Welcome to The epDate, where we bring you the latest in podcasting for podcast people! World Podcast News   “Subscribe” might be a bad word for podcasters   Using the word “subscribe” may not be the best way to gain new listeners, due to confusion around what the word means, according to Amplifi Media’s CEO Steven Goldstein. According to a recent study, 38% of non-podcast listeners associate the word “subscribe” with having to pay, when in fact a majority of podcasts out there are free. The subscribe feature on podcasts is a convenient way to receive new episodes of your favourite podcasts as soon as they are released. Goldstein suggests that when marketing your podcast, you strongly consider amending your language and instead use the phrase: “subscribe for free”.            Castbox releases ‘Community’ - a social media aspect to podcasting   Popular podcasting app Castbox has launched a new feature that combines social media complexities into the podcast realm. The feature called “Community” - which introduces a dedicated social feed that allows podcasters to post their favourite shows and episodes, join trending conversations, and discover popular content - is available now on both the iOS and Android versions of the Castbox app. This comes as social media-podcast crossover Breaker, a hit on iOS, is expected to be making its way to Android in the near future.      The Horrors of Delores Roach to become TV series   ‘The Horrors of Delores Roach’, an eight-part audio-fiction podcast released in 2018 by Gimlet Media, will be making its way to television after the rights were acquired by Blumhouse Productions - the producers behind such movies like The Purge, Insidious, Ouija, and Paranormal Activity. Podcast writer and director Aaron Mark will continue as the writer for the screen adaptation, while also being an executive producer. Catch up where it all began, on the podcast version of ‘The Horrors of Delores Roach’ on any of your favourite podcast apps.   LeBron James and Maverick Carter releasing new podcast   NBA superstar LeBron James and his business partner Maverick Carter have added a new podcast to their growing lineup on their digital media network UNINTERRUPTED. Launching in 2015, the company’s aim was to better tell athlete’s stories, with their current podcast line-up boasting shows such as Road Trippin with NBA veterans Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, as well as The Tomahawk Show hosted by ex-NFL players Andrew Hawkins and Joe Thomas. Their new podcast mini-series titled Branching Out is a show highlighting athlete’s stories of post-sports career success, whilst also aiming to destigmatize talking about money. That’s the podcast news from around the world this week. Now we’ll take a look at 5 podcasts you should be checking out this week.   New Releases:   ‘STRATEGIKON’   STRATEGIKON is a podcast by Sage International Australia - an independent, not-for-profit think tank, that is dedicated to learning and teaching people about international security and politics. Doctor John Bruni, David Olney, and Tim Whiffen discuss geopolitical issues from around the world, give historical context, and discuss possible solutions. On the latest episode special guest, Peter Warren talks about cybersecurity and technological warfare. This podcast is perhaps the best way to stay informed about global happenings. Available on the Auscast Network.   ‘Cocktails & Cancer’     Cocktails & Cancer is a weekly podcast hosted by best friends, Michelle James (MJ) and Danielle Brown (Dani), who reflect on the trials and tribulations faced when diagnosed with cancer, all while sipping on their favourite cocktails. MJ, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2015, has now been cancer free for 3 years and wants to share her story in an effort to destigmatize the negative thoughts around breast cancer. Listen to “Cocktails & Cancer” on your preferred podcast app today.   ‘The Daily’   Catch up with the latest news on controversial Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange on the latest podcast by The New York Times called ‘The Daily’. The Daily is a weekday news podcast hosted by Michael Barbaro with the recently released episode entitled ‘The Moral Complexities of Working With Julian Assange’ catching up on all the latest news following Assange’s recent arrest.   ‘Golf Monthly’   If you were swept up in the Tiger Woods comeback story across the week, have a listen to the Golf Monthly podcast. The latest episode of the podcast features a comprehensive review of The Masters, where Tiger captured his 15th major at 43-years-old in a story that rocked the golfing and wider sports world. Featuring the post-win press conference audio from Woods himself, along with a special Tiger Woods quiz to test your knowledge, this is a must-listen for golfing fanatics and general sports fans.       ‘The Professor and The Hack’   Channel 10 has released a brand new political podcast, as Australia approaches its next federal election. Hosted by Network 10s political editor Peter Van Onselen and national affairs editor Hugh Riminton, The ProfessorandThe Hack is a weekly political and current affairs show that dissects the inner workings of Australian politics. With 3 episodes out already, the latest episode looks at voter disillusionment, some unscripted moments on the campaign trail and more.   iTunes Top 3 podcasts from a specific genre: Now it’s time for our genre spotlight. Each week we’ll focus on a specific genre available on iTunes in a different country and look at some of the top podcasts from that genre. If it’s not your usual genre that’s OK!  But if you’re looking to try something a bit different - this will help highlight what the masses are listening to. This week, following the Notre Dame Cathedral fire, we’re taking a look at the hottest podcasts in the religion and spirituality genre in the French iTunes charts. Mood by Ophelle Duvillard Questions d’islam by France Culture ZcommeZodiaque And that’s it for the epDate, make sure you “subscribe for free” to Auscast Network Extra for plenty more great podcasts. The sponsors for this weeks epDate are: Pushpull Media, Got the Merchandise, and Cartel Media. Send us your stories and cool podcast facts at AuscastNetwork.com.  Happy Podcasting, I’ll see you next week.   Podcast Resources: https://www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein/2019/4/14/subscribe-is-a-bad-word-for-podcasting?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2019-04-15   https://podnews.net/press-release/castbox-community   https://www.producthunt.com/upcoming/breaker-android   https://deadline.com/2019/04/the-horror-of-dolores-roach-podcast-television-series-blumhouse-gimlet-1202596790/   https://lebronwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/16/lebron-and-maverick-carters-uninterrupted-launches-new-podcast-miniseries/   https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/new-cocktails-cancer-podcast-black-womes-health/   assange-wikileaks-arrest.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/podcasts/the-daily/julian-assange-wikileaks-arrest.html   assange-wikileaks-arrest.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/15/podcasts/the-daily/julian-assange-wikileaks-arrest.html   monthly.co.uk/news/masters-review-podcast-featuring-tigers-press-conference-178340">https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/news/masters-review-podcast-featuring-tigers-press-conference-178340   Music from Free Music Archive in order of appearance Computer Music All Stars - May The Chords Be With You Nctrnm - Absum Nctrnm - Qeue