Secrets We Keep
Sep 2: New Podcast - Society & CultureIn Australia, a man escaped from prison and went on the run for decades before handing himself in to a police station in New South Wales. Secrets We Keep looks at Darko Desic, and how he managed to live a double-life for almost thirty years. It's new from LiSTNR today.
Learning Curve
Sep 2: Newsworthy - CultureHow should education change in the age of generative AI? A new podcast Learning Curve by longtime education journalist Jeff Young looks at the latest experiments in using chatbots in class, aiming to cut through the hype and inform a conversation about how education can adapt to AI — and about what kinds of learning need protecting amid the AI gold rush.
Musing on the Bard: a podcast for the Shakespeare curious
Sep 2: Newsworthy - ArtsBeauty standards haven't changed much from Elizabethan times to now. Is this a good thing? In Musing on the Bard this week, learn the magic and power of Shakespeare in performance, delve into what is required of an actor to perform Shakespeare authentically, and gain an understanding of the vulnerability and resilience required in an acting career.
Kind
Sep 2: New Podcast - Society & CultureSometimes you need a reminder of the good in humanity, and Kind aims to do that. It's a brand new podcast about the times people have received kindness and how that changed things. Through each interview, expect stories of strangers funding ballistic underwear, tech support from a gentle passerby, and new friends sharing that last square of chocolate.
Unpacking Peanuts
Sep 2: New Season - ArtsUnpacking Peanuts begins a new season called Understanding Snoopy. After the Great Peanuts Re-read, the show takes a close up look at the greatest comic character of all-time -- Snoopy. How did he become icon he is today? How did his design and personality morph over the 50 years of the strip? And how did he enchant multiple generations of fans?
Podcasting Q&A
Sep 1: New Podcast - Education and TechnologyBuzzsprout is relaunching Podcasting Q&A today. It's a short-form podcast that answers common questions about podcasting in 5–10 minute episodes. The show covers a wide range of topics from launching a podcast to editing audio, making the process clear and approachable.
Hacks On Tap
Sep 1: Newsworthy - News and GovernmentPolitical strategists David Axelrod and Mike Murphy, and journalist John Heilemann, are partnering with Vox Media and bringing their hit political podcast, Hacks On Tap, to the Vox Media Podcast Network. Vox Media will be responsible for helping the show grow its audience and revenue, assuming sales, marketing, and distribution duties.
Find and Tell
Sep 1: New Season - Society & CultureiHeart Australia's Find and Tell returns for a new season. The show amplifies Indigenous voices through rich stories, bringing to life the diverse tales of Australian storytellers. It is hosted by BlakCast Founder, Mundanara Bayles. This season’s storytellers include Erub and Larrakia Emmy-Award-winning producer and writer Aaliyah-Jade Bradbury, Filipino-Murrawarri ARIA-winning multi-instrumentalist, composer, and rapper Dobby and Koori and Noongar comedian, lawyer and broadcaster Micah Kickett. (Podnews is produced on the land of the Turrbal and Jagera people.)
THE TRINITY SQUAD!
Sep 1: New Season - FictionTHE TRINITY SQUAD! is a scripted sci-fi/fantasy audiofiction about three young women who unlock elemental powers and must battle an empire to fulfill a prophecy. It also has original music in every episode. The show has just gone into Season 3 (the final season for the show), and it’s bigger, bolder, and more emotional than ever.
Retail Reckoning - Retail Stories from Retail Frontlines
Sep 1: New Podcast - BusinessWhere do you get the real truth about what’s happening on Britain’s high streets? In Retail Reckoning - Retail Stories from Retail Frontlines this week, you'll hear Clare Bailey explore what the summer’s trading patterns tell us about the coming Golden Quarter this year.
Sources & Methods
Aug 29: New Podcast - NewsSources & Methods is new from NPR - which each week digs into the biggest national security stories. Here's a clip from All Things Considered to explain all about it - it debuted yesterday.
Dawnversations Podcast
Aug 29: Newsworthy - FitnessOn the Dawnversations Podcast this week, Dawn and Katy Allen talk about her book “Stuck in our Screens” (but this isn’t just about device usage.) Hear how lack of social interaction and the loneliness epidemic are a byproduct of technology and the future impact of AI. A must listen, we're told, for parents and anyone with a device. (Wait, that's all of us).
Childproof
Aug 29: Sponsor - Kids & FamilyNew from Airwave: Parenting is hard, but it’s even harder when you feel alone and have only the sounds of Cocomelon to keep you company. Childproof is a parenting chat show for when you’re craving adult conversation - for the dos, don’ts, and f*ck its of modern parenthood.
Podnews Weekly Review
Aug 29: Newsworthy - NewsThe Podnews Weekly Review this week talks with Alex Sanfilippo from PodMatch, and looks at the week's news - including a new podcast app from John Spurlock with a 'special twist'.
NO SUCH THING
Aug 29: Newsworthy - CommentaryNO SUCH THING has joined Kaleidoscope's slate of research-driven audio. Hosted by journalists Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman and Devan Joseph, the show brings thoughtful research and genuine friendship to the exploration of ridiculous questions.
Tosh Show
Aug 28: Newsworthy - ComedyThe Tosh Show has officially signed a two-year deal with Libsyn, moving from iHeart. Daniel Tosh made a big announcement on his show - suggesting that Libsyn wanted "no guests" and "a new host", before wondering whether he'd pronounced Libsyn correctly. He did!
American Conversation Experience Podcast
Aug 28: New Podcast - Business and EducationNational parks, forests, and public lands in the US are more than just iconic American landscapes — they’re part of the country’s legacy and require care and attention for future generations. American Conversation Experience Podcast is from a leading nonprofit conservation body, helping emerging professionals to tackle real-world projects that improve trails, restore public lands, and create resilient habitats benefiting our shared outdoor spaces.
Shoppe Talk - Stories About Branding, Business, Marketing, History, and Creative Philosophy
Aug 28: New Podcast - BusinessWhat if you won a free month on the most prominent billboard in your city? What would it say? Shoppe Talk brings you candid conversations on business, branding, and the art of standing out. From marketing strategies to creative storytelling, the show dives into what it really takes to grow in today’s competitive world.
View From Afar
Aug 28: Sponsor - Society & CultureWith Airwave: The travel industry is constantly evolving. View From Afar talks with the people changing the industry — the CEOs, tourism experts, hoteliers, and others who are making travel better for consumers, and the world.
Low to Grow
Aug 28: New Season - EducationThink you’re too young or too inexperienced to make a global impact? Elisa Torres-Durney is just 19, from a small Chilean village: but she is advising UNESCO on democratising quantum education. She's the guest in Low to Grow this week, a podcast that hears from inspiring individuals who have faced incredible lows to emerge stronger.