The Pod Files
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(Changed tactic now where starred dialogue denotes quoting from the show’s own notes
Podnews Daily 2 June 2026: *Is podcasting "cooked"? - No” say the experts
Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 95: 10 April 2026: *A Tip For When Your Boss Has A Weird Idea - When your boss drops an idea that sounds stupid, the real risk is dragging your feet and getting stuck in "told you so" mode. A radio pro from Latvia shared a mindset shift at a podcast conference: do the thing immediately, and let the results speak. It's advice for managing up, handling leadership decisions, and moving fast at work without picking a fight.
Too Long Didn't Listen - season 1 episode 3: 2 June 2026: *Why start a podcast in 2026? - Should you start a podcast in 2026? Some people think podcasting is oversaturated. / Others think that's nonsense. / In this episode of Too Long Didn't Listen, five podcasters explain why they'd still recommend starting a podcast in 2026. / One guest says podcasts are one of the best ways to build connection and community.Another argues most people should think a lot harder about format before hitting record. / One says podcasting can become a content engine for your business. Another says don't even bother unless you've actually got the time for it. So yeah. A fairly balanced conversation. Candace Wilson (Founder of Your Podcast Producer Limited) / Chris Stone (Founder of Podcast Crew) / Kevyah Cardoso (Narrative Podcast Producer & Director at SomeSay) / Dee Safieh (Writer & host of Switchblade Sisters Social Club) / Katie Stokes (Host of Floating Space & Freelance Audio Producer)
New Podcasts - 28 April 2026: *Blood and Water - In 2001, Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered, her body left in the shower of her home in the wealthy suburbs of Washington, D.C. Investigators initially set their sights on Leslie's husband as the prime suspect — until bombshell DNA evidence revealed the presence of an "unknown male" at the scene. With extensive access to the original police tapes and interviews with the cold case detectives who worked to solve the crime, Blood and Water tells the story of a decades-long wait for justice for Leslie's daughter and the cutting-edge investigative techniques that finally caught the killer.
The Slowdown - episode 1270: 10 Jan 2025: Today's poem is The Gift to Sing by James Weldon Johnson.
Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 96: 13 April 2026: *A Tip For Podcast Listeners Looking for a New Show - When someone wants a podcast that explains why people do what they do, Arielle has a recommendation. It's Nudge, hosted by Phill Agnew, with the tagline "Behavioral Science Simplified," and it's been leaking into Arielle's daily life and internet copy. There's also an episode called "These Two Words, Increase Sales by 18%," and the two words stay unspoiled here.
Podmastery - episode 79: 5 May 2026: Apple Podcasts Video: The Painful Truth - With Apple Podcasts video now becoming a mainstream feature as the main hosting platforms roll it out, there are more and more creators leaning into creating this content. / But should you be joining them? / Well, before we can answer this question, we need to establish the answer to another one; do you understand the algorithmic differences surrounding video and audio? / Click play. / I'll explain.
New Podcasts - 28 April 2026: *Are We Doomed? - Is the world ending, or does it just feel like it? "Are We Doomed?" investigates the greatest risks facing society, the planet, and our species. What's real? What's hype? And how do we actually make it out alive? Nukes. / Asteroids. Autocracy. Rogue Al. Climate-driven pandemics. Angry hippopotamuses. / Teeth clenched, curiosity engaged, quips ready, this "slightly narrative" podcast explores everything from the existential and the unexpected to the overblown. Award-winning public radio journalist Ben Bradford brings you wild true stories, high-production sound design, and world-class experts answering the questions they never prepared for ("Why is the Earth doing this to us?"). / From NuanceTales and distributed by the NPR Network, this show delves into history, science, technology, and the natural world, to help you separate legitimate world-changing risks from doomsday fantasies. Come for the supervolcano under Yellowstone National Park (real), stay to learn why the post-apocalyptic wasteland won't look like the movies (sorry, you won't be wandering with a shotgun and a dog), and leave with a better understanding of how our brilliant, bumbling species can chart a path through our current, terrifying adolescence.
