Lana Del Rey Claims First No. 1 On Multiple Charts With Her Star-Studded Single

Lana Del Rey and Quavo's "Tough" debuts at No. 1 on multiple charts in the U.K. this week as fans buy the tune on physical formats.

Anthem Entertainment & Audio Up Establish New Publishing Joint Venture [Exclusive]

Anthem Entertainment has established a new publishing joint venture with Jared Gutstadt [...]

UMPG Partners With Audio Up for Original Podcast Music, Signs CEO Jared Gutstadt to Publishing Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Universal Music Publishing Group has partnered with Audio Up to identify and sign songwriters to create original music for podcasts.

Anna Delvey Drops Debut Single 'What The Hell?' With TikTok Country Star Brooke Butler - Listen

EXCLUSIVE: Anna Delvey, best known as the inspiration for Shonda Rhimes' Inventing Anna, has dropped her debut single. Delvey has performed vocals on What The Hell?, a single from TikTok celebrity and rising country star Brooke Butler. Listen above.

From Prison to No. 1: Nashville Rising Star Jelly Roll Proves That 'Losers Can Win'

Straddling country, rock and rap, he's quickly established himself as a great new talent. But music is more than a career for him - it's a mission and a road to redemption.

Audio Up, Z2 Partner for 'Neon Empire' Graphic Novel and Podcast Based on Fictional Country Star

Podcast network Audio Up and graphic novel publisher and merchandiser Z2 are partnering to produce the fictional "Neon Empire." Described as "one part '8 Mile' with a dash of 'Once Upon a Time in A...

Z2 and Audio Up Unite for Graphic Novel and Soundtrack 'Neon Empire'

Audio Up and Z2 have joined forces to release Neon Empire, a graphic novel about a fictional country star named Kountry Boi.

Fake heiress Anna "Delvey" Sorokin to launch podcast while under house arrest

MoneyWatch Convicted fraudster Anna "Delvey" Sorokin, who posed as a German heiress to swindle prominent business figures out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, is launching her own podcast while under house arrest in New York City.

Fake Heiress Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin Launching Podcast Series-Latest Project While On House Arrest

Anna Sorokin-a scammer and fake German heiress known as "Anna Delvey" who is on house arrest-is launching a podcast in which she and guests will discuss modern concepts of right and wrong, Delvey's latest media project following her fraud conviction.

Where Is Anna Delvey Now? She's Launching Her Own Podcast | Entrepreneur

Convicted fraudster and faux-heiress Anna "Delvey" Sorokin is launching a podcast called "The Anna Delvey Show." Known for posing as a German heiress to deceive New York's elite out of money (and self-respect), Delvey was also portrayed in Netflix's 2022 series "Inventing Anna" by Emmy Award-winning actor Julia Garner.

Crystal Howell, teen jailed for killing father, speaks out for first time

Crystal Howell shot and killed her father, Michael Howell, while he was sleeping in 2014 and hid his body in a shed. She pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to a minimum of 30 years in prison. She is telling her story for the first time in a 10-part podcast series, Killing Dad: A First-Degree Mistake.

'Killer Tape' Hits Play On 'Son of Sam' Recordings - Radio Ink

A new true-crime podcast will go in-depth on never-before-heard interviews with "The Son of Sam" serial killer David Berkowitz. Killer Tape premieres March 27. Audio Up and Molasses Manifesto released the trailer on Wednesday. The 21-episode show is based on 19 hours of audio from never before heard interviews with Berkowitz.

Anthony Scaramucci Jr. To Dish On His "Protégé", Fallen Bitcoin King Sam Bankman-Fried In 'Tales From The Crypto' Podcast Series From Audio Up

EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood set it sights on the wild story of fallen crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX empire last year with the likes of Apple, Amazon and Vice all getting in on the action.

Podcast Media Company Audio Up Raises Nearly $10 Million in Series C Funding

Podcast and music media company Audio Up, founded and led by music production pioneer Jared Gutstadt, announced the initial closing of its Series C funding round of that was just shy of $10 million. The company, formed in 2020, said the round gives it a $150 million pre-money valuation.

'Abbott Elementary,' 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and 'The Woman King' Dominate NAACP Image Award Nominations

Nominations for the 2023 NAACP Image Awards have been announced, with Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Quinta Brunson, Viola Davis and Zendaya vying for Entertainer of the Year. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" dominated the motion picture nominations, with 12 total nods - including acknowledgments for filmmaker Ryan Coogler; Letitia Wright, Tenoch Huerta, Bassett, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o and the film's ensemble cast; costume designer Ruth Carter; and hairstylist Camille Friend.

Harlequin to Adapt 52 Audio Romance Titles Into Scripted Podcasts

Audio production company Audio Up Media and book publishing house Harlequin Enterprises are teaming up to adapt 52 of the publisher's romance titles into scripted podcast series, with an eye to also turn these into-more highly monetizable-TV series.

