Do you love podcasts? Are you always on the lookout for new ones to listen to? Or do you like learning more about the shows, how they’re created, and their hosts? You might get a kick out of Podsauce then.
Audacy recently announced the launch of Podsauce, a new multiplatform podcast discovery show that will cover the world of podcasting to help consumers find new series and can’t-miss episodes. It’s a one-hour show that stars Dax Holt and Alesha Reneé. Its goal is to go beyond simple recommendations. It gives viewers and listeners the inside scoop on new podcasts from the genre’s top talent and discovers hidden gems they might otherwise miss out on.
“With over two million active podcasts and nearly 50 million episodes worldwide, finding a podcast to listen to can be overwhelming. That’s where Podsauce comes in,” said Pam Russo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Digital, Audacy. “Through Alesha and Dax’s passion for this exploding medium, coupled with in-depth conversations with the people behind the content, Podsauce will give consumers a taste of top shows – both in our portfolio and beyond – and spotlight the very best in the world of podcasting.”
Let’s check out Podsauce as well as a couple of noteworthy episodes that will appeal to fans of horror and true crime.
About Podsauce
Every week, Holt and Reneé speak with podcast creators, bringing audiences closer to the celebrities, talent, and producers behind the podcasts, including:
- Kenny Mayne, former ESPN host
- Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee, hosts of The Band of Mothers Podcast
- Max Linsky, creator and host of 70 Over 70
- Nina Gilden Seavey, host of My Fugitive
- Courtney Armstrong, Stephanie Lydecker and Jeff Shane, hosts of The Piketon Massacre
- Trey Wingo, former ESPN Host and current host of Trey Wingo Presents: Half-Forgotten History
- As well as many more.
Podsauce started airing in both audio and video formats on July 29, 2021.
Two Notable Podsauce Episodes
Podsauce is already working in my opinion. I had never heard of The Boo Crew podcast or The Piketon Massacre podcast before Podsauce.
The Boo Crew Podcast is hosted by Leone D’Antonio, Trevor Shand, and Lauren Shand, who have discussions and conduct interviews covering all things horror.
The Piketon Massacre examines the most notorious mass murder in Ohio’s history, which happened on the night of April 21, 2016, in rural Pike County.
Podsauce featured both podcasts in the following episodes:
Episode 2
- [07:20] – Alesha’s podcast picks
- [10:50] – Interview with Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee from The Pump and Dump Show and Band of Mothers podcast. They discuss their background and how they got started, their live show, and how their podcast focuses on life through the lends of being a mom, from grocery shopping to sex. They also talk about how non-mothers can be a good resource to their mom-friends, what podcasts they’re listening to, and how they hate the term “self-care.”
- [24:30] – Dax’s podcast picks
- [30:15] – Interview with Trevor Shand from The Boo Crew. He discusses the 1st horror film that kept him up at night, comedic elements and social issues within horror films, and new projects he’s working on.
Episode 3
- [03:45] – Odd Pod of the Week
- [06:55] – Dax’s podcast picks
- [13:05] – Interview with Jeff Shane, Courtney Armstrong, and Stephanie Lydecker from The Piketon Massacre podcast. They discuss the murders and trials, as well as podcasts they recommend and the Masked Singer podcast.
- [31:15] – Alesha’s podcast picks
How to Enjoy Podsauce
Podsauce is available via Podsauce.com, as well as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.
Episodes can also be found on the Audacy app and anywhere podcasts are available. Select soundbites of the show – titled the “Podsauce Minute” – will also be heard across Audacy’s portfolio of 235 broadcast stations.
About Podsauce’s Hosts
During his 11 years at TMZ, Dax Holt quickly became one of the most recognizable faces of Warner Brothers’ hit daily entertainment show. While with TMZ, Holt earned two Emmy nominations for his work as a producer, and became their top on-air correspondent. Holt is now the host of the Hollywood Raw podcast and has appeared on various other programs such as “Access Hollywood,” “The Talk,” “Dish Nation,” and “Live! with Kelly.”
Alesha Reneé has appeared on “Girl Code,” “Guy Code,” “E! News,” “HotWyred,” “The 5ive,” and “106 and Park.” As an actress and television personality, Reneé has also been tapped by several brands to be the face and voice behind multiple campaigns, including Procter & Gamble’s “My Black is Beautiful” campaign and tour. She has been the host and spokesperson for McDonald’s “Men of McCafe,” a national community action initiative encouraging young men to be active in their community. Reneé has also been a longtime advocate for women’s empowerment, sitting on various boards such as WEEN and Hip Hop Sisters.
Check-In
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