Michelle welcomes listeners to this episode of Michelle's Podcast News, diving into the latest developments in the podcasting world. She discusses the growth in podcasting, highlighted by SiriusXM's 2024 Trends Report, and examines the role of creators and diversity in the industry. The episode explores the binge model and audience engagement strategies, alongside insights into brand collaborations and the emergence of new voices. Michelle introduces the new comedy podcast 'Platanito World and Shiky' and 'Desi Roots & Routes' from the Roundglass India Center. The episode also features CronkiteLIVE's insights on podcast scoring, before concluding with closing remarks.

(0:00) Welcome and Introduction

(0:23) Growth in Podcasting and SiriusXM 2024 Trends Report

(1:12) Creators and Diversity in Podcasting

(3:26) Binge Model and Audience Engagement Strategies

(5:36) Brand Collaborations and New Voices

(6:52) New Comedy Podcast 'Platanito World and Shiky'

(11:51) 'Desi Roots & Routes' from Roundglass India Center

(16:21) CronkiteLIVE on Podcast Scoring

(18:14) Closing Remarks