AN APRIL FOOL'S CONTEST (no, really) 

In the spirit of April Fool's, I want to play a game of two truths and a lie with all you Insiders. Of the three podcasts below, one is not a real show. If you can spot the "lie," I’ll share a podcast of your choosing on next week’s Pods On The Block. 

Reply to this email to submit your answers and I trust you to not Google (no cheating). 

Two Truths and a Lie: 

• "The Roundtable of Gentleman" is a comedy show that discusses the happenings of today's world "in illuminating detail." Every week, the gentleman gather around the table to share what they're "stinking on." The last episode featured a teenager in a bell tower and a donut eating contest that ended in an arrest. 
• "No Manager Available" is a satirical podcast featuring a group of college graduates on a road trip across America. Listeners follow their journeys as they spot and interview "specific types of disgruntled consumers" to better "understand where they're coming from." 
• "Voyage to the Stars" is a tabletop RPG podcast based in space. The show follows the "misadventures of a group of misfits" that are stuck on the "wrong side of a wormhole." 

LIGHT-HEARTED PODCASTS (for you) 

With the long weekend around the corner and today being April Fool's day, I am sharing light-hearted podcasts, some old and some new, for both children and the child inside you. 

• New: "The Office's" Rainn Wilson is Terry Carnation on "Dark Air with Terry Carnation." The dark comedy podcast follows the life of the late-night radio talk show host, Carnation as he discusses "bizarre topics [and] outrageous callers," all while dealing with "a mystery of his own." (Here's hoping this podcast isn't an April Fool's prank.) 
• New: "The Sketch Factor" is a scripted Spotify Original. The podcast tells the story of inventor, philanthropist, and billionaire Xander Szavost who is using his money to "finance a sketch comedy competition for his own amusement." 
• "Smartless" with comedians Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett listens in on conversations the hosts have with celebrity guests. The trio continues to amuse every episode while also sharing experiences "through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity." 
• "Fat Man Beyond" is a geek podcast hosted by comedians Kevin Smith and Marc Bernardin as they "passionately discuss the latest" in geekdoms. The latest podcast episode reviewed the new "Falcon and Winter Soldier" episode in real-time. 
• "Sh**ged Married Annoyed" is a show hosted by UK-based couple Rosie and Chris Ramsey. They say it's the only way they have a "conversation without being interrupted by a toddler." They discuss life, relationships, parenting, and annoyances, while answering questions from listeners and secret celebrities, every week. 

LIGHT-HEARTED PODCASTS (for the kids) 

Long weekends mean you'll need some ammunition to keep your kids entertained through it all, at least until the Easter Egg Hunt commences. Here's some shows to help: 

• "The Adventures of Power Dog in Dogland!" is a serial fiction podcast hosted by a mother and her six-year-old son that takes the listeners on "fantastical adventures of sweet dogs on a planet called Dogland." They dropped a 10-minute bonus episode for Easter. 
• "The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd" is an audio drama that's been releasing weekly episodes since 2004. This children's podcast teaches kids history and news through the adventures of Dr. Floyd as he uses brilliance to battle his "evil arch-nemesis, Dr. Steve."  
• "Curious Kid Podcast" is hosted by seven-year-old Olivia and her dad with the aim of "providing an educational and entertaining experience," no matter your age. They just wrapped up season five with a 14-min feature on the Liberty Bell. 
• For families who enjoy word-play, "Buttons & Figs" is a fun show. They released an April Fool's episode called "The War Of The Fools" which explores the history of today. 

EVENTS IN PODCASTING 

• The "world's largest podcast conference" Podcast Movement 2021 is happening Aug 3-6 in Nashville and virtually this year. The tickets are priced at their lowest right now; you can purchase your ticket here. They're also closing their speaker submissions tomorrow (Friday) so remember to submit your entry before then. 
• PodFest Expo, which is happening online, has yet to announce its dates. While the conference itself will be held in Orlando, it will be streamed live for registrants. The tracks they plan to run cover Creation & Launch to Monetization & Marketing. 
• The Podcast Business Journal is hosting a three-day virtual conference in July with the goal: "help you establish a podcasting strategy that’s worth your time and generates new revenue." 

QUICK HITS

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• Entercom Communications, which owns podcast production houses Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios, has rebranded; it has changed its name to Audacy, complete with a new logo.
• To celebrate April Fool's Day, Podnews released a special newsletter this morning. 
• Commonly referred to as "the IMDb of podcasts," Podchaser, is organizing #Reviews4Good: for every review and reply Podchaser will donate $0.025 to Meals on Wheels, an America-wide meal donation service for seniors. 
• Podcast hosting platform Libsyn has released the beta version of Libsyn 5. The new version promises the ability to publish podcasts from anywhere, detailed download statistics, website creation, and new options to customize podcast player embeds on websites. Access to this version is available here. 
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