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Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia Team to Launch New Podcast Network “Big Money Players Network”

October 16, 2019
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Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia Team to Launch New Podcast Network “Big Money Players Network”

Big Money Players Network certainly sets a tone much different from names such as Earwolf, Headgum, Starburns Audio, Forever Dog, Audible, Midroll or even Exactly Right, but we guess that would be the point of a podcast network launched by living/breathing comedy institution Will Ferrell and media giant iHeartMedia.

“The Big Money Players Network will tap top comedic talent and feature both scripted and unscripted podcasts.”

So, it’s very easy for us to imagine A-list talent that frequently worked with Funny or Die and Gary Sanchez might just pop up here, which will make for an interesting inclusion into the podcast eco-system. Team Coco and Conan O’Brien has shown that quality podcasts from big names seem to be sure bet, but we’ll just have to wait and see exactly what Big Money Players Network, Ferrell, and iHeartMedia actually come up with. 

Earios, the Podcast Network by Women for All, Announces Impressive Debut Programming Slate

July 2, 2019
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Earios, the Podcast Network by Women for All, Announces Impressive Debut Programming Slate

Earios started off with a crowdfunding campaign that promised a podcast network that would be by women, for everyone.

Between having a show with Margaret Cho, a podcast about the life and times of Britney Spears, a faux guide to celebrating Christmas, indie rock star Feist talking to guests about getting through life these days, the creator of Netflix’s Love finding what brings joy to people’s lives, diving into bits of the Dark Web, a guide to parenting from GLOW’s Kimmy Gatewood, and more, we’d say they’re starting off pretty damn well with their mission statement.

Go get into all of that at Earios here.

My Favorite Murder to Launch ‘Exactly Right’, Their Very Own Podcast Network, on Stitcher

August 15, 2018
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My Favorite Murder to Launch ‘Exactly Right’, Their Very Own Podcast Network, on Stitcher

If you’re a long time listener or even just started to listen to My Favorite Murder, you might have some idea how big they’ve gotten merely by the fact that they’re now doing ad reads for Diet Coke.

Essentially, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have amassed such a following with their true crime comedy podcast (in fact, they have more listeners than many TV shows have viewers) that they’ve been given the podcast equivalent of a lucrative overall deal at a studio or network in order to launch their own production banner, appropriately named after a frequent phrase said by Karen herself.

We personally can’t wait to see what Karen and Georgia decide to incubate and develop under Exactly Right. Perhaps, a show called “Corner Corner Corner”?

Fun fact, another podcast that somewhat recently launched their own podcast network off the back of their own success just so happened to be another true crime comedy podcast, Last Podcast on the Left (they launched the Last Podcast Network).

Help Launch Earios, a Podcast Network by Women for Everyone

July 26, 2018
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Podcast veterans Amanda Lund and Maria Blasucci (that includes Trading Movies, The Big Ones, and The Complete Woman) with accomplished entertainment behind-the-scenes multi-hyphenate Priyanka Mattoo are looking to start, as mentioned above, a podcast network by women for everyone called Earios. 

The aim of Earios is to provide a greater platform for female voices under the umbrella of full scale podcast network and like the plethora of famous folks they have in their delightful campaign video, we’re also think you should support their Kickstarter to launch the network. 

As of this post, they’ve raised $13,626 of the $25K goal and they have just under a month left to get it funded.

Oh, some of the rewards, which include having podcast star Matt Gourley on your podcast as a guest and developing your podcast, are pretty sweet.

So, get more details and back Earios here.

Feral Audio Is Closing Its Doors and Brand New Podcast Network SBI: Audio Will Be Picking Up Where They Left Off

December 26, 2017
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As a result of being publicly tagged as an abuser and corroborating the story posted by an ex-girlfriend, Feral Audio founder Dustin Marshall has decided to end the independent podcast network he created in order to check into a rehabilitation facility. 

(You can read the statement from Abby, lead singer of Potty Mouth and Dustin’s ex-girlfriend, about the abusive relationship and Dustin’s response here and here respectively.)

As Feral Audio is now being dissolved and its employees let go, the fate of such podcasts like Harmontown, Dumb People Town, Suicide Buddies, and more were up in the air.

However, Starburns Industries has decided to step in and create SBI: Audio, a new podcast network where, it would seem, podcasts that were on Feral will get to live on. 

This was posted earlier today from Starburns Industries FB page: 

“Starburns is excited to announce the launch of SBI:Audio! SBI: Audio is the new podcast venture from #Starburns Ind.

#Harmontown, #DumbPeopleTown, #DuncanTrussell’s Family Hour, & more, will be migrating to the new service along side a bunch of amazing new offerings.

Stay tuned, more to come in 2018!

??#EetzaGoodaShow”

More details on the newly formed SBI: Audio (and what they have planned and which other podcasts will hop over there) will undoubtedly be coming soon and we will report on them as soon they come out. 

Comedy Central to Launch Podcast Network Featuring Jim Jefferies Show, The Daily Show, History of the Roast, and Up Next

September 20, 2017
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Comedy Central to Launch Podcast Network Featuring Jim Jefferies Show, The Daily Show, History of the Roast, and Up Next

Some of these have already existed, but just didn’t have the official umbrella of a Comedy Central podcast network to cover it. An analytical breakdown of roasts as well as featuring up and coming stand-up talent should be worth checking out. 

We wouldn’t be surprised to see a podcast extension for This Is Not Happening, Broad City, and whatever Comedy Central’s next hit sketch series is. 

Paul Scheer Launches His Own Podcast Network, Wolfpop

November 4, 2014
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If you, for some reason, are still doubting the popularity, look no further than the launch of Paul Scheer’s very own podcast network Wolfpop today. Scheer himself has plenty of success with his own podcast How Did This Get Made? and several appearances on a multitude of other podcasts and is now moving on up with a network of his own, which, by the looks of it, is going to be pretty great.

Started with the help of Earwolf and Matt Gourley, Wolfpop will feature podcasts focused on comedy and pop culture such as DENZEL WASHINGTON IS THE GREATEST ACTOR OF ALL TIME PERIOD with W. Kamau Bell and Kevin Avery or Reading Outloud with Nate Corddry or Cry Babies with Sarah Thyre and Susan Orlean or The Stallone Podcast with Paul Scheer and Sly Stallone and so much more.

We know that you want get into all of this already, so we’ll let you get to that.

The Westside Comedy Theater Launching Its Own Comedy Podcast Network

September 8, 2013
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The Westside Comedy Theater Launching Its Own Comedy Podcast Network

Whether the dust is still being rustled up or clearing from the comedy podcast boom is unsure, but the model of gathering podcasts under the umbrella of a network seems to be a worthwhile path for the medium right now.

Next week, Santa Monica’s Westside Comedy Theater is starting its very own podcast network with many really funny comedians that have made their way through the LA comedy scene over the last few years including: Rob Gleeson, Mr. Goodnight, Tom Sibley, Josh Covitt, Chase Bernstein, Tushar Singh, Neel Nanda and more. 

They’re having a free launch party next week on Thurs. to meet all their new podcasters at 7PM if you’re curious (and we’re suggesting that you should be)

Congratulations to The Feral Audio Podcast Collective on Its 1 Year Anniversary

May 14, 2013
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Congratulations to The Feral Audio Podcast Collective on Its 1 Year Anniversary

The world of podcasting is still burgeoning, especially when it comes to the models of distribution such as a network or collective. That’s why Feral Audio deserves a slow clap for making it this far with the stable of great shows they have like Call Chelsea Peretti, This Feels Terrible with Erin McGathy, Weird Adults with Little Esther, and more that you should be checking out/subscribing to.

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