All About Podcasthon 2025

About us

Altruwe is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting altruism as a pragmatic solution to the challenges of the 21st century.
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Altruwe and Podcasthon were co-founded by Yves (in France) and Jeremie (in Canada), two entrepreneurs eager to use their experience for &#8220;podcasting for good.&#8221;
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This duo has become a trio with the addition of Ana!  
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaxavierr/">Ana Xavier</a>, Podcast Marketing Strategist and Podcast Host, based in USA. She voluntarily and efficiently serves as the Head of Strategic Growth and Global Audience Engagement.
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The initiative is also publicly endorsed by a diverse array of personalities.

ALTRUWE, ORGANIZER OF PODCASTHON

Podcasthon is the world’s largest podcast charity initiative, bringing together podcasters globally to raise awareness for charitable causes. Behind this growing movement are two visionary co-founders: Jérémie Mani and Yves Delnatte.
<h3 data-start="414" data-end="442">Meet the Co-Founders</h3>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiemani/">Jérémie Mani</a> (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiemani/">Linkedin profile</a>) is a French entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the digital industry. Before dedicating himself entirely to Podcasthon, Jérémie built and sold two successful companies in email marketing and content moderation. After moving to Canada in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he began reflecting on how he could use his skills to make a meaningful impact. Rather than launching another business, he wanted to create something that would mobilize thousands of people for a greater cause. That’s where Podcasthon was born—a volunteer-driven initiative aimed at uniting the power of podcasting with the needs of charities.
You can hear more about Jeremie in this <a href="https://podnews.net/article/podcasthon-2025-introduction">video interview featured on PodNews.</a>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%A4%94%E2%9C%A8yves-delnatte-%F0%9F%8E%99%F0%9F%99%8F%F0%9F%8F%BB-58a43472/">Yves Delnatte</a> (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%A4%94%E2%9C%A8yves-delnatte-%F0%9F%8E%99%F0%9F%99%8F%F0%9F%8F%BB-58a43472/">Linkedin profile</a>) is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a rich background in business development. He has founded and led multiple ventures across various industries, bringing a wealth of experience to the table. Yves&#8217;s journey has been marked by a commitment to leveraging business as a force for good, which naturally led him to co-found Podcasthon alongside Jérémie. His vision is to harness the intimacy and authenticity of podcasts to drive awareness for important causes, creating a global ripple effect of positive change.
<h3 data-start="1638" data-end="1660">Our Motivation</h3>
Traditional fundraising methods like charity galas, marathons, and auctions have their limits. They often require large budgets, exclusive access, or short-lived engagement. Meanwhile, charities around the world struggle to reach new audiences and create long-term connections.
<h3 data-start="2614" data-end="2647">Our Vision for the Future</h3>
Podcasthon started in 2023 with 300 French-speaking podcasters. It grew to over 400 in 2024 and is now expanding worldwide. Our dream? To see Podcasthon become a global tradition, uniting thousands of podcasters in dozens of languages each year.
We believe that &#8220;podcasting for good&#8221; should be more than a buzzword. It should be a movement. By leveraging technology, storytelling, and community engagement, we hope to inspire millions of listeners to care, to act, and to make a difference—one podcast at a time.

On one hand, there is the exceptional listening quality of podcasts. On the other, the urgent need for charitable organizations to raise awareness and connect with a broader circle of supporters.

Bacause Podcasts attract a loyal and engaged audience!

About Podcasthon 

The latest news about us!

What's new?

News about Podcasthon

PS: Currently, the additional content of our site is exclusively in French. However, we are excited to announce that a multilingual version is under development and will be available soon 😊

This list facilitates connections between Podcasts eager to participate in Podcasthon and Charities that would be thrilled to be invited to the microphone!

Charities and NGO

Below, enter relevant keywords, locations, or any information to help refine your search for the charity you&#8217;d like to invite to your podcast.

This list makes it easy to connect Podcasts and Charities! Podcasters, login to your Podcaster Space to have access to full details and seach engine.

Charities to Discover:

Welcome to Podcasthon 2025: Uniting Podcasts Worldwide for Charity!

Would you like to join the next Podcasthon?
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1️⃣ Start by registering your podcast in 90 seconds (quick, simple, and free). 
2️⃣ Next, take your time selecting a charity you&#8217;d like to highlight through an interview or a solo episode. 
3️⃣ After that, record your episode, including key phrases about Podcasthon (guidelines will be provided). 
4️⃣ Mid-March 2025: publish your special episode during Podcasthon week 
5️⃣ And don’t forget to promote it by tagging us on social media!
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All episodes are released simultaneously, creating a wave of impact and awareness! 
Please refer to <a href="https://www.podcasthon.org/questions">our FAQ</a> for all the details.

