How many people can sit through an hour and a half podcast ? With All About Android being canned last week after 13 years at twit (I really liked the hosts and their passion for Android) I don’t think I can sit through more than 30 minutes at a time for a typical 1 hour and a half podcast .
The biggest offender of this is Windows Weekly which has digressed into something of a shit cow dung lately and I do appreciate Paul Thurrott and his knowledge and opinions on Microsoft as a whole. But since Mary Jo Foley left at the end of last year it hasn’t been the same rather it’s turned in a mixture of bull shit from Leo and the new guy who is obsessed with alcohol.
My question with long podcast is how many of us can sit through a long hour and a half podcast? Obviously things are changing and viewing or listening habits are becoming incomplacent, but thought I’d get some peoples take on here.
According to The Australian’s Nick Tabakoff, former prime minister Tony Abbott and his top staffer Peta Credlin are teaming up for a new fortnightly podcast simply called Abbott and Credlin. It will launch Wednesday week, July 19. Abbott told the paper that the timing of the new Sky podcast is a direct riposte to what he sees as overblown claims of a long-term decline in right-wing politics in Australia, following the defeat of the federal Liberal government last May.
working in IT i felt i needed to listen to these to keep up to date. I was listening to TWIT, Security Now, Windows Weekly, All About Android and Macbreak Weekly. it just got way too much and i dumped them all - even commuting an hour each way to work i struggled to get though them all and they were not needed for work anyway
I still listen to Windows Weekly and Mac Break weekly but yeah the gigantic hours im they have for a full show is a bit extreme . I don’t mind ads in the middle of the show so I try and break it into segments during the day. But i do prefer tech podcasts to be right to the point.
Interesting fair take you have too pretty similar to mine.
LiSTNR ANNOUNCES SEASON TWO OF BABYLAB HOSTED BY EMMA WATKINS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY DELVING INTO THE WORLD OF HOW BABIES THINK
LiSTNR’s successful BabyLab podcast, hosted by Emma Watkins, today launches its second season in a new partnership with the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development at Western Sydney University and its infant research centre, MARCS BabyLab.
The branded podcast series will see children’s entertainer Watkins break down the questions that parents may have about how babies learn to communicate. Questions to be explored in BabyLab season two include: where does the first word come from? Are screens good for learning? Does music improve communication skills?
Watkins will speak to both parents and experts, including Dr Genevieve Quek and Professor Jorge Serrador, to learn about the fascinating world of communication and babies.
Professor Sue Hespos, Leader of the MARCS BabyLab at Western Sydney University, said the BabyLab podcast is an exciting new initiative that translates world class university research on child development into fun, bite-sized parenting ‘hacks’ for modern mums and dads wanting to help unlock their growing baby’s learning and language development.
“As one of the leading infant communication and child development research centres in Australia, we are proud to share our latest research and findings with parents and caregivers of young children,” she said.
“Here at the MARCS BabyLab, we specialise in scientific, evidence-based studies that answer the very same questions that everyday parents are asking about raising their children. We have been conducting world-class research since 1999, discovering all the incredible things going on inside a growing baby’s brain and solving modern day parenting challenges, including the positive and negative aspects of screen time and understanding the many benefits of raising a bilingual child.”
BabyLab host Emma Watkins said: “I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the second season of the BabyLab podcast. The work that has been done in the child development space is so important. Through this podcast I hope to make this research accessible to parents as we embark on a journey to answer the essential questions that inevitably arise from the beautiful, complex, fun and challenging world of raising babies.”
LiSTNR Senior Executive Producer – Branded Podcasts, Todd Stevens, said: “This podcast covers the topics that are important to real parents - from the ongoing debate around screentime, to knowing when your baby should be hitting certain milestones - and why it might not matter if they don’t! It is down to earth conversations with experts and parents all backed up by research from the team at MARCS BabyLab and we are excited to partner with Western Sydney University for this new season.
“Emma brings so much curiosity and passion to the BabyLab podcast. She has a genuine interest in finding out how babies learn and a knack for simplifying what can be a very complex world.”
Season two of BabyLab launches today and each of the nine episodes drop weekly every Wednesday. Listen to the trailer here.
I see Abbott is still living in La-La-land.
Listnr must have changed the way they inserts ads into their podcasts - I’m now getting ads for Port Macquarie/ Kempsey rather then generic or national ads
LiSTNR ANNOUNCES SEASON TWO OF SUCCESSFUL PODCAST SERIES DEFENDING DEMOCRACY WITH MALCOLM TURNBULL
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has returned to LiSTNR with a new season of his successful podcast series Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull.
Expanded to eight episodes for season two, Mr Turnbull continues to examine the threat to democracy through insightful interviews with leading experts on key issues such as artificial intelligence, defence capabilities and social media algorithms.
