Podcasts
Bill O’Reilly returns to Fox with new podcast “We’ll Do It Live”
Bill O’Reilly is launching a new interview podcast built around one of the most recognizable — and widely circulated — moments from his television career.
Ampere: YouTube, TikTok are dominant platforms for video podcasts
Younger viewers drive growth, with those ages 18 to 34 being 24 percent more likely to watch, and 60 percent of video viewers also listening to audio podcasts weekly.
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Apple to launch enhanced video podcasts experience within Podcasts app
Apple will soon allow fans of popular podcasts to switch between audio and video versions of the same show.
Spotify touts $100 million paid to podcasters since January
The company released the figure in an interview with the New York Times on Monday, one day before it shares Q1 earnings.
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel releases podcast
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is the host of a nine-part, interview-style podcast called "First Conversations."
Fox Weather to offer football-specific forecasts on “Storming the Field”
Fox Weather on Friday will debut a new video podcast that offers an exclusive look at weather forecasts for key NFL match-ups each week.
Awful Announcing debuts sports media podcast “Play-By-Play”
Awful Announcing is transforming its unique flavor of reporting, analysis and commentary from written articles to the spoken word.
Apple brings Podcasts app to web browsers
Apple is bringing its popular Podcasts app to web browsers for the first time — and users don't even need to sign in to stream content.
Sinclair expands podcast division with new sports shows
Sinclair is expanding its on-demand audio offerings by launching two new sports-focused podcasts, the company announced this week.
PodcastOne renews agreement with Adam Carolla
The deal will allow the LiveOne subsidiary to continue distributing "The Adam Carolla Show" and "The Adam and Dr. Drew Show."
Apple said to be planning premium podcast service
Apple is preparing to offer a premium podcast service that would allow producers to charge for their shows.
How podcasts are changing the state of radio storytelling
In 2009, newspapers prophesied the death of the radio drama. But as of 2020, audio fiction has become the fastest-growing strand in publishing, with tech, media and film companies crowding in.
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Richard Brooks