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Welcome to The epDate, where we bring you the latest in podcasting for podcast people World Podcast News Popular Australian true crime podcast ‘The Teacher’s Pet’ will be temporarily taken down from Australian podcast channels following the arrest of accused murderer Chris Dawson. The podcast series by Hedley Thomas of The Australian investigated the disappearance of Chris’s wife Lyn Dawson in January, 1982. Renewed interest in the investigation spawned from the podcast, which has garnered over 28 million downloads since its release in May, 2018 - put the public eye back on the investigation and helped uncover new evidence, some of which may be used in the upcoming trial. Hedley Thomas said in an update on the 5th of April that the decision to take down the podcast was not taken lightly, but revealed that the show had received expert advice suggesting that it was the appropriate action to take to help ensure that Chris Dawson gets a fair trial. The audio streaming service Spotify has declared that podcasting will play a vital role going forward, with chief content officer, Dawn Ostroff declaring that the exploding industry’s ever-growing interest has gone beyond anything that any of us could have imagined. Ostroff told an audience at a South by South West session in Austin, Texas, that to achieve Spotify’s goal of being the world’s largest audio platform, podcasting has to play a part. Ostroff stated that according to their data, people who listen to podcasts on spotify spend twice as much time on the platform - while also listening to more music. Ostroff also suggested that longer podcasts are on the agenda for the future as well, with audience engagement sky-high for shows with an average runtime of 90 minutes and even shows that last in surplus of 3 hours. Two hosts of a podcast dedicated to recapping their favourite reality TV series have had their wildest dreams come true, with the reality show set to feature the two as guests on an upcoming episode. Comedians Max Cohen and Jim Search, hosts of Shut It Down: The Bar Rescue Recap Show, achieved the ultimate goal of featuring on an episode of their beloved ‘Bar Rescue’, a show where Jon Taffer, well-known entrepreneur, and owner of a bar and nightclub consulting firm, gives the Gordon Ramsey treatment to nightclubs and pubs to help them from closing. Cohen and Search aim to recap every single episode of the reality show. So far they are 65 episodes deep, with more than 100 more episodes to recap. Check out the show on your favourite podcasting app. “She Podcasts” - A facebook group and podcast launched 5 years ago to support and promote women’s podcasting, will host their first live event this year in Atlanta, Georgia, following immense crowdfunding support from their followers. She Podcasts began as a small facebook group for women podcasters to gain quick podcasting answers, tips and resources from one another. Now with over 12, 000 members, the vision for She Podcasts “is to support and nurture as many female-lead podcasts as possible, and to encourage knowledge sharing without excessive promotion”. It had been the group’s goal to host a live event for women’s podcasters for some time, but after hitting their target of $25, 000 on kickstarter - in fact clocking $40, 000 at the time of recording - they will now be hosting a podcasting weekend described as a “weekend of learning, camaraderie, and belonging”. Held between the 11th and 13th of October, the weekend will be about learning the core skills and aspects needed for every stage of podcasting. As ‘She Podcasts’ states on their kickstarter campaign, the event is: “part retreat and part conference and part slumber party”. Check out She Podcast on Facebook or their Kickstarter page, for more details. Fans of the WWE are in for a treat as two former champions have a brand new weekly podcast. Nikki and Brie Bella, better known as the Bella Twins, are not only former WWE Superstars, but also social media darlings, with their close-to 35 million followers across multiple social media platforms affectionately referred to as ‘The Bella Army’. It is therefore not surprising perhaps that their debut episode landed them at the number 1 spot on the iTunes podcast charts. Brie described to ‘Forbes’ in a recent interview that the podcast is “a really fun variety show” that provides “an unfiltered look into their lives”. If you’re a part of the Bella Army, or just looking for a light-hearted variety show, check out ‘The Bellas Podcast’ on your favourite podcasting app. That’s the podcast news from around the world this week. Now we’ll take a look at 5 podcasts you should be checking out this week. Bingemode - The Ringer If