Fiction Podcast Weekly: Audio Drama News

Independent Podcast Awards shortlist, Inception Point's quantity over quality gamble, Patreon's Creator pages update, and more

The Podcast Host — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:12:31 -0700

Highlights from the Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter, in a concentrated snack-sized form. For details and more resources for audio drama and fiction podcast creators, get The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. It's loaded with opportunities, creator resources, and podcasts for your queue. Sign up at The Podcast Host's page for The Fiction Podcast Weekly, or find us on Beehiiv.

Blubrry's expansion, Is Podcasting Live the Next Big Thing? Best Wireless Mics, Indie AF's trifecta, Trinity Squad and more

The Podcast Host — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:14:19 -0700

Spotify Silences The Tower's Tunes, MacDowell Colony's Upcoming Deadline, Spectral Secrets from Sarah and Asa, and Zookeepers Debut

The Podcast Host — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:02:18 -0700

The Big Merge, Audio UK's open letter, 3 casting calls, Blodel Reserve residency, The Ambies, and more

The Podcast Host — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:20:35 -0700

Highlights from the Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter, in a concentrated snack-sized form. If you need more audio drama and fiction podcast information, get The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. It's loaded with opportunities, creator resources, and podcasts for your queue. Sign up at The Podcast Host's page for The Fiction Podcast Weekly.

Libsyn's $100m payout, the Act Bude Content Created Radio Theatre Contest, interview with Roshan Singh Sambhi, and the return of Give Me Away

The Podcast Host — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:30:34 -0700

Highlights from the Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter, in a concentrated snack-sized form. If you need more audio drama and fiction podcast inspiration, get The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter delivered to your inbox. It's loaded with opportunities, creator resources, and podcasts for your queue. Sign up at The Podcast Host's page for The Fiction Podcast Weekly.

Wondery vs. Profit, Atypical Artists casting call, $20 strategy to save your sound, and more

The Podcast Host — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:52:34 -0700

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Spotify's biometrics, Best computer or laptop for podcasting, Black Appalachian Storytellers' Fellowship, and Shadows at the Door's Moth Week

The Podcast Host — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:10:14 -0700

Apple Podcasts' new enhancement, Audio Flux, Camlann, Making Waves,casting calls, grant opportunities and The Dex Legacy returns

The Podcast Host — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:28:44 -0700

PocketCasts gets the ducks in a row, How I Died returns, WeTransfer's T&C, and Spotify shortcuts

The Podcast Host — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:43:54 -0700

Highlights from the Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter, in a concentrated snack-sized form. To get The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter, with opportunities, creator resources, and debuts delivered to your inbox, sign up at The Podcast Host's page for The Fiction Podcast Weekly.

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Creators Caucus, WTNV on tour, London Podcast Festival, Preservation Paradox, the Shure MV7i, and more

The Podcast Host — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:31:37 -0700

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Speakies, Sound Session, AirCon's replays, Are Your Downloads "Good?" and Howl wins in Atlanta Fringe

The Podcast Host — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:40:50 -0700

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AudioUK's manifesto, Gen Z Needs Comedy, pitch party and grants, and the Silver Sound Sonic Dash winner is...

The Podcast Host — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:19:40 -0700

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Spotify's carbon footprint, residency and award opportunities, Dancers on the Shore, and more

The Podcast Host — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:41:15 -0700

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Libsyn's new revenue avenue, De-Ess with Velvet, ECCO wants your audio, and more

The Podcast Host — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:38:20 -0700

Plus, simple solutions to audio annoyances, grant money for Arizona artists, and more.
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Fool and Scholar around the world, The Truth on the horizon, Hearthbound and Leyline High Rewind

The Podcast Host — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:51:55 -0700

Highlights of Issue 304 of The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more details, subscribe at The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly page. Thanks!

Champions of Spoken-Word Audio, writing strategy, casting and a Mage

The Podcast Host — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:49:52 -0700

Highlights of Issue 303 of The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For more details, subscribe at The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly page. Thanks!

Golden Lobes news, Spokane grant money, Atypical office hours, and Zen

The Podcast Host — Mon, 26 May 2025 08:28:35 -0700

Highlights from Issue 302 of The Fiction Podcast Weekly newsletter. For links, details, and more information, subscribe to get all the good stuff sent directly to your inbox. Learn more at The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly.

Spotify and YouTube metrics, NYC and Philly opportunities, live shows, Nissenblatt's syllabus, and more

The Podcast Host — Sat, 17 May 2025 17:55:52 -0700

Here are the highlights of the 301st edition, hand-crafted expressly for you. To get the full newsletter, including details and links, subscribe to The Podcast Host's Fiction Podcast Weekly.

Rephonic's gaps, Golden Globes, NYC meetups, WGA resources, and new casting calls

The Podcast Host — Mon, 12 May 2025 02:30:00 -0700

We mark our 300th issue with the launch of our companion podcast. On this episode, we look at some major developments in the audio fiction world. From the Golden Globes announcing a new podcast category to Spotify introducing play counts, we explore how the industry is evolving and what it means for creators. We also highlight fresh reporting on podcast metrics, upcoming events from the Writers Guild of America, and a few standout fiction debuts making waves. For full details and extras, subscribe to the newsletter at thepodcasthost.com/fictionpodcastweekly.