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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 6d

“My podcast, Tales of Fist and Fireballs, has greatly boosted my confidence and career. The Podcast Academy is fantastic! – Aaron David Harris, 2025 Ambie Award winner

Join the #InternationalPodcastDay celebration with Aaron’s story! 💛

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 7d

“I grew up in radio… now I host Insider Interviews, which won Best B2B Indie Podcast. Join The Podcast Academy—the best group!" 💛 Happy #InternationalPodcastDay (day two)! What's your podcasting story?

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 8d

“Podcasting sparks the human imagination.” – Blake Pfeil, @allamericanruins.bsky.social

This #InternationalPodcastDay, we celebrate our members and the power of audio storytelling! 💛

What does podcasting mean to you?

#ThePodcastAcademy #internationalpodcastday

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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 8d

🎧 Happy #InternationalPodcastDay from The Podcast Academy! 🎧
Join us this week as we share videos from members on what podcasting means to them. You make our community special!

#PodcastAcademy #InternationalPodcastDay #Podcasters

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 15d

At Podcast Movement Dallas, we asked attendees for their dream Ambies speech on the red carpet.

Host of The Cancer Care Giver Podcast shared a touching reminder of why storytelling matters: to be seen and create change. 💛

Who would you thank in your Ambies speech? 👇

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 19d

As kids return to school this September, Unreformed highlights a troubling past. Winner of the 2025 Ambie for Best History Podcast, Josie Duffy Rice shares survivor stories from the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children. Don’t miss this impactful series!

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 20d

Explore how podcasting empowers marginalized communities in our new blog by Alejandro Vargas Padilla, Director of Podway Podcast Network.

Read here (in English & Spanish):
thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-i...

#Podcasting #Inclusion #Podway #ThePodcastAcademy #TP

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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 22d

Join The Podcast Academy, a community for podcasters! Join today thepodcastacademy.com #ThePodcastAcademy #PodcastCommunity #TPAMembers

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · 27d

🎧 Celebrate International Podcast Day!

Share your podcast journey, wins, or favorite moments for a chance to be featured on TPA’s socials!

📅 Submit by Sept 25
👉 Log in to the TPA members portal
✨ Members only

Let’s honor the creativity that makes podcasting powerful!

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Confused about which platforms to share your podcast? Join us on September 12 at 12:00 PM EST with @ariellethisandthat.bsky.social. Learn strategies tailored for your show and audience.

✨ Register now at thepodcastacademy.com

#TPAEvents #

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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Those Who Can’t Teach Anymore shows that no podcast is too small to make an impact.
Host Charles Fournier was nominated for an Ambie, resulting in:
✅ Partnerships
✅ Features
✅ Tripled downloads
ambies.com

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Deadline is September 7! 🚨

Your podcast deserves to be celebrated on podcasting’s biggest night, enter now at ambies.com 🎙️✨

#Ambies #PodcastAwards #Ambies2026 #ThePodcastAcademy #PodcastingCommunity

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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 29

“The Podcast Academy is where powerful podcasters unite.”

@rachellaloca.bsky.social, host of Latinos Out Loud, finds TPA’s community invaluable for learning and growth.

Ready to level up your podcasting? Join the TPA community!

#TPAMembers #ThePodcastAcademy

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 28

Boost your podcast’s visibility on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music!

Morgan Swift of @podglomerate.bsky.social shares five tips to help you get into the “Discovery” sections. Read more on our blog:

thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-i...

#PodcastTips #Podcasters

How to Get Your Show Featured on Podcast Apps — The Podcast Academy

We’ve all seen it while scrolling through our favorite podcast apps. A banner highlighting a new season of a cult show. A collection of ten podcasts perfect for your upcoming road trip. A list of…

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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 26

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day with Ambie-winning podcasts that uplift women’s voices:

✨ Why Won’t You Date Me? - @nicolebyer.bsky.social
✨ Wiser Than Me – #wiserthanme
✨ Dying for Sex – #nikkiboyer
✨ A Slight Change of Plans – #drmayashankar

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 25

✨ A night to remember! ✨
The 2025 Ambies® celebrated global podcasters for their storytelling and creativity. 🏆🎙️

💛 Thank you to all nominees, winners, and guests for making this year’s show special!

#TheAmbies #Ambies2025 #PodcastAwards #ThePodcastAcadem

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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 22

What a week at Podcast Movement Dallas!

From Ambies speeches to connecting with incredible creators, we loved sharing about The Podcast Academy and the upcoming awards show.

Stay tuned for unforgettable Ambies speeches on our YouTube channel soon! 👀

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 20

Day 2 at Podcast Movement Dallas was amazing! We connected with podcasters, shared TPA membership perks, and let attendees give Ambies-style speeches 🏆

👋 Visit us at Booth 412 tomorrow and Thursday to meet TPA Governors

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 20

“Being nominated for the Ambies was a wake-up call… what you do matters.” @culturekidsproductions

As an indie creator, sharing your work can feel isolating. Join The Podcast Academy and the Ambies® to connect, celebrate your impact, and amplify your voice.

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 18

Join us at Podcast Movement Dallas for our Podcast Awards & Recognition meetup!

📅 August 20, 2025
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM (CT)
📍 Yellow Rose Pavilion, Gaylord Atrium

Hosted by TPA Gov Ti King and Cameron Stack. Celebrate podcast achievement

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Qube & Certified Crucial present the first vinyl record spotlighting Black & Brown voices in podcasting: The Podcast Salon: Volume One. Featuring 13 shows like Queer News, Our Ancestors Were Messy, and more. Order yours now: certifiedcrucial

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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 15

🎧 Aug 20 @ 12PM EST — Go behind the scenes of Humo, the 2025 Ambie-winning podcast, with producer Rodrigo Crespo Esquivel.
Stories of violence, censorship & award-winning storytelling.
TPA Members Only!

#TPAEvents #TheAmbies #Podcasting

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 14

What does winning an Ambie mean?
Submissions for the 2026 Ambies® are OPEN! theambies.com

#TheAmbies #PodcastAwards #Ambies202

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The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thinking of entering your podcast for an award?
Tips from A Change of Tune, originally on @podglomerate.bsky.social.
Submit for the 2026 Ambies at ambies.com today!
#Ambies #PodcastAwards #ThePodcastAcadem

The Podcast Academy @podcastacademy.bsky.social · Aug 11

Introducing 6 NEW categories for the 2026 Ambies!

🎧 Best Ad Read
📢 Best Branded Podcast
🚀 Best Emerging Podcast
🎥 Best Use of Video in a Podcast
💡 Podcast Advertising Innovator
🌟 Podcaster of the Year

Is your show a fit? Submit at theambies.com

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