Hit Podcast, “The Strip”, Brings its Act to the PodShow Podcast Network
— Co-Hosts Repeatedly Break News with Podcast Interviews with Candid Comments from Celebrities and Politicians —
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. April 13, 2006 — PodShow, Inc., the premier brand in podcasting, today announced that The Strip has joined the PodShow Podcast Network, bringing their candid, funny and compelling interviews with celebrities, politicians and entertainment executives to the premier network of independently produced audio and video content.
Based in Las Vegas, The Strip has drawn guests from around the world for nearly 30 episodes, including rarely interviewed entertainment moguls, renegade comedians and forthcoming politicians. Experienced mainstream media writers and producers, The Strip show hosts are mainstream journalists who have worked for more than 50 national newspapers and television stations.
“Everybody loves Las Vegas, but these guys are proving that what happens in Vegas doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas…especially if you’re famous,” said Adam Curry, Co founder and President, Podshow, Inc. “Steve and Miles break the usual interview format and they get interviews nobody else can get – be it celebrity gossip, Beltway insights or entertainment news – these guys break the news that people want.”
The Strip quickly gained notoriety when revelatory and interviews with billionaire mogul Steve Wynn and U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley of Nevada forced such major media outlets as The New York Post, Roll Call, Newsweek and The Drudge Report to cover news broken on a podcast for the first time. This week, celebrity chef Charlie Palmer announced on the program he’s building a $400 million hotel-condo in Vegas.
The Strip is also quickly becoming a favorite spot for mainstream celebrities playing Las Vegas. Recent interviews include Joy Behar recalling back-stage cast conflicts at The View, Dennis Miller answering criticism Elton John leveled at him during a Vegas fundraiser and Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein dished about “Brokeback Mountain.” Miller concluded his 25-minute interview by complimenting hosts Steve Friess and Miles Smith.
”Podcasting is liberating for everyone involved in an interview,” said Newsweek and USA Today contributor Steve Friess, co-host and producer of The Strip. “Stars can relax on the show and enjoy the freewheeling nature of a medium that offers unlimited worldwide distribution and no censors. And, instead of the quick sound bites they’re reduced to on other broadcast media, celebrities get the time to explain themselves and show their true colors.”
Recent additions to the PodShow Podcast Network now enjoy promotion and feature placement across a network of millions of listeners in PodShow’s leading directories, communities and listener destinations – PodShow.com, Podcast Alley, indiePodder.org, Podsafe Music Network, Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 102 and PodFinder for iTunes. Additionally, these shows are delivered from PodShowPDN, the first, truly high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting.
About The Strip
The Strip, is produced weekly on location, including from some of Vegas’ most recognizable sites. Hosts and producers Steve Friess and Miles Smith have more than 25 years in radio, TV and print journalist between them. The Strip is carried on the PodShow Podcast Network and can be found at http://thestrip.podshow.com.
About PodShow, Inc.
The PodShow Podcast Network is the premier network in podcasting, assembling the leading communities in podcasting, as well as a host of the most popular personalities and podcasts in podcasting. PodShow also offers professional production and directory services to major media companies and traditional businesses. PodShowPDN is the first high-performance content delivery network meeting the specific needs of podcasting, delivering a comprehensive creation, production, delivery and monetization solution for independent podcasters and mainstream media companies. PodShow makes podcasts more accessible to a growing legion of listeners, provides resources for podcast producers, and enables marketers to take part in the podcast explosion. The company has greatly simplified the podcasting experience for artists, producers and listeners alike. PodShow is a privately-held company, backed by leading venture capital firms Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital and Sherpalo Ventures. For more, visit: http://www.podshow.com, and for all queries visit: http://www.podshow.com/contactus.html.
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