Why Everyone Might Soon Be Singing the Ballad of Uncle Drank

Describing The Ballad of Uncle Drank is much harder than just sitting down and enjoying it. To sum it up, it's a podcast/mockumentary featuring actors singing songs that are drawing actual airplay outside of the life of the show. It might soon be much more than that, with Uncle Drank himself, played by beloved comic [...]

See All the 2022 Adweek Podcast of the Year Awards Winners

As substantial investments in the audio space continue, 2022 has seen a long list of innovative, exciting and informative new podcasts arrive on the scene. Adweek's annual Podcast of the Year Awards recognize the best among them, featuring shows across categories aimed at all sorts of audiences.

Exclusive: Elle King Gets Nashville to "Shake Their Asses" with Nile Rodgers on "Honky Tonk Disco Nights" - American Songwriter

Starring in season two of Make It Up As We Go, Elle King has brought something funky to the scripted podcast with "Honky Tonk Disco Nights." Funked up with beats, delivered by musician and producer Nile Rodgers, and its dance-induced refrain Get your dirty boots on the floor, "Honky Tonk Disco Nights" deviates from the [...]

Zak Kuhn on the Florida Georgia Line Musical and Audio Up's Innovative Podcasts

Plus, why artists shouldn't undervalue themselves in brand partnerships

SiriusXM and Audio Up Reveal Podcast Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

SiriusXM and Audio Up Inc., which announced in October a creative programming and strategic agreement that will see the development of new original scripted series and audio entertainment concepts, have announced the launch of two original scripted podcasts, "Make It Up As We Go: Season 2," starring Garrett Hedlund, Scarlett Burke, Elle King, Nile Rodgers and Shooter Jennings, and "Sonic Leap" starring Anthony Anderson, Trippie Redd and Hero The Band.

Star Atlas Partners with Audio Up Podcast

The new series is described as HBO's Oz meets 2001: A Space Odyssey. The science-fiction metaverse Star Atlas teamed up with Audio Up, an award-winning podcast studio, to create an original sci-fi adventure podcast. The news was first shared on April 20 by Star Atlas on PR Newswire.

UMPG Partners With Audio Up for Original Podcast Music, Signs CEO Jared Gutstadt to Publishing Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Audio content production studio Audio Up has signed a publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) that will identify and sign songwriters to create original music for the company's stable of podcasts. In addition, Audio Up CEO Jared Gutstadt will be represented by UMPG as a songwriter and producer.

James Ellroy Podcasts & 'The Playboy Interviews' From Audio Up Land At Amazon's Audible

EXCLUSIVE: Audible has snapped up the rights to three podcasts from Audio Up - two series created by James Ellroy, the Demon Dog of American literature, and The Playboy Interviews. The Amazon-owned company will launch two Ellroy adaptations - Hollywood Death Trip and American Tabloid - and The Playboy Interviews, which features the voice talents of the likes of Michael Shannon and Taye Diggs, as Audible Originals.

'Halloween' Producer David Thwaites To Head Up TV & Film For Podcast Studio Audio Up

EXCLUSIVE: Audio Up, the podcast studio behind series from the likes of Anthony Anderson and James Ellroy, is ramping up its moves into TV and film. The company, run by Jared Gutstadt, has hired Halloween and Black Swan producer David Thwaites to head up its nascent moving picture division.

Maejor Brings the Unique Sounds of Healing During Billboard Live At-Home Performance: Watch

Maejor turned his Billboard Live At-Home performance Tuesday (July 7) into a much-needed healing session that also raised money for MusiCares. "It's a crazy time ... it's a time of a lot of change. And I think that change can be good and change can be bad.

Music Producer Maejor to Release Audible Podcast About Healing Power of Sound (EXCLUSIVE)

Maejor has been in the music biz for more than a decade. Over his career, the singer, songwriter and powerhouse producer has worked with the likes Justin Bieber, Drake, Trey Songz, Ciara and T-Pain. Now Maejor (aka Brandon Green) is bringing out a new Audible original podcast that follows his globe-trotting explorations into how music [...]

Variety Studio Returns to Sundance With Virtual Interviews in Collaboration With Audible

is returning to the Sundance Film Festival, hosting virtual interviews in the Variety Studio in collaboration with Audible. Throughout the festival, videos from the studio will appear on Variety.com beginning on Jan. 21. The virtual interview studio will feature interviews with the festival's top directors and talents including Elizabeth Banks ("Call Jane"), John Boyega ("892"), Connie Britton ("892"), Sterling K.

Music Producer Maejor to Release Audible Podcast About Healing Power of Sound (EXCLUSIVE)

Maejor has been in the music biz for more than a decade. Over his career, the singer, songwriter and powerhouse producer has worked with the likes Justin Bieber, Drake, Trey Songz, Ciara and T-Pain.

Golden State Warriors - Beyond 28

Advertiser Brand Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Advertising Agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco Entrant Company Goodby Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco Production Company (additional) Audio Up Co-Chairman Jeff Goodby / Goodby Silverstein & Partners Co-Chairman Rich Silverstein / Goodby Silverstein & Partners Chief Creative Officer Margaret Johnson /

Video Multi-platinum producer Maejor discusses healing power of music

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Maejor about his new Audible Original, "Maejor Frequency," and his exploration of the healing powers of sound.

