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Welcome back to the Podcast Daily Brief, yourgo-to update on the latest trends, tools, and
insights in the podcasting world.
I’m your host, AI Michelle, and this is aMagicPod, produced by PodcastAI.
Here are our top stories today…
First, Nova Entertainment partners with MattyJohns' Johns Media to expand podcast offerings.
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Second, ABC News sends podcast to radio for thefirst time with 'Start Here'.
Third, the United Kingdom's biggest podcastfestival, Crossed Wires, returns to Sheffield.
Fourth, recognizing excellence (00:39):
the Top 50 Over
50 Podcast Awards open for nominations.
Finally, Turnium Tech unveils next-generationuniversal edge device in a new podcast episode.
In a significant move within the podcastingindustry, Nova Entertainment has announced an
exclusive commercial partnership with JohnsMedia.
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This collaboration will see the popular'Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns' and 'The
Johns Family Podcast' join the Nova Podcastsnetwork.
The Matty Johns Podcast is already a part ofNova's existing lineup, and with these
additions, the network is set to expand itsreach even further.
'Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns' isexpected to feature candid discussions,
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high-profile guests, and unique insights fromMatty Johns and his son, Cooper.
Meanwhile, 'The Johns Family Podcast' promiseslisteners an unfiltered glimpse into the lives
of the Johns family, featuring Matty, his wifeTrish, and their sons Jack and Cooper.
Matty Johns, a former National Rugby Leagueplayer turned media personality and podcast
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host, expressed his excitement about thepartnership, saying, "We’re thrilled to be
partnering with Nova Podcasts.
We love making the podcasts and working with myfamily adds an extra special element to the
experience.
Those existing relationships allow for greaterinsights and flexibility.
Our reach and commitment to quality opens upendless opportunities for us to connect even
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more with our audience and work with afantastic array of brands.
Whether we’re sharing our passion for sport orinviting listeners into our family
conversations, this partnership allows us togrow our community in a way that’s both
authentic and exciting."
Johns Media, a full-service podcast productioncompany, offers a comprehensive range of
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services from concept to completion.
This includes graphics, production, socialmedia management, and brand alignment,
positioning it as a versatile player in thepodcasting landscape.
Nova Podcasts network is renowned for itsdiverse range of content sourced from various
publishers, making it accessible through theNova Player and other podcast platforms.
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This partnership not only expands Nova'scontent lineup but also enhances its ability to
reach a wider audience.
Nicole Bence, Nova Entertainment’s ChiefCommercial Officer, highlighted the
significance of this partnership, stating,"When you talk about significant talent, with a
significant audience connection, it’s difficultto go past Matty Johns.
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He is already one of the most trusted &recognisable voices in sport, but the addition
of Trish, Jack and Cooper creates a whole newdynamic, and importantly, introduces us to a
different side of Matty.
They all deeply understand their respectiveaudiences, and how to bring brands into the
conversation in an authentic and memorable way,which is what made this partnership such a
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natural fit for us."
ABC Audio is making waves in the podcastingworld by expanding its daily news podcast,
Start Here, to radio.
For the first time, listeners will be able totune into a syndicated weekend edition of Start
Here on ABC News Radio affiliates, beginningFebruary 21.
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The hourlong show, Start Here Weekend, willdelve into the week's top stories, hosted by
Brad Mielke.
This program promises in-depth conversationswith ABC News correspondents, experts, and
newsmakers, providing listeners with acomprehensive look at current events.
Start Here has already established itself as aformidable force in the podcasting landscape,
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ranking as the third-most downloaded ABCpodcast and boasting the highest listen-through
rate.
This move to radio marks a significantmilestone for ABC Audio, as it broadens the
podcast's reach and introduces it to a newaudience.
Listeners can continue to enjoy the Start Hereweekday editions on all podcast platforms or
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watch the show each morning on ABC News Live.
Liz Alesse, ABC Audio Vice President, expressedher enthusiasm about this new venture, stating,
"The expansion of Start Here into radioprogramming underscores ABC News’ dedication to
delivering engaging, insightful journalism.
