The Indian podcasting scene is getting more action packed by the day. Here’s issue #4 of Voices by Saif Omar.
Celebrating milestones!
Paisa Vaisa, the popular personal finance podcast, hosted by Anupam Gupta, completed 200 episodes. Here's to many more!
The Sponge Podcast - a very unique concept where, in each episode, author and veteran adman Ambi Parmeshwaran, discusses a chapter from his latest book 'Sponge: Leadership Lessons I Learnt From My Clients', aired its final episode completing the book. The podcast does a great job of complementing the book, if you haven't read the book yet, you should probably go get your copy now!
Hear us Out!
Suno India, the multilingual, multi-generational podcast platform focusing on socially relevant issues, has collaborated with Firstpost to bring you their latest podcast, 'The Lost Child'. The show is a thought-provoking series that aims to create awareness about the tragic state of child shelter homes in India and the ground realities of these young people. Here’s the trailer:
Voices of Freedom
This Independence Day, make your voice heard, make your voice stand out. Be a part of Hubhopper's ‘Bolo Azadi’ campaign to mark the 73rd anniversary of our country’s independence.
A message from the good folk of Hubhopper:
As a part of the Hubhopper family, we will love it if you join this movement and spread the word across to your friends and family. All you have to do is:
- Record your thoughts on *"What Does Freedom Mean to You"* (Video or Audio). WhatsApp to 74285 11993 or mail podcasters@hubhopper.in
- Share your voice and *spread the word* in your circles and your social media handles by sharing the link: https://podcasts.hubhopper.com/bolo-azadi
Podsites
If you are still on the fence about spending on a website for your podcast, Hubhopper now lets you create your a site fro your show with Hubhopper Studio.
In the news!
Stories from overseas!
The popular (and perhaps the only!) column reviewing Indian podcasts, Peace in a Pod, by Usha Raman in The Hindu, features the NRI Woman podcast - an endearing series of real-life stories of NRI women, brought to you by Ninorah and Bettina! Kudos!
Advertising is Dead!
Advertising is Dead, the podcast that covers the changes and developments in the business of advertising, branding, content, media is featured in a piece on Exchange4media. The host, Varun Duggirala talks about the journey of the podcast and insights into the brave new world of new media!
Football anyone?
As the new season of the English Premier League kicks off, IVM brings you a brand new show, ‘Football Shootball’. The show aims to bring you predictions, rumors, controversies, and match reviews of your favorite teams. Hosted by 3 friends and hardcore fans, the podcast promises 'in-depth analysis along with unhinged banter'. Here's a Mid-day piece on the show.
Opinions
Adage India features a number of local podcast and audio streaming in this piece about the growth of the podcast market and what it means to brands and marketers. The article includes insights from the good folk of Audioboom, IVM, Gaana, Spotify India, Aawaz.com, and other platforms and networks.
Sreeraman Thiagarajan, co-founder of Agrahyah technologies, writes about the death of internet videos and the comeback of the podcasts in this piece the Economic Times, likening podcasts to the aspen tree - Long live the Aspen!
India's got talent?
Pratidhwani, the creator of the popular audio thriller 'Karma is a witch' is looking for 'singers and instrumentalists' for its new audio series.