1 00:00:00,240 --> 00:00:04,040 Hey everybody. We are live at the Poduty Live Podcast Theater. I'm Jeff Revilla, 2 00:00:04,040 --> 00:00:07,840 your host of Poduty and the News for July 7, 2025. 3 00:00:08,080 --> 00:00:11,440 We've got six great stories coming your way. Live 4 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:14,640 podcast economy co working and creator spaces 5 00:00:14,880 --> 00:00:18,600 podcast festivals and events. Yeah, 6 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:22,440 it's Poduty and the News with Jeff Revilla where the headlines 7 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:26,200 drop and the mics get real DJ day is talking sponsored stage and 8 00:00:26,200 --> 00:00:30,040 Boseman's co work space Turning the page shit for ear Fools 9 00:00:30,040 --> 00:00:33,340 laughing loud in London York Drawing the global 10 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:37,220 crowds on the garage brings a family flame live in Mumbai 11 00:00:37,220 --> 00:00:41,060 Redefining the game Fanatics fest gets podcast play 12 00:00:41,060 --> 00:00:44,700 as sports and culture collide in a big way SF 13 00:00:44,780 --> 00:00:48,219 FedEx with fantasy might trm Ms. Anderson on 14 00:00:48,219 --> 00:00:51,740 panel night. It's part duty in the news 15 00:00:51,900 --> 00:00:55,620 Keep it in the news it's 16 00:00:55,620 --> 00:00:58,060 Poduty and the News Keep it in the news 17 00:01:00,220 --> 00:01:03,100 It's Poduty and the News Keep it in the news 18 00:01:06,040 --> 00:01:09,520 Poduty and the News yeah, yeah, it's 19 00:01:09,520 --> 00:01:13,200 Poduty and the News Keeping it tight with Jeff Reilla 20 00:01:13,200 --> 00:01:16,840 bringing stories to light. This is podcast news recorded live. 21 00:01:16,840 --> 00:01:19,640 Catch you next week, Same place, same vibe. 22 00:01:21,960 --> 00:01:25,680 Well, that was the extended intro of this week's song. As you 23 00:01:25,680 --> 00:01:29,480 know, for this show, every week we do a new intro song, 24 00:01:29,480 --> 00:01:33,230 different styles of music, covering all the stories. A little 25 00:01:33,230 --> 00:01:37,070 bit of foreshadowing in those songs. So if you haven't heard the other episodes we've 26 00:01:37,070 --> 00:01:40,750 recorded, go back just to listen to those songs. They're so much 27 00:01:40,750 --> 00:01:44,550 fun and they really tell you what's coming up over the next 10 minutes. 28 00:01:44,710 --> 00:01:48,230 And we've got six great stories coming your way. Today 29 00:01:48,630 --> 00:01:52,270 we've got the live podcasting economy. We're going to file that 30 00:01:52,270 --> 00:01:56,030 under Live Podcasting Economy. Mic check, sponsor 31 00:01:56,030 --> 00:01:59,500 check. And this comes to us from Digiday. As podcast 32 00:01:59,500 --> 00:02:02,340 advertising dollars Soar, companies like 33 00:02:02,340 --> 00:02:05,820 SiriusXM and Vox Media are cashing in 34 00:02:06,460 --> 00:02:09,980 live. In 2025 alone, SiriusXM 35 00:02:10,060 --> 00:02:13,820 doubled its live podcast events and tripled its 36 00:02:13,820 --> 00:02:17,660 ad revenue from them. Meanwhile, Vox Media is already ahead 37 00:02:17,660 --> 00:02:21,420 of last year's pace with 21 branded tapings in six 38 00:02:21,420 --> 00:02:25,020 months. With coffee bars, branded studios and 39 00:02:25,020 --> 00:02:28,520 high impact sponsorships, live podcasts have become 40 00:02:28,680 --> 00:02:32,000 more than just a mic check. They're a full fledged 41 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:35,560 marketing experience from Hershey's the Bullet 42 00:02:35,560 --> 00:02:39,120 Whiskey. Sponsors are stepping on stage and into your 43 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:42,400 ears. And I tease this a little bit on social media. This is an article 44 00:02:42,400 --> 00:02:46,200 from Digiday. And this is the crusade I've been on for seven years. 