Whether you’re a podcaster eager to share your voice for a good cause, a listener passionate about discovering global stories, or a charity looking to amplify your message, Podcasthon 2025 invites you to be part of this monumental event. Contact us!
<a href="mailto:contact@podcasthon.org">contact@podcasthon.org</a>

Join the Global Movement

The event took place from March 15–21, 2025. 
The podcasts you love have showcased charities close to their hearts 💜👇 
(Re)experience the energy and joy of the event, here: a <a href="https://youtu.be/Rbt-Hjol1sw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">150sec video</a>!

Find here the freshly released episodes ! Many gems for all tastes! Featuring inspiring stories that highlight wonderful charitable organizations. Many other episodes are available below.

The newly released episodes!

Find here most of the episodes from Podcasthon 2025...! A treasure trove for every taste! Featuring inspiring stories that highlight amazing charitable organizations.

These episodes are still available 🎧

These podcasts have registered for the Podcasthon, too! We haven't received – or been able to upload – their episode yet. A little patience :-)

Other episodes of podcast coming soon!

A selection of the most-listened episodes on our website. Must-hear content! :-)

Among the most popular episodes

These podcasts also contributed to the success of the initiative in other ways. A big thank you!

These podcasts have supported us as well!

Podcaster, are you ready to make a difference? 

Any other question? Please feel free to send us an e-mail: contact@podcasthon.org 

Want to join the next Podcasthon?
1️⃣ Register your podcast  (quick, easy and free). 
2️⃣ Decide which charity you wish to highlight, through an interview or a solo episode. 
3️⃣ Record your episode and add key phrases about Podcasthon. We’ll provide guidelines 👍 
4️⃣ Release the episode during Podcasthon week. 
5️⃣ Promote it by tagging us on social media.
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All episodes drop simultaneously, creating a powerful wave of awareness and impact!
Please visit our <a href="https://www.podcasthon.org/questions">FAQ</a> for all details.
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The first registered podcasts will be displayed below soon.

It began with French-speaking podcasts: 400 joined the last edition, highlighting many charities.

We are proud of our roots: 

... to podcasters and listeners who made this event a huge success—spread the word for 2025!

Our deepest thanks...

Podcast Magazine, Ausha, Acast, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Spotify... and so many others! 

Amazing partners:

An online event that breaks down barriers

All the information below will be shared with hundreds of podcasts looking for a charity to feature. Be as specific as possible in choosing keywords that represent you (your cause, beneficiaries, location, etc.).
Fell free to add your donation link. If you don&#8217;t have one, you can create one for free with <a href="https://causes.tiltify.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tiltify</a>

Make yourself known to podcasters!

Register your charity

All about your organization (include as many keywords as possible to help podcasters find you)

A few words about your motivation to participate in Podcasthon?

Contacts

Social networks

Over 1,500 podcasters united to create meaningful change.

Thank You for Making an Impact!

During 7 days, Thousands of Podcasts, Together for a Worldwide Charity Event! Simultaneously, they will release a special episode, for a charity of their choice. 
Objective? To raise awareness for countless causes. A Non-Profit Initiative From March 15 to 21, 2025.  

Welcome | Podcasthon

Join us in creating a wave of global change-Podcasthon 2025 is your non-profit initiative to contribute to a great cause, transcending languages, and borders.

Are you ready to make a difference with your podcast?

Podcasthon is evolving! 
What began as the premier charitable gathering for Francophone podcasts is now an inclusive, global event. In 2025, we&#8217;re breaking down language barriers to unite thousands of podcasts from around the world, all dedicated to supporting charitable causes.

The Charitable Event That’s Breaking

 Language Barriers!

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This year marks a pivotal expansion – Podcasthon is now open to podcasts in all languages! Our mission to support charitable associations and promote global solidarity is now reaching further, inviting a diverse tapestry of voices to join our cause.

2025: A New Chapter 2025

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Over 1,650 registrants from 45 countries! Here’s the list of podcasts set to take part in the upcoming Podcasthon—more may be joining soon!

+ click on flags to discover podcasts in other languages.

These podcasts have signed-up for 2025!

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Many thanks to our great 

sponsors and partners!

A non-profit initiative thrives on the support of partners, including media outlets, companies, and the dedicated individuals who invest their time to make it a reality. The complete list of our partners and sponsors will be announced soon. Thank you!