Following the impressive season one roll call, which featured former British Prime Minister Theresa May and veteran Homeland Security official John Cohen, the subject matter and guest list for the new season is equally thought-provoking and includes conversations with guests such as Australian Strategic Policy Institute Executive Director Justin Bassi and MOBY Group Chairman and CEO Saad Mohseni.
Former Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, said: “In this series we discuss artificial intelligence, Tik Tok, killer robots and ask the question - is technology driving the decline of democracy?
LiSTNR Head of News and Information, Melanie Withnall, said: “With his exceptional access to leading experts across the globe, we are delighted that Mr Turnbull has expanded his exploration of the issues that continue to vex governments and created a second series of his popular podcast with LiSTNR.”
Season Two Synopsis:
- Episode 1: Should we ban TikTok?
- Guest: Justin Bassi, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Executive Director
- Episode 2: Can we tame AI?
- Guest: Toby Walsh, Author, Machines Behaving Badly
- Episode 3: Will killer robots save or destroy us?
- Guest: Palmer Luckey, Anduril Founder
- Episode 4: Meet the new autocrats and learn their playbook
- Guest: Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Author, Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present
- Episode 5: Talking with the Taliban: Keeping the lights on when Democracy flames out
- Guest: Saad Mohseni, MOBY Group Chairman and CEO
- Episode 6: Secure clean energy will save democracy
- Guest: Anna Mikulska, Senior Fellow, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy – University of Pennsylvania
- Episode 7: America’s coming civil war
- Guest: Barbara F. Walter, Author, How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them
- Episode 8: Dispatch from the Frontlines - The U.S. Presidential 2024 Race
- Guest: Adam Kinzinger, former US Republican Party Congressman and Member of the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack
The second season of Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull is available now on LiSTNR.
LiSTNR ANNOUNCES LIMITED SERIES PODCAST WITH TIKTOK SENSATIONS LUKE AND SASSY SCOTT
LiSTNR has launched a limited series podcast with TikTok sensations Luke and Sassy Scott. The new podcast features six special episodes created by Luke and Scott O’Halloran; the Melbourne brothers who have taken social media by storm, attracting over 3.4 million followers on TikTok and over 100 million likes of their hilarious videos. They have also won the hearts of many international stars including Rita Ora, The Osbournes and Selena Gomez.
Luke and his sassy brother Scott became TikTok famous for their hysterical sibling squabbles. Now, on their podcast, they are sharing all the details behind their outrageous videos along with some extremely personal stories, even revealing things that they haven’t told their mum! In the weekly episodes, the brothers take part in a series of pranks, constantly throwing each other under the bus and having a lot of laughs along the way.
Just back in Australia from a US trip, which included lunching with Kelly Osbourne and marching in the NYC Pride parade, the podcast launched with a classic Luke prank that had Scott fuming when he thought his photo had been omitted from their LiSTNR billboard.
On the first episode the boys hear wild sibling-related stories from their followers, pull a prank on Married at First Sight alumni and host of the Sit With Us podcast Domenica Calarco, and argue over things that infuriate Scott.
Luke said: “We’re more surprised than anyone that LiSTNR offered us a podcast. We couldn’t believe it when they called! We thought it was only our mum who was interested in giving us opportunities in life.”
Scott said: “For six episodes we are bringing our followers what they want; more of us. But just like a limited designer handbag, our podcast is a rare jewel. Of course, if our followers want more episodes then they may be able to talk us into it, but only if they beg!”
LiSTNR Original Podcasts Head of Entertainment and Culture, Sam Cavanagh, said: “To be honest I was unsure about whether Luke and Scott’s content would translate to podcasting. However, five minutes into the first demo that we recorded with them, and I was hooked! They are absolutely hilarious, natural storytellers, and have a chemistry built from a lifetime spent pushing each other’s buttons.”
Listen now to the first episode of Luke and Sassy Scott on LiSTNR here. New episodes drop weekly every Wednesday.
There’s a lot of crap available out there these days, isnt there?!
All six episodes of You Have Been Told a Lie podcast are now available.
GREG RUST CELEBRATES 100 EPISODES OF RUSTY’S GARAGE
Award-winning motorsports broadcaster Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust today celebrates 100 episodes of his popular automotive podcast, Rusty’s Garage on LiSTNR.
For more than five years, Rusty has interviewed some of Australia and the world’s most elite riders, drivers, designers and even pilots about the machines that fuel their passion. Now, to celebrate this important milestone, Rusty hands over the podcast keys to fellow sports broadcaster and friend, Mark ‘Howie’ Howard, from LiSTNR’s The Howie Games podcast, for a special one on one interview.