45 00:02:46,360 --> 00:02:50,000 I'm talking about taking a podcast to a real life 46 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:53,700 experience in front of an audience performing it live. And 47 00:02:53,700 --> 00:02:57,300 you're seeing this catch on in waves this year in 2025 especially. 48 00:02:58,180 --> 00:03:01,940 Great article from Digiday. If you're interested in what we're doing here at the Poduty 49 00:03:01,940 --> 00:03:05,580 Live Podcast Theater, look at what Digiday and these big 50 00:03:05,580 --> 00:03:09,299 sponsors, these big players in the market are doing. You're going to 51 00:03:09,299 --> 00:03:12,980 be shocked at the parallels and you're going to want to get involved and 52 00:03:13,220 --> 00:03:16,860 take your podcast live. Got a really cool 53 00:03:16,860 --> 00:03:20,420 story coming out of I think Montana. This is a new co working and 54 00:03:20,420 --> 00:03:23,660 creator space. From groceries to great 55 00:03:23,740 --> 00:03:27,140 ideas, a Bozeman landmark is trading 56 00:03:27,140 --> 00:03:30,580 shopping carts for shared ideas. Kiln, a 57 00:03:30,580 --> 00:03:34,180 boutique co working brand, is transforming the former Town and 58 00:03:34,180 --> 00:03:37,820 country building into a 300,000 square foot 59 00:03:37,820 --> 00:03:41,580 hub for entrepreneurs, creatives and yes, 60 00:03:42,060 --> 00:03:45,610 podcasters. With amenities like a cafe, a 61 00:03:45,610 --> 00:03:49,370 theater and a podcast room, Kiln's new space is 62 00:03:49,370 --> 00:03:53,210 designed to spark collaboration and community. And while the 63 00:03:53,210 --> 00:03:56,450 inside gets a modern makeover, the outside remains 64 00:03:56,450 --> 00:04:00,210 untouched. Director Carrie Stoner calls it more than just a 65 00:04:00,210 --> 00:04:02,970 workspace, it's an enriching life experience. 66 00:04:03,850 --> 00:04:07,650 Really cool new place coming to Montana. If you're doing 67 00:04:07,650 --> 00:04:11,250 podcasts in a place where you can record podcasts and they have a 68 00:04:11,250 --> 00:04:15,030 theater, that's the all in one. That's something you want to check out. 69 00:04:15,030 --> 00:04:16,510 Kiln in Montana 70 00:04:18,670 --> 00:04:22,430 Our third story tonight, we're going to file this under Podcasts, Festivals 71 00:04:22,430 --> 00:04:26,110 and Events. This comes to us from podnews.net the giggle 72 00:04:26,110 --> 00:04:29,910 heard around the world. Comedy fans, pack your bags 73 00:04:29,910 --> 00:04:33,590 and your earbuds. Cheerful Earful 2025 74 00:04:33,590 --> 00:04:36,990 is going global. The world's funniest podcast 75 00:04:36,990 --> 00:04:40,680 festival is back and bigger than ever, expanding from its 76 00:04:40,680 --> 00:04:44,000 London roots to Melbourne and for the first time, 77 00:04:44,480 --> 00:04:48,200 New York City. With 15 days of live shows 78 00:04:48,200 --> 00:04:51,920 featuring headliners like the Puzzler, Go Touch 79 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:55,600 Grass and Trusty Hogs, this year's fest 80 00:04:55,600 --> 00:04:59,440 blends global reach with grassroots charm. From 81 00:04:59,440 --> 00:05:02,960 indie podcaster showcases to late night hangouts, the 82 00:05:02,960 --> 00:05:06,790 laughs will be loud and the lineups legendary. Catch 83 00:05:06,790 --> 00:05:10,630 it this October and see if we 84 00:05:10,630 --> 00:05:14,070 start to see other events like this coming to the United States. 