Homecoming Podcast Will Become a TV Series

Deadline has reported that Homecoming Podcast is going to become a TV series. According to Deadline, Universal Cable Prods. has landed rights to Gimlet Media’s Homecoming, a fictional podcast from Sam Esmail (the creator and executive produce of Mr. Robot). Homecoming is voiced by established Hollywood actors Catherine Keener (40 Year-Old Virgin, Into the Wild), Oscar […]

Slipstream Acquires Anthem Production Music Group

Slipstream, the leading music licensing platform, has announced the acquisition of Anthem Entertainment’s production music businesses, specifically US-based Jingle Punks and 5 Alarm Music, and UK-based Cavendish Music. The acquisition comprises of more than 650,000 tracks, together with music production capabilities and now positions Slipstream as the largest global independent music licensing platform. The acquisition, […]

Spotify and Chernin Entertainment Announce Multiyear First Look Partnership

Spotify announced that they are partnering with Chernin Entertainment. The partnership will help accelerate the embracing of podcast content as foundational intellectual property (IP). The agreement will include access to more than 250 Spotify originals around the world. Both Spotify and Chernin Entertainment are already in collaboration with Pineapple Street Media on the forthcoming adaptation […]

Gimlet Seeks an Experienced Producer

Gimlet Media, which is part of Spotify, is seeking an experienced producer to join a team that will launch a new crime show, based in Los Angeles. It will be a wide-ranging role that will have an impact on the exciting experiences of a launch. Gimlet Media is here to create a world more full […]

Gimlet Seeks a Producer of Every Little Thing

Gimlet Media is looking for an experienced producer to join the team at Every Little Thing. It is a full-time job based in their Brooklyn, New York, office. Gimlet Media tells stories through audio. Our roster of podcasts includes critically-acclaimed shows like Reply All, StartUp, Crimetown, Homecoming, and The Nod. We have top editorial, sales, […]

Luminary is Having Problems

Luminary is getting a lot of attention right now, and most of does not reflect favorably on the premium podcast app. It is going to have to work really hard to change the minds of podcast creators who are skeptical about Luminary. One big problem with Luminary is that it added a bunch of podcasts […]

The Peabody Awards Announced Nominees

The Peabody Awards honor the most powerful, enlightening and invigorating stories in television, radio and digital media. Each year, Peabody Awards are bestowed upon a curated collection of 30 stories that capture society’s most important issues, known as the Peabody 30. This year, some podcasts were included in the selection. Over the next several weeks, […]

Gimlet Seeks a Producer for The Pitch

Gimlet is looking for a Producer of a new podcast called The Pitch. It is described as “a reality show that brings listeners into the room as real entrepreneurs pitch to real investors – for real money.” Gimlet media tells stories through audio. Their roster of podcasts includes newly-launched, critically-acclaimed shows like Homecoming, Heavyweight, and Science […]

Winners of the 2017 British Podcast Awards

The winners of the 2017 British Podcast awards have been announced. The winners were chosen by over fifty independent judges working in podcasting. The British Podcast Awards website has the full list (with links to the winning podcasts.) audioBoom Podcast of the Year 2017: Fathers & Sons – Radio Wolfgang with Mr. Porter Listeners’ Choice Awards […]