5 Good News Stories - 12 May 2026: *12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours -Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: a woman on a road trip in Australia fell waist-deep into a collapsed pit toilet at the Henbury Meteorites Conservation Zone and was trapped about three hours before a passing tradesman, alerted by her husband, used a rope and his car to pull her out over 45 minutes; Johnny Cruz Buckingham ("Mr. World Records") set the fastest towed asphalt skiing record at 69 mph behind a car to inspire his child; Buffalo hockey fans finished "O Canada" after a singer's microphone cut out, and the Sabres later won the series in Game 6 for their first playoff series win since 2007; Xavier completed 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours, beating the prior record by 67; and in Armenia, a reported escaped zebra was actually a donkey painted with stripes, prompting a zoo warning about toxic dyes.
The Stupid History Minute - 1 June 2026: Independence Day
Podmastery - episode 80: 12 May 2026: *Apple Podcasts Video: The Benefits - In the previous episode I explained why we need to be cautious around Apple Podcasts new video HLS streaming feature. Well, this podcast about podcasting is about balance. / So now, it's important we look at all the good things about the feature.
The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers - 2 June 2026: *Sean Ono Lennon Returns! - Happy June! / When we first had Sean Ono Lennon on the show we discussed his loving curation and restoration of the work of his famous parents, John Lennon & Yoko Ono. This time he's back to finally talk about his own music, made in collaboration with Les Claypool (Primus). In this timely chat about a not-too-distant future, we unpack (unclip?) The Great Parrot Ox and The Golden Egg of Empathy, the smart new concept album from The Claypool Lennon Delirium.
Chicken Shop Date - [YouTube] unknown date: I’m not one that usually does video podcasts or YouTube television shows (the latter of which I would call this), so I didn’t pay attention to the release date or whatever. The host Amelia Degoldenberg spoke with Sir Paul McCartney mainly because he’s promoting his new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane. His reaction to the drug question was hilariously funny - “we’ll talk later.” This and the previous show were as research for an episode of the podcast When They Was Fab that I’m a co-host of, that was being recorded later that day.
New Podcasts - 29 April 2026: *The Calm in the Complicated - Welcome to The Calm in the Complicated, a podcast created for every family who has ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or alone while raising a child with a brain condition. Hosted by Dr Carrie Grant MBE and researcher Dr Samantha Flynn, the series brings together lived experience, expert wisdom, and the kind of honest conversations that make you exhale and think, "Finally... someone gets it." / Shaped entirely by parent carers, the podcast explores the moments they told us matter the most - the fear of those first suspicions that something is wrong, the mountain of admin, the strain on relationships, the sleepless nights, and the quiet fight to look after your own wellbeing. Each episode includes real voice notes from parents across the UK, making this a space where families' voices aren't just included, they're central. / With practitioners, researchers, and parent campaigners joining the conversation, The Calm in the Complicated offers connection, comfort, and practical support. It's a virtual village for anyone navigating the complexities of childhood brain conditions. It's a place to feel understood, uplifted, and reminded that you don't have to do this alone. / The Calm in the Complicated: Guiding families through childhood brain conditions with expertise and heart. Brought to you by Cerebra, the UK charity dedicated to helping families find a better life together.
On the tip of my tongue: talking about Aphasia - Series 1 Episode 1: 19 March 2024: *Living with Aphasia - In this episode of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons delve into the challenges and experiences of living with aphasia, a language disorder caused by brain injury. Jonathan shares his personal journey following a stroke, highlighting the struggles and the gradual recovery process. The discussion covers different types of aphasia, the importance of early therapy, and the social perceptions and misconceptions surrounding the condition. / The episode aims to raise awareness, inspire hope, and provide valuable information for sufferers and their carers.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 29 May 2026: cohort
Sounds Profitable - 28 May 2026: *Taskforce to Define "Podcast" YouTube is Enhancing Al Labels, & More - Today in the business of podcasting: The Alliance for Measurement in Podcasting (AMP), a 12-member task force organized by Oxford Road, is working to standardise podcast ad measurement and establish a universal definition of "podcast." The group plans to present its framework at Oxford Road's CAO Summit in Los Angeles in July 2026. / New data from Sounds Profitable shows that the most engaged AM/FM radio listeners and the most engaged podcast listeners have only 1.4% overlap, making them nearly distinct audiences. Tom Webster argues that buying both channels together offers advertisers a level of combined reach that neither medium can deliver alone. / Magellan Al's new global analysis estimates total podcast ad spend reached $3.94 billion in 2025, with non-U.S. markets surging 79% year-over-year in Q1 2026, led by rapid growth in Germany, France, the U.K., and Ireland. / YouTube is moving Al content labels to more prominent positions, appearing directly below long-form videos and as overlays on Shorts, with automatic detection rolling out for content creators who do not self-disclose. / Canada's broadcast regulator, the CRTC, has expanded its digital media contribution framework, raising the required revenue contribution from foreign streaming and audio services including Netflix, Disney+, and Spotify from 5% to 15%.