85 00:05:14,470 --> 00:05:17,430 All around the country, you'll want to see live event 86 00:05:17,830 --> 00:05:21,630 podcasts. These conferences, these meetups, they're popping 87 00:05:21,630 --> 00:05:24,950 up everywhere. This is the time to get involved with live 88 00:05:24,950 --> 00:05:28,630 podcasting and this great event. Cheerful Earful is 89 00:05:28,630 --> 00:05:32,460 another way to get involved and celebrate live podcasting. Be 90 00:05:32,460 --> 00:05:36,300 a part of something. Be in the moment. Our fourth story 91 00:05:36,300 --> 00:05:39,780 tonight, we're going to file under Live Shows and this is Mike, 92 00:05:39,860 --> 00:05:43,700 mom and Mayhem this comes to us from Dead Anth. Award 93 00:05:43,700 --> 00:05:47,340 winning comedian Zarnagarg is bringing her entire family and 94 00:05:47,340 --> 00:05:50,780 their full volume to Mumbai for a one night only 95 00:05:50,780 --> 00:05:54,100 taping of the Zarna Garg Family Podcast Live, 96 00:05:54,500 --> 00:05:58,230 part of the Dead Ants Live signature series. This isn't 97 00:05:58,230 --> 00:06:01,310 just standup, it's family therapy with a laugh track, 98 00:06:02,190 --> 00:06:05,710 tackling TikTok, culture wars, desi parenting 99 00:06:05,790 --> 00:06:09,310 and intergenerational chaos. With Zarna's 100 00:06:09,310 --> 00:06:12,910 3Kids Co hosting and a Q and A session that promises a few 101 00:06:12,910 --> 00:06:16,710 roast level interruptions, this live show doubles as a 102 00:06:16,710 --> 00:06:20,310 memoir launch party. Every ticket includes a 103 00:06:20,310 --> 00:06:23,910 copy of this American Woman. Bring your mom, your mother in law and 104 00:06:23,910 --> 00:06:27,590 maybe some earplugs. And what a crossover event. Taking 105 00:06:27,590 --> 00:06:30,550 their podcast live, releasing a book at the same time 106 00:06:31,190 --> 00:06:34,870 in front of a live audience again, creating those experiences, 107 00:06:35,190 --> 00:06:39,030 being present in the moment. That's what these theaters and spaces are doing. 108 00:06:39,350 --> 00:06:42,870 It's a new form of entertainment. Again, catch the wave here. 109 00:06:43,190 --> 00:06:46,910 Our fifth story tonight we're going to file under Podcast Crossovers 110 00:06:46,910 --> 00:06:50,390 and Pop Culture Pods. Props and playmakers 111 00:06:50,630 --> 00:06:54,460 comes to us from the San Diego ville. Podcast mics are 112 00:06:54,460 --> 00:06:58,180 joining the roster at Fanatics Fest San Diego, where 113 00:06:58,180 --> 00:07:01,700 sports legends and pop culture collide this December. 114 00:07:02,420 --> 00:07:06,100 While the fest promises everything from memorabilia to mayhem, 115 00:07:06,580 --> 00:07:10,300 podcast fans can expect live tapings woven into the 116 00:07:10,300 --> 00:07:13,860 action, spotlighting athlete interviews, 117 00:07:14,020 --> 00:07:17,740 behind the scenes storytelling and celebrity crossovers you won't 118 00:07:17,740 --> 00:07:21,390 find in your RSS feed. Podcasting is becoming a main 119 00:07:21,390 --> 00:07:24,990 event, not just a side stage and fan fueled 120 00:07:24,990 --> 00:07:28,710 events like this, this is just a great example of another 121 00:07:28,710 --> 00:07:32,550 place where people are getting together and podcasting is an integral part of 122 00:07:32,550 --> 00:07:35,750 that experience. Recording shows live on location, 123 00:07:36,070 --> 00:07:39,870 being part of a community, these are very important things to grow 124 00:07:39,870 --> 00:07:43,670 podcasting and take it to the next level. And our 125 00:07:43,670 --> 00:07:46,720 final story tonight, filed under Live 126 00:07:46,880 --> 00:07:50,000 Podcast Panels with Epic Voices Live 127 00:07:50,160 --> 00:07:53,760 Choices comes to us for the fanfi attic. 