The Deals: The Weeknd Invests in Audio Up; Built to Spill Signs With Sub Pop

Audio Up has also named several individuals to its board of directors, including Gutstadt (who also serves as Audio Up's CEO), Throop and Draft as well as SiriusXM senior vp business affairs and programming operations Andrew Moss; MGM president of television operations Brian Edwards; and Primary Wave Music Publishing founding partner and president Justin Shukat.

SiriusXM and Podcast Studio Audio Up Partner for Creative, Strategic Alliance

Audio Up, the podcast production studio founded in 2020 by audio innovator Jared Gutstadt, has entered into a creative programming and strategic agreement with SiriusXM which will see the development of new original scripted series and audio entertainment concepts.

Reservoir Invests in Audio Entertainment Company Audio Up, Inc.

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) ("Reservoir" or the "Company"), an award-winning independent music company, announces an investment in audio entertainment company and podcast content production studio Audio Up.

James Ellroy Adapting His 'American Tabloid' Novel Into Scripted Podcast Series With Audio Up

EXCLUSIVE: James Ellroy, the demon dog of American crime fiction, is doubling down on the world of podcasting. Ellroy, who Deadline revealed in April was working on true crime audio series Hollywood Death Trip, has teamed up with podcasting firm Audio Up to adapt his American Tabloid novel into a...

Stephen King's 'Strawberry Spring' Podcast Enlists Poo Bear for Original Song, Score

When it comes to music, the podcast sector remains in a grey area of licensing, waffling between being editorial or educational products (allowing for short snippets of songs or score) and pure commercial entities.

Garrett Hedlund Talks Starring in Stephen King's 'Strawberry Spring' Podcast

It didn't take that much convincing to get actor Garrett Hedlund to star in Stephen King's very first podcast adaptation: "Strawberry Spring," a short story from 1978's creepy collection Night Shift. Jared Gutstadt, of podcast network Audio Up, first approached the Mudbound actor about the concept.

PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC AND AUDIO UP ANNOUNCE SUN RECORDS PODCAST!

Midnight at the Sun Diner Will Take the Listener on a Weekly Ride Through the Rich History of The Legendary Record Label New York, NY (August 4, 2021) - Just a handful of months after acquiring the legendary Sun Records, Primary Wave Music is excited to announce the launch of a Sun Records podcast titled Midnight at the Sun Diner .

Nas' 2014 'Illmatic' Concert in South Africa Spawns Charitable NFT Collection

While the eight animated NFTs were compiled using footage from the concert, the audio featured in each is not from the live show but instead consists of re-recorded orchestral interpretations created by Gutstadt, who is also the founder and former CEO of the music licensing company Jingle Punks.

Stephen King Gets into the Podcast Game With a Series Based on 'Night Shift'

Constant readers are about to become constant listeners as Stephen King enters the final frontier of storytelling: the podcast. King has partnered with Audio Up Media, iHeart Media, and producer Lee Metzger ( The Voice) to create Strawberry Spring, a new show based on a tale from his 1978 short story collection Night Shift.

Stephen King's 'Strawberry Spring' Short Story to Be Adapted Into Podcast Series (Exclusive)

Correction: A previous version of this story said Stephen King was a producer on the project. He is not a producer on the series. TheWrap regrets the error. Audio Up Media, iHeartMedia and award-winning producer Lee Metzger have partnered up to produce the podcast, "Strawberry Spring," which will be based on one of the stories in Stephen King's classic 1978 collection of short stories "Night Shift," TheWrap has learned exclusively.

Upcoming Playboy Interview Podcast Reveals Star-Studded Cast

A familiar joke among men in the 60s and 70s was that they bought Playboy magazine for the articles. Despite the smirks and sideways glances emitted when hearing that refrain, a new generation can now discover how these interviews acted as a mirror to the cultural upheaval and rapidly shifting beliefs of those unsettled decades.

How to Break a New Artist: Start a Fiction Podcast?

Hero the Band is looking for its big break. In a different kind of year, the Atlanta rock quartet, a recent signing for Jason Flom 's Lava Records, would be hitting the festival circuit to pick up an opening gig for a bigger act and build up their fanbase in person.

Jared Gutstadt of Audio Up on the New Podcasting Revolution: 'We're Making Movies for Your Ears'

Jared Gutstadt already established enough entrepreneurial chops for one lifetime by founding the highly successful Jingle Punks, a company that provides original music for ads, TV, film and videogames, back in 2008, at which time he developed the whimsical persona of "Jingle Jared."

Rosanna Arquette, Taye Diggs, Gael Garcia Bernal, Maya Hawke To Star In 'Playboy Interview' Podcast

EXCLUSIVE: A slew of stars including Rosanna Arquette, Taye Diggs, Gael Garcia Bernal and Maya Hawke, are to portray famous figures across history in a new podcast series from Playboy and Audio Up. The two companies are launching Playboy Interview , an audio series that features teleplay-style re-enactments of the most iconic Playboy interview conversations.

