YAP Media Inks Podcast Deal With Cumulus

Now With Cumulus

HALA TAPA's YAP MEDIA podcast network has signed up with CUMULUS PODCAST NETWORK for distribution, marketing, and advertising sales.

The deal includes the flagship "YOUNG AND PROFITING (YAP)" podcast, "CREATING CONFIDENCE WITH HEATHER MONAHAN," "TRUE UNDERDOG WITH JAYSON WALLER," "A FEMININE IMPRESSION WITH DR. MICHELLE DAF," "THE MURDAUGH FAMILY MURDERS WITH MATT HARRIS AND SETON TUCKER," "CHAPTER A DAY AUDIO BIBLE READ BY PASTOR JOHN STANGE," and "THE GREATNESS MACHINE WITH DARIUS MIRSHAHZADEH."

PRX's Radiotopia Ups Audrey Mardavich To Exec/ Producer/Network Ops Mgr., Yooree Losordo To Dir./Network Ops

Mardavich and Losordo

PRX's RADIOTOPIA has promoted Senior Director of Content and "RADIOTOPIA PRESENTS" Co-Executive Producer AUDREY MARDAVICH to Executive Producer and Network Operations Manager and TRAX Managing Producer YOOREE LOSORDO to Director of Network Operations. Both will also manage production of “RADIOTOPIA PRESENTS.”

“RADIOTOPIA is a home for independent, visionary audio. I’m thrilled to take on the role of Executive Producer, supporting the most talented creators in our industry to make audio that ... more »

Anaheim Ducks Launching Digital Channel Via TuneIn

The NHL's ANAHEIM DUCKS are teaming with TUNEIN to launch the team's own digital channel, "DUCKS STREAM," debuting TODAY (9/22) at 11a (PT). The channel will stream all live game broadcasts, plus a roster of ten new podcasts all available on demand as well as on the stream. STEVE CARROLL will return as play-by-play voice of the DUCKS, with DAN WOOD and JOSH BREWSTER as analysts, ALEXIS DOWNIE as studio host and content producer, and KENT FRENCH also a studio host. The DUCKS have aired on LOS ANGELES ANGELS Sports KLAA-A (AM830)/ORANGE-LOS ANGELES for the past several years; the rival LOS ANGELES KINGS switched from broadcast radio to a ... more »

Sessions Set For Podcast Radio's Podcast Futures Event At NAB Show New York

October 19th

PODCAST RADIO has announced initial sessions and sponsors for its PODCAST FUTURES event at NAB SHOW NEW YORK on OCTOBER 19th. The event, running 10a-5p (ET) at the JAVITS CENTER, will include sessions with TARGETSPOT, NUVOODOO, EVERGREEN PODCASTS, XPERI, and a keynote by JACOBS MEDIA's FRED JACOBS. Tickets are on sale now.

PODCAST RADIO CEO GERRY EDWARDS said, “We’ll have fresh insights into podcast consumption, monetisation, trends and technology as well as sharing details of how PODCAST RADIO ... more »

Stephen A. Smith's 'K[NO]W Mercy' Podcast For Cadence13 To Debut Monday

Hot Takes Coming Up

A new podcast hosted by ESPN commentator and "FIRST TAKE" panelist STEPHEN A. SMITH is set to debut on MONDAY (9/26) via AUDACY's CADENCE13. "K[NO]W MERCY WITH STEPHEN A. SMITH" will post on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and FRIDAYS. with guests scheduled to include SNOOP DOGG, SEAN HANNITY, LL COOL J, CHRIS CUOMO, and SUE BIRD.

SMITH said, “Ecstatic doesn’t begin to describe how I feel about the opportunity to do this podcast. My podcast. My content. Completely within my control, and extending far ... more »

Triton Digital August 2022 U.S. Podcast Report Led By Stitcher, 'Crime Junkie'

August Rankers

STiTCHER remained on top of both top 20 sales network charts in TRITON DIGITAL's latest U.S. Podcast Report release for AUGUST 2022, with AUDACY moving up to second place on the average weekly download chart, displacing NPR, while maintaining its second place slot on the average weekly user chart. On the podcast rankers, CRIME JUNKIE stayed in first for users and knocked THE BEN SHAPIRO SHOW out of the top download slot.

The rankers, with the caveat that like most rankers issued by measurement ... more »

Acast Renews Deal With 'Help I Sexted My Boss' Podcast, Audio Always Network

ACAST has extended its deal to represent the AUDIO ALWAYS NETWORK and its podcast "HELP I SEXTED MY BOSS." The show, hosted by BBC RADIO 1's JORDAN NORTH and WILLIAM HANSON, began in 2018 and is closing in on its 300th episode; ACAST represents the show and other podcasts on the AUDIO ALWAYS network.

The show's Exec. Producer BEN CARTWRIGHT said, “Since bringing HELP to ACAST we've grown from a podcast that had plucky ambitions to mix it with the big boys to a brand that is a chart-topping, tour-selling, cross-platforming success. But even when we're getting 6 million views on a single TIKTOK or selling out venues like SHEPHERD'S BUSH EMPIRE ... more »

Attention All Radio Podcasters: All Access Wants To Hear About Your Podcasts!

Get Your Podcast Listed

Greetings To All Podcasting/Programming Execs!

