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• Riverside 2.0 is rolling out today with what the company calls the biggest update in its history — with a new completely redesigned recording studio and AI editor, social scheduling to automatically post to every channel, motion graphics in the video editor, and an upcoming MCP integration to add AI assistants like Cloud or ChatGPT (there’s a waiting list here). No longer just a remote recording tool, Riverside’s Mac app will also do personal multicam recording; And because you’re only really fashionable when you have your own newsletter, Riverside has bundled that together with an automated publishing tool. The company says it’s “the first agentic platform to span the entire creative workflow,” and says it takes just minutes to automatically deliver a rough cut, short-form clip, a newsletter, and a posting calendar after a recording session ends. This is a three-week rollout, with many features launching today.

• happy Canada Day. podcast take off gloves It was only intended to be a limited series last year, but after being honored at the Webby Awards and becoming one of the most-listened-to podcasts in Canada, it’s back for a new season starting today. This year, it will be available on video as well as an after show called Cross Check; and focuses on lessons Canada can adopt to build alliances with other middle powers.

• Ad Results Media (ARM), one of the largest buyers of audio and podcast advertising, has been acquired by Miroma Group. No conditions were given; We’re told it’s Miroma’s biggest expansion into the US market, “bringing the group’s annual media investment to more than $750 million”.

• As we learned the other day, social media has become a vital part of multiplatform podcasting. Today, Podscribe has announced automated social engagement tracking – a new feature for tracking likes, comments, and views along with podcast campaign reporting.

• There are only two weeks to enter the Asia Podcast Awards – winners will be announced in Jakarta, Indonesia in early September. You can enter here. (We’ll be there to cover your win).

• AudioUK’s APAs are now open for entry. The awards recognize the people both behind the scenes and in front of the mic, and celebrate the creativity, craft and talent shaping the UK podcast and audio industry. There are six new and updated categories.

• It’s no surprise that some creators of AI-generated podcasts try to hide the fact that they’re made with AI: it turns out that audiences hate it. Data from the University of Southern California, looking at social media, showed that posts that were flagged as AI-generated received fewer likes, less engagement and had a worse impact on the person or brand that posted it.

  • Meanwhile, YouTuber Kitboga has found a way to identify and ward off AI scam callers. This is a fun video that highlights that you can’t just leave an AI tool to publish without actually checking the content.

• Podcast Show London has released the first set of recordings of the programme. Sessions include YouTube, Inception Point AI, The News Agents, and PodNews Report Card. You’ll get the link in your email: search “The Podcast Show 2026” in the subject line.

• Leora Fox has been appointed as EMEA Sales Director for Audien. She joins from global edtech specialist Oguri.

• Podimo is making changes to its monetization program for creators starting August 1st. The company is paying creators “stream rewards”, revenue based on the number of streams generated by their content on the Podimo platform. Now, creators will earn revenue share exclusively for exclusive or ad-free content uploaded. Changes have also been made in the affiliate program.

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Podcast News – With the Airwaves

https://op3.dev/e/podnews.net/tr/izc68.mp3With Airwave: What is a “cheatal”? Why is the fourth Doctor Who’s scarf so long, played by Tom Baker in 1974? And why do building codes in South Florida require exterior doors to swing outward? there is one Answer for this! every Tuesday.



New Today, favorite pod is a feel-good interview podcast where comedians, creatives, and other interesting people talk about their favorite things. In the first episode, Justina Cieselskite sits down with comedian and creative Tegan Marlow.

https://op3.dev/e/podnews.net/tr/i11ep1.mp3Launched today, Buxton Fringe Weekly It’s an event guide for the festival crowd, and a snapshot of the atmosphere and magic of the city for those further afield. It includes conversations with comedians, actors, musicians, poets and filmmakers, and also includes fresh audience reactions from the shows and the streets. Familiar favorites and first-time visitors alike promote their shows, give some behind-the-scenes tidbits, and help you set your Fringe plans.