Get Flushed - Episode 49: 11 June 2021: Restroom Branding - Pete investigates branding with a look at how and why restroom operators should use social media as well as their toilets, vehicles, premises and staff to present their best image to potential clients.
Podnews Daily - 4 June 2026: *Apple history podcast hits $60,000 funding in less than a day podnews - Popular Apple-focused website Six Colors is asking its readers to help fund a podcast about Apple's history. It hit its stretch goal of $60,000 in less than 24 hours; at the time of writing, it's just hit $100,000. (The website also has a yearly report card - huh, there's an idea.) / Some of SiriusM's biggest podcasts are to be streamed on Tubi, including Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, Rotten Mango and What Now? with Trevor Noah. These shows also stream on YouTube, and that won't go away. Advertising sales for video podcasts on Tubi will be shared between Tubi and SiriusXM Media. / Podcast website company Podpage wants to help your podcast get found - so it's launched an Al-powered SEO assistant, to help you tune your podcast's titles and descriptions for better results in search engines. It can even be set to run automatically.
Podnews Daily - 5 June 2026: *Podcast merch reaches New Heights - You've heard the show - now buy the shoe. New Heights is working with OluKai to bring "a football-inspired design lens to a premium leather silhouette with all-star appeal" (or, what the Australians call a decent pair of thongs). We're told that the $160 shoes, called the Mea Ola Nuu, continue the company's tradition, merging premium materials with personality-driven design. And, of course you can buy them on Amazon. / In Q1/26,14% of Americans say they have used Netflix to consume a podcast; and 4% said they use Tubi. The data, from Edison Research Podcast Metrics US, will only increase - Tubi announced a slew of new content this week including shows from SiriusXM and Audiochuck, while Netflix's The Rest is Football is being heavily promoted ahead of the World Cup. / The Edison Research Podcast Consumer 2026 was released in a webinar. The data shows that a majority of podcast consumers think that Al is a threat to the credibility, creativity and quality of podcasts; and 75% disapprove of a voice hosted by Al. Using data from Sports Poll by SSRS, we also discover that US podcast consumers are more interested in the World Cup (55%) than the population as a whole (47%). / Got a great pitch for a sports podcast episode or series? / CBC Podcasts is now accepting pitches for a new narrative sports feed - specifically, looking for narrative-driven storytelling, and particularly things around the Olympic Games.
StarDate - 29 May 2026: First Glimpse
Sheer Pod Attack: A Queen Song-By-Song Podcast - season 2 episode 1: 8 May 2026: *Procession (1974) - In this atmospheric deep-dive, Sheer Pod Attack turns its spotlight on "Procession," the haunting, guitar-crafted instrumental that opens Queen Il and ushers listeners into one of the band's most ambitious eras. / Stephen and Paul explore how Brian May built an entire orchestral landscape using only layered Red Special harmonies, why the track's funereal march sets the emotional tone for the album's "White Side," and how its medieval, ceremonial feel hints at the band's fascination with fantasy, drama, and sonic world-building. / The episode unpacks the track's structure, its unusual role as a non-vocal opener, and its place in Queen's tradition of scene-setting preludes. Expect discussion of May's multi-tracking wizardry, the thematic handoff into "Father to Son," and the way Procession quietly announces that Queen Il is not just a rock album — it's a universe. / You'll also get behind-the-scenes trivia, live-performance context, and a playful debate about whether Procession deserves more recognition as one of Queen's boldest artistic gambles.
BirdNote Daily - 17 November 2023: *The Love of Birds is Contagious - When BirdNote's Executive Director Nick Bayard joined BirdNote, he knew it would involve sharing the joy and wonder of birds with our listeners, but he didn't expect it to inspire his kids to become avid birders. Now, his children Piper and Keaton are the ones asking to go on bird walks! In this show, Piper and Keaton share their favorite birds.
