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Maron Concludes 16-Year Run of Influential Interview Series Marc Maron released the final episode of “WTF” on October 13, featuring former President Barack Obama as his closing guest. The comedian launched the show in 2009 during a career downturn, building one of podcasting’s most influential interview series through emotional honesty and garage-studio intimacy. Maron, now 62, indicated he’s ready to live without the production urgency that drove 1,686 episodes, thanking longtime producer Brendan McDonald and millions of listeners. Obama counseled Maron on creative transitions, advising him to avoid rushing into new projects and find purpose that serves his creative needs without replicating past patterns.
Television Personalities Launch Business Venture Documentation Series Ben Shephard and Joel Dommett premiered “The Business Men” on October 14 through Sony Music, documenting their attempt to launch a male skincare brand. The weekly YouTube and podcast series captures every meeting, misstep and milestone as the television hosts navigate product development toward a real launch deadline. Shephard, known for This Morning and Good Morning Britain, brings wellness expertise from his “Fit at 50” initiative, while comedian Dommett of The Masked Singer contributes creative direction. A free Patreon tier offers subscribers decision-making input through polls and access to extended business planning content.
Research Reveals Strong Listener Preference for Frequent Publishing Schedules The Podcast Study from Point-To-Point Marketing and Strategic Solutions Research found 70% of listeners prefer new episodes at least twice weekly, with 25% wanting daily releases. The survey of 1,200 U.S. adults ages 18-54 who listen monthly showed nearly 90% consume content weekly or daily, indicating podcasting’s integration into routine habits. Strategic Solutions Research Partner Hal Rood noted frequent releases help shows become embedded in listeners’ daily routines, similar to habitual behaviors. Point-To-Point Marketing CEO Tim Bronsil emphasized consistent publishing builds emotional and habitual audience bonds while contributing to algorithmic visibility on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
Bloomberg Launches Global Interview Podcast with Veteran Broadcaster Mishal Husain debuts “The Mishal Husain Show” on October 17 as Bloomberg Weekend’s flagship podcast, featuring in-depth conversations with newsmakers, leaders and cultural figures. The series builds on Husain’s existing Bloomberg Weekend interviews launched in May with Elon Musk, which have included UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Shonda Rhimes and Jesse Armstrong. Episodes will appear in both audio and annotated text formats on Bloomberg.com and the Bloomberg Terminal. Bloomberg Weekend executive editor Katherine Bell cited Husain’s curiosity and fearlessness as essential qualities for navigating complex global issues.
Political Analysis Series Expands with Media Mogul Biography Mini-Series The Rest Is Politics launched “Murdoch,” a four-episode mini-series examining Rupert Murdoch’s seven-decade media empire, available exclusively to Plus tier subscribers starting October 10. Murdoch biographer Michael Wolff joins Alastair Campbell—former ally and later target of Murdoch’s press—to explore the intersection of politics, power and media that defined Murdoch’s career. The series traces Murdoch’s trajectory from inheriting a single Australian newspaper to building a global empire spanning Fox News and film studios, examining his influence on world leaders including President Donald Trump. Production company Goalhanger plans an additional “The Rest Is...” series launch for late November.
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