128 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:57,360 Seattle Worldcon 2025 just leveled up. 129 00:07:57,680 --> 00:08:01,040 SFF addicts podcast is going live with a 130 00:08:01,040 --> 00:08:04,480 powerhouse panel featuring co host Adrian M. 131 00:08:04,480 --> 00:08:08,280 Gibson, M.J. kuhn and Greta Kelly. They're 132 00:08:08,280 --> 00:08:11,520 going to be joined by none other than George R.R. martin, 133 00:08:11,900 --> 00:08:15,660 Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, Rebecca Roanhorse and 134 00:08:15,660 --> 00:08:19,460 Ryan Cahill. Titled the Shifting Landscape of Epic 135 00:08:19,460 --> 00:08:23,020 Fantasy, this live podcast episode will dive into 136 00:08:23,020 --> 00:08:26,740 how the genre is evolving across publishing, media and 137 00:08:26,740 --> 00:08:30,460 cultural voices. Catch it Aug. 15 at the Con 138 00:08:30,940 --> 00:08:34,620 Live, stream it or listen when it drops in September. 139 00:08:35,260 --> 00:08:39,070 Again, can I stress this enough? These events are happening all over the 140 00:08:39,070 --> 00:08:42,830 country. That's what Poduty and the News is about. We're bridging the gap between helping 141 00:08:42,830 --> 00:08:46,350 you find these events and putting your butts in those seats at those 142 00:08:46,350 --> 00:08:49,830 events. And if you're interested in what we're doing, check out Poduty.com P 143 00:08:49,830 --> 00:08:53,630 O-D-U-T-Y.com we have a whole theater set up just outside of 144 00:08:53,630 --> 00:08:57,270 Pittsburgh specifically for live events for independent 145 00:08:57,270 --> 00:09:00,990 podcasters, independent creators. Poduty.com and if 146 00:09:00,990 --> 00:09:04,600 you like this episode, our news is at news.com 147 00:09:04,869 --> 00:09:08,600 news. P O-D-U-T-Y.com let's hear 148 00:09:08,600 --> 00:09:12,400 that theme music. Yeah, it's Poduty and 149 00:09:12,400 --> 00:09:16,160 the News with Jeff Revilla where the headlines drop and the mics get 150 00:09:16,160 --> 00:09:19,920 real DJ day is talking sponsored stage and Boseman's co work 151 00:09:19,920 --> 00:09:23,480 space Turning the page shit for ear Fools laughing loud 152 00:09:23,560 --> 00:09:27,320 in London York Drawing the global crowds on the garage 153 00:09:27,320 --> 00:09:31,000 brings a family flame live in Mumbai Redefining the game 154 00:09:31,160 --> 00:09:34,960 Fanatics fest gets podcast play as sports and culture 155 00:09:34,960 --> 00:09:38,620 collide in a big way SF FedEx with fantasy 156 00:09:38,620 --> 00:09:41,620 might trm Ms. Anderson on panel night. 157 00:09:42,740 --> 00:09:44,420 It's part duty in the news 158 00:09:47,860 --> 00:09:49,020 Keep it in the news it's Poduty and the News Keep it in the news 159 00:09:49,020 --> 00:09:49,180 It's 160 00:09:49,180 --> 00:09:53,260 Poduty 161 00:09:53,260 --> 00:09:54,420 and the News Keep it in the news Poduty and 162 00:09:57,860 --> 00:10:01,140 the News yeah, yeah, it's Poduty 163 00:10:01,220 --> 00:10:04,820 and the News Keeping it tight with Jeff Reilla bringing stories 164 00:10:04,820 --> 00:10:05,790 to light. 165 00:10:09,390 --> 00:10:12,230 Catch you next week. Same place, same vibe.