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The duet narration of Quicksilver by Callie Hart, performed by Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini, was recently spotlighted in Audible's list of The Hottest Audiobook Trends of 2024! Seeing listeners fall in love with the duet performance of these amazing narrators reaffirms why we keep exploring new ways to elevate storytelling. We have a feeling duet narration is not a trend. It's here to stay... Here's to the stories and innovations that keep us all listening. Read the full list below: https://lnkd.in/gwFEdD7k

The Crone of Midnight Embers by Iris Beaglehole, narrated by Bethan Dixon Bate, just landed on AudioFile Magazine’s Best Audiobooks of 2024 list! Bethan Dixon Bate’s narration took Iris Beaglehole’s world of midnight embers, shadowed streets, and untamed magic to a whole new level. Urban fantasy is thriving, and the Podium team is loving every second—🔥 stories, next-level performances, and fandoms that just keep growing! #BestAudiobooks2024 Check out the full list: https://lnkd.in/g7JaSdzN

What an incredible week at Author Nation! Over the past several days, the Podium team had the opportunity to support some of our favorite authors and narrators, as well as connect with new storytellers. We're grateful each year for the chance to represent Podium, and we're already counting down to the next event! Catch the highlights in our recap video below!

History in the making! Audible just launched their first-ever Romantasy category for Best Listens 2024 - and Podium claimed TWO spots in their top picks with Spark of the Everflame and Nocticadia. The romantasy revolution is real, and we're excited to be right there at the forefront. Major props to Penn Cole, Amanda Dolan, Keri Lake, Aaron Shedlock, and Stella Hunter for creating pure magic. Check out the full list below to see how romantasy is taking the audiobook world by storm! https://lnkd.in/gfNx-ZSf

Podium's CEO Scott Dickey sat down with Transcend to discuss the importance of a performance culture that's aligned with the strategy and vision of the company. Watch the webinar here!

Podium has received multiple nominations across categories at this year’s SOVAS Awards! These honors celebrate our incredible narrators and the talented team behind each production. Congratulations to everyone involved! 🎧👏 ✨ Outstanding Audiobook Narration – Thrillers Gray After Dark by Noelle West Ihli Voice Actors: Megan Tusing & Will Damron Producer: Troy Otte | Casting Director: Georgina White ✨ Outstanding Audiobook Narration – Self-Help, Health & Wellness Zero Limits Living by Dr. Joe Vitale Voice Actor: Daniel Henning Producer: Mitch Raynes | Casting Director: Stephanie Cicatiello ✨ Outstanding Audiobook Narration – Romance or Erotica House of Crimson Hearts (Kingdom of Immortal Lovers, Book 1) by Ruby Roe (Sacha Black) Voice Actors: Allie Rose & Anais Inara Chase Producer: Mitch Raynes | Audio Engineer: Robert Toher | Casting Director: Georgina White ✨ Outstanding Audiobook Narration – Science Fiction Tailspin - Pilots of Artem by Dawn Chapman Voice Actors: Stephanie Németh-Parker & Neill Thorne Producer: Troy Otte | Casting Director: Tamara Marston Our team’s dedication to elevating stories through exceptional narration shines in these achievements. A big thank you to our voice actors, producers, engineers, and casting directors! 🏆 Check out the full nominee list: https://lnkd.in/gnRMgqqZ

Victoria Gerken was recently featured on Teddy Smith’s The Publishing Performance Show podcast, where she shared an inside look at Podium’s process—from collaborating with authors to producing high-quality audiobooks. Follow along as she shares her journey and offers valuable advice for authors entering the audiobook market! Listen to the full episode below. https://lnkd.in/g-3EcusJ

BookTok has spoken, Quicksilver shot to #1 on Audible on release day! 🏆 Huge congrats to author Callie Hart for this first-in-series achievement, with standout duet narration by Stella Bloom and Anthony Palmini. The popularity of romantasy is undeniable. As Podium continues to spotlight trailblazing authors and their stories, we're proud to celebrate this milestone.

Podium is a proud champion of LitRPG, recognizing the incredible authors and dedicated fans behind this genre. It's exciting to see the publishing industry recognize this growing genre. Publishers Weekly recently highlighted this movement, featuring several of our standout series, including All the Skills, I’m Not the Hero, I Ran Away to Evil, Player Manager, and Mistrunner. Check out the feature to learn more:   https://lnkd.in/gr6gCh5e

Podium's CEO Scott Dickey, will be a guest on Transcend’s podcast on November 7th! As a true expert strategist, he’ll be diving into proven tactics that foster a results-driven culture—something that’s been invaluable to our growth here at Podium. Trust us, we're impressed by him too. Don't miss out!