Welcome to the latest episode of TechCrunch Mixtape with Megan Rose Dickey and myself. This week we talk about mental illness within the homeless population, specifically how people can help situations that are typically addressed by police. Neil Shah, CEO of Concrn, joined us in the studio to talk about the ups, downs and ups […]
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theSkimm is launching a daily news podcast offering contextualized, nonpartisan coverage
News media company theSkimm is delving further into podcasting, with the launch of its first daily news podcast called Skimm This, set to launch on March 4. Similar to how theSkimm’s morning newsletter helps people keep up with the latest goings-on in the world, the new podcast also aims to help readers quickly understand the […]
View More theSkimm is launching a daily news podcast offering contextualized, nonpartisan coverageOriginal Content podcast: Netflix’s ‘High Flying Bird’ mixes basketball, politics and impressive iPhone camerawork
“High Flying Bird,” the latest film from director Steven Soderbergh, isn’t an easy movie to categorize. For starters, it’s a basketball movie without any basketball. Instead, the story focuses on agent Ray Burke (played by Andre Holland), and his efforts behind the scenes during an NBA lockout. It becomes surprisingly political, portraying the pro sports […]
View More Original Content podcast: Netflix’s ‘High Flying Bird’ mixes basketball, politics and impressive iPhone cameraworkOriginal Content podcast: ‘The Breaker Upperers’ filmmakers know that breaking up is the worst
“The Breaker Upperers” kicks off with an ingenious premise: What if you could pay an agency to take care of your awkward romantic break-ups? And what if that agency was run by two longtime friends who are starting to drift apart? The film was a big hit in New Zealand last year and is now […]
View More Original Content podcast: ‘The Breaker Upperers’ filmmakers know that breaking up is the worstWill Ferrell brings back Ron Burgundy for iHeartRadio podcast
Will Ferrell is stepping back into his “Anchorman” role for a new podcast series produced by iHeartRadio and Funny or Die. The comedic series has already been picked up for two twelve episode seasons, with new episodes being released each Thursday. Re…
View More Will Ferrell brings back Ron Burgundy for iHeartRadio podcastWill Ferrell brings back Ron Burgundy for iHeartRadio podcast
Will Ferrell is stepping back into his “Anchorman” role for a new podcast series produced by iHeartRadio and Funny or Die. The comedic series has already been picked up for two twelve episode seasons, with new episodes being released each Thursday. Re…
View More Will Ferrell brings back Ron Burgundy for iHeartRadio podcastOriginal Content podcast: Netflix’s ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is lethally dull
Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and writer-director Dan Gilroy — who worked together on the creepy crime thriller “Nightcrawler” — have reunited for a new Netflix Original film, “Velvet Buzzsaw.” While “Nightcrawler” wasn’t perfect, it was tense and unsettling, filled with eerily beautiful shots of nighttime L.A., plus a career-best performance from Gyllenhaal. It’s hard to […]
View More Original Content podcast: Netflix’s ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is lethally dullWhy Spotify is betting big on podcasting
Podcasting revenues hit $314 million in 2017, according to a third-party survey released last summer. It’s a large number for what’s been historically regarded as a niche and difficult to monetize medium, but still pales in comparison to the additional $400-$500 million Spotify says it’s willing to spend on the space this year alone. Two […]
View More Why Spotify is betting big on podcastingEquity Shot: All about Slack’s confidential IPO filing
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Today we’re bringing back an old Equity format: The Shot. No, I haven’t started drinking again. Equity Shots are short takes on breaking news. And no news was more explosive recently than word that Slack has filed to […]
View More Equity Shot: All about Slack’s confidential IPO filingOriginal Content podcast: ‘You’ gives us obnoxious millennials and creepy stalkers
“You” first premiered on Lifetime last fall, but it’s moving to Netflix for its second season, making the show a Netflix Original — and fair game for the Original Content podcast. The series stars Penn Badgley of “Gossip Girl.” This time, plays Joe Goldberg, a charming, “nice guy” bookstore manager (the second episode is pointedly […]
View More Original Content podcast: ‘You’ gives us obnoxious millennials and creepy stalkersOriginal Content podcast: ‘You’ gives us obnoxious millennials and creepy stalkers
“You” first premiered on Lifetime last fall, but it’s moving to Netflix for its second season, making the show a Netflix Original — and fair game for the Original Content podcast. The series stars Penn Badgley of “Gossip Girl.” This time, plays Joe Goldberg, a charming, “nice guy” bookstore manager (the second episode is pointedly […]
View More Original Content podcast: ‘You’ gives us obnoxious millennials and creepy stalkersWill Ferrell’s Ron Burgundy has a new podcast and we have some questions
Breaking news, San Diego. KVWN Channel 4’s most iconic serious newsman is back and he’s kicking off his latest journalistic endeavor by asking some hard-hitting questions… to a chicken.
Legendary comedian Will Ferrell is revitalizin…