COPS began airing in 1989, and while you might not have thought about the television bad boys (bad boys) in a while, new episodes are still being churned out and running alongside marathon blocks of reruns. After decades of passively absorbing the show, journalist Dan Taberski decided to take a closer look. His new podcast, […]
This New Dodgers Podcast Is the Antidote to Bro-y Sports Talk
There’s a saying in baseball: “If you build it, they will come.” When Bren Gomez and Diamond Doom couldn’t find a media outlet covering the Dodgers in a way they related to, they decided to build their own–and hope that other fans will come. With the Second Base podcast, they’ve created a platform to talk […]
Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes: What to Read, Watch and Listen To
Alex Gibney’s new HBO documentary “The Inventor” is only the latest retelling of the Silicon Valley fraud that captivated the public imagination. Source: NYT > Business – MARGARET LYONS
Podcast Growth Is Popping in the U.S., Survey Shows
An annual survey published on Wednesday notes a sharp increase in the number of podcast listeners. Source: NYT > Business – JACLYN PEISER
Slate Picks a Skilled Storyteller as Its New Top Editor
The New York magazine veteran Jared Hohlt succeeds Julia Turner in the role. “I’m excited for a whole new rhythm to work with,” he said. Source: NYT > Business – JACLYN PEISER
With Big Stars and Plans, Luminary Aims to Be the Netflix of Podcasts
Luminary is unveiling nearly $100 million in funding and a subscription-based business model that it hopes will push podcasting into a new phase of growth. Source: NYT > Business – BROOKS BARNES