'Prom In Hell' Casts Promises Some 'Fun' & Surprises For 'Digital Prom' Event: 'You Should Tune In'

This year's prom season comes to a close on Jun 8, when Prom In Hell - the chart-topping podcast from Audio Up Media, holds its Digital Prom. But, instead of cheap decorations, a secondhand mirror ball, and a part-time DJ with an outdated Apple Music library, Prom In Hell 's event promises some actual fun.

Jared Gutstadt's Audio Up Dives Deep Into Scripted Podcasts With Inspiration From Andy Warhol & Louis B. Mayer

The podcasting business is at an unusual crossroads; the market, which is set to see revenues of $1B this year, has attracted A-list names from The Obamas, Harry and Meghan and Matthew McConaughey and has become one of the leading farm systems for IP, but there is still a wild west sense to the medi...

Machine Gun Kelly Heads to Emo Summer Camp in New 'Love Race' Video

Machine Gun Kelly has dropped a wild new video for his recent single "Love Race," featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens. Co-directed by MGK and Isaac Rentz, the video is set at an emo summer camp - dubbed Emo Pointe - and pays gleeful homage to Eighties teen slasher flicks.

'The Playboy Interview' to Be Rebooted As a Podcast (Exclusive)

"The Playboy Interview," long one of the signature editorial features of Playboy magazine, is getting the podcast treatment. Playboy Enterprises and Audio Up, the podcast studio founded by Jared Gutstadt and co-founded by actor Dennis Quaid, will launch a scripted podcast based on Playboy's archive of nearly 500 interviews.

Jason Alexander & Lance Bass Lead Scripted Podcast 'Bedtime Stories Of The Ingleside Inn' For Audio Up & Sugar23

EXCLUSIVE: Palm Springs circa 1975 is the setting for a new scripted podcast starring Jason Alexander and Lance Bass. The pair, along with Richard Kind, and Michael McKean, are voicing characters in Bedtime Stories of the Ingleside Inn, a new series for podcast firm Audio Up.

James Ellroy Moves Into Podcasting With 'Hollywood Death Trip' Via Audio Up

EXCLUSIVE: James Ellroy, the Demon Dog of American literature, is time-tripping back to hellacious Hollyweird in a five-part podcast series. The L.A. Confidential and The Black Dahlia author has te...

Anthony Anderson To Lead Scripted Podcast 'Sonic Leap' From Audio Up

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Anderson, star of long-running ABC comedy Black-ish, is getting into the podcast game. He will star in the lead role of scripted audio series from MGM-backed podcast studio Audio Up. The series is a sci-fi, synth-pop musical with a comedy twist that tells the almost-true story of new signings Hero The Band.

Ambies: Podcasts 'Dirty Diana,' 'The Left Right Game,' 'Wind of Change' Top Nominations

The Podcast Academy has released the nominees list for the inaugural Awards for Excellence in Audio, or the Ambies. Podcasts Dirty Diana , The Left Right Game and Wind of Change topped the list with four nods each, leading a nominee pack that also includes Wondery's Bunga Bunga, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, Slate's Slow Burn and NPR's Code Switch.

Rosanna Arquette: "Sexism in Hollywood is like systemic racism"

Rosanna Arquette has a lot of strings to her bow; actress, filmmaker, director, activist, Hollywood whistle-blower. Now, after 40 years in the industry she has both excelled in and ardently criticised, she is jumping behind the microphone, and launching a podcast.

Tyler Posey and phem channel blink-182 for 'Valentine's Day In Hell' song

Audio Up gave us a special treat in October with their Machine Gun Kelly-fronted musical comedy podcast, HALLOWEEN IN HELL. Now, the show has returned to set the mood for the season of love... Well, OK, it's a mood but probably not the one you'd expect.

Tyler Posey, Phem & Carlie Hanson Dish On 'Selling Their Souls' & New Podcast 'Valentine's Day In Hell'

It's all heart emojis and brimstone in Valentine's Day In Hell , the new podcast from Audio Up Media and LiveXLive's PodcastOne. After Soundcloud rapper and influencer jxdn (playing an outlandish version of himself) sells his soul to the devil ( Adam Corolla), it's up to his friends (iann diorr, Carlie Hanson, Oliver Tree) and his ex-girlfriend ( phem) to head to hell and try to get jxdn's soul back.

Emilia Fox True Crime Show; Wondery Survival Story; Rooster Teeth Slate, 'Valentine's Day In Hell' & Erika Alexander Reparations Series - Podcast Roundup

Emilia Fox, the star of long-running BBC crime drama Silent Witness, is to host a true crime podcast with leading criminologist, Professor David Wilson. If It Bleeds It Leads will see the pair tackle topical true crime stories dominating headlines and will take a deep dive into true crime-focused entertainment.

LiveXLive's PodcastOne And Audio Up Media Launch Original Scripted Valentine's Day Podcast Starring Adam Carolla, iann dior, jxdn, Carlie Hanson, phem And Oliver Tree

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveXLive Media (Nasdaq:LIVX) ("LiveXLive"), a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast content in music, comedy and pop culture, and owner ofPodcastOne ,Slacker Radio and, announced today the release of Valentine's Day In Hell on Wednesday, February 10 th.