Spielberg Reloaded - 3 June 2026: *Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind changed the modern science fiction film forever. In this episode of Spielberg Reloaded, we explore how Spielberg turned UFO obsession, government secrecy, suburban paranoia, and spiritual wonder into one of the defining movies of the 1970s. Richard Dreyfuss stars as Roy Neary, an ordinary man whose encounter with an unidentified flying object destroys his normal life and pulls him toward Devils Tower. We examine the film's groundbreaking visual effects, John Williams' iconic score, François Truffaut's performance, the influence of real UFO culture in America, and why Close Encounters remains one of Spielberg's most personal films. [so, John and Mark at Caloroga Shark Media decided to start with the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Interesting that they didn’t start with Jaws even, which in itself is a classic film. Jaws is also a usual go to for people. However they started with this Richard Dreyfus starring film instead. Daredevil Born again episode reaction. Reactions to latest episode of Invincible. Latest episode of The Boys. Reaction to Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.]
Into The Podverse - episode 48: 3 June 2026: *Beyond the Gatekeepers: Building Africa's Resilient Podcast Ecosystem & AuTrans Al Review - In this episode of Into the Podverse, host Tony Doe explores the gap between the "dream" of open podcasting and the harsh economic realities facing African creators. / While global platforms often prioritise high-CPM markets, African podcasters are overcoming infrastructure hurdles and "emerging market" labels to build a resilient audio landscape. / Key topics covered in this episode: The Nigerian Podcast Index: Discover the mission to make every independent Nigerian podcast discoverable and preservable. / Monetisation & Gatekeeping: Why the current "Silicon Valley" model often leaves African talent outside the room and how creators are building ecosystem resilience through niche communities and local support. / AuTrans Al Deep Dive: A comprehensive review of AuTrans, an Al-powered transcription platform specifically built with African speech patterns in mind. / Learn how it handles Nigerian English, Pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo with features like speaker identification and automated summaries. / Content Repurposing: How to use accurate transcripts from AuTrans to create show notes, social media clips, and searchable text, saving hours of manual work. / Reliable Hosting: Why Tony Doe recommends rss.com for dependable podcast distribution to avoid dashboard confusion and support issues. / Whether you are a creator in Lagos, Nairobi, or the diaspora, this episode provides the insights and tools needed to own the room and turn audio opportunities into sustainable growth.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - 30 May 2026: unctuous
Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 97: 14 April 2026: *A Tip For Finding Missing Emails - When email goes missing, the spam folder is often where it ends up. Check spam before deleting anything, because a job offer, a friend's note, or a catch-up email can get caught by accident. After clearing it out, adjust spam settings so the good stuff stops getting trapped.
Sounds Profitable - 29 May 2026: *Podcasts Hit U.K. Prime-Time News From Podcast Show London, & More - Grab your custom Cannes Lions attendee announcement graphic for free here! / Today in the business of podcasting: A roundup of all the top stories from The Podcast Show London last week. / New data from Sounds Profitable's Advertising Landscape 2025 study shows that AM/FM radio Primes and podcast Primes have only a 1.4% overlap, challenging the idea that the two formats compete for the same audience. Tom Webster argues that sellers holding both types of inventory are offering two nearly non-duplicated engaged audiences in a single buy - a stronger combined asset than the competitive framing has allowed advertisers to see. / The Alliance for Measurement in Podcasting (AMP), a 12-member industry task force organized by Oxford Road and including Spotify, SiriusXM Media, BetterHelp, DraftKings, and others, has publicly emerged after meeting since July 2025 to address podcast measurement and definition challenges. / The group's three focus areas are standardizing impression metrics, developing cross-platform performance measurement, and agreeing on a universal definition of a podcast. / A new Signal Hill Insights Pulse Report, conducted with FlightStory, finds that 45% of monthly podcast consumers in the U.K. have used a smart TV to listen to or watch podcasts in the past month, making smart TVs the second most-used device ahead of computers. More than half of video podcast viewers in the U.K. watch during prime time (7-11 p.m.), and the data suggests video podcasting is growing podcasting's overall audience share by replacing other video consumption rather than cannibalizing audio listening.
StarDate - 30 May 2026: Blue Moon
Daily Tips That May or May Not Help You - season 3 episode 98: 15 April 2026: *A Tip For Turning Down Plans Without Making It Weird (w/ Rocky Horror on Broadway's Josh Rivera) - Saying no to social plans is awkward when the invite is from a friend you actually like. / Broadway actor Josh Rivera shares a goofy, no-hard-feelings delivery that lands the message without turning it into a whole thing, including "'m gonna be honest, not really." Rivera is currently appearing in Rocky Horror Picture Show now on Broadway.
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