you’re like me and can’t wait for the newest season of Game of Thrones to drop next week, then catch up with all the previous episodes - and listen while you do it to ‘Binge Mode: Game of Thrones’. ‘Binge Mode’ leaves the world of Harry Potter, where they recently delved deep into that series, and return to Westeros. The Ringer’s Jason Conception and Mallory Rubin break down every episode in detail - reflecting on all the major events of the series as they binge on one of the greatest shows in the modern era. Great fun and an awesome podcast to get you in the mood for Thrones season. Unwell - Hartlife NFP If you like storytelling podcasts, and horror is your thing then look no further than Hartlife’s new podcast ‘Unwell’. Another stellar edition into the audio drama genre, Unwell is a midwestern gothic mystery. Taken from the show’s podcast description: “Lillian Harper moves to the small town of Mount Absalom, Ohio to care for her estranged mother Dorothy after an injury. Living in the town’s boarding house which has been run by her family for generations, she discovers conspiracies, ghosts, and a new family in the house’s strange assortment of residents.” Dim the lights, wrap yourself up in your favourite blanky and enjoy. Blackout - Endeavor Audio Rami Malek, who was recently crowned best actor at the 91st Academy Awards for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic “Bohemian Rapsody”, stars in a new audio fiction podcast called Blackout. Malek plays a radio DJ tasked with keeping his town and family safe during a nationwide power grid crisis. With masterful storytelling and gorgeous sound production, the podcast is best described as an “apocalyptic thriller”. Blackout has 5 episodes out now with 3 more on the way. Hong Kong Confidential - Auscast Network The latest episode of The Auscast Network’s Hong Kong Confidential where host Jules Hannaford interviews interesting people in Hong Kong about their lives, personal journeys and secrets.it out now! This week Jules is joined by Paula Miquelis, the organiser of the Green is the New Black Conscious Festival in Hong Kong. The two delve into sustainable living topics, climates change, plastic use, zero waste, veganism and mindful eating, plus Paula shares some of the highlights of the Green is the New Black Festival. Genre Spotlight: Next up it’s our genre spotlight. Each week we’ll focus on a specific genre available on iTunes in a different country look at some of the top podcasts from that genre. If it’s not your usual genre that’s ok! But if you’re looking to dip your feet in and try something new, or you are indeed a huge fan of the genre - this will help highlight what the die-hard fans are listening to. This week, we’re taking a look at the hottest podcasts in Comedy on the Australian iTunes charts. Stupid Genius with Emma Chamberlain The Joe Rogan Experience Hamish & Andy The epdate’s weekly genre spotlight is Australian Comedy! Check out the Yeah, G’Day podcast on the Auscast Network. Yeah G’day is your complete guide to Australia with a comedic twist. Some of the latest episodes explore some crucial elements of Australian culture, including Weetbix, Mr Squiggle, and...well...goon sacks. Check out the Yeah G’day podcast today. And that’s it for the Epdate, make sure you subscribe to Auscast Network Extra for plenty more great podcasts. The sponsors for this weeks epdate are: Pushpull Media, Got the Merchandise, and Cartel Media. Send us your stories and cool podcast facts at AuscastNetwork.com. Happy Podcasting, I’ll see you next week! Podcast Resources: https://podnews.net/press-releases https://podnews.net/press-release/bar-rescue-podcast https://podnews.net/press-release/she-podcasts-funding?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2019-04-09 https://www.warc.com/content/paywall/article/event-reports/podcasts_play_vital_role_in_spotifys_brand_future/125962 https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuadudley/2019/04/06/the-bella-twins-have-a-new-podcast-and-want-to-be-on-the-cover-of-forbes-magazine/#4f2bb6b3ca43 https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/teachers-pet-podcast-series-to-be-temporarily-unavailable-in-australia/news-story/957300743da2878171631990510abd0b https://www.marieclaire.com.au/teachers-pet-podcast-removed https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/7/18294227/unwell-gothic-horror-podcast-midwest-america-listen https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/04/229254/rami-malek-blackout-podcast-interview https://www.shepodcasts.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmedia/she-podcasts-live-the-womens-podcasting-experience/posts/2471266 https://www.theringer.com/binge-mode Music from Free Music Archive in order of appearance (Artist - song) Computer Music All Stars - May The Chords Be With You Nctrnm - Absum Nctrnm - Qeue
