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06/17/2026

In this week’s newsletter: Would Jimi Hendrix ask you to ‘like and subscribe’? Bob Odenkirk & David Cross’ new doc makes us yearn for the days of pre-algorithmic art. Plus: recent This Is TV Now guest Bree Webber answers five interesting Qs, a digital drop from the Threat Issue, and some standout moments from our time at , including the awards roundup.

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06/03/2026

In this week’s newsletter: and answer 5 Qs about , the new podcast from Good Tape that is OUT NOW! Stella & Dane reflect on what it means to be an industry outsider vs. insider, and what’s giving them hope in the world of content these days.

Read all about it — plus, an interview with James Kim () of .fm, quality podbiz chatter, and some new shows we’re excited about. Sign up to get us in your inbox fortnightly, at GoodTape.com.

05/27/2026

is celebrating 25 years — and is ringing in #6, with its most expansive lineup to date including live events, world premieres, and — for the first time — a Showcase List, highlighting the year’s best in independent podcasting. But for a festival with deep historic ties to celebrity, Tribeca’s audio lineup reflects a commitment to craft over pure fame that feels almost defiant.

What makes Tribeca’s podcast program feel so intimate within the context of its flashy industry pedigree? spoke with Tribeca’s head of podcasts and audio about his approach to programming; and with past and present invited artists , .jana, , and about what makes Tribeca special.

Read “The Biggest Little Festival” at GoodTape.com.

05/20/2026

In this week’s newsletter from Good Tape: thoughts on managing paywalled content in a way that leaves everyone happy. Possible???

In April, announced that podcasters earned $629 million on the platform in 2025 (up 33% year over year and continuing to grow), making podcasts the largest content category by revenue on Patreon. It’s the rare positive industry signal that at least one system is working by design.

But running a successful paid tier is a constant balancing act, weighing free vs. paid content and making sure no audience segment feels cheated. We asked how he approaches it for his podcast “I Hate Bill Maher.”

Plus, news you can use on and submission deadlines, the new circuit, and we want your stories from !

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04/22/2026

Spring is here, and there’s something in the air. (No, not the pollen.) It’s pitch call time, and we want to hear your most experimental thoughts and electric takes; those ideas that refuse to settle. Our upcoming print issue 04 is all about ………...

🧪 CHEMISTRY 🧪

What makes a collaboration click or combust? Does chemistry have to be organic, or can it be crafted? Where does it arise in unexpected ways? Follow the above-linked guide for the types of writing we’re looking for, detailed info on rates, and what to include in your submission (link in bio).

All pitches for written and visual content are due on Friday, May 15 at 5 p.m. EST. Show us what you got!

04/09/2026

In this week’s newsletter: A brisk April rundown of things to do, see, listen to, and apply for. Highlights include the first annual Audiophile Conference from the Northwestern Medill School, a new podcast from Signal Awards, a different new podcast from Jad Abumrad and Jule Banville, a plug for Lauren Passell’s Podcast the Newsletter…

And a special shout-out to the Artemis II crew as well as a podcast from NASA where you can learn all about their journey.

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04/08/2026

Maybe you heard: according to atomic scientists, the Doomsday Clock now reads 85 seconds to midnight. That is… well, pretty terrifying. But there are more ways to prepare than mainlining news and hoping that whatever you just read wasn’t AI-generated.

Sometimes the best way to pre-visualize an uncertain future is by exploring it through fiction: specifically, dystopian fiction podcasts.

Check out “Apocalypse Preparedness Kit,” featuring the fine work of Mac Rogers Ella Watts Alex Nursall Emily Kellogg Stray Lungs Bryan DeGuire The Sonar Network 🎧🎙 Realm Mike Sacks, author Audacious Machine Creative and more!

Words by Katie Clark Gray with an assist from the entire Good Tape team, and the intrepid producers who shared recs. Art by Samantha Alanna Wittwer

Originally published in Good Tape Issue 03: The Threat Issue, now available in digital format at GoodTape.com.

03/25/2026

The biggest news out of this year’s iHeart Podcast Awards was that “Giggly Squad” took home Podcast of the Year. The show, hosted by Bravo alums-turned-media moguls Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo, beat out “Call Her Daddy,” “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” “Pablo Torre Finds Out” and more. (Though Poehler herself can’t be too mad about it, given that she’s teaming up with the duo on a new comedy series for Netflix.)

The real story here is that “Giggly Squad” works as a podcast for people who don’t listen to many podcasts — the audience on the outer edges of the funnel — while being under the radar for many in ‘prestige’ audio circles. In other words, it’s possible to be completely huge and totally off the radar at the same time.

Read about all this (link in bio) plus: is hiring, subs are open, and S2 is underway for “The Worst Podcast” from and .

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03/16/2026

Disillusioned with the rapidly commercializing podcast industry, audio-first industry veterans could have thrown in the towel. Instead, they called for a reset. Read Benjamin Cannon’s “Doubling Down on Audio,” featuring interviews with cofounder Julie Shapiro, ’s Dennis Funk, ’s Jackson Roach, and ’ Lauren Shippen.

Originally published in Issue 03: The Threat Issue, now available in digital format at GoodTape.com.

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03/02/2026

Check out our latest digital drop from “The Threat Issue” by contributor . Recognizing podcasting’s roots in traditional radio, “A Century-Long Conversation” dives into the long history that has informed the craft of our medium — with reflections by , , and . Now available at GiodTape.com

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