How this jingle king helps musicians find their voice through podcast musicals

Before her podcast, Scarlett Burke says she was a "nobody." The actress had small roles in TV shows, and the highest profile song she co-wrote was for a commercial about Taco Bell's nacho fries.

Rosanna Arquette: There Are 'a Lot More Harvey Weinsteins'

R osanna, you're making a big mistake. Those were the words Harvey Weinstein is said to have uttered to Rosanna Arquette after she refused his predatory advances.

The 50 Best Podcasts of 2020

This year's 50 Best came together a little differently than before. Just five years ago we could address a fledgling podcastsphere with the 50 best episodes of the year-not shows. Now, something like 1.5 million podcasts exist. Even if only half of those were active in 2020 we still couldn't possibly hear them all, no matter how pathological our dedication to listening.

Batman, Art Heists, Chippendales & Judy Garland's Slippers...The Podcasts To Watch Out For In 2021

Podcasting is so hot right now. Top tier talent both in front of and behind the camera are rapidly moving into the medium, buoyed by the opportunities to tell different types of stories.

Matt Pinfield to Host Comedic Musical Podcast 'Missed Riffs' for Audio Up

Missed Riffs is utilizing Spotify's recently-introduced music and spoken-word hybrid format, which allows creators to merge talk segments with complete, unedited music tracks. Each episode will be accompanied by an animated music video, along with social content that creators can share via platforms like TikTok and Triller and even design original dance challenges around.

Liberal firebrand Alyssa Milano's interview with Michael Cohen

Actress Alyssa Milano was a guest on Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen's new podcast and DailyMail.com obtained an exclusive clip Milano praised Joe Biden for offering the vaccine free to all Americans but said drug companies should go further and allow free access internationally 'If we don't get this

Carrie Underwood's 'O Holy Night' + More of the Best Country Christmas Songs From 2020

Christmas music stirs up as much fake outrage as pineapple as a pizza topping , whether it's complaints about stores blaring "Silent Night" before Thanksgiving or the false notion that songs about holiday cheer downright stink. For us undercover elves with more cosmopolitan tastes, some of the best Christmas songs of the past 30 years happen to be sung by country artists.

RS Country Music Picks: 2020 Holiday Songs

There is a wealth of new holiday music from country and Americana artists this year. As we enter the heart of an unusual Yuletide season, Rolling Stone Country rounds up some of this year's best holiday songs.

Country Evolution's Christmas Playlist - Country Evolution

Christmas is the best time of the year and we're happy to bring you our second annual Christmas playlist. We've included some of our old favorites, as well as music from newer country artists you need to hear. Be sure to follow it so that you'll be updated with a fresh list each year!

Record Labels Lean Into a Pivot to Podcasts: 'People Will See the Profitability'

"Sony's point of view is, if podcasts are going to take time away from people's music listening, then they should be listening to Sony podcasts." After record mogul Jason Flom mentioned his latest discovery, Atlanta quartet Hero the Band, to his old friend Jared Gutstadt, the CEO of the Audio Up production company had a vision.

Celebrity Apprentice star Penn Jillette slams Donald Trump

Magician and former Celebrity Apprentice star Penn Jillette is a guest on Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen's new podcast called Mea Culpa Jillette bashes Donald Trump in the podcast, saying he is 'probably responsible for around 100,000 deaths from Covid' and is a 'clear villain' In 2018 Jillette agreed with

Hear Miranda Lambert's New Song 'Champion' From 'Make It Up As We Go' Podcast

Miranda Lambert has released the new song "Champion," recorded for the scripted country-music podcast Make It Up As We Go. The song appeared in the series finale, which premiered on Thursday. Written by Nicolle Galyon, Jared Gutstadt, Scarlett Burke, and Jeff Peters, "Champion" is a stripped-down ode to experiencing heartbreak and finding resilience to push through.

Machine Gun Kelly Teams With Tommy Lee + 24kGoldn on 'Climb'

Halloween will continue to have an impact beyond October. That's because one of the tracks from the recent Machine Gun Kelly-featuring Halloween in Hell podcast has just officially been released, and it's a star-studded collaboration that includes alt-rock favorite 24kGoldn and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee.

These Are Adweek's Podcasts of the Year for 2020

With commuter audiences suddenly not commuting amid the Covid-19 quarantines, many podcasters likely feared the year would be a damaging one for the audio industry. And while professional-oriented shows did indeed see short-term audience drops, the podcast universe also grew considerably as homebound thought leaders began putting their energy into audio content.

LISTEN: Miranda Lambert Drops Inspiring New Song, 'Champion'

Miranda Lambert surprised fans with new music on Thursday (Nov. 19) in the form of a song from the podcast she's executive producing. "Champion" is part of the Make It Up As We Go podcast soundtrack. The soundtrack was released in its entirety on Thursday, and it features a song from Lindsay Ell as well.