Positive is a French software publisher specializing in business communication and marketing. It originated from the development of the Sarbacane email solution in 2001. Based in the Lille metropolitan area, the company has grown significantly, expanding its catalog year after year with a range of solutions built around its core expertise in email marketing. Today, Positive supports more than 30,000 businesses across Europe.

The Podcasthon expresses its gratitude to Positive Group for its support in covering certain essential expenses related to the event.

Positive Group

TGS is a dynamic global business network with expertise in advisory, audit, law and accounting. TGS is signatory of the United Nations Global Compact. TGS cross-border expertise and services support local and international growth. We work with small and medium-sized enterprises, larger businesses and organisations to make the complex world of international trade feel secure and attainable. 
The Podcasthon warmly thanks TGS for helping us cover some essential expenses for the Event.




TGS Global

Whether you're looking to start a new podcast or move your existing podcast, Acast has you covered. Create and publish to every podcast app there is - including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.

Acast

Ausha is the first podcast marketing platform with all the tools a podcaster needs to launch and grow their show. Proud partner of Podcasthon since the very first edition.

Ausha

Podnews website, the newsletter and the podcast are intended to be a quick, daily update with global news for those involved in podcasting and on-demand audio. It launched in May 2017. It is curated by James Cridland.

Podnews

A magazine for and about independent women podcasters. With Kathy Barron, Founder and editor-in-chief. 

Women Who Podcast

Sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington are the founders of The Passionistas Project, an inclusive sisterhood where passion-driven women come to get support, find their purpose and feel empowered to transform their lives and change the world. 

Passionistas Project

Our mission is to support podcast makers and advance the cultural merit of the medium. Through programs including The Ambies®; we celebrate, inspire, and connect creators from around the world, while attracting new audiences to their work.

The Podcast Academy

Favikon is recognized as the best Influencer Marketing Platform for business & B2B Influencers. With a 10m+ creator database across Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, X (Twitter), Favikon combines powerful analysis capabilities with seamless campaign management & tracking tools.

Favikon

Go From Audio To Audience! We’ve helped over 1.5 million creators promote their podcasts. From simple audiogram clips to full-length episodes, achieve your podcasting goals and break the sound barrier with Headliner!


Headliner

We’re a podcast growth & discovery company. Tink offers out-of-the-box marketing and PR strategies for your podcast that can help find and expand your audience and grow your numbers.

Tink

Riverside makes it easy to record remote podcasts and video interviews that look and sound like they were recorded in a million-dollar studio. Content is our thoughts, opinions, and ideas. Our mission is to empower creators and businesses to tell their stories and amplify their voices.

Riverside

Stories and Strategies produces attention-grabbing podcasts. We take the time to understand your business strategy and how a podcast weaves into that. Then, we develop content that’s engaging, entertaining, and driven by measurable results.

Stories & Strategies

The social listening tool. Over 1 billion posts are made every day on social media. Visibrain allows you to anticipate, understand the data, and make the right decisions for your brand.

Visibrain

Effortlessly launch and grow your audio or video podcast with everything you need in one place, with the help of AI. Simply upload your podcast and generate personalized high-quality content —all with a single click.

Podsqueeze

The agency that loves to create innovative digital solutions and seek opportunities and the best results for its clients… especially those who promote great values! Aleia is the partner agency of Podcasthon.org

Aleia

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Thank you for completing this first part!

Looking for information? Here are 2 links!
This <a href="https://bit.ly/PodGuide-EN" target="_blank" rel="noopener">practical guide</a> in 5 useful steps
This complete <a href="https://bit.ly/PodKit-eng" target="_blank" rel="noopener">communication kit</a>
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Registration form for the English-speaking Podcasthon. 
To register in another language, click here:

Main Info

Welcome to Step 2!
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Please take 2 minutes to tell us about the charity you will be highlighting.
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We need your help to provide as much information as possible about this charity. This information will then be displayed on our website.
Note: There&#8217;s no rush! You can come back to this step until the day before Podcasthon if you don&#8217;t have all the details yet.

Check if this information is already available via the dropdown menu. If not, you can add it manually.

All About the Charity You Are Highlighting

Do you already know which day your 'Special Podcasthon' episode will be released? Please let us know. This information is very useful for us! If not, you can fill this in later, no problem!

Any special circumstances to report? We're here to listen and will get back to you:

Scheduled Release Date of Your Episode

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All About Your Special Podcasthon 2025 Episode!

