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Brown, Kane

Podcasts Delve into Raw Storytelling and Human Tales

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— 2 min read

The world of podcasting is thriving with unique series that cater to a wide range of interests. The Rated 18 Podcast, launched 10 months ago, has gained over 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, while also holding a sold-out live show at Leicester Square. Hosted by Kane Brown, Christopher Savage, and Uncle Percy, the podcast explores humorous and raw storytelling about life, dating, and everything in between, with notable guests including TV personality Zeze Millz, actor Richard Blackwood, and boxer Anthony Yarde.

Meanwhile, The Splendid Table, a podcast hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, delves into human stories and cultural identities surrounding food. With a rich history dating back to 1997, this weekly podcast features guests discussing various foodie topics and explores the roles food plays in our lives. On the other hand, Wondery's true-crime podcast Happily Never After, hosted by Heidi Joy Tretheway, tells the story of a murder mystery that mirrors the plot twists found in romance novelist Nancy Brophy's books.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rated 18 Podcast has gained over 50,000 subscribers on YouTube in just 10 months, with a focused topic range that includes life, dating, and relationships.
  • The podcast hosts, Kane Brown, Christopher Savage, and Uncle Percy, have been joined by notable guests such as TV personality Zeze Millz, actor Richard Blackwood, and boxer Anthony Yarde.
  • The Splendid Table podcast, hosted by Francis Lam, explores human stories and cultural identities surrounding food, with a rich history dating back to 1997 as a radio show.
  • The podcast features a diverse range of guests discussing foodie topics, including recipe chat and inspiration, and explores the roles food plays in our lives.
  • Wondery's Happily Never After true-crime podcast describes a murder mystery that mirrors the plot twists found in romance novelist Nancy Brophy's books.
  • Hosted by Heidi Joy Tretheway, a member of Nancy's writing club in Portland, the podcast brings first-hand insights to this mind-boggling tale.

Statistics:

  • The Rated 18 Podcast has been live for 10 months.
  • Over 50,000 subscribers have joined the podcast on YouTube.
  • The podcast hosts have been joined by guests such as Zeze Millz, Richard Blackwood, and Anthony Yarde.
  • The Splendid Table podcast has been running since 1997 as a radio show, with a current podcast format.
  • The latest episode of The Splendid Table features guests Kate Medley, a photojournalist who spent a decade documenting gas station food, and chefs Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson from award-winning veggiefocused LA restaurant Kismet.

Sources:

  • "Rated 18 Podcast Since the Rated 18 Podcast launched 10 months ago, it has managed to gain more than 50,000 subscribers on YouTube - where you can also watch each episode after it is first shared exclusively on the Patreon platform." (Source: Rated 18 Podcast)
  • "The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes for Curious Cooks & Eaters started as a radio show in 1997 before becoming a podcast, hosted by award-winning Chinese-American food journalist and cookbook editor Francis Lam." (Source: The Splendid Table)
  • "Happily Never After is a true-crime podcast which relays how when the author's husband Dan is found murdered at work and Nancy's life starts to mirror the plot twists found in her books, she quickly becomes the prime suspect." (Source: Wondery)

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