We reported earlier this year on the move of the Mental Floss co-founders into podcasting with HowStuffWorks, and now information is available about their upcoming show. The program is called Part-Time Genius, and it will blend research and expertise in tackling strange, offbeat questions. Continue Reading
NPR has unveiled its lineup of six new podcasts to debut over the summer. “We are expanding the range of our programming by giving a platform to new voices, sharing a fun new side of favorite contributors, and doubling down on immersive stories and journalism,” Vice President for Programming and Audience Development Anya Grundmann said. Continue Reading
DGital Media has added a new podcast to its roster, further fleshing out its sports programming. Suiting Up comes from Paul Rabil, an entrepreneur, online education expert, and lacrosse champion. The show will have conversations with leaders from the sports, business, and entertainment industries about their work. Continue Reading
The first episode of the The Thrive Global Podcast With iHeartRadio has debuted. The new podcast is hosted by Arianna Huffington, media mogul and Founder/CEO of Thrive Global — a resource site that advocates for digital lifestyle balance. Continue Reading
S-Town, the new podcast from Serial Productions, has surpassed 40 million downloads worldwide. The seven-episode series debuted in its entirety one month ago, and the download milestone makes the show the biggest rollout for a podcast to date. Continue Reading
ESPN is bringing back its TrueHoop podcasts with a few small changes. The sports broadcasting platform has made some cuts to its editorial staff recently, and last week it had shut down the TrueHoop podcast network. Continue Reading
The Academy of Podcasters has announced the 2017 inductees to its Hall of Fame. Click through for the honorees. The event will also hand out an award for contributions to podcasting, honoring an individual who is not a show host but has still had a significant impact on this audio format. Continue Reading
YouTube talent show draws on television talent; can podcast search engines help discovery; ASCAP conducts voter survey on music licensing. Continue Reading
PodcastOne announced that Hollywood legend Norman Lear will be hosting a new show on the network. All of the Above with Norman Lear will pair the famed sitcom creator with co-host/actor Paul Hipp and a featured guest. Continue Reading
Univision has debuted a new on-demand audio platform called Uforia Audio On-Demand. This is a podcast and live audio streaming platform that makes Univision’s programming available on-demand and extends the reach of its existing audio and radio presence. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Drake topples Ed Sheeran’s records. Rookie Magazine joins the podcast wave. ASCAP board election results. Continue Reading
Will Pearson and Mangesh Hattikudur, co-founders of media company Mental Floss, are departing their business to join HowStuffWorks. The duo will be launching a new podcast under the HSW banner this spring. No details have been revealed yet about the upcoming show. Continue Reading