich Leigh has launched a new podcast, The Starting Line.

He says it’s the realisation of a decade-long ambition to learn more about the lives and interests of successful individuals and learn why those people are who they are.

Earworm releases free guide to harness the power of B2B podcasting

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Earworm podcast agency has developed The Ultimate Guide to Starting a B2B Podcast.

The comprehensive resource is available to download for free, to help amplify brand authority, engage a broader audience and tap into the potential of unconventional marketing.

Michelle Visage’s Rule Breakers podcast returns for new series

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Some of the world’s most elite Rule Breakers join Michelle Visage for the new series of her podcast, on BBC Sounds.

In the first episode, reality TV star Katie Price talks to Michelle about her filing for bankruptcy, admitting she would rather go to prison than keep going to court.

Katie said: “I’ve been to court more times and I’ve had hot dinners lately and I am not scared of court anymore.”

BBC Radio 1Xtra launches new astrology based black queer dating podcast

A brand new and first of its kind, black, queer dating podcast called Swipe Your Sign has been launched by BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Geordie Shore’s Nathan Henry co-hosts the podcast with Ro Frimpong from the Two Two’s Podcast.  Renowned Astrologist, Celestial Tree pairs them with potential partners based on their star sign and astrological chart.

This is the first time there has been a black, queer focused dating podcast

Mark Millar to host new property development podcast and radio show

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TV presenter, carpenter and builder, Mark Millar is to host a new podcast and radio show for Fix Radio, the builders station.

The Channel 5 Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms and DIY SOS presenter will be hosting Fix Radio’s new property development show, Building Ideas.

The weekly, hour-long show and podcast will offer practical advice, share real-life experiences and introduce ‘out of the box’ thinking.

Radio 4’s The Reunion celebrates 200th edition with restored archive

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All editions of The Reunion broadcast since 2003, including some episodes that haven’t previously been available in digital form, are on BBC Sounds.

This comes as the BBC Radio 4 programme celebrates its 200th edition and the latest series launches on the station this Sunday, 13 August. A special 200th anniversary episode will be broadcast on 3 September, featuring an on stage gathering of the cast, crew and creatives behind the TV satirical show Spitting Image.

Cambridge Audio and Romesh Ranganathan mark 50 years of hip-hop

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British hi-fi brand Cambridge Audio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special one-off episode of the Made By Music podcast.

It features comedian and hip-hop lover Romesh Ranganathan and is released the day of the anniversary on Friday 11 August – 50 years after DJ Kool Herc performed at a back-to-school party in the Bronx.

The episode explores Romesh’s history with hip-hop.

New podcast dedicated to rebellious side of food industry launches

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Food Rebels is a new podcast and radio show celebrating food challenger brands, food founders and spotlighting personalities who dare to do things differently.

Each of the 30-minute episodes feature interviews and thought-provoking discussions with host, former co-host and presenter of The FoodTalk Show, AJ Sharp. AJ is a food expert, entrepreneur, broadcaster and food awards judge.

New comedy podcast hosted by Misha Brown to launch from Wondery

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Wondery and AT WILL MEDIA are launching a new comedy podcast, The Big Flop.

The new series, hosted by comedian and social media personality Misha Brown, is centred around famous failures—aka “flops”—across pop culture and business.

Each week, Misha and his guests will look at epic fails such as the most expensive musical in Broadway history going belly-up.