International Podcast Day - 5 Music Podcasts not to be missed
26 September 2019
Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM Wireless headphones are your perfect podcast companion
Sydney/Wedemark, September 27, 2019 – Podcasts are taking over the media landscape – in the US, the number of people having listened to a podcast in the last month has steadily increased over the last decade, leading to 32% in 2019[1] – reason enough to celebrate International Podcast Day on September 30th. Just grab your smartphone, download a podcast app - and don’t forget to put on the right headphones if you don't want to annoy those around you. Whether you’re on the train, on your way to university, running in the park, or relaxing at home after work – put on the new MOMENTUM Wireless headphones from Sennheiser and off you go. We are introducing five podcasts you should not miss out on below.
1 – The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory & Mal
Nicki Minaj, Chance the Rapper and Pusha T are only a small selection of the famous guests that have already taken part in this podcast. But the magic of it is, that it gives listeners so much more than just a regular hip-hop podcast. Former rapper Joe Budden, Jamil "Mal" Clay, Rory Farrell and Parks Vallely offer you a colorful mix of basketball, politics and discussions about social issues.
2 – Song Exploder
With guests from across the spectrum of genres and popularity, there’s something for everyone to enjoy when digging through this outstanding selection of more than 100 episodes. In each episode, the host and his guests analyze one particular song in detail, providing you with insights into the process of its creation and offering fascinating background knowledge that take you deeper into the music.
3 - Inspired
Each week hear from a different artists, on the stories and inspiration behind their songs. Hosted by Triple J mornings presenter, Linda Marigliano, one of the biggest voices in Australian music, with guests including Courtney Barnett, Tame Impala and Rüfüs Du Sol. They are short episodes, perfect for a quick break that take you inside each of the artists minds.
4 –Disgraceland
iHeartRadio and Jack Brennan’s podcast serves up a unique blend of true crime and stories about the most fascinating characters in the music business. In "Disgraceland", it's all about musicians who get away with murder, die an untimely death or just behave well outsides of society’s norms. The podcast tries to shed light on the background behind these extraordinary stories and is a must-listen for anyone who loves crime stories and music equally.
5 – Broken Record
The legendary producer Rick Rubin, New York Times best selling author Malcom Gladwell and journalist Bruce Headlam are the guys behind the informative Broken Record podcast. Discover stories about Barack Obama, the Roots and hear about many more fascinating experiences from Rubin´s life in this podcast.
The perfect podcast companion: Sennheiser's new MOMENTUM Wireless
Podcasts are perfect entertainment on the go. The new MOMENTUM Wireless headphones from Sennheiser enhance your favourite podcast with superior sound, while their remarkable craftsmanship and incredibly comfortable design ensure they are a treat to wear even for long listening sessions. Auto On/Off and Smart Pause features ensure you never miss a word: The new MOMENTUM Wireless headphones start up instantly when unfolded. When you take the headphones off, playback pauses and seamlessly resumes when you put the headphones back on. Three Active Noise Cancellation modes block out the outside world and let you fully immerse yourself in your favorite podcast. Alternatively, the Transparent Hearing function lets you enjoy your podcast and still be aware of your surroundings, if need be. Sennheiser’s new MOMENTUM Wireless is available as of now for $599.95 AU (MSRP). Find out everything you need you know at www.sennheiser.com/momentumwireless
Start your own podcast with Sennheiser
Feel inspired to start your own podcast? Sennheiser has teamed up with music producer, sound engineer and professional podcaster Marc Mozart to help podcast beginners get started: The tutorial series "How to Podcast" offers a free podcast guide to kick things off – from concept creation to tips on the right recording software and the best microphone to marketing your very own podcast. The video series and all further information are available here: www.sennheiser.com/how-to-podcast
Literature:
[1] Website (thepodcasthost.com). (March 12, 2019). Share of U.S. population that have listened to an audio podcast in the last month from 2008 to 2019 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 19, 2019, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/270365/audio-podcast-consumption-in-the-us/
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