Lava for Good, Republic Records, Audio Up Media Launch 'Sonic Leap' Podcast

Audio Up, Lava for Good Podcasts and Republic Records have partnered on a new music podcast called "Sonic Leap" that is described as "a sci-fi, synth-pop musical, with comedy twist" that involves Lava-Republic recording artists Hero the Band. The "almost true story" is slated for release in early 2021 through iHeart Media.

Miranda Lambert Stars as Miranda Lambert in New Make It Up As We Go Podcast

With everything Miranda Lambert has going on in her life right now - her brand new single, her newlywed life with her husband, seven nominations at the upcoming CMA Awards, and the death of her dog Waylon - it's hard to fathom how she fit one more thing on her to-do list.

Halloween's Not Canceled: Here's How to Make It Spooky but Safe

Movies, podcasts, cemetery walks and more: Our guide to enjoying a socially distant fright fest. It's not surprising that a staggering number of traditional Halloween festivities have been canceled or curtailed this year. Trick-or-treating? It depends on where you live. Haunted houses? Yes, but also no. A horror movie marathon at a theater?

Jaleel White shares favorite 'Family Matters' moments, inspiration for Steve Urkel

Jaleel White has a new podcast, "Ever After," that takes listeners inside the lives of former child actors and their transition into adulthood. Though some young stars have struggled with the fame and pressure that come with showbiz, the main purpose of "Ever After," White says, is to shine a light on the entertainers who have persevered in the industry.

Here's how Tommy Lee and MGK ended up spending 'HALLOWEEN IN HELL'

Everyone knows that October is spooky season, and what better way to celebrate than watching scary movies, hearing your favorite creepy songs and listening to Halloween-inspired podcasts. To keep the vibes going, Machine Gun Kelly's HALLOWEEN IN HELL podcast is finally premiering today. Check out the official trailer for the four-part podcast and what the [...]

Jaleel White becomes one with other child stars in exclusive trailer for his 'Ever After' podcast

On his new podcast produced by Audio Up Media, White is joined by former child stars like Raven-Symoné, Melissa Joan Hart, and Haley Joel Osment, who prove that not all actors who started in the business at a young age are now troubled.

'Make It Up As We Go' Podcast With Miranda Lambert, Bobby Bones & More Has Arrived | 93.1 WPOC

Some of your favorite country stars and actors have come together for a new scripted podcast called "Make It Up As We Go" presented by Unilever's Knorr and Magnum Brand.

Omarosa 'has secret tapes of Lara Trump badmouthing Donald and Ivanka'

Omarosa worked for the Trump Administration for 12 months until January 2018 She has repeatedly criticized Trump and his family since her departure In August 2018, Omarosa released secret recordings of the President's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, offering her a $15,000 a month job Omarosa now claims she has more explosive

Tom Green Is Driving A Van Across America For New Comedy Podcast

The comedian Tom Green has pioneered many things, be it hosting a public access TV show in the 1990s, to D.I. Y. stunt comedy that could easily pass for performance art, as well as shock jock skits before YouTubing was a verb. Now, Green is hosting a new comedy podcast from a van, roaming across the country.

Lindsay Ell Debuts 'Workin' Out' Single From The Upcoming 'Make It Up As We Go' Scripted Musical Podcast

Lindsay Ell has a new single for fans. The Canadian country singer debuted the track "Workin' Out" on Thursday, straight from the upcoming scripted musical podcast, "Make It Up As We Go". Written by David Hudgins ("Friday Night Lights", "Parenthood"), the "Make It Up As We Go" podcast premieres next month and stars cast members...

Michael Cohen 'sobbed' after getting letter from Rosie O'Donnell while in prison

Speaking on his new podcast, Cohen said he received the "beautiful" 6-page note from O'Donnell last December.

Michael Cohen Remembers the 'Eloquent and Beautiful Letter' Rosie O'Donnell Wrote Him in Prison

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney has a new book and a new podcast after his fall from grace Michael Cohen says that by launching a new podcast, he's "seeking penance" and "seeking justice all at the same time."

Michael Cohen launches podcast; Rosie O'Donnell is 1st guest

For nearly a decade, Michael Cohen was at odds with Rosie O'Donnell in part because his boss - President Donald Trump - was engaged in a long feud with the comedian and talk-show host. On Monday, Cohen is launching a podcast, titled "Mea Culpa," with O'Donnell as his first guest.

Michael Cohen to launch podcast about Trump called 'Mea Culpa'

Donald Trump Michael Cohen Michael Dean Cohen Michael Cohen to launch podcast about Trump called 'Mea Culpa' Cohen: Trump is serious when he mentions staying for more than two terms Cohen: 'I guarantee that it's not going to go well for whoever' set up Woodward interview MORE will be releasing a podcast titled "Mea Culpa," according to a Thursday announcement from Audio Up, a podcast production studio.

