Janine Allis on the superwoman she ain’t
For people wanting the truth about starting a business, crafting a career, having a family and managing to fit it all in, the second season of PodcastOne’s Superwomen We Ain’t should answer a lot of questions.
The podcast is hosted by Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice, and Gram Consulting Group founder Margie Hartley.
The series busts through plenty of myths surrounding the business world and success, including the hosts revealing they ain’t superwomen!
The hosts share their personal journeys, failures and successes and discuss tips on the challenges of being a business woman in the modern world.
Regarding the choice of collaborator on this podcast, Allis told Mediaweek:
“Margie is the friend of a friend who I have known for ages. She is an experienced executive coach and she really helps a lot of big corporates to understand their overall leadership strategy. She was a perfect partner for me on these podcasts.
“We wanted the podcast to be really honest,” added Allis.
“The title came from my reaction when people come up to me telling me how inspirational I have been. I am honoured when they say that, but then they tend to be surprised when they find me down-to-earth and very approachable.”
The prolific pair have delivered nine episode to PodcastOne in the show’s second season.
“We recorded the episodes over three days. On the first day Margie was jet-lagged and I had a horrible flu. We only did a couple that day. On the next two days we finished them off.”
See also Mediaweek Morning Report tomorrow. Janine Allis talks motivation, bullshit, time management and we ask about retirement plans.
Listen to Superwomen We Ain’t here.
Spotify shopping spree continues with Parcast
Spotify this week announced that it is acquiring Parcast, a US storytelling-driven podcast studio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Since its founding in 2016, Parcast has launched 18 premium podcast series including Serial Killers, Unsolved Murders, Cults and Conspiracy Theories and the studio’s first fiction series, Mind’s Eye.
Parcast will bring to Spotify its curated library of produced shows and their audiences.
Parcast has more than 20 new shows slated to launch later this year.
Last month Spotify purchased Gimlet Media and its podcasts and also Anchor, a company that allows users to record their own podcasts.
Merrick Watts hosting true crime podcast for News Corp & Nova
Former Nova and Triple M radio host Merrick Watts is the host of a new podcast series, Police Tape, created by News Corp Australia in partnership with Nova Entertainment.
The series features real cops, with true stories, in their own words, launching on Friday 29 March.
In this new series, host Watts speaks with some of Australia’s most senior and recently retired police officers, who have rarely spoken openly about their involvement in Australia’s most high-profile crimes. It also includes some gripping cases the public has never heard of.
Featuring blow-by-blow descriptions of the moments that mattered, Police Tape uncovers the investigators’ thoughts and gut feelings about each case, with every decision and terrifying moment documented on tape. The first-hand accounts feature in each episode of Police Tape, which was recorded at The Justice & Police Museum at Circular Quay (Australia’s oldest station and courthouse).
Read more about Police Tape on mediaweek.com.au here.
Spear Creek another from True Crime Australia
The Courier-Mail has launched a new true crime podcast under the True Crime Australia brand. Called Spear Creek, the podcast covers the recently re-opened investigation into unsolved 1978 murders of Karen Edwards, Tim Thomson and Gordon Twaddle.
Kate Kyriacou, crime editor at The Courier-Mail said former detectives Neil MacKenzie and Jim O’Donnell have spoken of the horrifying moment the helicopter they were using in the original investigation plummeted to the ground, exploding on impact and showering them with fuel.
The case is currently being reviewed by homicide detectives, who say they are confident it can be solved.
2SER’s Think podcast series returns
2SER’s international award winning Think podcast series has returned for 2019, and continues to peer into the not-too-distant future asking timely questions.
“The Think series showcases 2SER’s commitment to digital-first podcast content,” said Martin Walters, managing director of the Sydney community radio station. “The award winning producers aren’t afraid to take listeners out of their comfort zone when looking at ideas of the future which are actually unfolding right now. The Think suite is also an outstanding demonstration of the quality of audio content that 2SER creates in conjunction with UTS.”
Think hosts Jake Morcom and Cheyne Anderson
The Think suite of podcasts is made up of Think: Digital Futures, Think Business Futures and Think Sustainability.
The Think series is being broadcast weekly on 2SER 107.3 FM and DAB+ from 10am Sundays as a new program – The Think Hour.
Podcast Week: My Top 5
A new weekly feature with media people choosing their favourite recordings.
Send an email to [email protected] if you’d like to take part.
Katy Eng, Director of Content Strategy, OMD Australia
Ted Talks Daily
If you’re a fan of Ted Talks or you’ve ever been to TedX, this is a natural podcast to get into. It has super short 8-15 minute episodes so it’s great if you don’t have much time.
Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations
I’m a walking cliché, but Oprah is my girl. I listen to this in the morning when I’m getting ready and it makes me more present, empathetic and conscious throughout my day.
The High Low
A British friend at OMD turned me onto this one. These gals are fiercely smart and opinionated. They have great recommendations for what to be reading, watching and listening to each week (not sure where they get the time to do it all though!).
Amy Schumer Presents 3 Girls, 1 Keith
This podcast isn’t for everyone but if you’re into lowbrow American comedians…look no further. Also, from a geeky content strategy perspective, they actually segue way into branded host reads pretty creatively, which I appreciate.
Desert Island Discs
I guess this counts as a podcast these days? Such an amazing BBC concept that’s been kickin’ since 1942. I read on the Wikipedia page that “Ode to Joy” was the most requested piece of music by the castaways!
James Hier, Chief Growth & Product Officer, Wavemaker Australia
Hardcore History by Dan Carlin
When I grow up I want to be a history teacher just like him.
Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway
For intelligent rants about the tech industry (and reinforcing the incompatibility of ethics and having billions).
Nick Bilton’s Inside the Hive
My go-to when I’m looking for my next book to read on all things popular culture and world affairs.
Mitch Joel’s Six Pixels of Separation
As above, for when I’m looking for the best reads on business and trends.
Recode Media with Peter Kafka
He asks the best questions.