Please provide us with the URLs of your posts (Insta, LinkedIn, or others) so we don't miss them, even if you tag us.  We will be happy to like and comment on them to thank you publicly and... to boost the algorithm :-)

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Many thanks to these highly respected voices of the Podcasting world, for their support and advice.

Award-winning Podcast Marketer | Consultant & Coach for Impact-driven Women, Minority, and Multilingual Businesses

Ana Xavier

Passionate about audio - editor of Podnews (Media partner of Podcasthon) and radio futurologist. 

James Cridland

Podcast and Audio Person.
Founder and Head Curator of EarBuds Podcast Collective

Arielle Nissenblatt

Director, Stories and Strategies Podcast Productions, Public Relations and Podcaster. 

Doug Downs

Elissa Craig

Producer and host of Entertainment Law Update Podcast. Legal news about the entertainment industry.

Gordon Firemark

Canadian Podcasting Writer at Pod the North | Host and Creator of "Canardian"

Kattie Laur

Kendall Breitman

Helping podcasters start, grow and monetize a podcast so they can share their message, product or service. 

Marc Ronick

Head of US at Ausha, the leading podcast marketing platform to launch and grow your show

Odile Beniflah

Head of Audio Innovation at Ultimate Media. Co-Founder of The South African Podcasters Guild.

Paulo Dias

Co-founder & CEO of MatchNice | Host of The Nonprofit Lab

Pooya Pourak

Yael Strasberg

the last edition brought together 400 Francophone podcasts, making a significant impact across numerous charities.

each podcaster and listener who joined us in this remarkable journey of altruism and solidarity.

Our heartfelt thanks go to:

Acast, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Ausha, Spotify and many more!

And to our great partners:

A Groundbreaking Journey

Step 1 - Register Your Podcast

Prepare for an unprecedented gathering of podcasters and listeners from every corner of the globe. With your participation, we aim to:

From all over the world, in many languages

Connect Thousands  of Podcasts:

The more diverse our community, the greater  our collective ability to support a wide array of charitable causes.

Amplify Charitable Impact:

Discover and engage with stories from different cultures, all united in the spirit of giving back.

Celebrate Multilingual Storytelling:

Utilizing the intimate and accessible medium of podcasts, to tell engaging stories. This approach aims for long-term engagement and deep awareness, highlighting the profound impact of storytelling in fostering a sense of global community and empat

Leverage the Power of Podcasting:

What to Expect 

The last word in podcasting news.
Every Friday, James Cridland and Sam Sethi review the week&#8217;s top stories from Podnews; and interview some of the biggest names making the news.

On march 21 we’re in the middle of Podcasthon charity event. It’s an annual charity event which sees podcasters come together to highlight different organisations, their work, and their impact
Drug use among young people is nothing new, but in recent years it has reached record levels, according to research published in 2022 by youth charity. They found that the number of 16 to 25 year olds taking drugs had increased by 50% since the previous year, reaching one in three.
Despite being illegal, these substances are widely consumed. That’s why some charities and associations have put in place harm reduction programs, to help minimise the risks associated with drug use at parties and festivals. An example of a charity doing that is Psycare UK, who have been operating for over a decade and offer services at events of all sizes.
What are the main risks in party environments? How can these risks be reduced? How can you play a role in creating a more responsible party scene? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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[PODCASTHON] How does harm reduction make drug use safer?

You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.

&#8220;There is some resilience that you need to put in place, and that you are stronger than you think.&#8221;
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​In our latest episode of Podcasthon 2025, we had the honor of hosting Myriam Guiral, founder of MG Innovate. Her story, marked by resilience in the face of breast cancer, is both captivating and action-driven.
🎙️ Myriam shares how she transformed her personal experience with cancer into a driving force for health and innovation speciallly in oncology. She emphasizes the importance of a strong support network and the techniques that helped her maintain resilience during treatment. Imagine: a busy schedule filled with small goals, positive visualizations, and, above all, the invaluable support of true friends and family. These elements were key to her healing journey.
But Myriam doesn’t stop there! Her projects to fight cancer continue with the Trek des Gazelles in November 2025, a 5-day adventure in the Senegalese desert. Every step taken will raise funds for the &#8220;Octobre Rose&#8221; association of Ger ( Pyrénées Atlantique, France), dedicated to support prevention and fight against breast cancer.
💪💖 . She will take the opportunity to remain in Senegal with her Trek team mate and help local organisations that support breast cancer prevention.
To be able to realize her dream, she invites you to participate, whether through financial support or other form of sponsorship. Together, let’s make a difference! 🌍
Together, let’s make this dream possible. To register or contribute to this cause, <a href="https://www.podcasthon.org/fr/charities" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here </a>
And remember, after every bad day, there’s always a good day. Never give up! 🚀
Thank you for being part of this adventure with us. 🎧👉 Listen to the full episode to uncover all the mysteries of resilience and innovation from Myriam Guiral!
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💥 Discover an inspiring and innovative life journey! 🌟  Podcasthon 2025

