Podcast

Shouldn't There Be A Podcast Hall Of Fame Museum?
Let me start by telling you about the Podcast Hall Of Fame. Copying an abbreviated version about the process from their website, “The Podcast Hall of Fame seeks to recognize individuals who have profoundly impacted the podcasting industry. The criteria for entry into the Hall of Fame combine 1) Industry peer recognition, 2) Excellent podcaster or industry contributor, and 3) Excellence in the podcasting medium, which is positively coupled with historical significance.”
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Interview
Dov Tiefenbach
Dov Tiefenbach is an actor and a musician. He appears in The Umbrella Academy as Keechie, Klaus's acolyte in six episodes. On Broadway, he played opposite Judd Hirsch in A Thousand Clowns and on TV he appeared in Robo Cop (when he was a kid). More TV roles followed as did movie parts and now he also teaches acting.
By Marie Wilson2 months ago in Interview
Mercury Network Adds New Shows & An Award
Mercury is launching the Heroes of Indie Podcasting, an annual initiative designed to honor individuals whose work has helped shape and strengthen the independent podcasting ecosystem. There is a surfeit of podcast awards that focus almost exclusively on celebrity shows and large network podcasts. Finally, an award for the intrepid independent podcaster!
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Interview
Honey & Hustle Podcast
Here’s where independent podcasting shines once again. In its ability to provide local content, podcasting is unparalleled, now that local journalism has been all but eviscerated.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Interview
Four Podcasts That Help Podcasters
Recently, we published an article - Five Of The Best Indie Podcasts About Podcasting. That piece focused on five excellent podcasts that support the industry and support indie podcasters.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Interview
Humanity at 85 Seconds to Midnight: What the 2026 Doomsday Clock Really Means
When scientists warn that humanity is closer than ever to catastrophic destruction, it’s easy to brush it off as abstract or alarmist. But on January 27, 2026, something unusual happened: the world’s most famous symbolic measure of global risk — the Doomsday Clock — was moved to 85 seconds to midnight, marking the *closest it has ever been to a theoretical “end of civilization.”
By Sylvester2 months ago in Interview
Why the Porn Industry Is Still One of the Most Misunderstood Businesses
The porn industry is one of the most profitable and widely consumed sectors of the global digital economy—yet it remains among the least understood. Public conversations about adult entertainment are often dominated by moral judgments, sensational headlines, or oversimplified narratives that obscure the industry’s actual structure and functioning. As a result, porn is frequently discussed as a cultural problem rather than examined as a business.
By Dipayan Biswas2 months ago in Interview
Behind the Screens: How Adult Entertainment Reflects Cultural Change
The adult entertainment industry has always existed in tension with mainstream society—widely consumed yet rarely acknowledged, profitable yet stigmatized, influential yet marginalized. Despite this contradiction, it has consistently evolved alongside some of society’s most profound cultural transformations. Behind the screens of adult content lies a detailed record of changing values, technological disruption, shifting labor structures, and ongoing debates around identity, power, and morality.
By Dipayan Biswas2 months ago in Interview
How a Miami Superfan Became the College Football Playoff’s Most Unexpected Star
On a night meant to celebrate college football’s biggest stage, an unexpected figure stole part of the spotlight. As cameras panned across the roaring crowd during the College Football Playoff (CFP), viewers noticed a familiar face in Miami Hurricanes colors—cheering, chanting, and fully immersed in the moment. Within minutes, social media erupted. The woman in the stands was Abella Danger, one of the most recognizable stars in adult entertainment—and, as it turns out, a devoted Miami superfan.
By Dipayan Biswas2 months ago in Interview
Nice Genes Podcast On Genomics
Some independent podcasts are sponsored by organizations that strive to make the world a better place. Genome British Columbia (BC) is one of them. Genome BC applies the power of genomics to solve pressing societal, environmental, and economic challenges in the areas of human health, agriculture, forestry, mining, environment, energy, and fisheries. They do this by: Investing in world-class research and managing complex translation and innovation projects.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Interview
Mercury Network Expands True-Crime Podcasts
Mercury Podcasts is attempting to reframe the role of independent podcasts in podcasting. Rather than being neglected stepchildren, Liam Heffernan, Mercury's founder, is building a foundation that actively seeks out and includes indie shows in podcast networks.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Interview
Keep The Flame Alive Podcast
In the last several Olympics (Winter and Summer), corporate media have added podcasting to their toolbox for broadcasting about the Olympics. Peacock has an Olympics podcast, but the platform hosted Olympic-themed content and podcasts during the 2024 Paris Games, like In the Village with Elizabeth Beisel and Watch with Alex Cooper, while NBC also had shows like The Podium, featuring athlete interviews and behind-the-scenes looks, all tied to the Olympic experience on Peacock, which served as the exclusive streaming home for live coverage.
By Frank Racioppi2 months ago in Interview