Hubbard Radio Launches Gamut Podcast Network

• Exclusive: Hubbard Radio has announced the launch of the Gamut Podcast Network, a dedicated podcast division for the 102 year-old company. “The launch of Gamut is more than a rebrand; it’s a pivotal evolution for our company,” said Ginny Hubbard, CEO of Hubbard Radio; the VP/GM is John Goforth, who joined the company last August.

• Another snippet of data from Amplifi Media and Coleman Insights: “We asked YouTube podcast consumers which devices they use to tune in. Smartphones remain the top choice at 79%: but the big story is the rise of Smart TVs and computers — each now used by 46% of YouTube podcast consumers.”

  • The State of Video Podcasting 2025 is on Thursday at 9am on the main keynote stage at Evolutions - 24 hours after the Podnews Report Card.

• Linus Media Group (on YouTube as Linus Tech Tips, among others) shares how the content company makes money. Revenue from YouTube is just 11.6% of total revenue; of that, 37.3% comes from a revenue share from YouTube Premium subscribers, which operates similarly to Spotify’s Partner Program.

• The Podcast Academy announced nine newly elected people to the Board of Governors. They are: Christy Mirabal, Donald Albright, E.B. Moss, Jennifer Sargent, Matty Staudt, Nikki Boyer, Pat Shah, Sirisha Kuchimanchi, and Ti King. Governors serve two-year terms, with at least 40% representing independent podcast professionals from companies with 20 or fewer employees. Tonight is the The Ambies award ceremony.

• AdLarge’s fwd. network has acquired the podcasts in the Adalyst Media network. The fwd. network now boasts over 75 shows, elevating female voices, amplifying meaningful conversations, and connecting brands with highly engaged female audiences.

• “Women-owned businesses need marketing approaches that are designed and built for them”. Avant Haüs Media rebrands today to Boss-Goddess, a podcast-first agency dedicated to serving women-led initiatives and brands supporting women-focused missions.

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• Dave Jones explained the benefits of live podcasting in a blog post last week. It uses a mix of the podcast:liveitem tag and signalling over the podping notification network.

  • Worthwhile considering that YouTube can offer live broadcasts; and Spotify Live, formerly Spotify Greenroom, is still technology that could be used for live shows.

• The Podnews Daily podcast is now celebrating hitting more than 40,000 downloads in one day: which looks brilliant but unfortunately, 90% of those downloads are seemingly automated downloads from Android phones, with traffic related to Google News’s audio briefing. We’re not the only people to see spurious traffic from Google News; Google have told us they are investigating, but we’ve heard nothing more (and if they’re really investigating, we’d have thought it would be helpful to ask us for logfiles). We’ll have more on this story later this week.

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• Do podcast seasons work? Jason Cercone gives some good reasons why podcast seasons can work well.

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Airwave congratulates Gracie Award-winning podcast Face-Off: The U.S. vs China - an inside look at the turbulent relationship between the world’s two superpowers, the two men in charge, and the vital issues that affect us all.

Are you lying awake at night because your brain is still running through tomorrow’s to-do list? In a new episode of Mom’s Guide to Finding Herself, Krissy Bold and guest Dr. Morgan Cutlip, author of the upcoming book “A Better Share”, discuss what the mental load is and why women tend to carry the bulk of it; and give strategies for discussing this with your partner and reclaiming the joy and connection you’re missing.

In More Women Promoted's latest episode “How to Ask for More Money: The Negotiation Episode Every Woman Needs to Hear,” you’ll hear former tech executive Katy McFee bust the myth that women are paid less because we don’t negotiate. Women DO ask — we’re just not getting what we deserve. You’ll learn when to bring up salary and get paid what you’re worth.

Launched in January, The Podcast Advice Show says it’s the go-to place for the latest tips and takeaways. Whether you’re a seasoned pro hitting a plateau, or just starting your journey, the Podcast Advice Show talks to industry experts who have cracked the code to podcasting success. From the Podomedy Network, the latest episode dives into the ethics of true crime podcasts.

Nonprofit conservation organization The International Order of T Roosevelt released Hunt. Fish. Freedom. this week, billed as “the show for those who live for the call of the wild, the thrill of the hunt, and the freedom of the great outdoors.” Whether you’re in a treestand, on the water, or around the campfire, this is your home for stories, strategy, and the spirit of adventure.

Frankenstein was written here, Lenin plotted revolution in the Old Town, and the comic strip was born in this city 200 years ago. A Book - A Place: Geneva uncovers the stories behind Geneva’s most fascinating — yet often overlooked — corners. It’s hosted by journalist Robin Pomeroy, creator of podcasts at the World Economic Forum.

Guru: Don’t Cross Kat is new from Wondery today on open RSS. Based on a hit Brazilian podcast, it follows one woman’s journey to find her missing best friend who has fallen under the dangerous influence of a modern-day online guru. It’s hosted by Chico Felitti.

The Growth Workshop Podcast is back for 2025, with an episode featuring co-founder of Uhubs, Matt Milligan. The show talks about driving performance, combining technology and consulting services, and transforming your business; plus thoughts on professional and personal development, scaling sales teams, and a data-driven approach to performance management.