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Podcast app Stitcher is shutting down in August
Stitcher is shutting down. The popular podcasting app and web service, which SiriusXM acquired in 2020 for $325 million, will close on August 29th, according to an FAQ on its website (via Variety).
Drew Carey made a radio show with AI. Fans weren't pleased.
Comedian Drew Carey discusses how he used AI to produce his radio show.
SiriusXM bundles Stitcher Premium into its Platinum plan
The move comes two years after SiriusXM bought Stitcher.
Quentin Tarantino is getting his own film podcast on Stitcher
This summer, Quentin Tarantino and "Pulp Fiction" co-writer Roger Avary reunite to discuss the films that inspired their later film careers in The Video Archives Podcast, coming to Stitcher.
SiriusXM buys Conan O'Brien's podcast and media company
The deal for Team Coco is said to be worth $150 million.
Estates of Robin Williams, George Carlin sue Pandora over comedy rights
The estates of Robin Williams and George Carlin have sued Pandora for allegedly failing to properly pay comedians for streaming rights.
SiriusXM sued over lack of podcast transcripts for the hard of hearing
SiriusXM is facing a lawsuit over the lack of podcast transcripts in its apps, including Pandora and Stitcher.
Marvel shows are now available through Apple Podcasts subscriptions
You'll get early access to episodes from the 'Marvel's Wastelanders' podcast and other shows.
SiriusXM launches music channel dedicated to TikTok hits
SiriusXM launched TikTok Radio, a full-fledged music channel dedicated to viral hits from the platform.
Lucille Ball's radio show is now a 'podcast' on SiriusXM
Lucille Ball has a podcast thanks to SiriusXM, which is bringing 'Let's Talk To Lucky' back decades after it aired on the radio.
SiriusXM’s Premium VIP plan gives two cars access for $35/month
You’ll also get to check out thousands of live concert recordings as part of the plan.
SiriusXM buys design podcast '99% Invisible'
SiriusXM has acquired 99% Invisible Inc., the company behind the popular design and architecture podcast of the same name.
T-Mobile customers are getting a free Pandora app that features Sirius XM content
Starting on March 23rd, T-Mobile customers will have access to an "enhanced" version of Pandora that includes ad-free weekend listening.
SiriusXM's podcast push brings original shows to its app
'Marvel's Wastelanders' is one of three exclusive Marvel Comics podcasts announced for SiriusXM.
SiriusXM uses RapidSOS to send 911 detailed crash data
Uber, Waze and other companies have also partnered with RapidSOS to share customers’ locations and crash data with 911 dispatchers.
SiriusXM acquires podcast platform Stitcher from Scripps for $325 million
Thanks to a report from The Wall Street Journal, we knew this was coming. Now it’s official: SiriusXM is buying podcast platform Stitcher from the E.W. Scripps Company for $325 million. For that investment, SiriusXM gets a popular destination for publishers, creators and advertisers with both production and distribution capabilities.
SiriusXM extends free Premium streaming offer through May
SiriusXM will make its Premier Streaming plan free through May 31st.
SiriusXM's Premier Streaming service is free until May 15th
All of SiriusXM's premium channels will be free to listen to for the next six weeks. The service's biggest name, Howard Stern, revealed on his show the service is making the Premier Streaming plan available at no cost until May 15th. It typically costs $13/month.
Pandora adds podcasts to its web player and desktop app
Last year, Pandora introduced a library of podcasts which has grown from hundreds of shows to thousands. While the service offered many of the most popular series, the sticking point was that support was limited to the company's mobile apps. To make it easier for listeners to catch up with their favorite podcasts, Pandora has added the episodic content to its desktop app and web player, which is available to both free and paid users.
SiriusXM radio finally plays nice with the Google Assistant
Starting next week, SiriusXM will be available through Google Assistant-powered hardware in the US and Canada. That means you can ask "Hey Google, play Howard 100 on SiriusXM or request an artist channel with something like "Hey Google, play The Beatles Channel on SiriusXM." Google says the same commands will work in Canadian French "soon." SiriusXM subscribers will also be able to watch "curated video content," including interviews and in-studio performances, from the company on a Nest Hub or Hub Max -- anything with a screen, really -- later this year.