Welcome to the first episode of Round About, a podcast that's all about politics, society, and the people that make the world turn. On this first episode, Andrew talks about clean energy and how to live a 'green life'. He then has a chat with the co-director of the documentary Living the Change, Jordan Osmond, about how he went about capturing the lives of people who are living a green life in a documentary, and how he has gone about living a green life himself - going so far as to live in a caravan! Find more about Jordan's work with Living the Change and Happen Films at the attached links. Here are some useful links to read about living green: Green ChoicesShopping Ethically'I'm a Single Mother of 4. Here's What the Wellness World Gets Wrong.'Biome - Eco Friendly, Eco Gift, BPA Free ProductsBeewrappy - Beeswax Wraps Support The Curb on Patreon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCurbAU Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheCurbAU Website: https://www.TheCurb.com.au If you want to get in touch, send an email to TheCurbAU@gmail.com Podcast Transcript G'day, welcome to Round About - the show that's all about politics, society, and the people that make the world turn. This show is proudly part of the Auscast Network where you can hear other great shows like the Yeah G'day Podcast and Hong Kong Confidential. This show is recorded on the lands of the Wadjuk people of Perth region, and I pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging. On this first episode of Round About, I want to touch on something that's affecting all of us. Climate Change. It's something that undeniably exists in the world - yet, we have world leaders who reject the notion that Climate Change is a major issue in todays society. After all, you have Trump opening up protected regions of America for fossil fuel exploration, and closer to home in Australia, you have current Prime Minister Scott Morrison taking a chunk of coal into the House of Representatives. That occurred long before Morrison benefited from overthrowing previous Prime Minister - and man who said that he would not lead a party who was as dedicated on combating climate change as he was - Malcolm Turnbull. Turnbull was ousted partially because of the undercurrent of anti-clean energy members of the Coalition, those who were vocal about the potential of the 'NEG' - the National Energy Guarantee. What a name. Later I'll share the interview I did with Jordan Osmond, co-director of the documentary Living the Change. A film that looks to New Zealand to see how some citizens are changing their house, their lives, and their towns, to be green and clean. Everything from creating 'living supermarkets' where a backyard is turned into an edible jungle of greenery that nourishes the occupants of the house, to green poo: outdoor toilets that allow the occupants to reuse their poo as fertiliser. Living the Change takes a look at how people can make a small change in their life to reduce their footprint on the world. And, after all, isn't that something that we need to try do more of? Isn't it important to try and lead a clean life? This may be easier sad than done, especially for those who are time poor, or financially strained. Thinking of single mothers with two kids, living in a rental property by themselves, trying to work full time, organise dinners, and raising the next generation - it's not easy for people in this situation to make a change in the world. Sure, we stopped using plastic bags, and we stopped using straws, but there is still a huge amount of things that can be done to live a greener life. It's easy to look at the removal of plastic bags from day to day life as the 'one and done' thing that will stop climate change in its tracks - and for many, that may be the extent of what they'll do to live a green life. But, plastic bags and straws are such a small thing in the grand scheme of waste that humans are creating. These single use items are so prevalent in society that it's almost impossible to not engage with them on a day to day basis. It's horrifying how much waste we can create in a week. I recently did a test of gauging how much waste I created in a week, setting aside all of the plastic that I used in one week so I could see what was left over. It was immense. I then went about reducing plastic waste, and choosing recyclable items (I'm talking paper based items, not plastic based recyclable items), and within a few weeks I was able to have a waste free week (meaning, all my waste was compostible or recyclable). So, how do you reconcile being green, on a budget, when