In this episode, Rusty shares with Howie his journey to becoming one of Australia’s most loved and respected automotive broadcasters. From the special relationships he has forged along the way with some of the world’s best motorsport legends, to some of his biggest career highlights from V8 Supercars coverage in the pitlane and of course, plenty of laughs.
Reminiscing on his greatest memories in the industry and on the podcast to date, Rusty recalls some of his most stand-out interview moments from Rusty’s Garage including Aussie actor Eric Bana who joined Rusty for the 50th episode of the podcast, talking about his ‘Beast’, an XB Falcon which featured in his documentary ‘Love the Beast’. Also in the archives, Top Gear Australia’s Shane Jacobson, Australian motorcycle racer Casey Stoner, and former Supercars racer and legendary pit analyst Mark ‘Larko’ Larkham.
Since its launch in March 2018, Rusty’s Garage is a proven must-listen podcast, winning several industry awards including Best Radio Program/Podcast in 2018 and 2020 at the Supercars Media Awards and Best Feature from Motorsport Australia and Motorsport New Zealand.
Rusty said: “I’ve enjoyed this podcast journey immensely; it’s been among the most rewarding things I’ve done in over 20 years in the media. I have discovered just how much I enjoy conversations, especially about stuff I have loved since I was knee high.
“I am very grateful to our foundation partners and those who have been regular sponsors with us over the first 100 episodes. The loyalty and passion for this podcast from our partners and listeners is unrivalled.”
Listen to Rusty’s Garage 100th episode now on LiSTNR.
LISTEN TO THE 100TH EPISODE OF RUSTY’S GARAGE HERE
LISTENING, LEARNING, STORIES, MUSIC AND SLEEP: LiSTNR RELEASES BEST KIDS’ AUDIO
Parents and carers from Parramatta to Perth and Townsville to Tassie are waving bye bye to bedtime battles thanks to a curated collection of kids podcasts from LiSTNR. The podcasts are aimed at educating, storytelling, music sharing and establishing a bedtime routine that’s calm and happy, resulting in a collective sigh of relief from weary adults across the country!
In a first for LiSTNR, the list includes Kinderling Radio (kids, party and sleep), which complements LiSTNR’s podcast content. What’s so special about that? It means parents can relax knowing that the content on the three radio platforms has been carefully selected specifically for kids.
SLEEP
Bedtime Explorers: Leading the sleep list is the new season of the beloved children’s meditation podcast, ‘Magical Bodies’ which helps children escape their busy minds and focus on winding down their tired bodies at the end of the day. They learn how to relax, let go and appreciate all they have as they settle to sleep. This award-winning meditation podcast has settled little ones to sleep over 24 million times….and counting.” Bedtime Explorers - Magical Bodies | LiSTNR
Kinderling Sleep Radio: Featuring ambient music and soothing lullabies to fall – and stay – asleep, night and day. Kinderling Kids Sleep - Live on LiSTNR
Sound Bubbles: Before babies are born, they’ve already been enjoying a favourite playlist of soothing soundtracks from the world around them. Sound Bubbles are a series of soundscapes created for babies to help them calm down, drift off, and stay asleep. Sound Bubbles - LiSTNR Podcasts
LISTENING AND LEARNING
The Fact Detectives: Meet two curious kids on a mission to find out all the cool facts about, well, EVERYTHING! In this award-winning podcast, hosts Anika and Esther take their very big questions to some very smart grown-ups who know lots of very interesting stuff… like, do killer butterflies really exist? Why do we fart? Did monster kangaroos really hop all over Australia? What’s the difference between a glow-worm and a firefly, and where does light come from? The Fact Detectives - LiSTNR Podcasts
Busy Bodies – Health Habits: Written and voiced by the much loved children’s entertainer and comedian Mr Snot Bottom, the award-winning Busy Bodies - Healthy Habits takes a hilarious look at ALL the ways children can be more excellent humans by building healthy habits. Busy Bodies - Healthy Habits | LiSTNR
WOW IN THE WORLD: This family podcast explores the wonders of science, technology and innovation, or as hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz call it, the “Wows” that power the world around us. Through rich storytelling, interactive activities, and a whimsical, kids-first focus, Mindy and Guy encourage listeners of all ages to journey away from their screens and into their imagination. Wow in the World - LiSTNR Podcasts
STORY TELLING
Fun Fables: It’s the world’s favourite fairytales, remixed for today’s little dreamers – a clever, funny and engaging reimaging of the fables and tales we all grew up with! Rediscover the Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, The Goose that Laid Golden Eggs and more, with a cheeky modern twist. Fun Fables - LiSTNR Podcasts
Possum Magic: Written by Mim Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas and read by Liam Flanagan who is a radio host, podcaster, football commentator and a dad, this glorious Australian story is a must-listen. Liam Flanagan reads Possum Magic
