by Aimi Knowling Simplecast Nov 17, 2022 • 3 min read Photo by Yingchou Han on Unsplash “Are you a speaker?” a small, yet firm voice asked me as I approached the check-in table. Name badges were displayed and being carefully checked off by a volunteer and their child as people arrived. And this child was keeping the line moving. “A speaker,” I said, and with that I got my badge (and maybe a small smile) and was on my way. This was the start to my first Afros & Audio Podcast Conference, now in its fourth year and taking place in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. What ..read more

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Create a blog post subtitle that summarizes your post in a few short, punchy sentences and entices your audience to continue reading. Welcome to your blog post. Use this space to connect with your readers and potential customers in a way that’s current and interesting. Think of it as an ongoing conversation where you can share updates about business, trends, news, and more. “Do you have a design in mind for your blog? Whether you prefer a trendy postcard look or you’re going for a more editorial style blog - there’s a stunning layout for everyone.” You’ll be posting loads of engaging content ..read more

on Podcast Movement, Capitalism Versus Community, and How to Plan Events "With Intention" Interview: Afros and Audio Founder Talib Jasir This has been edited for clarity and length. “Skye: What’s your take on the Podcast Movement/Daily Wire situation? Talib: I don’t know the organizers, so I can’t place any concrete judgment on them, but if the two organizations weren’t aligned, then the first misstep was selling a booth to The Daily Wire. If I bring in a sponsor, there is an expectation that there will be representation. If I was afraid of that representation in any way, it wouldn’t be a gam ..read more

Francisca Sequeira August 25, 2022 In a recent academic article titled, “Power To The Podcasts: Publics, Opinions, And The Economy Of Black Podcasts,” the author, Tegan R. Bratcher, notes that podcasts have been increasingly prevalent in the media landscape since the early 2000s. Additionally, many media outlets are calling podcasts the “next big thing” in entertainment. The article explores Black podcasts, in particular, the manner in which they relate to public opinion, culture and rhetoric, social media, the history of Black media and strategic communications in general. Bratcher asserts t ..read more

by Aimi Knowling Simplecast Nov 17, 2022 • 3 min read Photo by Yingchou Han on Unsplash “Are you a speaker?” a small, yet firm voice asked me as I approached the check-in table. Name badges were displayed and being carefully checked off by a volunteer and their child as people arrived. And this child was keeping the line moving. “A speaker,” I said, and with that I got my badge (and maybe a small smile) and was on my way. This was the start to my first Afros & Audio Podcast Conference, now in its fourth year and taking place in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. What ..read more