you're living a hectic, mad life? What I did was buy things that helped reduce the amount of single use waste that I would have when I shopped. So, I picked up a produce bag from Onya bags that allowed me to get loose vegetables without having to stick them into plastic bags. I also picked up an Onya bread bag which meant that instead of buying prepacked loaves of bread, I was heading to a baker to get freshly baked bread, which in turn meant I was eating healthier bread. I also picked up some beeswax wraps to replace using glad wrap or plastic wrap for my sandwiches. These wraps are able to be reused over and over, with a mere rinse under warm water giving them a refresh. I stopped using plastic water bottles and picked up a Sigg bottle that gave me a nice clean reusable vessel to drink water, and in turn, I used a reusable coffee cup as well. I also bought a green power switch which allowed me to plug in energy draining items and switch them off once I'd finished using them so they weren't being zombie power drains and escalating my energy usage when I wasn't using them. I made sure to turn off my microwave when I wasn't using it as well. Now, all that is on when I'm not at home or I'm asleep is my modem and my fridge. Everything else is turned off at the wall or via a green power switch. These are all pretty basic things, but they're very small things that can make a change. Other things is opting to buy your fruit and vegetables from local produce centres or small green grocers, and if possible, even hit up a farmers market. These places are often cheaper, and are often directly from the farmers themselves, rather than going through a bunch of avenues to hit your local supermarket. If you're cleaning at home, have a look for some easy non-toxic homemade recipes. Often these are with items that you've already got in the house - such as bi-carb soda or vinegar. They're cheap, easy to make, and are less of a strain on the environment. If you can, try use public transport as much as possible. This in itself will usually help get your exercise minutes up as well, as you'll likely have to walk to the bus stop or train station, and will also be less of a strain on your car as well, reducing costs for vehicle maintenance and day to day fuel consumption. Set yourself up a vegetable garden. They're easy to do, and a lot of fun once they get going. They're often extremely cheap, and if you've got kids, it'll get them out in the sun with their fingers in the soil. It's also highly beneficial for your mental health as getting your fingers in touch with the earth helps revitalise you in some ways. I'm not sure how!, but I do know that I feel immediately better after doing a spot of gardening. Also, put up a 'no junk mail' sign on your mailbox, and swap out using paper towels for washable cloths. These are all small things which really don't impact that much in your day to day life, and hopefully will help you make that small step towards living a greener life. As a project, I recommend setting aside your single use waste that you produce in a week, and then assess the pile and see what waste you can cut out and swap out for greener items. I say all of this knowing that it bears repeating that living a green life is still a luxury for some. For those who are time poor or cash poor, it's hard to set up a vegetable garden, or set aside twenty bucks to buy a bag to put bread in. I know that with seeing my nephew growing up, the amount of waste that a baby creates in a day is immense. It's almost impossible to cut out single use items with a kid, especially with diapers, and their food consumption as well - with the majority of kids food being stored in plastic or single use plastic items, like yogurt sachets or jars of baby food. If you're cash poor, you're likely to have to buy items that come wrapped up in a bunch of single use plastics - items that are created for ease of use. I don't have an answer as to how to address being 'green' with living a cash poor, time poor life, but I can say that by taking small steps in small ways, you're doing a lot to reduce your footprint around the world. So, while stopping the use of plastic bags, straws, and balloons, is important, and while we all need to do more to live a green life, sometimes that's all our lives can permit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the second half of our collaboration with Leon from the podcast "Yeah G'day" we discuss chocolate, immigration, racism, and Australian Football. Leon answers the big question that many visitors have pondered, "how do you pick a footie team?" Join our facebook group to share how you picked your AFL team! Giveaway winners will be announced in the next episode on October 15th.
