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
At present, Apple Podcasts is elevating sequence — narrative exhibits with episodes supposed to be listened to so as — that captivate listeners throughout a number of genres. Apple Podcasts is launching a brand new Prime Sequence chart that shall 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 Sequence class will assist listeners discover and uncover exhibits they’ll love. Lastly, Apple Podcasts editors will introduce Sequence Necessities, recognizing and celebrating one sequence every month that finest defines the class, starting with Ghost Story, an authentic restricted sequence from Wondery and Audacy’s Pineapple Road Studios.
“Serialized podcasts are a few of the most impactful exhibits in podcasting, that includes fascinating voice expertise and best-in-class writing and sound design. They’re the tales we are able to’t cease excited about and are speaking about even years later,” stated Ben Cave, Apple’s world head of Podcasts. “We’re thrilled to have fun this unimaginable catalog with a brand new Prime Sequence chart, Sequence class, and Sequence Necessities on Apple Podcasts, making it simpler for listeners to find their subsequent favourite present.”
“I reside 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,” stated 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 study issues this manner, however to really feel them, too. For my sequence Extremely and Bag Man, I’ve heard from so many individuals that these massive historic and political tales grew to become for them not simply relatable, however emotional. I actually suppose that a lot of the finest tales take longer than one sitting to inform — and that the perfect tales on the planet proper now are being advised in podcast sequence.”
“Making a brief sequence requires such a monumental quantity of labor and dedication that I have to bow to the audio producers of the world who nonetheless do it,” stated Jad Abumrad, creator of Radiolab, Extra Good, and Dolly Parton’s America. “I’m glad to listen to that Apple Podcasts is supporting these important exhibits and the producers who make them. I can’t wait to discover their alternatives and discover inspiration.”
Prime Sequence Chart
Apple Podcasts is introducing a Prime Sequence chart, making it the primary chart for serialized exhibits within the trade. This new chart presents listeners a devoted house to find their subsequent favourite sequence present, whereas celebrating the creators who’ve developed a few of the hottest and trending exhibits on Apple Podcasts. Sequence exhibits make up the vast majority of the most-shared and prime new exhibits every year. As with all different charts on Apple Podcasts, Prime Sequence shall be up to date repeatedly.
Sequence Necessities
Sequence Necessities will highlight the head of podcasting, celebrating the best storytelling and the medium’s biggest 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 Sequence Necessities choice shall be offered utterly ad-free in its entirety on Apple Podcasts.
Ghost Story, hosted by seasoned journalist Tristan Redman, was chosen as the primary Sequence Important choice for its compelling and timeless story, which intertwines Redman’s private household historical past together with his personal need for fact. The present spans a number of genres — together with true crime, private narrative, and historic story — fascinating a broad vary of audiences.
“Restricted sequence exhibits like Ghost Story permit Wondery a chance to work with a few of the finest journalists and storytellers, discovering new voices and tales to propel this medium ahead,” stated Jen Sargent, Wondery’s CEO. “Apple Podcasts’ Sequence Necessities are extremely thrilling and progressive as they shine a light-weight 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 Sequence Important,” stated Redman. “After only a 12 months, to be thought-about for this assortment is particular. We’re all after tales that pull us in. Lengthy-form sequence podcasts do this; they need to 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 folks 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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