'Interstate Strangler' confesses in podcast to another murder

Dellmus 'Heavy' Colvin, 61, said he killed a woman at a truck stop outside LaSalle County before dumping her naked body round the back of a truck wash in Illinois Colvin confessed to the murder on the 'Where the Bodies are Buried' podcast A search Wednesday uncovered two small pieces

Machine Gun Kelly is starring in a horror musical podcast for Halloween

Machine Gun Kelly is gearing up for the release of his highly-awaited pop-punk album on Sept. 25. However, it looks like Machine Gun Kelly has been working on a new project outside of his music. This week, Audio Up Media announced its new horror musical podcast HALLOWEEN IN HELL.

JaVale McGee Explores His Alter Ego In His Podcast 'Finding Pierre'

Alter egos have always been creative tools of the masters, but they can get tricky. In literature, most protagonists are written in some likeness to their authors. Marcel Duchamp was one of the first conceptual artists to step out as a second self.

'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin says she wants to slap Chloe Fineman for 'SNL' impression

Baskin also has a message for SNL's Kate McKinnon, who is set to portray her in an upcoming scripted TV series. Baskin, who rose to notoriety after appearing in the Netflix documentary about wild cat owners in the United States, even joked that she'd like to strike the actress for what she says is an inaccurate portrayal.

'Tiger King's Carole Baskin not a fan of Chloe Fineman's 'SNL' impression

" Tiger King" star Carole Baskin has been making headlines since the documentary premiered on Netflix back in March but that doesn't mean she approves of everyone's impersonation of her. Baskin revealed she really doesn't like " Saturday Night Live" star Chloe Fineman's portrayal of her. "I could just slap that woman!

Dennis Quaid Adopts a Black Cat Named Dennis Quaid: 'I Just Couldn't Resist'

Dennis Quaid - the cat - is 6 years old and was adopted by the actor from the Lynchburg Humane Society Dennis Quaid has a new furry friend with a very familiar name. The Parent Trap actor, 66, has adopted a black cat from the Lynchburg Humane Society who bears the same name as the star, Dennis Quaid, according to local Virginia news station WSLS.

Dennis Quaid making non-scripted series about rescue cat, 'Saving Dennis Quaid'

Dennis Quaid recently saved a cat, named Dennis Quaid, from an animal shelter in Lynchburg, Virginia. The actor, who starred in Amazon's "Goliath" and has upcoming feature "Reagan," is to turn the story into a non-scripted TV project after teaming with ITV America's Leftfield Pictures, producer of History's "Alone" and "Forged In Fire."

Dennis Quaid Teams With 'Alone' Producer Leftfield Pictures On Non-Scripted Series 'Saving Dennis Quaid'

EXCLUSIVE: Dennis Quaid recently saved a cat, named Dennis Quaid, from an animal shelter in Lynchburg, Virginia. The actor, who starred in Amazon's Goliath and has upcoming feature Reagan, is to turn the story into a non-scripted TV project after teaming with ITV America's Leftfield Pictures,...

Dennis Quaid adopts shelter cat named Dennis Quaid: 'I just couldn't resist'

Dennis Quaid is adding a furry friend to his family with a familiar name - a cat named Dennis Quaid! In an interview with Roanoke-based, NBC-affiliated television station WSLS, the actor, 66, confirmed that he would be giving the kitty Quaid a forever home after NBC stations across the country promoted a "Clear the Shelters" initiative.

Dennis Quaid, the actor, adopts Dennis Quaid, the cat

Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid has a new furry friend -- a cute black rescue cat. Its name? Dennis Quaid.

Miranda Lambert joins country music podcast Make It Up As We Gon

Singer Miranda Lambert has signed on as a 'featured cast member' and as an executive producer on the scripted country music podcast Make It Up As We Go. Lambert, 36, will be part of a star-studded cast that includes Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Craig Robinson, Bobby Bones and more.

Miranda Lambert Talks Upcoming Scripted Podcast Make It Up as We Go, Glamping with Her Husband

Audio Up's Make It Up as We Go will be released through iHeartPodcast Network on Oct. 1 The country star, 36, has signed on as a featured cast member and executive producer of the upcoming scripted, country-musical podcast Make It Up as We Go, PEOPLE can exclusively announce.

Miranda Lambert to Detail Female Experience in Country Music in Scripted Podcast

A new scripted podcast will follow a female singer-songwriter as she navigates the complex and often dysfunctional country music industry. Make It Up As We Go, starring actor-songwriter Scarlett Burke as the lead character, debuts via IHeartPodcast Networks on October 1st.

Dennis Quaid talks dogs, his new pet podcast, and making 'movies for your ears'

The purrfect new series, titled The Pet Show , releases two new episodes a week and features celebrity guests who love pets, plus the latest in pet care, pet style, pet media, and pet influencers. The podcast launched July 14 is hosted by Quaid and writer Jimmy Jellinek.

'Lauren Lake's Paternity Court' Podcast Set As Part Of First-Look Deal With MGM

EXCLUSIVE: Lauren Lake's Paternity Court will soon be available as a podcast. MGM and Audio Up, the newly launched podcast content production studio, platform and network, are set to launch a new podcast based on the studio's Emmy-winning, nationally syndicated courtroom series. Additionally, Lake has expanded her relationship with the studio, with an exclusive first-look deal.

