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"Poduty and the News," hosted by Jeff Revilla, is your go-to roundup of the latest buzz in the world of live podcasting. Every episode, Jeff brings listeners a fresh blend of stories, updates, and events highlighting how podcasts are shaping communities, promoting creativity, and changing how we connect with stories and each other. If you’re passionate about podcasting—whether you’re a creator, a fan, or just curious—this show keeps you in the know with a lively dose of news, commentary, and inspiring examples from the field.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Managing Madrid Live in Toronto:
  https://www.managingmadrid.com/2025/5/5/24424179/managing-madrid-live-podcast-in-toronto-may-10th
  Jeff kicks off with a recap of the Managing Madrid podcast’s live event in Toronto, hosted by Keon Sobhani and Lucas Navarrett. The show featured expert analysis, tactical breakdowns, and a fan Q&A, showing how sports podcasts can build strong in-person communities for their listeners.

• NOFO Live – Long Island’s North Fork in Focus:
  https://jameslanepost.com/nofo-live-with-sunita-narma-tracy-kessler-celebrates-the-north-fork/05/05/2025/Hamptons-News-Happenings
  Next up, Jeff spotlights NOFO Live, a podcast celebrating the food, wine, and culture of Long Island’s North Fork. Hosted by Sunita Norma and Tracy Kessler, this show brings local chefs, winemakers, and community figures together for relaxed conversations, highlighting the power of podcasts to bring people together and promote regional heritage.

• Spotify’s Public Play Counts:
  https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/06/spotify-now-shows-how-many-times-people-listened-to-podcast-episodes/
  In podcasting news, Jeff discusses Spotify’s new feature that now publicly displays the play counts of individual podcast episodes—starting with their original and licensed content and set to roll out to all podcasts. He explores the implications for podcast discoverability and transparency, plus questions about what exactly counts as a ‘play.’

• NPR Student Podcast Challenge:
  https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5387757/student-podcast-challenge-deadline-extension
  Jeff shares news about NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge, which has extended its submission deadline to May 25th. Open to middle and high school students, this nationwide contest encourages young creators to tell their stories through audio and receive national recognition, with resources and lesson plans available to help them get started.

• Upcoming Live Podcast Events:
  https://events.poduty.com/
  The episode wraps with updates on live podcast events at the Poduty Live Podcast Theater—including improv workshops for podcasters (May 24), Super Party Central (June 7), the theater’s one-year anniversary celebration (June 14), and the return of fan-favorite shows like "Crips and Corks" and "Savage Unfiltered." Jeff also plugs Poduty Fest 2025, a two-day celebration bringing together over 30 podcasters and fans.

Whether you’re looking to catch up on the latest industry moves, explore new podcast concepts, or get inspired by live events, this episode of "Poduty and the News" offers a little something for every podcast enthusiast.

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