Welcome to the first episode of Round About, a podcast that's all about politics, society, and the people that make the world turn. On this first episode, Andrew talks about clean energy and how to live a 'green life'. He then has a chat with the co-director of the documentary Living the Change, Jordan Osmond, about how he went about capturing the lives of people who are living a green life in a documentary, and how he has gone about living a green life himself - going so far as to live in a caravan! Find more about Jordan's work with Living the Change and Happen Films at the attached links. Here are some useful links to read about living green: Green Choices Shopping Ethically 'I'm a Single Mother of 4. Here's What the Wellness World Gets Wrong.' Biome - Eco Friendly, Eco Gift, BPA Free Products Beewrappy - Beeswax Wraps Support The Curb on Patreon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCurbAU Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheCurbAU Website: https://www.TheCurb.com.au If you want to get in touch, send an email to TheCurbAU@gmail.com Podcast Transcript G'day, welcome to Round About - the show that's all about politics, society, and the people that make the world turn. This show is proudly part of the Auscast Network where you can hear other great shows like the Yeah G'day Podcast and Hong Kong Confidential. This show is recorded on the lands of the Wadjuk people of Perth region, and I pay respects to their elders past, present, and emerging. On this first episode of Round About, I want to touch on something that's affecting all of us. Climate Change. It's something that undeniably exists in the world - yet, we have world leaders who reject the notion that Climate Change is a major issue in todays society. After all, you have Trump opening up protected regions of America for fossil fuel exploration, and closer to home in Australia, you have current Prime Minister Scott Morrison taking a chunk of coal into the House of Representatives. That occurred long before Morrison benefited from overthrowing previous Prime Minister - and man who said that he would not lead a party who was as dedicated on combating climate change as he was - Malcolm Turnbull. Turnbull was ousted partially because of the undercurrent of anti-clean energy members of the Coalition, those who were vocal about the potential of the 'NEG' - the National Energy Guarantee. What a name. Later I'll share the interview I did with Jordan Osmond, co-director of the documentary Living the Change. A film that looks to New Zealand to see how some citizens are changing their house, their lives, and their towns, to be green and clean. Everything from creating 'living supermarkets' where a backyard is turned into an edible jungle of greenery that nourishes the occupants of the house, to green poo: outdoor toilets that allow the occupants to reuse their poo as fertiliser. Living the Change takes a look at how people can make a small change in their life to reduce their footprint on the world. And, after all, isn't that something that we need to try do more of? Isn't it important to try and lead a clean life? This may be easier sad than done, especially for those who are time poor, or financially strained. Thinking of single mothers with two kids, living in a rental property by themselves, trying to work full time, organise dinners, and raising the next generation - it's not easy for people in this situation to make a change in the world. Sure, we stopped using plastic bags, and we stopped using straws, but there is still a huge amount of things that can be done to live a greener life. It's easy to look at the removal of plastic bags from day to day life as the 'one and done' thing that will stop climate change in its tracks - and for many, that may be the extent of what they'll do to live a green life. But, plastic bags and straws are such a small thing in the grand scheme of waste that humans are creating. These single use items are so prevalent in society that it's almost impossible to not engage with them on a day to day basis. It's horrifying how much waste we can create in a week. I recently did a test of gauging how much waste I created in a week, setting aside all of the plastic that I used in one week so I could see what was left over. It was immense. I then went about reducing plastic waste, and choosing recyclable items (I'm talking paper based items, not plastic based recyclable items), and within a few weeks I was able to have a waste free week (meaning, all my waste was compostible or recyclable). So, how do you reconcile being green, on a budget, when you're living a hectic, mad life? What I did was buy things that helped reduce the amount of single use waste that I would have when I shopped. So, I picked up a produce bag from Onya bags that allowed me to get loose vegetables without having to stick them into plastic bags. I also picked up an Onya bread bag which meant that instead of buying prepacked loaves of bread, I was heading to a baker to get freshly baked bread, which in turn meant I was eating healthier bread. I also picked up some beeswax wraps to replace using glad wrap or plastic wrap for my sandwiches. These wraps are able to be reused over and over, with a mere rinse under warm water giving them a refresh. I stopped using plastic water bottles and picked up a Sigg bottle that gave me a nice clean reusable vessel