Since its launch, “Parlons de votre mental” has taken listeners on a captivating exploration of the unsuspected resources of the mind.
Over more than 200 episodes, the podcast has given the floor to exceptional personalities, each with a unique story and a mind of steel.
From athletes like Sylvaine Cussot and roof acrobat Simon Nogueira, to talented pianist Valérie Marie and psychiatrist Jean-Christophe Seznec, “Parlons de votre mental” painted a vibrant portrait of the diversity of paths to success. The artistic world was also represented by talented pianist Gérald Villain and comedian Vérino.
In a world where self-realization and optimizing our skills are becoming increasingly important, podcasts are proving to be an invaluable tool for younger generations in search of inspiration and the keys to surpassing themselves.
The 4th season looks promising with the arrival of Philippe Croizon, quadruple amputee and extraordinary adventurer. His extraordinary story and unshakeable mental strength are sure to captivate listeners and inspire them to climb their own mountains.
The strength of “Parlons de votre mental” lies in its ability to offer content that is both accessible and profound.
The engaging format, combining interviews, testimonials and practical advice, enables each listener to find resonances and avenues of improvement applicable to their own lives.
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I’m thrilled to be here with you as we explore how something as simple as giving can lead to a healthier, happier life. We’ll be diving into the ancient Irish tradition of generosity, the wisdom of St. Patrick’s Day, and how these timeless ideas tie into our physical and emotional health.Now, I know we all hear the saying, “It&#8217;s better to give than to receive,” but have you ever thought about why that is? Today, we’ll explore how the act of giving can not only lift the spirits of others, but can also improve your own health in ways you might not expect.

How Giving Leads to a Healthier & Happier Life- My Top Podcasters Podcasthon on Charity Episode

Getting Better with Ann Beal incorporates a talk show, a health and wellness show, and a motivational empowerment show all in one. Ann and her guests share their lessons on how to get better in every area of life, sharing what they have learned and giving better insight into how to live a healthy and successful life. Getting Better incorporates all areas of wellness including financial, emotional, spiritual, occupational, mental, and physical to allow you to truly keep getting better every week.

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&#8220;Into The Podverse&#8221; with Tony Doe, explores the latest innovations, challenges and opportunities for podcasters from an African perspective. It also features exclusive interviews with Masters of the Podverse, all aimed at helping to elevate the voices and experiences of the podcasting community.
Love what we do? Help us grow!
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What if one phone call could save a life? Danny Guselli speaks to BabyLine, a KZN-based organisation dedicated to rescuing abandoned babies. This eye-opening conversation reveals the unseen crisis happening in our communities—and the hope that still exists.
Special Podcasthon.

 A Call That Saves Lives (special Podcasthon)

Young and energetic, Danny is always on the go. He’s a dance &amp; fitness instructor, MC and huge football fan so you already know you’re in for a jam-packed show, full of surprises every time you tune in to his ECR show, weekdays 12-3pm. Catch his show highlights here.

Hey Dude, I talk about how I&#8217;m struggling to keep my head on straight this year as I deal with the Altadena Fire, my induction into the Podcast Hall of Fame and my 20th anniversary of podcasting. All while trying to celebrate the efforts of the people at Podcasthon, as Dean and I ask for your help with our own non-profit, the History of Podcasting Project.
PEOPLE: <a href="https://deanwhitbread.substack.com/p/a-better-lifeboat-technology-and?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_campaign=post_embed&amp;utm_medium=email" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dean Whitbread</a>
PLACES: Altadena, Burbank, Los Angeles, California, Canada, France, &#8220;The Gulf of Canada&#8221;
THINGS: Eaton Fire (Altadena Fire), <a href="https://podcasthall.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Podcast Hall of Fame</a>, <a href="https://podcasthon.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Podcasthon</a>, <a href="https://historyofpodcasting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">History of Podcasting Project</a>
GENRE: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storytelling" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">storytelling</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_narrative" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">personal narrative</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diary" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">personal journal</a>
PHOTO: &#8220;Podcast Hall of Fame Trophy Boxed&#8221; shot with my <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_XS" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPhone XS</a>
RECORDED: March 19, 2025 in &#8220;Ming Ming&#8217;s Barn&#8221; under the flight path of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Burbank_Airport" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bob Hope Airport</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burbank,_California" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Burbank</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">California</a>
GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone.
HYPE: &#8220;It&#8217;s a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness.&#8221; Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on <a href="http://podwrecked.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Podwrecked</a> and host of <a href="https://createartpodcast.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Create Art Podcast</a>)
DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people&#8217;s taste. Please be advised.
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Marching into Podcasthon

I leave rambling voice mail messages on my friend’s answering machine and you get to hear them too. Proudly presented raw, unedited and in one take.

