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An illustration of a man lying on a couch, daydreaming about a podcaster. We look at how parasocial relationships with podcasters are impacting real friendships

What If Your Best Friends Are Podcasters You’ve Never Met?

There are pros and cons to one of the most common parasocial relationships

Neurobiology Professor and host of the Huberman Lab podcast Andrew Huberman attends INBOUND 2023 day 2 Powered by HubSpot at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on September 07, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

What’s the Downside of Seeking Moral Guidance From Strangers?

Can we learn from the controversy surrounding podcaster Andrew Huberman?

LeBron James, the NBA superstar, who now has a podcast with JJ Redick called "Mind the Game'

Apparently LeBron James Is a Podcaster Now
Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly react after a win in the playoffs.

Kelly Stafford Is Not Endearing Husband Matthew to His Teammates
A podcasting and home recording setup. Podcasting just turned 20 years old.

Podcasting Just Turned 20. Has It Peaked Already?
Hillary Clinton speaking in a microphone

Hillary Clinton Is Reportedly Starting a Podcast

The former Secretary of State was apparently inspired by Conan O'Brien

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Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa to Host Podcast "Talking Sopranos"

The first episode is set to air in April

Joe Rogan is the top-earning podcaster in the U.S.

Joe Rogan Is the Top-Earning Podcaster

The host rakes in $30 million a year

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Report: Spotify Branching Into Sports With Daily Podcasts

The move comes at as part of the music-streaming giant's push into original content

Marvel

Marvel and SiriusXM Are Teaming Up to Create Original Podcasts

Scripted shows based around Wolverine and Black Widow will debut in 2020

Spotify

Spotify Is Testing Out an In-App ‘Create Podcast’ Button

Instant podcasts from your phone, part of Spotify's new content emphasis

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What the Plagiarism Accusations Against “Crime Junkie” Could Mean For Podcasting

Questions arise of whether the industry can police itself

Erin Pim of the The Bed Post Podcast. (Photo by Paul Aihoshi.)

Talking Sex-Positivity With ‘The Bed Post’ Podcast’s Erin Pim

On the hunt for real-life erotica, the host of Toronto's sexiest podcast opens up.

‘Dopey’: A Druggie Podcast Tackles Addiction With Bravery and Humor

Two recovering addicts built a fan base through a frank discussion of America's painkiller crisis.

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Sam Elliott attends Paramount+ and 101 Studios world premiere of "1883" at Wynn Las Vegas on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The actor recently appeared on Marc Maron's WTF podcast and slammed the movie "The Power of the Dog."

Sam Elliott Not a Fan of the "Allusions of Homosexuality" in "Power of the Dog"

In an appearance on Marc Maron's podcast, the actor likened Benedict Cumberbatch's character to a Chippendales dancer

Joe Rogan performs during his appearance at The Ice House Comedy Club on May 10, 2017 in Pasadena, California.

Spotify Pledges to Offset the $100M They Gave Joe Rogan With Investments in "Historically Marginalized Groups"

In other words, a bunch of artists are being made to share the same amount of money paid to one white guy who has a history of using racial slurs

Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan Apologizes for Past Use of Racial Slur

Spotify also removed dozens of episodes of his podcast

Joe Rogan performs during his appearance at The Ice House Comedy Club on March 15, 2019 in Pasadena, California. After Neil Young and Joni Mitchell left Spotify over Rogan's podcast, other artists are leaving too, some for different reasons.

There Are Now Multiple Reasons Why Artists Are Leaving Spotify Over Joe Rogan

Graham Nash and India Arie are the latest artists to leave the platform, with the latter citing Rogan's comments on race as her reason for leaving

Joe Rogan introduces fighters during the UFC 269 ceremonial weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The podcaster responded to the controversy surrounding his COVID-19 misinformation after Neil Young started a Spotify boycott.

Of Course All It Took Was a Financial Hit for Joe Rogan and Spotify to Address His COVID Misinformation

The controversial podcast host apologized and promised to book "more experts with differing opinions" on his show

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Report: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Raised Concerns to Spotify Over COVID Misinformation

Concerns grow across the platform

A surgical mask covers a banana

Can COVID-19 Actually Shrink Your Penis?

An advice seeker who wrote into Slate's "How to Do It" podcast claimed his penis shrank after having COVID

A profile shot of podcaster Joe Rogan. Doctors, scientists and educators condemned Rogan in open letter published in December 2021.

Doctors Publish Open Letter Condemning Joe Rogan's "Devastating" Impact on Public Health

Medical professionals are sick of Spotify allowing the podcaster to spread misinformation unchecked

Ben Schwartz and Sam Richardson in “The Afterparty,” premiering January 28, 2022 on Apple TV+.

The Best Movies, TV, Books and Music for January

“The Afterparty” aims to be the next “Only Murders in the Building”

Norman Mailer

A New Podcast Chronicles the Violent Crimes of Some of Literature’s Greatest Voices

The creators of "Penknife" discuss their show's first season, which centers on Norman Mailer, Jerzy Kosiński and Jack Henry Abbott

Donna Tartt

Donna Tartt Sends Legal Warning to "Once Upon a Time... At Bennington College" Podcast

This will all make a fantastic book some day

Victoria's Secret angels onstage at the brand's 2017 fashion show

Rival Victoria’s Secret Podcast Reveals Dark Side of the Brand, Including Jeffrey Epstein Ties

The "Fallen Angel" podcast is digging into the brand's dirtiest secrets

Pete Rose visits the Fox Business Network Studios wearing a white Cincinnati Reds hat and a green checker shirt with a white collar

Still Banned From Baseball for Betting, Pete Rose Starts Gambling Podcast

MLB's all-time leader in hits will host "Pete Rose's Daily Picks" for Quake Media starting this week

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is among the women of the new VS Collective

Victoria’s Secret Is Now … a Podcast?

"VS Voices" is the latest move in the company's most recent rebrand attempt

Mike Richards accepts the award for outstanding game show for The Price is Right at the 2016 Daytime Emmy Awards. The producer has been announced as the new host of Jeopardy! but a tainted past including offensive podcast comments have come to light.

The New Host of “Jeopardy!” Should Probably Go Ahead and Step Down

Sexist and other controversial comments Mike Richards made on a 2014 podcast have recently come to light

Siskel and Ebert

What Was It About Siskel and Ebert?

The podcast "Gene and Roger" delves into the sometimes-contentious relationship that catapulted two Chicago film critics to legendary status