October 1, 2024
UPDATE
Apple Podcasts spotlights narrative sequence
A brand-new chart, class, and celebration of important sequence launches as we speak solely on Apple Podcasts
Immediately, Apple Podcasts is elevating sequence — narrative exhibits with episodes meant to be listened to so as — that captivate listeners throughout a number of genres. Apple Podcasts is launching a brand new Prime Collection chart that will probably be up to date repeatedly and options the highest 100 sequence, making it the primary chart for sequence exhibits ever created. Moreover, a brand-new Collection class will assist listeners discover and uncover exhibits they’ll love. Lastly, Apple Podcasts editors will introduce Collection Necessities, recognizing and celebrating one sequence every month that greatest defines the class, starting with Ghost Story, an authentic restricted sequence from Wondery and Audacy’s Pineapple Road Studios.
“Serialized podcasts are among the most impactful exhibits in podcasting, that includes charming voice expertise and best-in-class writing and sound design. They’re the tales we will’t cease fascinated with and are speaking about even years later,” mentioned Ben Cave, Apple’s world head of Podcasts. “We’re thrilled to have fun this unbelievable catalog with a brand new Prime Collection chart, Collection class, and Collection Necessities on Apple Podcasts, making it simpler for listeners to find their subsequent favourite present.”
“I dwell for tales in any type — books, TV segments, documentaries, motion pictures, graphic novels… any story, any type. However I’m by no means extra dialed right into a story than when I’m hooked on a podcast sequence,” mentioned Rachel Maddow, host of MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Presents: Bag Man and Rachel Maddow Presents: Extremely. “There’s simply one thing a few single story — one voice, a sustained narrative that builds from episode to episode after which to an ending. We’re wired to not simply be taught issues this fashion, however to really feel them, too. For my sequence Extremely and Bag Man, I’ve heard from so many individuals that these large historic and political tales grew to become for them not simply relatable, however emotional. I actually suppose that many of the greatest tales take longer than one sitting to inform — and that the very best tales on the planet proper now are being informed in podcast sequence.”
“Making a brief sequence requires such a monumental quantity of labor and dedication that I need to bow to the audio producers of the world who nonetheless do it,” mentioned Jad Abumrad, creator of Radiolab, Extra Good, and Dolly Parton’s America. “I’m glad to listen to that Apple Podcasts is supporting these vital exhibits and the producers who make them. I can’t wait to discover their picks and discover inspiration.”
Prime Collection Chart
Apple Podcasts is introducing a Prime Collection chart, making it the primary chart for serialized exhibits within the business. This new chart affords listeners a devoted house to find their subsequent favourite sequence present, whereas celebrating the creators who’ve developed among the hottest and trending exhibits on Apple Podcasts. Collection exhibits make up the vast majority of the most-shared and high new exhibits every year. As with all different charts on Apple Podcasts, Prime Collection will probably be up to date repeatedly.
Collection Necessities
Collection Necessities will highlight the top of podcasting, celebrating the best storytelling and the medium’s best achievements. Every month, Apple Podcasts’ editors will acknowledge one present that captivates listeners and demonstrates masterful storytelling, creative excellence, a definite creator’s voice and imaginative and prescient, and distinctive craft. In its featured month, every Collection Necessities choice will probably be offered utterly ad-free in its entirety on Apple Podcasts.
Ghost Story, hosted by seasoned journalist Tristan Redman, was chosen as the primary Collection Important choice for its compelling and timeless story, which intertwines Redman’s private household historical past along with his personal want for fact. The present spans a number of genres — together with true crime, private narrative, and historic story — charming a broad vary of audiences.
“Restricted sequence exhibits like Ghost Story permit Wondery a possibility to work with among the greatest journalists and storytellers, discovering new voices and tales to propel this medium ahead,” mentioned Jen Sargent, Wondery’s CEO. “Apple Podcasts’ Collection Necessities are extremely thrilling and progressive as they shine a lightweight on and have fun these compelling tales, driving extra discoverability and bringing in new audiences.”
“We’re thrilled that Apple Podcasts has chosen Ghost Story to be the primary Collection Important,” mentioned Redman. “After only a yr, to be thought of for this assortment is particular. We’re all after tales that pull us in. Lengthy-form sequence podcasts do this; they should be celebrated.”
This gripping story begins with a childhood bed room haunting, turns into an investigation right into a Nineteen Thirties homicide, and concludes with a meditation concerning the dangers and rewards of unearthing household historical past. The story options murder detectives, ghost hunters, and even psychic mediums, in addition to the individuals closest to the investigation — members of the Dancy household, together with Tristan’s brother-in-law, the actor Hugh Dancy — talking for the primary time concerning the murders.
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