Join George and his dad in bite-sized sketches that promise to tickle your funny bone.
BTW, he’s just a curious kid with the biggest imagination. And his dad, well he has a knack for turning George’s questions into hilarious entertainment. Together, they are the perfect companions for rainy days, boring car journeys, or nights when sleep just won’t come knocking.

Democracy, and freedom, die in ignorance. There is wilful ignorance, as in not wanting to know; there is collateral ignorance, as in watching silly videos and media feeds rather than seeking information; and there is imposed ignorance, when sources of information are cut off and denied.
The Trump administration is blatantly&nbsp;indulging in the latter — both internally and externally. Within the US, the administration is hand picking the media&nbsp;outlets it will deal with, while also dismantling the Department of Education. Outside the US, it has chosen to defund and potentially close both Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty and the Voice of America — two amazing organisations that have brought facts and news to people across the globe, notably those in non-democratic regimes.
It seems that for the Trump administration journalism is passé, or worse: a threat. In a world where the boundaries between media, politics and business continue to erode, the likes of Trump, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos—owners of major media outlets—have become central figures in shaping public discourse. Moreover, the rise of entertainment news, change of habits, explosive volumes of news pose significant challenges for journalism today.
To explore these issues, Ilana Bet-El is joined by veteran BBC journalist Kate Adie. In a conversation rich with anecdotes from her storied career, she reflects on the evolution of media, the structural crises of today’s news industry and the fundamental role of journalism in society. Amid the explosion of information and the struggle to filter truth from noise, she argues that people—whether in Europe, the US, Russia, China, or Africa—basically&nbsp;seek real news and information,&nbsp;not propaganda. Because in the end, the truth still matters.
This episode was recorded on 20 March 2025.
We take pride that this episode is part of the third edition of the Podcasthon, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness&nbsp;for a large&nbsp;number of charities worldwide, thanks to (great!) podcasters. For this episode, we would like to put the spotlight on the Committee to Protect Journalists: an independent, nonprofit organisation that promotes press freedom worldwide and defends&nbsp;the right of journalists to report the news safely.
Chapters
What is journalism in an age of billionaires and power struggles?
The decline of traditional media and the rise of digital chaos
The battle between real news and entertainment-driven coverage
The structural crisis of the media industry
Why people still want real journalism—and why it matters
Mentions
Committee to Protect Journalists&nbsp;<a href="https://cpj.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/committeetoprotectjournalists/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/committeetoprotectjournalists/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/pressfreedom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X/Twitter</a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@cpjmultimedia/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a>
<a href="http://www.podcasthon.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.podcasthon.org</a>&nbsp;to discover hundreds of other associations!
<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/continuing-the-reduction-of-the-federal-bureaucracy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US Executive decision to close RFE/RL</a>
<a href="https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/18/today-we-celebrate-kremlin-and-russian-propaganda-rejoice-as-trump-guts-rferl-voa-a88393" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Russian exuberance to the closure</a>
<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/improving-education-outcomes-by-empowering-parents-states-and-communities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">US Executive decision to shut the Department of Education</a>
<a href="https://youtu.be/PeIwMCa-CwQ?feature=shared" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kate Adie reporting on Tiananmen Square</a>
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Kate’s BBC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5m9rB6CL8HRBj7CwYXlDRRB/kate-adie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Adie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>
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The battle for freedom of the press

The podcast that discusses world current affairs with women leaders!
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Our host Ilana Bet-El welcomes one or two women experts for an informal conversation to explain, analyse, discuss and highlight events of the day by an array of wonderfully qualified women from all around the world.

This is a long episode getting into a couple different topics, but the section featuring Podcasthon and my chosen non-profit Watts of Love begins at 7:30 of the episode and runs for about 11 minutes.