The Book of Dust: Simon Russell Beale reads La Belle Sauvage, the first volume of Philip Pullman’s fantasy trilogy The Book of Dust from the BBC. Set 10 years before the events of His Dark Materials, the novel explores the origins of that story. The Book of Dust, Part One: La Belle Sauvage - LiSTNR Podcasts
Stories Podcast: Amanda Weldin tells new children’s stories every week, ranging from retellings of fairy tales like Snow White to classic stories like Peter Rabbit to completely original works. The perfect podcast for imaginative families. Stories Podcast - LiSTNR Podcasts
MUSIC
Kinderling Kids Radio Live: Cool music for kids AND grown-ups, from The White Stripes to The Wiggles! Kinderling Kids Radio - Live on LiSTNR
Kinderling Sleep Radio: Featuring ambient music and soothing lullabies to fall – and stay – asleep, night and day. Kinderling Kids Sleep - Live on LiSTNR
Kinderling Party Radio: Upbeat music to sing and dance to! Perfect for the car, birthdays and family dance parties. Kinderling Kids Party - Live on LiSTNR
Sing a Song with Angie Who: Angie sings favourite nursery rhymes and lullabies. Just beautiful. Sing-A-Song with Angie Who - LiSTNR Podcasts
LiSTNR is home to a huge line-up of multi-award-winning podcasts for children, many produced in association with education providers, scientists and even art galleries, with the aim to engage, educate and entertain kids. So, charge your device and prepare to download!
Nine’s premium podcasts deliver largest monthly audience
Last month, the Nine Podcast Network posted its largest ever monthly Audience with over 1.8 million listeners in June 2023, topping the previous monthly high in May 2023 with an additional 160,000 listeners.
Australia’s leading investigative podcast, the Kennedy Award nominated Hannah’s Story, continues to resonate with listeners, jumping 30 spots to #15 most listened to Australian podcast in June 2023 podcast ranker. As confronting as this story is, listeners have tuned in to hear more about coercive control – from the relationship, to the crime, through to the coronial inquest examining the events that lead up to the shocking and heartbreaking story of the murder of Hannah Clarke and her three young children.
Nine Radio’s catch up podcast continues to prove that on-demand is in-demand with over 820,000 listeners in June 2023, a 35% increase on the same period last year, as listeners tune into their favourite radio show where and when they choose. 2GB’s Ben Fordham Live podcast, jumped up 18 placed to #18 on June 2023’s Podcast ranker, with over 200,000 monthly listeners tuning in for their daily dose of agenda setting news and opinion. 3AW’s Drive with Tom Elliott podcast continues to steadily grow its audience, with over 75,000 listeners, up 68% YoY.
Nine’s original podcast slate continues to inform and inspire Australians, with premium, engaging and thought-provoking podcasts. The diverse brands, platforms and content across Nine continue to embrace the power of storytelling, with three exciting new podcasts launching this month.
As the home of the NRLW, Nine’s commitment to growing the 2023 season includes a brand new weekly podcast, NRLW Weekly, hosted dual international, Ruan Sims and one of the leading voices on women’s sport, Marlee Silva. NRLW Weekly brings fans the latest updates, insights, and exclusive interviews from the electrifying world of the National Rugby League Women’s competition
Sarah-Jane Calleja and Rachel Carr quickly became fan favourites on The Block last year, with their quick wit, trademark humour and raw authenticity. They bring that same electric dynamic to their brand new podcast I Just Can’t as they discuss the rollercoaster of life – marriage, motherhood, melodramatic TV, nothing is off limits. Raw yet ruthless, vulnerable and sometimes a little vulgar, nothing is too ‘taboo’ for these two as they’ll have you switching between heartfelt tears to laughter-induced bellyaches in the blink of an eye.
With a career spanning four decades, WAtoday journalist, morning presenter on 6PR’s and four-time Western Australian Journalist of the Year, Gary Adshead has stood on the frontlines of journalism, tackling a vast array of Western Australia’s most notorious stories, from murder investigations and national espionage to heroic rescues and missing person cases. In the gripping new podcast The Reporter Gary will take listeners behind the headlines, offering a unique glimpse into the life of a reporter.
Nine’s Head of Podcasts, Mia Stern, said: “It’s been fantastic to see our podcast audience hit new milestones each and every month as we focus on scaling a curated content slate of premium, local Australian podcasts. The intimate relationship between the host and the listener delivers an unrivalled opportunity for marketers to build a powerful connection with future customers.”
Source: Triton Streaming, Podcast Metrics, June 1-30 2023, Downloads, Listeners.
The Abbott and Credlin podcast officially launched today.
The 5 in 5 with ANZ podcast launches next Tuesday, August 1.