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We’re committed to meeting audience demand forhigh-quality, trustworthy reporting anytime,
anywhere, and on any platform.
We’re excited to introduce new listeners toStart Here, extend the show’s multiplatform
reach, and further solidify ABC News’leadership in the audio space."
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Crossed Wires, the United Kingdom's biggestpodcast festival, is making its
much-anticipated return to Sheffield from the4th to the 6th of July.
This year's festival promises an excitinglineup, with "Help I Sexted My Boss" and "No
Such Thing As A Fish" confirmed as the firstheadliners.
The festival, which debuted last year, drewover 12,000 attendees to Sheffield's city
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center, featuring live podcasts, disc jockeysets, question and answer sessions, and fan
events.
Notable appearances included Katherine Ryan,Danny Robins, Katie Price, Romesh Ranganathan
and Tom Davis, Adam Buxton, SELF ESTEEM, andJon Ronson.
Crossed Wires was founded by some of the mostesteemed figures in British podcasting and live
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events, including Alice Levine, co-host of "MyDad Wrote A Porno" and "British Scandal"; Dino
Sofos, founder and chief executive officer ofPersephonica; and James O’Hara, co-founder of
Tramlines and Day Fever.
This year's festival is set to kick off with"Help I Sexted My Boss," hosted by etiquette
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expert William Hanson and disc jockey JordanNorth.
These fan favorites will take the stage atSheffield’s City Hall on Saturday, the 5th of
July.
Their 2024 tour sold out 15,000 tickets in justthree hours and was the world's first podcast
to be broadcasted into cinemas, making thistheir only live show of 2025.
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Another headliner, "No Such Thing As A Fish,"will bring its live show to City Hall on
Sunday, the 6th of July.
This podcast features QI researchers DanSchreiber, James Harkin, Anna Ptaszynski, and
Andrew Hunter Murray sharing bizarre andhilarious facts they have uncovered.
Since its inception in 2014, the podcast hasamassed 500 million listens, making it a
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cultural phenomenon.
The Crossed Wires Festival Fringe, which isfree and open to the public, will be larger
this year, with further details to be announcedsoon.
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authoritywill once again serve as the festival's
regional partner and host sponsor, withSheffield City Council providing funding for
the second year in a row.
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Oliver Coppard, South Yorkshire’s Mayor,praised last year's inaugural festival as a
tremendous success, stating, "Audiences fromacross South Yorkshire and beyond – including
me – enjoyed an incredible lineup of well-knownpodcasters and a vibrant free fringe.
The festival further underlined SouthYorkshire’s reputation as a hub for innovation,
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arts, and culture.
We know that the creative industries are partof South Yorkshire’s DNA.
They drive our economy and make South Yorkshirean even more exciting place to live."
Councillor Martin Smith, Chair of theCommunities, Parks and Leisure Committee at
Sheffield City Council, expressed hisexcitement about the festival's return, saying,
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"Following the success of last year’s premierCrossed Wires podcast festival, we are
delighted this event will be returning in 2025.
The event was a big success and boostedbusiness for the city, bringing people into our
city center and our local venues not only fromacross Sheffield, but from across the United
Kingdom and beyond.
Sheffield is a city of culture, which is whythis event is the perfect addition to our
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already thriving culture and events calendar.
It joins the likes of literary festival ‘Offthe Shelf’, documentary festival ‘Docfest’ and
several groundbreaking music festivals.
With such good company, it feels right that theUK’s flagship podcasting festival should call
us home too."
Tickets for the festival will be available fromthe Crossed Wires website starting this Friday,
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the 14th of February.
There’s a pre-sale going live at 11 a.m.
on Wednesday for those who have registered,with a link being sent via email.
Those eager to attend the United Kingdom'sflagship podcasting festival should mark their
calendars and get ready to secure their spotsfor what promises to be another unforgettable
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event.
Exciting news from the podcasting world asHardy House Media launches the Top 50 Over 50
Podcast Awards, a brand new initiativecelebrating the talent, wisdom, and impact of
podcasters aged 50 and above.
This awards event is dedicated to recognizingexperienced voices in the industry, showcasing
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the incredible contributions of mature creatorswho are shaping the podcasting landscape.