Bookending Gallywix, Best NPC Tournament, and Putting Light into the World (Special Podcasthon)

A now twice-monthly podcast about adventuring alone in the World of Warcraft! Host Dave Gagne shares his years in Azeroth steering clear of most group content for various reasons. Why do you fight alone? Even if you don’t, come for tips on solo play, diving into various aspects of WoW, and even finding your first steps into dungeon and raid content. Stay for the aural ambience, the drink of the month, and WoW news affecting solo players (and lately, the news is good). This podcast adventure is now in its second exciting year! Available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon/Audible, YouTube, Podbean, Goodpods, and many other podcast feeds. To contact, find @soloqueuewow on all socials and at Gmail. I’ll see you out there!

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Y&#8217;all, this is very personal, and I&#8217;m so happy to have some of my closest friends join me to chat up our special place, Growing to Give.&nbsp;Growing to Give is a climate-friendly, volunteer-driven, nonprofit farming operation in Brunswick, Maine, that grows certified-organic vegetables for donation.&nbsp;I invited my friends Karin Sorensen, Robin Knight and Mary Aveno to help me to chat up our favorite non-profit where we all had the honor of helping to grow organic produce to donate to local food pantries to offer some highly nutritious produce to our less food secure neighbors. We all met there, and became fast friends, and more like family in the same purpose. We missed each other when we were absent, and celebrated every day we were together, and we did some great work (they still do, but Karin and I moved away), and have helped to grow and donate over 100,000 lbs of food! There are several other volunteers at Growing to Give &#8211; too many to gather for an episode and everyone get a word in, but that&#8217;s how the magic happens.
Growing to Give began as a dream of property owners Patty Carton and John Newlin in 2015, and 2017 was the first year officially growing, and Robin and I were the first 2 volunteers with Theda, the OG Farm Manager, with 1 Rimol greenhouse, and now it&#8217;s a well-oiled machine of hundreds of volunteers annually, several hoop houses for growing, as well as farm skills workshops, elderberry workshops, and an annual Farmyard Jam fundraiser. It&#8217;s a very special place of fun, healing and family.&nbsp;
Please check out Growing to Give here:&nbsp;<a href="https://growingtogive.farm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://growingtogive.farm/</a>
They&#8217;re on Instagram here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/growingtogivemaine/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/growingtogivemaine/?hl=en</a>
And on Facebook here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GrowingtoGive/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GrowingtoGive/</a>
You can register as a volunteer, join the board, see upcoming events, sign up to receive the newsletter, or donate to this special cause.
Also check out Podcasthon here to see so many other worthy causes to support:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasthon.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasthon.org</a>
See some great content highlighting podcasts and causes on Instagram here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/podcasthon_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/podc</a>

Growing to Give with Friends

Grounded in Maine Podcast is an open conversation about being mindful of how we show up for the world. We discuss the role we play in sustainability including gardening and preserving, recycling, composting and even household DIY. It&#8217;s a podcast about our commitment to ecological responsibility, and empowering us to take on our role in the solution instead of feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world.

(Special Podcasthon episode)
Five weeks in, and the energy crashes are hitting hard! This week, Jon and Charlene discuss the unexpected side effect of Ozempic Fatigue, the struggle of staying active while eating less, and whether they’re finally breaking past their weight plateaus. Plus, we share a big mindset shift—how Ozempic has changed their relationship with food.
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💉 What is Ozempic Fatigue, and why does it hit hardest in the afternoons?
🍽️ From food obsession to food indifference—how our eating habits are changing.
⚖️ Weight loss check-in—steady progress vs. frustrating stalls.
🥤 Plus, a surprising new intolerance to Coke Zero?!
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Timestamps &amp; Highlights
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⏳ [00:00] – Special Announcement: Podcasthon &amp; Amoyo Arts Program 🎭
⏳ [02:24] – Five-Week Check-In: Who’s losing, who’s plateauing?
⏳ [04:00] – “Is Ozempic just a starvation diet?” – A personal take on appetite suppression.
⏳ [07:19] – Breaking the plateau – What’s working, what’s not.
⏳ [09:36] – The Energy Crash – Ozempic Fatigue Explained
⏳ [14:30] – Fighting Fatigue: Hydration, protein, and exercise hacks
⏳ [16:27] – Cravings, Alcohol, &amp; the Coke Zero Mystery
⏳ [17:50] – The power of community: How our WhatsApp group is helping others
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You&#8217;ll notice we have an &#8220;ad&#8221; this week. We&#8217;re taking part in Podcasthon, a worldwide event where podcasters donate some time on their show to a cause of their choice. We&#8217;d love you to check out the Amoyo Foundation, a non-profit in Hout Bay, Cape Town, that teaches dance, drama, music, and communication skills to children from Imizamo Yethu, one of the poorest informal settlements in South Africa.
To support Amoyo, you can follow the link to their site and donate, or you can buy a ticket to their 10-Year Anniversary Show, “Stargazing,” is happening March 28th at Artscape. Help keep their after-school arts program alive—grab your tickets at Amoyo.org.
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🎧 Subscribe &amp; Stay Tuned – More Ozempic updates coming soon!

