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Every weekday, three stories from inside podcasting — the deals, the scoops, and the shows worth your time. An industry insider and a normal listener argue about what actually matters.

  1. 14h ago

    Dolly covers U2, iHeart sale rumors, Podcast Show London 2027

    iHeart podcast division (not) for sale? — Why would they want to sell it? Have you seen their share price?. podnews.net The Podcast Show London 2027 tickets go on sale: new stages announced — Expect more expo space, and a stage dedicated to video. podnews.net Dolly Partons Last Recorded Song Released: Listen to Her Passionate Performance on U2s Torn — Dolly Partons last words have arrived. The iconic singers last recorded vocals have been released on “Torn,” the final track on U2s just-released album “Carnaval de Luz.” On the song, Parton and Bono variety.com Transcript, links and more: episode page

  2. 1d ago

    AI podcasts, Lionsgate buys 'Wet', Tokyo jazz doc

    More fake shows on the way, as Meta’s Muse gets into podcasting — ...and Message Heard goes into voluntary liquidation. podnews.net Jazz Documentary Tokyo in 33 RPM Unveiled Ahead of Indias WAVES Film Bazaar (EXCLUSIVE) — Tokyo in 33 RPM, a feature documentary about the jazz scene in Japans capital, is in the works from director Tanmay Srivastava and Synergy Pictures U.K. The project will be presented at WAVES Film Baz variety.com Lionsgate Acquires Alma Har’el’s ‘Wet’ Starring Connor Storrie, Rebecca Ferguson, Odessa A’zion and More — Lionsgate has acquired the North America and UK distribution rights to “Wet,” director Alma Har’el’s latest film, from Fifth Season and 193, A Legendary Company. “Wet” features an all-star cast, which variety.com Transcript, links and more: episode page

  3. 2d ago

    Bartlett beats Rogan, copycat crackdown, Netflix queer Y2K drama

    Action on copycat podcasts — Good news from Spreaker, and other large podcast hosts. podnews.net Bartlett beats Rogan for most subscribed video podcast — And 26% of his views aren't in English, either. podnews.net Netflix’s Genre-Bending YA Drama ‘The Body’ Is a Queer Y2K Extravaganza: TV Review — Girlhood is a divine experience, a period when young women begin to discover who they are and who they might become. From “Under the Bridge” creator Quinn Shephard, Netflix’s teen drama “The Body” is variety.com Transcript, links and more: episode page

  4. 3d ago

    Depp's Fun Treat, Podcasts Catch Radio, Stewart on Trump Sass

    For 18-34s, time with podcasts nears time with radio — But for everyone, radio is still three times bigger. podnews.net Ebenezer First Reactions: Johnny Depps Hollywood Comeback Is a Wickedly Fun Holiday Treat That Adds ‘Refreshing New Layers’ to the Christmas Classic — “Ebenezer” has officially premiered, and reviews for the Johnny Depp-led film are largely positive among members of the film press, who are praising the stars return to Hollywood as a wickedly fun hol variety.com Jon Stewart Breaks Down Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Interview: Young Man, Was That Sass? — On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart celebrated being back behind the desk for the first time since the Blue Wave swept across the U.S. during last week’s midterm elections, then variety.com Transcript, links and more: episode page

  5. 4d ago

    John Oliver dunks on Musk, PodcastOne sale, Asia theater team-up

    Who’s buying PodcastOne? — Multiple people are interested, apparently. podnews.net John Oliver Dunks on Midterms Losers Elon Musk and Haley Stevens — After issuing an urgent warning prior to the midterms about the GOP’s increasingly troubling ties to neo-Nazis (with a little dig at Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans, of “You Can See Everything” infam variety.com Taiwan and South Korea Join Forces on Musical Theater Co-Productions — The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and the Korean Association of Musical Producers (KAMP) signed a memorandum of understanding at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei to expand m variety.com Transcript, links and more: episode page

  6. 5d ago

    Exoplanet Thriller, Acast Growth, CNN Midterm Focus

    Audible Launches Star-Studded Sci-Fi Thriller 'Exoplanet' — Audible has released 'Exoplanet,' a new original sci-fi audio thriller starring Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo. The story, conceived by 'The Martian' author Andy Weir and written by Benjamin Percy, follows the surviving crew of a starship who crash-land in different eras on the same alien planet and must communicate across time to survive. The production features immersive sound design from Skywalker Sound. radioinfo.com.au Acast's Q3 Earnings Report Shows Strong North American Growth — Acast reported record Q3 2026 revenue of SEK 802 million (a 25% year-over-year increase), with North America becoming its largest market after 54% growth. The positive earnings report, released Oct 28, also highlighted that the average revenue per listen/view (ARPLV) increased by 20%, while listens and views grew by 4%. However, growth in its European market slowed to 5%. podnews.net CNN Audio Explores Midterm Election Impact on New Podcast Episodes — CNN Audio released new podcast episodes on November 7 focusing on the aftermath of the US midterm elections. On 'Smerconish,' Michael Smerconish analyzed the significant role independent voters played in shaping the results, arguing their impact was the key story, not just a 'blue wave.' Other CNN podcasts, including 'CNN 10,' also broke down the election results and historic firsts from November 5. cnn.com Transcript, links and more: episode page

  7. 6d ago

    Kung Fu film dispute, London podcast awards, French content

    Independent Podcast Awards: the winners from London — The winner was a podcast about where a bus can take you. podnews.net Now, “liquid content” is a thing in France, too — and we're not just talking about a lovely glass of Beaujolais. podnews.net Stephen Chow Told Japan to Stop Aping Kung Fu, Says Boss of Film Fund Behind Kore-eda Hirokazus Look Back — Hong Kong star-director Stephen Chow once told K2 Pictures founder Kii Muneyuki that Japanese filmmakers should stop imitating kung fu and build action films on their own martial arts instead, Kii sai variety.com Transcript, links and more: episode page

  8. Nov 6

    Lord of the Rings VFX AI, Apple Podcasts Japan, new podcast app

    Lord of the Rings, Avatar VFX House Weta FX Partners With Taiwan’s Moonshine Studio Under AI Pact With TAICCA — Weta FX, the New Zealand visual effects company behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar,” is partnering with Taiwanese animation and VFX outfit Moonshine Studio. The investment is part of a partner variety.com Apple Podcasts: big in Japan — It's growing nine times faster there than the global average. podnews.net New podcast app built for discoverability first — You can just flip the dial to find something new. podnews.net Transcript, links and more: episode page

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