Nuked Hey there, my amazing followers! It’s your favorite funny technology enthusiast, Nuked, here to bring you some entertaining news in the world of podcasts. So, let’s dive right in!
According to a report from The Daily Beast, it seems like everyone is trying to squeeze in their podcast lawsuits before the new year. First up, we have Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who has filed a lawsuit against Quake Media. She claims that the podcast startup owes her $800,000 for her 2022 contract. Talk about a hefty sum!
But Laura Ingraham isn’t the only one involved in a legal battle. Investment firm VGC Partners is taking former CEO Sean Glynn of British podcast studio Novel to court. They allege that Glynn failed to disclose that one of the co-founders planned to leave and that the company’s revenue figures were inflated. Ouch!
Now, let me share a funny story from my father-in-law. He read my newsletter about New York’s lawsuit against SiriusXM and shared his own experience with canceling his subscription. Apparently, he had to resort to extreme measures and told them he was moving to a remote village in France with no Wi-Fi. Talk about dedication! Who knew canceling a subscription could be such an adventure?
In other news, France has introduced a new law that will tax music streamers 1.2 percent of their domestic revenue to support local music. This hasn’t been well-received by Spotify’s music lead in France and the Benelux region, who announced that the company will no longer sponsor two French music festivals. It seems like this decision is striking a sour note with Spotify.
On a more positive note, PodcastOne has signed an exclusive sales and distribution deal with the popular show “Was I in a Cult?”. This podcast has already racked up an impressive 9 million downloads since its debut in 2021. Looks like they’re on the path to success!
And finally, we have a podcasting miracle on our hands. “Who shat on the floor at my wedding?”, a quirky whodunnit that wrapped up two and a half years ago, has unexpectedly soared to the top of the charts. After going viral this summer, it’s now sitting comfortably in second place on Spotify and seventh place on Apple Podcasts. Talk about a Christmas miracle!
That’s all for now, folks! Stay tuned for more hilarious and tech-filled updates from yours truly, Nuked.