5 Weeks on Ozempic - Am I suffering from...Ozempic Fatigue? (Special Podcasthon)

The truly true results of taking Ozempic, brought to you by two post-40 podcasters.
Jonathan Warncke is a writer and head of the South African Podcasters Guild.
Charlene Armstrong is co-host of the award winning shows, &#8220;The Great Equalizer&#8221; and &#8220;TGE&#8217;s Current Reads&#8221;.
Follow our first season and 3-6 month experience of using Ozempic as a tool to lose fat, bring about world peace, and be alive when our kids hit 18.
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Join our Whatsapp community to ask questions, hear more stories about results and experiences, and get advice. But not medical advice. We are PODCASTERS.

This episode is part of the global Podcasthon initiative, in which podcasters worldwide dedicate one episode to their chosen charity. To maximise impact, all episodes are published in a single week. I’m showcasing two of the most influential Irish environmental charities: the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and the Irish Wildlife Trust.
The conversation with Pádraig Whooley from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group reveals the challenges facing marine life in Irish waters. Pádraig explains how they’ve expanded from focusing solely on sightings and strandings to include welfare issues for living stranded animals. He discusses alarming changes in whale behaviour, linking them to destructive fishing practices where large trawlers target vital forage fish that form the foundation of marine ecosystems. Pádraig emphasises that successful conservation would involve implementing bans on industrial-scale fishing in Irish coastal waters and establishing meaningful marine protected areas—not just ‘paper parks’ but properly managed conservation zones.
Kieran Flood from the Irish Wildlife Trust shares insights into one of Ireland’s longest-established nature charities. Founded in 1979, the organisation focuses on protecting and restoring Ireland’s natural heritage through education, advocacy, and developing nature reserves. Kieran explains that despite Ireland’s green reputation, Irish biodiversity faces serious threats from intensive agriculture, forestry practices, and industrial fishing. The trust is currently focusing on supporting the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Law, campaigning for effective marine protected areas through the Fair Seas coalition, and expanding their rewilding projects. He emphasises that perhaps the most important change needed is a fundamental shift in how people understand their connection to nature, recognising that humans are not separate from the natural world but an integral part of it.
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Podcasthon: IWDG and IWT

Are you tired of one-sided environmental narratives? Simplified takes that ignore the nuance and complexity of matters? This show brings diverse perspectives on every environmental story and examines their ecological, social and political dimensions. Listen and become a well-rounded environmental voice, empowered to influence change.
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I’m Tommy Serafinski and this is the Conservation and Science podcast, where we take a deep dive into topics of ecology, conservation and human-wildlife interactions (which, in most cases, means human-wildlife conflict). Here, I talk with world-class scientists, members of environmental organisations, practical conservationists, farmers, nature writers, and last but not least, hunters and anglers. We talk about biodiversity, conservation, hunting and fishing, rewilding and more.

Follow EDsnaps: www.edsnaps.org
Blame the Subway Delay
 In the late fall of 2016, neuroscientist and founder of EDsnaps Susanne Cappendijk, PhD, MBA (aka Dr. C) was mentoring in the Bronx, NY.
The Launch of the 2017 Pilot Program
 With no budget, Dr. C created a STEM+Arts and Arts+STEM based 3-week Summer program. This Pilot Summer Program launched on July 10, 2017 at the Bronx Engineering Technology Academy (BETA), JFK campus in the Bronx, NY.
Status in 2025
 After 7 years of hard work, the majority of our 2017 cohort students are now early career professionals. Our 2020 STEM learners start to enter the STEM workforce or a graduate training program. We are currently offering 4 main stream educational programs working with local, national and international STEM learners and their families, serving over 250 students annually.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edsnapsnyc
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TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR&nbsp;Success

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Podcasthon Special: STEM Education with EDsnaps, Dr. C, Ep.474

Take it from the Ironwoman is a podcast to inspire and empower others by cool stories from every day smart, sophisticated, trendy, hip, energetic people from around the world. Those many people with unique and different stories will be on the show – it can be YOU. What is their magic superpower to make changes in the world. You might wonder?