Starting today, nominations are officiallyopen, and we encourage you to nominate
podcasters over 50.
Podcasters themselves are also invited toregister their own podcasts for nomination.
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This is a unique opportunity to highlight theknowledge, expertise, and storytelling skills
of seasoned podcasters making a difference intheir fields and communities.
The nomination period will remain open untilFebruary 28, 2025.
Once this phase concludes, an esteemed panel ofjudges will evaluate the nominees using an
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objective scoring system to determine thewinners.
This ensures a fair and transparent selectionprocess that recognizes excellence based on
merit and impact.
But the Top 50 Over 50 Podcast Awards is morethan just an accolade.
It serves as a platform for podcasters toenhance their visibility, connect with a wider
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audience, and celebrate their achievementswithin the industry.
In a world where the name of an entiregeneration, Boomer, is often met with negative
connotations, this event aims to bring allgenerations together and highlight some of
Generation X's and Boomers' greateststorytellers.
Participating in these awards offers podcastersa range of benefits, including increased
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visibility, stronger industry connections, andenhanced credibility.
Podcasters can elevate their profiles, networkwith fellow creators and industry
professionals, and gain recognition as leadingvoices in their niches.
Key dates to remember include the nominationperiod, which runs now through February 28,
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2025, followed by the judging period from March1 to March 15, 2025.
The awards ceremony itself will take place onMarch 28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
The Top 50 Over 50 Podcast Awards willculminate in a hybrid event, allowing
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participants to join virtually or attend thein-person gala in Melbourne, Florida.
This special evening will bring togetherpodcasters, industry leaders, and supporters
for a night of recognition, networking, andcelebration.
Sponsorship opportunities are also availablethrough February 28, 2025.
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Sponsors will have the chance to align with aninfluential and growing audience while
supporting an initiative that valuesexperience, wisdom, and storytelling in
podcasting.
Turnium Technology Group is making headlineswith the launch of their latest podcast
episode, where they unveiled theirNext-Generation Universal Edge Device.
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This new device is set to revolutionize edgecomputing with its AI-powered capabilities and
innovative features.
In the podcast, Global Chief Executive OfficerDoug Childress and Vice President of Product
and Development Josh Hicks discuss thegroundbreaking appliance, which promises to
transform how edge computing is approached inthe industry.
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The Universal Edge Device is built on anIntel-based platform and incorporates advanced
technologies such as AI-driven dynamic trafficsteering and Post Quantum Cryptography.
This positions Turnium at the forefront ofinnovation in Software-Defined Wide Area
Networking and edge solutions.
The podcast episode reveals that the latestSoftware-Defined Wide Area Networking software
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version 7.x has moved beyond proof-of-conceptstages and is currently undergoing commercial
trials in key channel partners’ labs.
These trials have demonstrated remarkable datathroughput improvements, achieving nearly ten
times faster speeds on consumer chips andthirteen times faster on enterprise-grade chips
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compared to version 6.x.
The potential line-rate performance of this newsoftware can reach up to one hundred gigabits
per second.
Additionally, the software’s Management Serversupports an unprecedented node density of over
one hundred thousand nodes, setting a newbenchmark for Software-Defined Wide Area
Networking performance.
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Key features of the Next-Generation UniversalEdge Device include a subscription-based
appliance that combines advanced routing, edgeswitching, and firewall services into one
managed platform.
This streamlined management interface enablesquick and seamless addition of new products and
services for channel partners.
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Each device also features fingerprint biometricidentification linked to Turnium’s zero-touch
provisioning system, ensuring enhancedsecurity.
Furthermore, the device includes a secureremote management agent that communicates with
Turnium’s globaltwenty-four-seven-three-hundred-sixty-five
Security Operations Centre.
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This state-of-the-art device exemplifiesTurnium’s commitment to empowering its channel
partners with innovative solutions that addresstheir customers’ evolving needs.
The rollout of the Universal Edge Device marksanother milestone in Turnium’s mission to
redefine the edge computing landscape.
That wraps up today’s update on Podcast DailyBrief.
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