to drink water, and in turn, I used a reusable coffee cup as well. I also bought a green power switch which allowed me to plug in energy draining items and switch them off once I'd finished using them so they weren't being zombie power drains and escalating my energy usage when I wasn't using them. I made sure to turn off my microwave when I wasn't using it as well. Now, all that is on when I'm not at home or I'm asleep is my modem and my fridge. Everything else is turned off at the wall or via a green power switch. These are all pretty basic things, but they're very small things that can make a change. Other things is opting to buy your fruit and vegetables from local produce centres or small green grocers, and if possible, even hit up a farmers market. These places are often cheaper, and are often directly from the farmers themselves, rather than going through a bunch of avenues to hit your local supermarket. If you're cleaning at home, have a look for some easy non-toxic homemade recipes. Often these are with items that you've already got in the house - such as bi-carb soda or vinegar. They're cheap, easy to make, and are less of a strain on the environment. If you can, try use public transport as much as possible. This in itself will usually help get your exercise minutes up as well, as you'll likely have to walk to the bus stop or train station, and will also be less of a strain on your car as well, reducing costs for vehicle maintenance and day to day fuel consumption. Set yourself up a vegetable garden. They're easy to do, and a lot of fun once they get going. They're often extremely cheap, and if you've got kids, it'll get them out in the sun with their fingers in the soil. It's also highly beneficial for your mental health as getting your fingers in touch with the earth helps revitalise you in some ways. I'm not sure how!, but I do know that I feel immediately better after doing a spot of gardening. Also, put up a 'no junk mail' sign on your mailbox, and swap out using paper towels for washable cloths. These are all small things which really don't impact that much in your day to day life, and hopefully will help you make that small step towards living a greener life. As a project, I recommend setting aside your single use waste that you produce in a week, and then assess the pile and see what waste you can cut out and swap out for greener items. I say all of this knowing that it bears repeating that living a green life is still a luxury for some. For those who are time poor or cash poor, it's hard to set up a vegetable garden, or set aside twenty bucks to buy a bag to put bread in. I know that with seeing my nephew growing up, the amount of waste that a baby creates in a day is immense. It's almost impossible to cut out single use items with a kid, especially with diapers, and their food consumption as well - with the majority of kids food being stored in plastic or single use plastic items, like yogurt sachets or jars of baby food. If you're cash poor, you're likely to have to buy items that come wrapped up in a bunch of single use plastics - items that are created for ease of use. I don't have an answer as to how to address being 'green' with living a cash poor, time poor life, but I can say that by taking small steps in small ways, you're doing a lot to reduce your footprint around the world. So, while stopping the use of plastic bags, straws, and balloons, is important, and while we all need to do more to live a green life, sometimes that's all our lives can permit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest this week is Leon from the Australian podcast "Yeah G'day." Leon's podcast covers topics relating to Australian life and culture each week, so we decided to pick his brain to help us understand the life we have chosen down under. Part one features our new opening segment "Goon Gossip," cuss words, slang, and tomato sauce. Follow us on facebook to enter the tee shirt competition!
I am joined once again by Leon (@leonhuxtable) from Yeah G’day (@yeahgdaypodcast) to discuss one of Blink-182’s Biggest Hits. This is from the batch of recordings where I was off on the episode numbers by 1, so I definitely say that it’s episode 131 and I hope that no one is confused by that. This … Continue reading Episode 130 – The Rock Show →
Leon (@LeonHuxtable) from Yeah G’day (@yeahgdaypodcast) is back after being gone for something like 70 episodes! And we’re talking about what amounts to a filler track. But the joke’s on you if you decided to skip this episode (you aren’t reading this, but maybe a friend who DID listen to it will tell you that … Continue reading Episode 125 – The Country Song →
Yesterday, Leon from the Yeah G’day podcast joined me to talk about the first song by Box Car Racer that he ever listened to. Today he’s back to talk about the first song by +44 that he’s ever listened to. How will it stack up? Also, what 1971 Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten hit does … Continue reading Episode 82 – Lillian →
Get ready for action! Today I’m joined once again by Leon (@leonhuxtable) from Yeah G’day (@yeahgdaypodcast) to discuss the first single from the un/self-titled album! We talk about Tom’s yelling and also the harmonies. It was a great episode. And, as always, remember that I had the numbers wrong for every single Leon episode I … Continue reading Episode 51 – Feeling This →