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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.

Link in bio. And sign up to get us up in your inbox for free, at GoodTape.com.

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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02/18/2026

Since 2017, Brooklyn’s has claimed the February doldrums as its own, alleviating the seasonal depression of podcasters and fans with four days of live tapings, panels, and immersive installations. Find out what’s new for the 2026 fest in our On Air Fest preview “The Light Box Is On,” featuring interviews with festival founder & director , Bloomberg reporter and Business Summit host , and executive director of , Ami Thakkar of the . Read it now at GoodTape.com.

02/11/2026

In this week’s newsletter, we go long with about “The Interface,” a new tech-focused roundtable show by and co-hosted by Germain, Karen Hao, and Nicky Woolf. Germain chops it up with about “friction-maxxing,” the specter of TikTok censorship, and how every story is really a tech story, when you think about it.

We also bring you a new digital drop from “The Threat Issue,” a call for pitches from , and a brief musing on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl triumph. Link in bio.

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01/28/2026

Not so long ago, deeply sourced and reported climate podcasts like “Drilled,” Ripple,” and “How to Save a Planet” were plentiful and popular. What happened to them, and to the funding for this critical beat? Journalist and climate podcaster dug into it for her piece “Where Have All The Climate Podcasts Gone?” Featuring interviews with fellow climate journalists Amy Westervelt, David Leffler, Dan Leone, and Olga Loginova.

Originally published in Good Tape Issue 03: The Threat Issue, now available for your tree-free digital consumption at GoodTape.com.

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01/14/2026

New year, new digital drop from Good Tape’s Issue 03: The Threat Issue! It’s our most requested article so far: ’s cover story on the illustrious : “Nicole Byer is the Real Deal.” Delightful, sharp, and candid as ever, Nicole shares the story of her rise to podcast queendom, which started with an edible at LAX and spawned a veritable multiverse of comedy shows.

Read why Nicole isn’t interested in recreating the manosphere, why she’s so often propositioned by fans after shows, and why she’s never been afraid to evolve… at GoodTape.com.

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12/17/2025

Why, if it isn’t the final Good Tape newsletter of 2025 — time flies when you’ve been listening to 30,674 minutes of podcasts, according to Pocket Casts wrapped. (Or was that just us?)

To help us put a bow on the year, asked our community to share with us their nominees for “The Most ‘2025’ Episodes of 2025.” Meaning, the episodes that best defined the year in politics, art, tech trends, and culture. Thanks to Lauren Passell, Ben Richardson, Amanda McLoughlin, Eleanor Hyde, Miah Hardy, Nichole Hill, Andrew Callaway, Caila Litman, H Conley, Steph Colbourn, Meggan Ellingboe for their takes!

Check out link in bio for episode links and our 2025 wrap up!

12/16/2025

Palestinians in Gaza need our direct support as Israel continues its aggression through daily ceasefire violations. Here are some trusted organizations you can donate to that are meeting the basic needs of daily life with dignity and care.

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