Podcast Week: Lamestream tackles Aussie media, LiSTNR returns to PNDA, Man of Many reflects
Award-winning journos Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell debut Lamestream, LiSTNR returns with season three of 1 in 5 Mothers, and Scott Purcell reflects on his Next of the Best Award win.
LiSTNR launches third season of perinatal mental health podcast
LiSTNR has launched the third season of its podcast 1 in 5 Mothers, 1 in 10 Fathers, created in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia.
Hosted by journalist Davina Smith, the eight-part series aims to destigmatise perinatal depression and anxiety (PNDA), a condition affecting one in five new mothers and one in ten new fathers in Australia.
Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell launch ‘Lamestream’ podcast challenging Australian media
Award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell have launched Lamestream, a new independent podcast and newsletter looking at the challenges facing the Australian media industry.
Produced in partnership with Acast, Lamestream aims to offer a bold alternative to legacy outlets, addressing issues such as collapsing trust in traditional news, the ABC’s shifting audience priorities, and the influence of global political trends on local media.
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Independent agencies risk stagnation without programmatic maturity, says Foxcatcher
As independent agencies continue to gain momentum across the media and advertising landscape, narrative around them is evolving.
According to Foxcatcher APAC’s newly appointed head of sales, Karan Kent, and Managing Director Marcus Betschel, the “rise of the independents” isn’t just a trend anymore, it’s a structural shift.
‘A chance to reflect’: Man of Many boss Scott Purcell on winning Mediaweek’s Next of the Best
Scott Purcell, co-founder of Man of Many, says winning at Mediaweek’s Next of the Best awards in 2024 was more than just a professional nod, it was a rare opportunity to take stock.
“I’ve now been involved in publishing for over 11 years. So it’s really nice to get that recognition,” he told Mediaweek in our podcast series in which we revisit last year’s winners. “It was really fun. We had a few radio DJs on our table who were cracking jokes. It was really good fun,” he said.
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