AllAccess.com is expanding its Industry Directory to include podcast listings by format and by station/network/company -- see this work-in-progress, here! Hundreds of new podcast listings are coming soon.

We’d like to have your help and assistance in making sure that all of the major podcasts hosted by your station, group, publisher, or network personalities are included and that the information is correct.

Please supply us with the following ... more »

Lava For Good Podcasts, iHeartPodcast Network Debut 'Bone Valley'

Debuts Today

"BONE VALLEY," the first new podcast under the recently-announced partnership between LAVA FOR GOOD PODCASTS and iHEARTMEDIA's iHEARTPODCAST NETWORK (NET NEWS 9/9), is debuting TODAY (9/21). The show, hosted by PULITZER PRIZE-winning author GILBERT KING and telling the story of LEO SCHOFIELD's battle to be released from a life sentence for the murder of his wife MICHELLE after evidence of his innocence and a convicted serial killer's confession of the crime surfaced, released the first two of ... more »

Bleav Podcasts Now Streaming On TuneIn Channels

Streaming Podcasts

BLEAV podcasts are now available in a linear live-style streaming format on TUNEIN.

The company's roster of sports podcasts are being streamed on "BLEAV RADIO" and "BLEAV FOOTBALL" channels, helping listeners discover new shows they can then access on-demand through the app.

“Podcasts are essential for modern sports fans. It is how many stay informed, entertained and connected with their favorite teams or athletes, from anywhere in the world. This partnership with BLEAV, layers on that extra depth of sports insight and access to make TUNEIN the ideal location for the total sports audio experience.” said TUNEIN CEO RICHARD STERN. “Access to new podcasts and the conversations occurring during them is a huge part of the power of audio for consumers. Through this deal we know our  listeners will be guided in the right direction on their sports audio discovery journey through the addition of programming from BLEAV.”

Skyview Networks Partners With 'Bob & Sheri' For Audio Ad Sales 

SKYVIEW NETWORKS has partnered with the "BOB & SHERI" radio show, hosted by BOB LACEY and SHERI LYNCH for audio advertising sales, starting JANUARY 1st, 2023, with access to digital and podcast opportunities. 

Said show co-owner SHERI LYNCH, “The team at SKYVIEW NETWORKS truly shares our passion for creativity and innovation. They are absolutely all in. It’s an exciting partnership and I’m thrilled at this opportunity to learn and grow while serving our audience, affiliates, and advertisers in new, dynamic ways.”

The show covers a wide range of topics, including pop culture, families and relationships, while connecting with listeners using ... more »

Spotify Adds Audiobooks

Tell Me A Story

SPOTIFY has added audiobooks to its platform in the U.S., offering over 300,000 titles for purchase. The move puts SPOTIFY in direct competition with AMAZON's AUDIBLE and comes with a new interface in SPOTIFY's app, showing a lock next to audiobook titles and sending users to a web page to purchase the titles before being able to listen.

Audiobooks will be available to download for offline listening and will include automatic bookmarking to save the spot when users stop listening so they can pick up where they left off, as well as speed control and the ability to rate the book.

Judge Overturns Murder Conviction Of Adnan Syed, Subject Of 'Serial'

Conviction Overturned

A judge has overturned the murder conviction of ADNAN SYED, whose case was the subject of the first season of the podcast "SERIAL." SYED's conviction for the murder of HAE MIN LEE was overturned MONDAY (9/19) by BALTIMORE Circuit Judge MELISSA PHINN, who ordered SYED to home detention pending a decision on a new trial, on which prosecutors have 30 days to decide.

SYED has been in prison since 2000 serving a life-plus-30-years sentence for his former girlfriend LEE's murder, but "SERIAL," along ... more »

AdLarge Tapped To Represent Eeriecast For Ad Sales

AdLarge's Latest Addition

ADLARGE has picked up advertising sales representation duties for horror podcast network EERIECAST. The network offers podcasts like "UNEXPLAINED ENCOUNTERS," "FREAKY FOLKLORE," and "TALES FROM THE BREAK ROOM."

EERIECAST's owner and founder, who goes by the name DARKNESS PREVAILS, said, "We at EERIECAST are happy to partner with the experts at ADLARGE. With their help, we hope to reach horror-loving audiences far and wide as well as new, fun, and terrifying experiences."

“DARKNESS PREVAILS has created the ultimate audio playground for captivating stories of terror, mystery, and darkness,” said ADLARGE Co-CEO CATHY CSUKAS. “This partnership expands our immersive storytelling content and provides our advertisers with passionately engaged audiences.”

Matt Pinfield Interviews AJ McLean, Chrissy Metz In Special Sobriety Awareness Month Episodes Of 'Sound, Sobriety & Success' Podcast

BENZTOWN + MCVAY MEDIA PODCAST NETWORKS' "SOUND, SOBRIETY & SUCCESS" podcast with MATT PINFIELD is releasing a pair of special episodes for SEPTEMBER's SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH.

The new episodes feature PINFIELD interviewing BACKSTREET BOYS member AJ MCLEAN on his alcohol troubles and recovery, and "THIS IS US" co-star and EMI RECORDS NASHVILLE recording artist CHRISSY METZ on playing an opiod addict in the movie "STAY AWAKE," and her own issues with food.

PINFIELD's podcast looks at his sobriety journey and includes the stories of people who are in recovery.