October 1, 2024
UPDATE
Apple Podcasts spotlights narrative sequence
A brand-new chart, class, and celebration of important sequence launches immediately solely on Apple Podcasts
At the moment, Apple Podcasts is elevating sequence — narrative reveals 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 Sequence chart that will probably be up to date constantly and options the highest 100 sequence, making it the primary chart for sequence reveals ever created. Moreover, a brand-new Sequence class will assist listeners discover and uncover reveals they are going to love. Lastly, Apple Podcasts editors will introduce Sequence Necessities, recognizing and celebrating one sequence every month that greatest defines the class, starting with Ghost Story, an unique restricted sequence from Wondery and Audacy’s Pineapple Avenue Studios.
“Serialized podcasts are among the most impactful reveals 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 eager about and are speaking about even years later,” mentioned Ben Cave, Apple’s international head of Podcasts. “We’re thrilled to rejoice 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 kind — books, TV segments, documentaries, motion pictures, graphic novels… any story, any kind. 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 couple of 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 huge historic and political tales grew to become for them not simply relatable, however emotional. I actually assume that many of the greatest tales take longer than one sitting to inform — and that the most effective tales on the earth 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 crucial reveals 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 reveals within the business. This new chart gives listeners a devoted area to find their subsequent favourite sequence present, whereas celebrating the creators who’ve developed among the hottest and trending reveals on Apple Podcasts. Sequence reveals make up the vast majority of the most-shared and high new reveals every year. As with all different charts on Apple Podcasts, Prime Sequence will probably be up to date constantly.
Sequence Necessities
Sequence Necessities will highlight the top 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, inventive excellence, a definite creator’s voice and imaginative and prescient, and distinctive craft. In its featured month, every Sequence Necessities choice will probably be introduced 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 want 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 reveals like Ghost Story enable 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’ Sequence Necessities are extremely thrilling and progressive as they shine a lightweight on and rejoice 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,” mentioned Redman. “After only a 12 months, to be thought of for this assortment is particular. We’re all after tales that pull us in. Lengthy-form sequence podcasts try 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 in regards to 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 in regards to the murders.
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