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Podcasting continues to evolve with new content formats, strategic partnerships, and industry events. Notable developments include the expansion of video episodes for comedy podcasts, the creation of new production companies, and the announcement of a dedicated podcast festival by SXSW in 2027. The medium is also proving to be a successful "proof of concept" for television series.
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South by Southwest (SXSW) announced the launch of a dedicated podcast festival in 2027. Additionally, Sidemen Entertainment is partnering with the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to train the next generation of unscripted producers in the UK.
Laci Mosley's "Scam Goddess" comedy podcast has launched video episodes on YouTube. Gary Neville's media company, The Overlap, has signed a content deal with Disney+ to bolster its audio content offerings and challenge Netflix's football podcast presence.
Alex Cooper is reportedly in talks with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for representation after exiting United Talent Agency (UTA). Her media company, Unwell, has been valued at $500 million after an investment from Patrick Whitesell's firm.
Jon Ronson's "Things Fell Apart" culture wars series is returning for a third season on BBC, exploring David vs. Goliath stories. Audible has commissioned a six-episode comedy podcast titled "Guz and Kiell Will Not Survive," starring Guz Khan and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
The New Zealand television series 'Small Town Scandal' is directly inspired by the true-crime podcast of the same name, demonstrating how podcasts can serve as a "proof of concept" for television.
Jonathan Tropper appeared on the Crew Call Podcast to discuss the finale of Apple TV+'s 'Lucky,' including a significant spoiler warning. He also spoke about how Ryan Gosling's voice influenced his work on 'Star Wars: Starfighter – Crew Call.'