Dennis Quaid talks about virtual 'The Parent Trap' reunion

Actor Dennis Quaid joins Hoda Kotb and guest co-host Maria Shriver to talk about the virtual "Parent Trap" reunion hosted by Katie Couric for charity and aired on both Couric's Instagram and Quaid's podcast, "The Dennissance" via Audio Up. He also discusses his wedding to Laura Savoie during quarantine and how he's been staying busy continuing to study the piano.

Podcast Playlists: 'Dope Labs' Returns From Spotify Studios

School is back in session for Dope Labs. The Spotify Studios podcast will return for its third season on June 25, with hosts Titi Shodiya and Zakiya Whatley unpacking pop culture through science. Launched in 2019 through Spotify's Sound Up podcast accelerator program, Dope Labs has covered topics ranging from plant-based meats to the fictional metal vibranium.

MGM & Audio Up Team On 'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader' Podcast Hosted By Jeff Foxworthy

MGM and Audio Up, the new podcast content production studio, platform and network, are teaming to launch an Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader podcast, hosted by original series host and executive producer Jeff Foxworthy.

The Dennis Quaid Q&A: Is He Laughing with Us or at Us?

Embedded from www.youtube.com. When we heard that Dennis Quaid and Gary Busey were collaborating on a scripted country music podcast -Uncle Drank: The Totally Hammered Podcast - we had to know more.So we talked to Quaid. And here's what he told us about what country music means to him, and what he hopes this new podcast will mean to listeners.

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What it's like launching a startup during the COVID-19 pandemic - BNN Bloomberg

Even a pandemic can't slowdown Jared Gutstadt. The Canadian-born entrepreneur is known for his hard work and hustle. Gutstadt made a name for himself building up the audio creative agency Jingle Punks. His latest Hollywood venture, Audio Up, is focusing on the fast growing world of podcasting.

Steve Levitan, Ben Silverman Among Multi-Hyphenates to Appear on 'Occupational Therapy' Podcast

Audio Up, the company recently launched by Jingle Punks founder Jared Gutstadt, has teamed with New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music for a new podcast called "Occupational Therapy."

Primary Wave takes equity interest in podcast production studio, Audio Up - Music Business Worldwide

Primary Wave Music Publishing has taken an equity interest in the newly launched podcast content production studio, Audio Up. Led by founder and CEO Jared Gutstadt (pictured) (formerly of the Jingle Punks), Audio Up plans to use Primary Wave's financial and artistic resources to expand its platform and capabilities.

MGM Takes Stake In Audio Up, A Podcast Producer And Network

EXCLUSIVE: With podcasting continuing to surge as a form of media and entertainment, and audio properties increasingly of interest to the film and TV business, MGM is taking a stake in a new entrant in the field called Audio Up.

'Make It Up As We Go': iHeartPodcast Network To Launch Country Musical Podcast | Billboard

While films like Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star Is Born offer a glimpse into the songwriting process, upcoming country musical podcast Make It Up As We Go will take listeners inside the writers’ rooms of Nashville to share the evolution of each song’s creation.

Billy Bush Has Dinner with Ex-Wife and Kids Every Night During Coronavirus: 'It's Fantastic'

The TV host finalized his divorce from Sydney Davis last fall after 21 years of marriage On the latest episode of Dennis Quaid's Audio Up podcast, The Dennissance, Bush, 48, opened up about how the pandemic unexpectedly brought the family together.

Jared Gutstadt Pivots From Jingles to Podcasts With New Company Audio Up

Now might not sound like the most auspicious time to start a new company, but don't tell that to Jared Gutstadt, the production music pioneer who recently left Jingle Punks, the company he founded in 2008 (which was bought by Ole in 2015) to launch Audio Up.

Dennis Quaid and Jared Gutstadt Talk The Dennissance Podcast and Audio Up | Den of Geek

Dennis Quaid came roaring back into the spotlight in 2019 with the low budget suspense thriller The Intruder, which turned into a sneaky box office hit, an ensemble role in the World War II epic Midway, and Netflix's Happy Merry Whatever. Could the 66-year-old actor be making a resurgence?

Dennis Quaid Speaks About Controversial 'A Dog's Purpose' Video on New Podcast: It 'Was a Scam'

"The Pet Show," the podcast Dennis Quaid produces and co-hosts, tackles pet-related news and history Dennis Quaid is speaking out on what happened on the set of his 2017 movie A Dog's Purpose after controversy arose over whether a dog was mistreated during filming, forcing the cancellation of the premiere.

Dennis Quaid Thinks Quarantine Is the 'Best Pre-Marriage Training'

A crash course in marriage. Dennis Quaid and his fiancée, Lauren Savoie, are spending their wedding day at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, but social distancing has been healthy for their relationship, he told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting his new podcast, "The Dennissance."

Dennis Quaid Says He's Releasing New Podcast Via Cassette

Has Dennis Quaid lost his mind? No, it turns out he just loves a good April Fools' Day joke. And at a time when we could all use a good laugh; the actor and musician is introducing his new podcast in the form of a hilarious promo video.