EXCLUSIVE : Novel , the growing British podcast studio behind the likes of The Superhero Complex, has made one its most significant hires yet, bringing in PRX and Radiotopia exec Julie Shapiro as Executive Creative Director. Shapiro will steer Novel’s creative output, coming a few weeks after the outfit hired The Daily Senior Audio Producer Austin Mitchell as Creative Director, Production and Today in Focus ‘ Joint Exec Mythili Rao as Managing Editor. Shapiro has spent the past six years overseeing the growth and evolution of independent podcast studio Radiotopia, where she was instrumental in developing Peabody-nominated and Pulitzer-finalist Ear Hustle. She also co-founded the Third Coast International Audio Festival in 2000 and has been a vocal advocate of women in the podcast and radio industries. She said she is “deeply impressed by [Novel’s] creative ambitions and dedication to craft,” adding: “ I’m keen to bring my experience and artistic vision … [Read more...] about British Podcast Studio Novel Continues Hiring Spree By Signing PRX & Radiotopia Exec Julie Shapiro As Executive Creative Director
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‘Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran To Star In Meet Cute’s ‘A Mid-Semester Night’s Dream’
EXCLUSIVE : Charithra Chandran , who plays Edwina in Netflix’s smash hit period drama Bridgerton , is to star in a rom-com podcast series. Chandran, who also starred in Alex Rider, will lead A Mid-Semester Night’s Dream , from Meet Cute , the podcast company that specializes in rom-com stories. The series follows a group of graduate students doing a semester on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, who discover a magical edition of the play which makes people fall in love with whoever reads from it. It’s fall semester at Athinai State University and Mia, Lyle, Helen and Demetri are in a love square. Both Lyle and Demetri have the hots for Mia, who only has eyes for Lyle. Meanwhile, Helen continues to pine for Demetri and their now-extinguished romance. Alliances and affections are all set to change when Patrick, a TA spurned by academia and the arrogant Professor Oberman, starts wreaking havoc on the class via the magical book. The cast also includes … [Read more...] about ‘Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran To Star In Meet Cute’s ‘A Mid-Semester Night’s Dream’
‘It’s Always Sunny’ Stars Break the Fourth Wall With New Irish Whiskey Release
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Last year, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia aired its 15th season, becoming the longest-running live-action sitcom in U.S. TV history. When it debuted on August 5th, 2005 George W. Bush had barely begun his second term in office. Star Wars: Episode III was still in theaters. And the only celebrity in the world of spirits was Sammy Hagar . Related: Stream It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia on Hulu Now, of course, that field is chockablock with all sorts of noted personalities from sports stars with scotch brands to celebrated songstresses with cream liqueurs. And today, the stars of It’s Always Sunny will finally join the fray with a limited online release of Four Walls Whiskey. The drop includes two bottlings: an $89 “bartender-friendly” blend of Irish Whiskey and Pennsylvania Rye; and a thousand-dollar cask strength single … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Always Sunny’ Stars Break the Fourth Wall With New Irish Whiskey Release
Networks Plan Special Coverage Following Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling
Broadcast networks broke into regular programming to cover the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, while cable networks have been virtually non-stop in providing reaction. That will continue this evening. Rachel Maddow will host her MSNBC show, breaking from her regular schedule. Norah O’Donnell will anchor CBS Evening News from the Supreme Court. At 8 PM, PBS will feature The End of Roe: A PBS NewsHour Special Report , with Judy Woodruff looking at the legal and cultural impact. Washington Week , hosted by Yamiche Alcindor, will focus entirely on the Roe decision and feature the Politico reporter who broke the leaked draft opinion. That leaked opinion gave networks extra time to prepare for a momentous ruling. MSNBC, which ran commercial free for four hours after the decision, had reporters in Jackson, MS and St. Louis, MO, capturing the scene outside abortion clinics in two states that have so-called “trigger laws,” where abortion laws immediately … [Read more...] about Networks Plan Special Coverage Following Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling