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Our goal is to create a consistent source of exciting news, bridging the gap between deep industry insights and the cultural moments happening every week in podcasting. In this issue, you'll find updates on Khloé Kardashian's new video podcast on X, Donald Trump's appearance on the All In podcast, and the controversy surrounding JJ Redick's new role as Lakers head coach. Plus, insights into Spotify's latest features and iHeart's rise in the podcast sales network rankings.

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Podcast Industry Highlights 📰

This week, we've got some thrilling updates in the podcasting world that you won't want to miss:

• 📹 Khloé Kardashian to Launch Video Podcast on X

• 🎙️ Donald Trump on the All In Podcast

• 🚀 Spotify Surpasses 250K Video Podcasts

• 🏀 JJ Redick-LeBron James Connection on "Mind the Game" Podcast

• 📈 iHeart Tops Triton's Podcast Sales Networks

Khloé Kardashian to Launch Video Podcast on X 🌍

PAVE Studios’ OpenMind is producing the Kardashian video podcast, with Max Cutler serving as executive producer. The series aims to offer thought-provoking and meaningful conversations, aligning with OpenMind’s mission to ignite curiosity and broaden perspectives. This new podcast is a testament to the growing trend of high-profile personalities entering the podcasting space.

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Donald Trump on the All In Podcast 

After months of saying former US President Donald Trump would appear on the All-In podcast, the hosts finally landed their man.Trump is the official guest on this week’s show, released Thursday. The booking confirms the show’s status as an emerging voice in politics with Silicon Valley flavor. All-In’s hosts — venture capitalists David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya and Jason Calacanis, and entrepreneur David Friedberg — mostly discuss technology trends, but also give their takes on regulation, policy and elections with some chatter about poker in between. Read more.

Spotify quietly lets all podcasters upload videos, surpasses 250K shows 💼

Spotify has quietly rolled out a new feature allowing non-hosted podcasters to upload videos directly to the platform. This expansion, which has increased the number of video podcasts on Spotify to over 250,000, reflects the company's commitment to enhancing the podcasting experience by providing creators with more tools to engage their audiences.

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JJ Redick-LeBron James connection, explained: Did podcast co-host play a role in Lakers coaching decision? 🔗

JJ Redick and LeBron James explore their love for basketball on the "Mind the Game" podcast, produced by LeBron and Maverick Carter's "Uninterrupted." Amid Redick's recent appointment as the Lakers' head coach, the podcast has sparked debates, blending insightful basketball discussions with Redick's transition from player to coach.

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Triton’s Ranking Of Top Podcast Sales Networks Has New No. 1 As iHeart Joins Ranker 🌐

The iHeartPodcast Audience Network has debuted at the top of Triton Digital’s ranking of the biggest podcast sales networks in the U.S., boasting over 33,000 podcasts and surpassing SiriusXM. With average weekly users exceeding 18.6 million and weekly downloads reaching 67.4 million, iHeart's entry marks a significant milestone in the podcasting industry.

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Podcast Recommendations 🎧

This week, we're bringing you must-listen podcasts featuring in-depth conversations with top influencers and thought leaders. Dive in and get inspired by these top picks!

🎤 Donald Trump on the All In Podcast

Former US President Donald Trump joins the All In podcast for an insightful conversation with hosts David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, and David Friedberg. They discuss a range of topics including technology trends, policy, regulation, and the current political landscape, blending Silicon Valley insights with political discourse.

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• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

🧠 David Sacks & Evan Owen on The Casey Adams Show

David Sacks and Evan Owen, co-founders of Glue AI, join Casey Adams to discuss their innovative chat app designed to revolutionize workplace communication. This episode dives into how Glue AI combats 'Slack channel fatigue' with its unique thread-based system and powerful AI integrations. David Sacks, who has previously been on Casey's show, returns to share more about his latest venture.

• YouTube

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

Palmer Luckey on Impaulsive

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Palmer Luckey joins the boys to discuss selling Oculus Rift for $2B, building a real-life Iron Man suit, Logan Paul vs. Hillary Clinton, USA in WW3, the GameStop takeover, time-traveling aliens, and more. This episode promises a mix of tech innovation and intriguing personal anecdotes.

• YouTube

• Spotify

• Apple Podcasts

The State of AI with Marc & Ben

In this latest episode on the State of AI, Ben and Marc discuss how small AI startups can compete with Big Tech’s massive compute and data scale advantages, reveal why data is overrated as a sellable asset, and unpack all the ways the AI boom compares to the internet boom.

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